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I’m Featured!!! West Elm – Front & Main

Written by on 7th March 2012 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

Check Out West Elm’s Front & Main Blog Today…You might recognize my room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Click below for a link to their site!

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Coffee vs Cocktail Table…did you get the memo?

Written by on 5th March 2012 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Recently I have been looking at Coffee Tables for 2 contemporary projects …did you know that somewhere….somehow…. the powers that be have re-named the humble coffee table? Yup in many instances it is now known as a “cocktail table” in the market place! I didn’t get that memo.  Hmmph well I suppose I like Coffee and cocktails equally so I wont make too big of a stink about it.

Some of my local faves for your enjoyment! (Pics are the Links as usual)

Hickory White Table available at Jordans

Cascade Table by Lexington available at Sagers

Awesome Piece by the Island's own Live Edge Design

 

Or how about three smaller tables for flexibility

This little cutie is $99 at Urban Barn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CB2 $169

 

 

 

 

 

I could be shopping for you too! Contact me if you would like some help making the place you live a place you love!

 

 

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Cool Stool

Written by on 3rd March 2012 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

A bargain…and a little DIY..How can I resist showing you my latest idea for a client looking for a side table. I love this design it’s simple and contemporary and gives a nod to our naturally beautiful west coast. Check this out…(Pics are the links as usual)

Gorgeous, but comes with a hefty price tag of almost $2000 at a high end local store…..

So what about this little fella from Monarch? It sells for $350 and if I sanded and stained it…how great would that be?

Think outside the box peeps! ….I hope she goes for it!

 

Contact me if you would like some help making the place you live a place you love!

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Fabric Fanatics Rejoice

Written by on 1st March 2012 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

New John Robshaw fabrics for Duralee…check it out!

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Local Flare I had to Share

Written by on 26th February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 3 Comments

Ive been shopping for a few clients, you know,  looking for special things and came across a few that were good enough to share. These items are absolutely affordable, local and meaningful for the clients I am shopping for, and I can do the same for you…check this out….

Map Pillow of Vancouver Island

I loved these pieces by Kelowna Artist Leaane Spanza

Salt Spring

False Creek

This Painting by Artist Karen Chan really caught my eye, esp for anyone who is a transplant from Vancouver…

Great Close Up Photo of Totem Pole in Victoria

Contact me if you would like some help making the place you live a place you love!

 

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Farewell Blue Bridge

Written by on 24th February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

As I’m sure you know, the historic Johnson Street Bridge is being dismantled this week.  You can follow the progress here.

Photo by Brandon Godfrey

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Someday…When I’m all Grown Up

Written by on 22nd February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

Someday when I’m all grown up and living my dream of being a fabulous Interior Designer (with a private plane so I can go to Mexico whenever I want WITH my dog)…..my office will look like this….(office by Roughan Interiors)

drool.

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Week 6 – The Results

Written by on 22nd February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 23 Comments

Well here it is, the last post in the One Room Challenge to complete one room in my house in six weeks. It really was the perfect amount of time and it was so much fun to follow the progress of all the other bloggers who took part. I’m really going to miss having so much traffic to my blog, but I’m glad to have met some really awesome ladies that I can continue to follow and learn from …but most of all I am so glad to have finally finished the bedroom!

Here is what the room looked like when we moved in 2 years ago….These pics document how I changed the paint and the flooring immediately upon moving in…

 And here is how it looks today…

works like a charm ;)

I have to say that I’m really happy with the results. I’m not a professional photographer, but I hope I’ve captured the moody eclectic feeling I was going for…of course the dog would not leave and I was losing the little bit of brightness in a weekend of pretty much solid rain…so alas the resident ham/helper is in the shots.

Here is my Inspiration Pic again by Designer Eric Cohler:

RECAP

  • Painted Bedside tables and changed hardware
  • Replaced Hardware on old dressers
  • Painted feature wall
  • New Duvet Cover, rug and Lamps
  • Re-purposed small frames and art pieces creating gallery walls
  • DIY Art pieces

Check out the other amazing bloggers taking part in the challenge and see their final reveal!

Nicole   Master Bedroom

Tiffany  Master Bedroom

Sharon  Master Bedroom

Janet      Master Bedroom

Linda    Dining Room

Jadyn    Dining Room

Lisa       Dining Room

Jen      Office

Kelly   Office

Danylle  Girl's Room

Emily      Boys Room

Suzanne Girl's Room

Kim          Living Room

Taylor     Living Room

Jennifer  Laundry Room


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Canadian Home Builders Association Show – March 9th-11th

Written by on 20th February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Wow, I can’t believe it has been a year.  Peeps if you are contemplating a renovation this year then you should make your way to the CHBA Show March 9-11th at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre.  I attended this show last year so I could scoop up deals on counters, tile and other building essentials.  Check out the vendors, they are local and there are always incentives that can save you money!

I’ll be there checking things out, and I suggest anyone thinking about projects this year do the same! The Celebrity guest this year is Jillian Harris…and if you are currently watching the Handyman challenge on HGTV or ever watched the Bachelor you know just who she is.  Check out her blog too. here

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Door Score

Written by on 16th February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

A couple months ago I researched interior french doors for my own basement. And this week they got installed!  I have not painted them yet, but I’m so pleased I had to share!

Before we knocked the wall down.

My mother – in – law hard at work!

Extending the floors into the Bonus Room

Got Doors Home.

Hanging Doors.

Doors Hung.

Now the fun part! Trim and decorating!!

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