TGIF it's Friday. We seriously can't believe how fast this winter is blowing by but are delighted that at 6pm it's still light out in our part of the world. Long days means summer is around the corner, and this new collab between the guys at Madcap Cottage and Robert Allen Home gave us some much needed colorful wind in our sails today. It's a [...]
We were delighted to find that we'd made the cover of Canada's National Post Homes newspaper last weekend but saddened to learn that they don't publish every story online :( Seems entirely bizarre when all you hear is the dying newspaper saga and a whole lot disappointing for an online play but alas we finally snagged a paper copy of this lovely feature written by home style [...]
Some days you just need more color in your life - and with the grey, flat light, day around here today is no exception so we're throwing back to Altanta last spring. A french chateau designed by renowned architect William T. Baker was overhauled by 28 design savvy teams for the annual Atlanta Symphony's Decorators Show House fundraiser and we're still drooling over the "Gentleman's Library." With design firm Parker Kennedy, whose known [...]
NEW Beet... Robert Allen just launched these incredible collection of color & pattern and we're nothing short of madly in love - all available through Remote Stylist. Spot something you love, have a Stylist send you a free swatch to see it in your space. Click the image below to see all. This Winter Immerse Yourself in Drenched Color Flaunting one of the most brilliant [...]
Happy New Year! No one likes being 2015 now that the ball has dropped. These 16 trends will be ever present as we roll through the next 365 in homes from coast to coast. Craftsmanship Fashion Inspired Speciality Materials Florals Simple Yet Glamourous A Love of Wood White & Gold Metal Geometry Retro Flashbacks Handmade Organics Classics Whismy Plexiperfect Art of the Hand Pretty No better [...]
And here they are ... Rose Quartz & Serenity, Pantone's colors for 2016. Hate or love them, might we point out that this blend is a first. Watch out, Pantone's getting crazy picking two options!! Word is they are supposed to make us feel more secure and reassured, or restore order and peace. After 2015's crazy outbursts of completely unnecessary violence world wide we commend [...]
So if you're anything like us you're practically obsessed with seeing how other people live right?! GUILTY. It's one of our favorite past times and while we don't have enough hours in the day to cruise open houses we do our fair share of online peeking ... which was why we started our Makeover Monday series in 2015. We're thrilled to report it will [...]
There is nothing I love more than seeing pressies under the tree - but its quality not quantity that sets the scene. And no, I'm not talking about box contents whatsoever rather the actual wrapping job. My own brother arrived last night and questioned whether I'd put one item per box just so I could wrap more. #GUILTY Reminds me of a conversation I shared [...]
In the spirit of the holidays we wanted to share the Homes from the Holiday Halifax tour that one of our Halifax, Nova Scotia Stylists, Michele Muir, who also runs a paint shop Hue Design Studio, participated in. A fundraiser for the Junior League of Halifax, the event brings together local designers and decorators, league members, volunteers and retailers to decorate and showcase three beautiful [...]
Booze is the easy way out; stock pile your cupboards with these 3 awesome gift ideas and sail through your winter event plans with full marks, no matter how last minute that invite is! #1 I mean...enough said! They'll think of you every single time they light these adorable candles. With so many fabulous options to choose from, order a box and split them as [...]