Have a Great Memorial Weekend!

If you know a military vet, spouse, or family, thank them for their service.  The boys and myself are just over the moon that our own hero will be home to celebrate Memorial Day with us this year. Blessings and have a safe and enjoyable weekend my friends! XX

p.s. this pic is one of my faves. Thanks Lea.

White and Organic.

There’s something innately soothing about white interiors with wood elements. I am smitten with this home that was featured in Inside Out. View more pictures here. Blessings and Happy Thursday everyone! XX

How I Clean My Terracotta Pots.

Unfortunately I left some of my pots out in the elements and as a result, I had to give them a good cleaning before planting.

Very Simple Cleaning Tips:

• I filled a spray bottle with 50/50 percent solution of water and vinegar
• I used one of those non abrasive scouring pads  to scrub and that’s it! You can also use a bottle cleaning brush or other type of brush to scour away the grime. Personally, I don’t strive for a glistening clean pot on the outside. However, it’s a great idea to get all that stuff out from the inside before doing any fresh planting.

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Sending lots of healing love and light to all affected by this disaster in Oklahoma. It’s all been so overwhelmingly heartbreaking to watch.

Blessings and Happy Tuesday everyone. XX

Relishing in all things French.

Today, we’re off to explore France and all the beauty that lies within its lands. My wonderful friend Anita of Castles, Crown and Cottages organizes this lovely affair every year. My bags have been packed for this trip since January. Sit back and enjoy the ride…

I hope you enjoyed our trip to France everyone! Head on over to Anita to see what other travelers to France have in store for you! Bonjour and happy weekend my friends! XX

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Happy in Sao Paulo.

Yesterday I purchased some geraniums, verbenas, lantana flowers, and some vegetable plants for the gardens. This week’s weather has been beautiful! The sun has been out in full force and after the bout of rainy and gloomy weather we had, I am doing the happy dance!

Today, we’re off to Sao Paulo, Brazil to tour a happy and fun home that was renovated to meet the needs of the homeowners while also reflecting their personalities. I’ve been seeing cats everywhere these days. They are always hanging out in the coolest interiors too…Anyway, kitty cat there seems to approve of the renovation and so do I. The brick wall of 60 years was uncovered and exposed during the renovation. I love the texture it adds to the space and it makes the perfect backdrop for that Beatles poster.

Is that the same cat? It certainly is well fed. Loving the pillows and that rug!

What a blue! Love it and the whole set up of this space; mismatched chairs, the outdoor feeling apart of the inside with just a swing of those doors, the table...

groovy baby!

happy kitchen

Beautiful materials showcased here

No fuss bedroom. It’s simple, but still big on personality and style.

A clash of all the happy exponents; colour, pattern, greenery, texture…! Love it!

Very Mediterranean-esque, right? Gorgeous  purple wall!

Blessings and a lovely day to everyone. XX

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Inspired by The Great Gatsby.

The Great Gatsby has been rolling off almost everyone’s tongues. We’re besotted with the era that embraced elegance, glamour, over the top style( fashion and interiors alike). Interiors echoed the art deco style where chrome and lacquer were a must. Of course, there would be no The Great Gatsby without lots of bling! Here are some images that are inspired by The Great Gatsby. Enjoy…

chrome bathroom vanities are a must

headdresses, hats, pretty accessories,  and gorgeous dresses were the ladies’ best friends

love this wedding dress and scene inspired by the Great Gatsby

dogs need bling too; love it!

A public restroom that oozes Great Gatsby flair. I am in love with the colourful bathroom vanities!

Loving the mix of Victorian and art deco

Have you read the book yet? I hope to see the film soon and might even dress the part. I think it’s only fitting, don’t you? Happy Thursday everyone! XX

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Sneak Peeks and Bookshelves Styling Inspiration.

I decided to keep the wall colour behind the built in bookcase as is because of two main reasons .#1) it actually has its own pop of accent on those sliding doors and #2)is below.

This beauty brought in a great dose of colour and I really didn’t want any quarrels between it and the accent wall regarding who the center of attention is in the space.

I am the happiest girl on earth right now because of this orange sectional. It’s no secret that orange is my favourite colour, so I believe this beauty was just waiting on us to come and get her. We were actually close to purchasing the Neo sectional from DWR, and had just received fabric samples in the mail before my trip to High Point Market. I am so thrilled that hadn’t  purchased the Neo yet because the Stacey(my name for this beauty) is waaaay better(sorry DWR). The fabric is so luxurious,  and  most importantly it is child friendly aka spot resistant. It goes without saying that it is super comfortable and perfect for lounging. The sleek design still gives it a formal flair which is one of the criteria I also wanted in the seating for this space.

These scrumptious Italian pieces were purchased from The Tomasella peeps at High Point Market.

Now some inspiration for the fun stuff:

It’s all about self expression when styling a bookcase or built in. I am looking forward to filling mine with books and mementos…

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Blessings and happy Tuesday my friends. XX