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fellow blogger Alkemie had recently posted on her obsession with reupholstering and reviving old vintage chairs. the image above is her sofa, very chic! if you've read my previous posts, you'll know that finding old unloved furishings and reviving them is also something i love to do. so here's to the old made new...
image by SadiaB off flickr
make sure you check out Alkemie's blog. she has some great inspirational stuff!
Brocade Home is my quick fix. whenever i need a quick design fix i know brocade will hit the spot.
choosing original art can be an intimidating venture and that’s why i wanted to devote a blog to picking art. first and foremost, when choosing a piece of art we will tell you, you just have to love it! choosing and owning a piece of art should make you feel good! the piece you choose should be something that makes you smile when you walk past it every day. i know a lot of designers who purchase art pieces for their clients as a "surprise" and let me tell you, just because the designer likes it doesn't mean their clients will. always always go over art selections with your clients as they will be the main audience.
as most galleries will allow you to see the art work in your home before making a commitment to purchase, utilize the in-home consultations to assist in finding multiple pieces for your home or office. this way you get a real good idea as to what that fantastic piece of art will look like in the space you had wanted it for.
as framing and lighting are 2 major components to making art stand out on the wall or on display, you should really consider these options before purchasing and deciding where you're going to place it.
here are a couple of my favorite pieces from Jacob Yerex who is a toronto based artist. his recent paintings are focused on the narrative of urban life. these paintings are an investigation of how we see the city. jacob's paintings play with the threshold between narrative illustration and abstraction.
Brandon Barre is a photographer I've been keeping my eye on. he's a toronto photographer who specializes in interior/architectural and editorial photography.
i absolutely adore this space. the mixture of furnishings, implementation of greenery brought indoors as a continuation from the back garden which really expands the space visually. the great chocolate brown wall used as a back drop to the great photos displayed on the wall. this is the kind of space i invision my parents living in.
in contrast, this bright feminine room is something i would want in my place. a guest room or just a quiet reading room.
i was out shopping for a few things yesterday when i came across this gorgeous white christmas tree staring me in the face in one of the christmas aisles and i felt my heart skip a beat. i wanted that tree in my house! this year we were thinking of purchasing a real tree since we have never done that before and the idea of a fresh pine christmas tree in the house made so much sense to me. but standing there staring at this white plastic tree which sung with beauty just caught my heart, that is until i saw the price on the thing which read $499!
i just kept on walking.
it got me thinking however about christmas and the whole festive cheer that i feel people have lost. taken over by the stresses of christmas shopping in packed department store plazas, managing work around family gatherings which have turned into just another thing that has to be done instead of a moment of fellowship and longing, i started to wonder ... how many of us actually take the time out to reflect on the meaning of christmas and share the time with loved ones? how many of us really desire to warm up a space with their family dressing pretty pine tress and hanging personal stockings over the fire anymore? does this exisit anymore?
one of my favorite projects to work on are photo shoots. as much as i love styling and designing, i also have a huge passion for photography and everything that goes with the idea of creating a lasting image of one's imagination.
lately i haven't been able to work very much on shoots as work has been tied up in knots, but i do frequent other stylist sites to get inspired and release some stress. design is my outlet...
here are a few of my favorites.
i just adore this little corner created by stylistheather cameron. i love her use of vibrant colors against white and the fur rugs are a must have! she gives great examples of how the same concept can be played out in two completely different styles.
the loft i've been lusting after has just sold! argh.
tell me this isn't the most adorable space. i see this and my mind goes crazy with fantastic ideas. i vow i will one day get this space!
this image makes me smile.
i can't wait to start decorating for christmas!
images of Nutsa Spa
in 2 weeks, my husband and i will be celebrating our first year anniversary as husband and wife. i've been trying to plan something on a budget but everything i let my imagination go, my wallet seems to follow...
after the move, the new jobs and drastic change in our life which has also kept me away from my beloved blogging, we've had to keep a tight reign on our finances. so as much as i would love to go all out for our anniversary, i can't. but when has that stopped me from being creative right ...
i was thinking or getting a villa somewhere up in cottage country. a spa resort which wouldn't be too bad on the wallet being that november is off season for most of the resorts. so while googling for nice spa resorts, i came across this one spa called nutsa spa. my attraction to this spa, simple, they are environmentally friendly!
"Marrying sophisticated design with the highest standards of sustainability -- Nusta Spa demonstrates that being ‘green” does not mean doing without. In creating Nusta Spa, we used non-toxic, rapidly renewable and recycled materials manufactured in an environmentally friendly way. The result is high-performance green design and a healthier environment for Nusta’s guests and employees.
Nusta Spa's commitment to environmental sustainability does not stop with the design of the space; impact on the environment has been an important factor in every decision we've made. From the choice of product lines and packaging to the paper and ink used for printed materials, an all-encompassing approach to eco-friendliness is a top priority at Nusta Spa"
image a weekend at a spa like this! *Sigh*
