I’m obsessed with a ‘new to me’ blog called Domaine…this feature of fashion designer Kaelen Haworth’s kitchen stopped me in my tracks. Very cool! Pic is the link as usual
Such great architectural features,…and the light! Beauty!
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Home isn’t always just an abode, a structure or specific location where we live…for Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield home is planet earth and he is scheduled to come home tonight. This remarkable astronaut has had an amazing 5 month tour commanding the international space station all the while making YouTube videos, interactive events like his space sing a long with schools across the country and of course tweeting 
Good Luck Chris…and welcome home!
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I am working on a gallery installation in my downstairs living room and so naturally I went looking for cool Buffalo art…as I do. (Buffalo has been my totem forever – it signifies abundance in my life) I was literally stopped in my tracks by a photo of a Bison the other day…it has totally captivated me. (Thanks Amber!) Strange that I am sending away all the way to England to get a print…but I have to have it. Look at his eyes! The Photographer CAI PRIESTLY is a Welsh wildlife photog living in Banff… amazing…check out his site Tooth and Claw Photography here. I’m also really in love with the polar bear and wolf…too much of a good thing…maybe. I’m still deciding. Do you have any animal fixations? Any animal art? how do you display it?
Oh Canada!! Stunning. Almost makes me miss Alberta…almost…Drop by his site…or like him on facebook…I did!
If you want some help making the place you live a place you love…Contact Me! I can help.
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A new addition to my Etsy shop for Spring!
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I was browsing online this weekend and Emily A Clark featured a website that offers free Hi Res Vintage Posters. Yeah, you read it right! Free! I downloaded a couple cuz I’m thinking about re-jigging one of my gallery walls soon. You should check this out! I think this ca 1918 WWI propaganda poster one is my fave so far…
It was cool to see this on a vintage poster site, but I wouldn’t be a very good historian if I didn’t also point you to a huge stash of Wartime poster art (including this one) available in the National Archives of Canada. Check here although I must admit downloading a Hi Resolution pic is easier than traveling to Ottawa and digging through dusty boxes. It depends what you’re into I guess Can you guess which way I lean?
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I want to introduce you to a new talent in the Victoria design community; his name is Oliver Scott (no relation) and he is a phenomenal wood worker and furniture designer with a new local company… Caledonia Silva. His style is a fresh mix of Danish Modern and Arts and Crafts which you can see in his portfolio projects here. My favourite piece so far is the Honeybee sideboard…isn’t it awesome!
Oliver moved to Victoria from Scotland about 4 years ago with a desire for a life change and a passion for furniture design. His work pays homage to old world joinery traditions but has a cool modern sensibility and edge that make these pieces so appealing for contemporary living.
Oliver has several pieces available and is working on a line of furniture to launch next year. (Watch him take IDS West 2013 by storm) His goal as a designer and craftsman is to make his creations as accessible as possible without compromising on materials or technique; and trust me, he is so approachable that you are welcome to contact him to see his work or to collaborate with a truly gifted wood worker & commission a piece.
When I met with him recently I found his Scottish accent utterly charming combined with a gracious and humble cast when asked about his many talents. I wanted to know what he loved most about his new wood working venture and he effortlessly related that he loves problem solving and working with wood creatively but that the greatest feeling he gets is from designing a piece and having somebody really like it!
So hey, If you like his work, be sure to tell him:) He’s on facebook
I’m sure that as a new business there are many new projects on the horizon for Caledonia Silva, but as a decorator I am most excited about Oliver’s plans to start producing wood Barn Doors! Yes!! You read it right. I’ll be featuring his Barn Door creations as soon as they are done…email him if you want to know more.
All the best to you Oli! You are a Designer to Watch!
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This week on USED VICTORIA I was admiring my very own pillows (Shameless Self Promotion) that are for sale at my favourite local furniture and decor store TRADE ROOTS. The store has an exclusive line of my feather filled pillows that you won’t find on my Etsy store or anywhere else. Check them out at at 545 Herald Street in Victoria…and They’re having a SALE! Pics are the Links as usual
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Announcement!!! I’m so excited because this is week No. 1 of a SIX week design challenge where I’ll tackle a client project and document the whole thing here on the blog (STARTS Wednesday FEB 6TH). It’s called the “One Room Challenge” and it’s the brainchild of my good friend Linda who writes the awesome blog My Crafty Home Life. Linda assembled a great lineup this time and I’m thrilled to be participating with a long list of bloggers and designers that will knock your socks off! My One Room Challenge is a downtown apartment here in Victoria and since it’s all a secret until my final reveal I mashed up a bunch of words to express what’s likely going to happen over the next 6 weeks!
Check back every Wednesday for full disclosure updates on how I’m doing, whether I get fired (just kidding) or whether I sew my sleeve to a slip cover…it could happen. And of course please let me know what you think… I love to hear from you!
I’ll be tweeting about it all and there is a dedicated Pinterest board for the whole gang that I’ll share this week so be sure to check that out too!!
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I just discovered the most amazing table, called the molecule table by casamidy…have you ever?
So new, and cool and different I had to share…
If you want to visit their site. Check it out
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OK, if you know me you know that I’m a hound for a deal…lucky for me my good friends suffer from the same affliction and this week my amazing girlfriend Sandy escorted me to a newish thrift store downtown on Blanshard and Fisgard. It was pouring rain like nobody’s business….and since the world is busy buying last minute xmas gifts we had the whole crazy packed and eclectic place all to ourselves!
” The Right Price” opened about 3 months ago and carries a seriously eclectic selection of Asian, Indian, South American and western furniture and decor. They are currently working on getting a website up so on days like today when you can’t bear to leave the house…you can still get your shop on. My favourite piece of the day was this coffee table…
I took some more hopeless iphone shots in my latte fueled excitement…
It was a great store. I bought some apothecary jars and I will definitely bring clients here when we are looking for bargains, DIY projects and ethnic treasures. There are many! The store will be open Boxing day and they are planning a sale so keep it in mind if you are a die hard vintage freak like me!
Have you been to this place? What did you think? What did you buy?
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