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tUSEDay VICTORIA

Written by on 30th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 3 Comments

This week on USED VICTORIA I spotted this hutch …it has LOADS of potential..and the price…shut up!! Pic is the link as usual

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Chalk Paint Adventure – Girls Rooms

Written by on 29th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 3 Comments

This weekend my client and I sanded the chalk painted furniture for the girls rooms that we painted last weekend. It was a messy business but when you have a small budget you gotta be prepared to work your butt off...and let me tell you this lady is a work horse! The whole process has been so fun!

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And, on Saturday when it started raining we packed it in and went to Home Sense/Home Goods…I found this DVF coverlet that whispered to me that it wants to be a headboard…we’ll see…

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I hope you had a great weekend and a productive week ahead.  And don’t forget…if you want some help making the place you live a place you love…contact me. I can help!

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Desk Chairs – Girls Rooms

Written by on 25th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

If you’re following along with my progress on the kids rooms I can happily say that we had some great weather this past week and my client and I have been busy painting the beds and the desks with chalk paint. An update with pics on that soon!  In the meantime the fabric has arrived (awesome) and I am on the hunt for two chairs for their new desks, and since we have spent so much effort painting them…I cannot put a swivel chair near them and watch them SPIN and BANG and SCRATCH up their mom’s hard work…so stationary chairs win!  But now a harder decision…the wishbone chair is the style fave…it is so great!! but the metal ones are a great price….tough decision for mom! These chairs are from overstock.com

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If you want some help making the place you live a place you love…Contact me…I can help!

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Bryk House on HGTV

Written by on 24th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

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I’m totally loving a new show on HGTV Canada called Bryk House (for my American cousins it is A Bryk At A Time on DIY/HGTV US).

The show follows new designer and mom, Danielle Nicholas Bryk through the trials and triumphs of running her own design business. She’s adorable and talented and I’m hooked!

Here’s two of my fave projects so far. Youthful, eclectic, casual and budget friendly (sorta).

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If you want some help making the place you live a place you love, contact me...I can help!

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tUSEDay VICTORIA

Written by on 23rd April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

This week my Used Victoria inspiration was backwards.  You see, I’ve seen this little stool on Used Victoria for A LONG time…I thought it was interesting and resembled the pieces by famed designer John Dickenson…. but it was so short and not at all table height so I passed. And then this week….this pic from HOUZZ floated across my screen while doing research and I saw it! The weird funky little stool was in a totally chic man pad. Yes! Pics are the links as usual

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Remember, mixing the unexpected rough, hand-carved and natural wood element with the contemporary slick finishes is what makes this space interesting. If you would like some help making the place you live a place you love, Contact Me…I can help!

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Local Etsy Shops – Another Fave

Written by on 22nd April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

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This week I’m bringing you another LOCAL Victoria Etsy seller who showcases vintage industrial finds.  The shop is called Larch Trading Company and you can find it here.  Check out some of the cool pieces and accessorize your space with some vintage gems like these!

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I get questions from time to time from clients who like the vintage industrial look but are not sure how to incorporate it into their existing decor. My suggestion is to stick with accessories like these, and then just create a stylish vignette like this. Minimal investment and Maximum style! If you find that you get addicted to hunting for vintage treasures (and many do!) …you might be ready to invest in some furniture pieces down the road.

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If you would like some help making the place you live a place you love, Contact Me….I can help!

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Local Etsy Shopping – fave shop No. 1

Written by on 18th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

Big_Etsy_LogoLately I’ve been seeing some fantastic shops on Etsy that are located right here in Victoria, BC. So, I figured I would dedicate a few posts in the next week or so to showing you some of my favourite local Etsy shops and maybe you’ll see something you like too?! My first favourite is called 1001 Treasures.

The graphic artist behind these lovely posters and cards is Sabine who is originally from Germany and now lives right here on Vancouver Island.  She has been selling on Etsy since 2008 (wow!) and her selection of antique style prints is stunning. If you’ve ever watched Sarah Richardson and Tommy sift through botanicals and wanted some for yourself…this is the shop for you! Pics are the Links to her store

 

I love these antique coral and sea life prints…

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And how about the botanicals…

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And, don’t go thinking that these are only for stuffy old traditional applications. Here’s a great contemporary example from Tobi Fairley which shows  how antique prints look fantastic in a casual eclectic interior.

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If you want some help making the place you live a place you love, contact me…I can help!

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Little Girl Room No. 2

Written by on 17th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 3 Comments

So I have finished my concepts for the two rooms and my fabric order has been placed. yay! One room is a little more bright, and the other a little more pink.  To save money I have used some of the same fabrics in both spaces, and we are using the same chalk paint but on different pieces. If you’ve ever had two little girls, you must know the importance of having everything equal, but different….it’s not easy. But I think I accomplished it.  Painting furniture this weekend!! Keep following along with the progress and email me if you have any questions!

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tUSEDay VICTORIA

Written by on 15th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 3 Comments

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This week on Used Victoria I’ve got my eye on a danish modern chair.  I just don’t have a place for it :/ Pic is the link as usual

In other Used Victoria news…I bought a bed frame and 2 desks this week from some lovely folks around town. I’ll be painting these pieces and using them in the kids rooms I’m decorating.

Remember if you’re looking for something in particular, Contact me and let me know…I’m a great bargain hunter!

 

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Girls Room – One Down, One to Go

Written by on 12th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

If you’re following along with my design of two girls rooms, I have an update.  Progress is being made on furniture purchases (Thank you Used Victoria!!) and we now have two wood frame beds, two french inspired desks and plans to paint them with chalk paint in the next couple weeks (Come On Sunshine!! We need you!).  This first room is comprised of bright colours in a modern country style.Here is the Inspiration Board for Room No. 1robinson girl 2 with mark ups

 

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