I know I'm getting in the mood for spring, and the freshness and brightness it represents—how about you? Some of my favourite colours for the home are in the pastel range—soft blues and mint greens and pale yellows. Photo Source Whether you choose to paint your walls one of the many great new pastel shades available this spring, like Whythe Blue (below), or add accents of pastel coloured accessories or larger furniture pieces, to your home—these bright shades are sure to cheer ...
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Chasing the Sweet Things in Life—Inspired by Sweet Paul Magazine Spring Issue
The spring 2012 issue of Sweet Paul Magazine really hit close to home for me—spring is indeed in the air. I'm looking to majorly change things up in my life in the next few months, and the sunny skies and sweet smells of spring are certainly helping me get in 'fresh' state of mind. 'Spring forward' happened, which means that I'm in a spring state of mind. . .full of inspiration, ideas, and hopefulness. The contributors of Sweet Paul Magazine shared their responses to the question "What ...
Creative Ideas for the Long Weekend
How are you spending this long weekend (Memorial Day in the USA—we had Victoria Day long weekend last week in Canada)? Many people will be having barbeques or picnics with their families, but some people may prefer to do some fun creative things around the house (or spend time with their children on these projects). Taking photos is a big part of spring and the upcoming summer season. Check out the resources below for some ideas on what to do this long weekend. Simple As That has 2 great ...
Celebrating Spring With a Graduation Announcement!
This spring I am excited to be celebrating something very special! My family (mom, dad, brother) are all in different cities from me, so I don't get to see them as often as I'd like to. Spring-time is my favourite time of year to see everyone, because there is always something exciting to celebrate, whether it is a family wedding, a new baby in the family, or a new job opportunity. This year, we will all be getting together in May for my graduation! Seeing as how I am finally graduating from ...
Branch: Sustainable Design for Living – Spring 2011
Happy spring and happy earth month! Branch's new products are bright, bold, and, like everything else in their line - eco-friendly! Stylized Paris Print on Wood - made with water-based inks and printed on chemical-free maple veneer. The wood is sustainably grown. I like the combination of natural grain background and the bright colours of the ink. Caravan Dresser These dressers come in 6 different bright colours - one of Spring 2011's trends. ...
Karim Rashid for Alessi Spring 2011
Karim Rashid, typically known for his colourful, whimsical designs takes a different approach with his new collection for Alessi. These new pieces for Alessi, including a fruit holder, citrus basket and tray, are much more geometrical and angular than Rashid's previous designs. The Hellraiser series reminds me of Zelda: Twilight Princess! Citrus basket in mirror polished stainless steel ($266) and gray epoxy resin ($184). Tray in mirror polished stainless steel ($225) and gray ...
CB2 Spring 2011 New Décor Finds
I am loving some of the new items from CB2, an off-shoot of Crate and Barrel. Luckily, Canadians (at least those in Toronto) will soon be able to shop and this American store. For now, and since I live in Vancouver, I will have to amuse myself by looking at their online shop. Here are just some of their new items that I wouldn't mind having in my home: ...
Merimekko Spring 2011 New Products
Bright, bold colours and prints? Merimekko practically wrote the book on the spring season's hottest design trends! These new spring products are fun and playful - highly patterned and super bold/bright! What would you use these bold fabrics on/to make? ...
Spring Décor Trend – 70s Influence
My favourite style for fashion is back this season - 1970s style! I love this style for clothing as well as home décor - but perhaps, not all together, like in the picture below: via Be Interior Decorator The trend of 1970s fashion is more about the patterns popular at the time, and individual pieces, rather than this all-out look. Patterns that we can take inspiration from: houndstooth zig-zags This room has more than enough different patterns, colours and pieces, to give you ...
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 ...