I love browsing around bookstores, like Chapters and Indigo. . . for books but also for gifts, stationary and housewares. Pretty much the entire first floor of my local Indigo bookstore is a few new release books and gifts, including cards, picture frames, and holiday items. ...
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Film Set Inspiration—Crazy, Stupid Love Jacob’s Classic Modern Bachelor Pad
While watching the movie Crazy, Stupid Love I noticed how great Ryan Gosling's character's bachelor pad was. Jacob's place is a combination of classic, modern pieces and random stuff, like a Zebra skin rug. While, I'm not going to tell you to go out and put an animal skin on your floor, I am going to suggest some ideas for recreating the best parts of this look: Glass Top Table from CB2 Sectional Sofa from CB2 Rather than using the black stool in the photo, I would go with one of these ...
Beautiful Light Balls from Bocci
This past Interior Design show in Toronto introduced me to Bocci lighting, based in Berlin. Check out their collection here. These light balls are really eye-catching. I think they'd be perfect for a chandelier or special focus. ...
Wolf Home New York City—The Good Wife Inspired Bedding Sets
I was walking around in New York, on my way to the Empire State Building, and there it was—near the famous Flatiron Building—a poster of the character Kalinda from The Good Wife show. Of course, this was back in September before the new season had started. The window displays really made me want to decorate my home in their lush, exquisite fabrics and furniture. Always on the lookout for home décor shops, I was pleased to come across Wolf Home, especially because they'd displayed bedding sets ...
Seasonal Decorating with Pinecones
I love the look of natural elements indoors. This time of year I like to change up my décor to include things easily found in nature. Pinecones are great to decorate your space because they are both fall and winter-like depending on how you use them. You can use them in your décor from now until the end of winter, if you'd like. How do you like to decorate for the holiday and winter season? Some of these ideas would work well for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter season, without having to ...
Spring Décor Trend – Bright Colors
It's no secret that home décor trends tend to follow fashion trends. This spring, one of the hot fashion trends is all about bright, bold colours! photo via The Fashion Spot Colours to add to your décor: orange turquoise canary yellow shades of peach pink lime bright blue Since this trend is all about colour - I for one - am ready to make some changes to my fashion wardrobe. Honestly, I think it would be very difficult to add MORE colour to my home décor! We are all ...
How to Make String Lamp Shades and Pom Pom Decorations
Here are some inspiring photos - easy ideas on how you can add some decorative touches to your home. Click on the links to take you to how-to instructions. Via Spearmint Baby Via Ruffled Blog ...
Inspired Displays – Vintage and Ephemera
This one is great - old door knockers used for keys, glasses. . . . ...
Whimsical Window Displays
This is a post for my favourite things project. If you'd like to join in, please do so at any time! These are some great window displays from around Vancouver: From Front and Company: From Aritzia: From The Bay: What are your favourite window displays? If you make a post, leave the link in your comments! ...