tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34843118395569380762024-03-14T02:19:48.105-04:00Desire to Decorateyour home - your canvasWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-79991045603626355532014-04-03T11:44:00.000-04:002014-04-03T11:49:38.343-04:00Interior Design Master Class, My Crazy Idea!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Back in September is the very first time I mentioned the words </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #ed2893; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/masterclass/" style="color: #ed2893; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Interior Design Master Class">Interior Design Master Class</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> out loud. I loosely sketched out the idea in a notebook and set out to make magic happen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Fast forward to today, and we're only weeks away for Toronto's first - ever Interior Design Master Class.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #ed2893; line-height: 19px;"><a href="https://tagboard.com/IDMC14" style="color: #ed2893; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="#IDMC14 tagboard">#IDMC14</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My stomach is in knots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Working almost exclusively with the home décor brands and interior designers, I often get asked, <i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">how do I get my work published in design magazines</span></b>??</i> The answer to this question is largely personal, looking inwards and how you market your self - your brand before anything else. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">That said, our inaugural Interior Design Master Class | Marketing Your Purpose is dedicated to answering this very question.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Here’s the chance to get the skinny on how to get to published in top design mag</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 18px;">azines. With guest speaker Meredith of, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=175454315829433&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/meredithherondesign" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Meredith Heron Design Inc.</a>, spilling it on how she’s hit news stands, websites & blogs 12 / 12 in 2013.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/meredith-heron-guest-speaker-at-interior-design-master-class/" target="_blank"><img alt="Interior Design Master Class with Meredith Heron" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8yeYuz09uU/Uz19QSGvGRI/AAAAAAAAJN8/Bq8fkmOsP6U/s1600/IDMC14+meredith+heron+design.png" height="640" title="Interior Design Master Class with Meredith Heron" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Exciting right? I'm beyond excited! Did I mention by stomach is in knots?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What's even more exciting... we have a great line up of sponsors, some clients and others who just believe this is going to be something special - and spectacular! Here's a few we've blogged about already - more to follow!! </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/gresham-house-furniture-host-of-interior-design-master-class/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gresham House Furniture Sponsors Interior Design Master Class 2014" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6QZGQxuX-_8/Uz1-SQ0SJeI/AAAAAAAAJOE/Xqj2gNJ5_JE/s1600/IDMC14+gresham+house.png" height="640" title="Gresham House Furniture Sponsors Interior Design Master Class 2014" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/jf-fabrics-sponsor-of-interior-design-master-class/" target="_blank"><img alt="JF Fabrics Sponsors Interior Design Master Class 2014" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BvA6o2lY3B8/Uz1--gICWJI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/-cuMgDSvFcs/s1600/IDMC14+jf+fabrics.png" height="640" title="JF Fabrics Sponsors Interior Design Master Class 2014" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/switch-studio-sponsor-interior-design-master-class/" target="_blank"><img alt="Switch Studio Sponsors Interior Design Master Class 2014" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uuBeoL0SuRk/Uz1_RtZmtUI/AAAAAAAAJOY/wR9RlGmEW1A/s1600/IDMC14+Switch+Studio.png" height="640" title="Switch Studio Sponsors Interior Design Master Class 2014" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would love to know if you're already joining... here's an event "attendee" badge if you're blogging about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">If you’re an interior designer or decorator cheer leading for hustling big then this is one event you don’t want to miss!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Get your ticket today by visiting </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #ed2893; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/masterclass/" style="color: #ed2893; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Interior Design Master Class">www.juicemarketinggroup.com/masterclass/</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.375px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They sent an </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.treetopia.com/classic-artificial-christmas-trees-p/alexander-fir-christmas-tree.htm?1=1&CartID=0" target="_blank">Alexander Fir</a> artificial Christmas tree, 7.5 with clear lights, and it's absolutely beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wasn't a believer in artificial Christmas trees however, Treetopia makes them life -like, easy to assemble, and with some adjusting of the branches they are ready to be dressed with Christmas decorations in mere minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This one sits in our living room and I prefer to leave it without ornaments and it's equally beautiful. We've had up since mid November so to take photos, and my kids have been turning on the lights ever since. <i>Yes, we're that crazy family that had tree lights before the Toronto Santa Claus parade.</i> Oh well, that's prompted discussion with neighbours so it's all grande.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This Alexander Fir is a bit different that the </span><a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2011/11/balsam-hill-christmas-tree-co-giveaway.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Balsam Fir artificial Christmas tree</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. The </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;">foliage is different, almost soft and paper-like and not plastic. The branches fall easily, evenly and the shape is perfect. I should try for close up photo to illustrate what I'm referring to. </span></div>
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It's likely you already have your tree for this season however, if you're in need of a new tree for next year - pop over to <a href="http://www.treetopia.com/" target="_blank">Treetopia</a> and get yours with them. They do not disappoint.</div>
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-57198697570211811742013-09-06T14:50:00.001-04:002013-09-08T10:38:03.577-04:00The Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes Showhome<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Earlier this week I had the opportunity to join the <a href="http://www.princessmargaretlotto.com/two/main.php" target="_blank">Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes Showhome</a> contributor launch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you’ve been following </span><a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Desire to Decorate</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> for a while, you already know love symmetry, so this house got me from the outside! Love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">This year’s showhome was indeed different. It was the first time interior designer Brian Gluckstein, and </span><a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">his design team</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">, held the position of leading the design process for the house. And, true to Brian’s signature style, the house had a mix traditional and modern elements grounded by a neutral colour palette. This showhome radiates the ultimate entertaining home surrounded by glamorous décor. And of course, the design execution wouldn’t be possible if not for the work of home builder </span><a href="http://pcmnow.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">PCM Project and Construction Management</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Starting with the front entry. Almost reminiscent of the hotel lobby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The one trend I noticed immediately was the millwork, trim and baseboards were all painted the same colour. The crown moulding was the only detail painted white as were most of the ceilings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">… special highlights for two of my </span><a href="http://juicemarketinggroup.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Juice Marketing Group</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> clients… the drapery sheers are from </span><a href="https://www.joannefabrics.com/english/english.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">JF Fabrics</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> and the artwork is from </span><a href="http://www.cocoonfurnishings.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Cocoon Furnishings</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To the right… the living room.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1UuCVI6AQU8/UiojiP5gZuI/AAAAAAAAJEQ/OsFaZszmj3Y/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Living%252520Room%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Living Room via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2zu_cuJEZiI/Uioji69lahI/AAAAAAAAJEY/9bu44rfpUZg/PMWHS-Showhome-Living%252520Room%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Living Room via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just behind the living room is the staircase.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TF_fbmj_rk4/UiojjkkLUpI/AAAAAAAAJEg/eNDoZyafSIE/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-stairs%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-stairs" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fpWuk7HJ9ro/UiojkHEktDI/AAAAAAAAJEo/NjtNn4Oy3XA/PMWHS-Showhome-stairs_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-stairs" width="514" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another shout out for JF Fabrics!!! So thrilled to see such a great representation of JF Fabrics through out the entire house!!!</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l1pdDXr4Eks/Uiojk24xZiI/AAAAAAAAJEw/kImR4eyzGKE/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qM95iELQi9M/UiojlZIETOI/AAAAAAAAJE4/1gP7bPwtub0/PMWHS-Showhome-via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The upper level hallway. I have a thing for hallways, my house is open concept so we don’t really have any. And, I absolutely love the </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">display terrariums.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mvq8KEXj0AI/UiojmFFz-_I/AAAAAAAAJFA/R_nGdebFJio/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Upperlevel%252520Hallway%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Upperlevel Hallway via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4l9jRlez2_E/Uiojm0vfi_I/AAAAAAAAJFI/k2yI6wmzivM/PMWHS-Showhome-Upperlevel%252520Hallway%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Upperlevel Hallway via Desire to Decorate" width="514" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The guest bedroom. If I recall correctly, each bedroom has a bathroom.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AJaOH_U_rDM/UiojnVglXII/AAAAAAAAJFQ/UKk-GZS9rnE/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-guest%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-guest" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4wKB9rj36VI/UiojoJ36nMI/AAAAAAAAJFY/laql0RHS1qc/PMWHS-Showhome-guest_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-guest" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The library from the upper level. The wallpaper is reminiscent of one available at JF Fabrics </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bit.ly/15cIycd">http://bit.ly/15cIycd</a></span></span><br />
<img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-library-uppe" border="0" height="406" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-48wfUFis4oM/UiojpT-8E3I/AAAAAAAAJFo/e-W1EscEyVo/PMWHS-Showhome-library-uppe_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-library-uppe" width="644" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">… and looking down.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The girl bedroom. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mU7R5MwE3hU/UiojrOEcZPI/AAAAAAAAJGA/6IXUlkFIk4c/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Girl%252520Bedroom%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Girl Bedroom via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NmZfGQWRNRE/Uiojr6QcIeI/AAAAAAAAJGI/kt2XRDSDc40/PMWHS-Showhome-Girl%252520Bedroom%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Girl Bedroom via Desire to Decorate" width="486" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The boy bedroom.</span></span><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tmH-AGkPg48/UiojslZxd1I/AAAAAAAAJGQ/QzcfV03JAd0/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Boy%252520Bedroom%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B4%25255D.jpg" style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Boy Bedroom via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4bCRahMqR2Q/UiojtNYeVbI/AAAAAAAAJGY/MfLtlwTwlZc/PMWHS-Showhome-Boy%252520Bedroom%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Boy Bedroom via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The master bath was spectacular.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-46_OxCEbvmE/Uiojt2LZzoI/AAAAAAAAJGg/p8DQJhK34zM/s1600-h/PMWHSShowhome-Master%252520Bath%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHSShowhome-Master Bath via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="406" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gsGrB0S-_6g/Uiojufw4qfI/AAAAAAAAJGo/tP9a6HgyAAs/PMWHSShowhome-Master%252520Bath%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHSShowhome-Master Bath via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tWPXjjh8_g8/UiojvOP5anI/AAAAAAAAJGw/M1MKSzBEgSg/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-ensuite%25255B3%25255D.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-ensuite" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MwWfht8yWYo/Uiojv-KNlVI/AAAAAAAAJG4/XLdKRhThkEQ/PMWHS-Showhome-ensuite_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-ensuite" width="514" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Back downstairs… the dining room. <i>Yes, that's me taking the photo!</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CC5kbhjkOq0/UiojwjqcsQI/AAAAAAAAJHA/DXMzXYE3mzk/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-The-Dining%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-The-Dining" border="0" height="443" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qgGhEOawpcc/UiojxRDZ6WI/AAAAAAAAJHI/orYAoQF7JB4/PMWHS-Showhome-The-Dining_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-The-Dining" width="644" /></span></a></span><br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y605BLlvmUQ/UiojyMBuh3I/AAAAAAAAJHQ/wkEjwQ7BQ7g/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-hallyway%25255B3%25255D.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-hallyway" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2t8b4k6R7lU/Uiojy4T86QI/AAAAAAAAJHY/qlTGZYa7Ckw/PMWHS-Showhome-hallyway_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-hallyway" width="644" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Onwards to… the kitchen.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dlV87MHWPIY/Uiojzj3VLDI/AAAAAAAAJHg/2QVtl7aPgBY/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-kitchen%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-kitchen" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4P0-EdowQGE/Uioj0NwHPbI/AAAAAAAAJHo/cwpV4SQNgkM/PMWHS-Showhome-kitchen_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-kitchen" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kJ5fprmDryc/Uioj05zp9tI/AAAAAAAAJHw/Pjc8sIrZ3qk/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome--kitchen-eat%25255B3%25255D.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome--kitchen-eat" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-knyniV5TwUs/Uioj1lVHG9I/AAAAAAAAJH4/RZCOC_PS_TI/PMWHS-Showhome--kitchen-eat_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome--kitchen-eat" width="644" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Adjacent to the kitchen was the family room. I love the c</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">ontemporary art wall display camouflaging the TV in the family room.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lB_dteK7IJw/Uioj2X0OthI/AAAAAAAAJIA/4NOYlotoQf0/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Family%252520Room%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Family Room via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="449" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ryH5fM7mcuQ/Uioj29KZLaI/AAAAAAAAJII/s67fvzJ0RzE/PMWHS-Showhome-Family%252520Room%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Family Room via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Moving to the lower level. As soon as you come downstairs, you’re greeted with the workout room! Wonder how many times I would walk right on by? Ha!</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QrEG11GGhXU/Uioj3mDyG0I/AAAAAAAAJIQ/_zwQMs7nyNA/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Gym%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Gym via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8UYiJ8xy9IY/Uioj4dfxllI/AAAAAAAAJIY/A_MLdI5SZFw/PMWHS-Showhome-Gym%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Gym via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The laundry room is right after the workout room… avoiding these areas although would be me.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--fXTOytJksY/Uioj5BtuvSI/AAAAAAAAJIg/I-dUJTGw_ng/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-Laundry%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-Laundry via Desire to Decorate" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kNICcnBr0OA/Uioj5pueOkI/AAAAAAAAJIo/WJoy2cq0evM/PMWHS-Showhome-Laundry%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-Laundry via Desire to Decorate" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would likely carry onwards to the recreation TV area. And, of course there’s another bedroom with bath, bar area and wine cellar. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lw-T64q5msU/Uioj6U7oPII/AAAAAAAAJIw/_OSzUWjaWUM/s1600-h/PMWHS-Showhome-basement%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="PMWHS-Showhome-basement" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EMZ-y795lyk/Uioj7Ea0qDI/AAAAAAAAJI4/N0G6KqT9pU8/PMWHS-Showhome-basement_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PMWHS-Showhome-basement" width="644" /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">Enough eye candy to get you contributing to a good cause? </span>So if you’re in Toronto you should pay a visit to Oakville to visit this years’ Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes Showhome. <span style="font-size: small;">You can do it visiting the official Help Conquer Cancer website </span><a href="http://www.helpconquercancer.ca/welcomehome/oakville.php"><span style="font-size: small;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-19971566622231786512013-08-14T16:00:00.000-04:002013-08-14T16:09:06.646-04:00A Zen Like Space<p><font size="3" face="Georgia">I love a well edited space, but this space takes well edited to a whole new level. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">The subtle colour palette, warm woods throughout and minimal accessories make this </font><a href="http://www.nbdesigngroup.net/index.php?project_id=26"><font size="3" face="Georgia">private penthouse</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia"> by </font><a href="http://www.nbdesigngroup.net/"><font size="3" face="Georgia">NB Design Group</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia"> feel almost Zen like.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ReFqDIl9BE0/UgvjeEwscyI/AAAAAAAAJBc/vhnLBlHIz1Q/s1600-h/zen%252520like%252520space%252520NB%252520Design%252520Group%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25257Bentryway%25257D%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="zen like space NB Design Group via Desire to Decorate {entryway}" style="border-top: 0px; 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padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="zen like space NB Design Group via Desire to Decorate {bedroom 2}" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-39VQ9VjdvBo/Ugvj3sJalRI/AAAAAAAAJC0/-5TabW5EJUA/zen%252520like%252520space%252520NB%252520Design%252520Group%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25257Bbedroom%2525202%25257D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="772" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">While it’s calming and peaceful, for me it almost feels too pristine. I love this space as fabulous foundation, but I would be tempted to add in colour through artwork or accent pillows. This place stops me in my tracks for fear that a toss in of colour would throw the whole look off. What do you think?</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"><em>More Zen Like Spaces via <a title="Houzz" href="http://www.houzz.com/zen-like" target="_blank">Houzz</a></em><em></em>. Sadly, <a title="Pinterest" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> didn’t offer much inspiration.</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/"><img title="Wendy Hicken via desiretodecorate.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Wendy Hicken via desiretodecorate.com" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_2B9KFMQ1_E/Ugvj4ICev5I/AAAAAAAAJC8/NYAsGD1yBGI/Wendy%252520Hicken%252520via%252520desiretodecorate.com%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="175" height="131" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/" target="_blank">Desire to Decorate</a> { beautiful spaces + fashion + food } <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/desiretodecorate">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/desire2decorate">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://pinterest.com/wendyhicken/">Pinterest</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/wendyhicken">Instagram</a> <br /><a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/">Juice Marketing Group</a> { marketing strategy + social media +++ }  <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/juicemarketingg">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/juicemarketingg">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://pinterest.com/juicemarketing/">Pinterest</a> | <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/juice-marketing-group">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108374392853646724770/108374392853646724770/posts">Google+</a></p> Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-71723617359254727242013-07-31T19:15:00.000-04:002013-08-01T13:09:11.919-04:00Lately.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have however been writing <a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/blog/" target="_blank">my business blog</a>, and funnelling my thoughts into how to elevate business for my marketing clients. The strategy stage, with an actionable plan, is by far my favourite element to what I do however, I'm beginning to enjoy dabbling with designing social creatives too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Without getting into how these creatives tie into respective social strategies, here's a few I've whipped lately that have received good consumer engagement results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">... this side by side, really stirred up a flurry of likes, comments and shares. So exciting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll share 4 and I urge you to pop over <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/styling-secrets/canadian-designers-favourite-designs/a/52040" target="_blank">the Style at Home story</a> to take-in the balance of the Canadian designer favourites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #6f6b5a;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">A Well Travelled Dining Room.</span></span></strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">"This is the view from my </span><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/food-and-entertaining/tabletop-ideas/5-dining-rooms-we-love/a/32229" style="background-color: white; color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">dining room</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"> into my kitchen. I love the way the old Egyptian doors frame the space, warming up the more modern lines in the kitchen. It's where my family eats dinner every night so I see this space and think, "Yum, it looks fantastic," and then, "Yum, I'm going to eat!" </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Samantha Sacks</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Tour the rest of <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-a-victorian-home-with-global-flair/a/42334" style="color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Samantha Sack's Victorian home</a> here.</em></span><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></em></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">A Personalized Foyer</strong></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">"As a Nova Scotian with a long family history in Halifax, my foyer says as much about where I'm from as it does about who I am. The foyer is a personal greeting and a first impression, it's often the only glimpse inside a home and mine is one of my favourite spaces.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">Living in a humble country cottage in middle of the city suits me - I've always considered my personal taste to be "a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll" and my foyer speaks of both. A maple games table purchased when I was 19, Windsor captains chair and box collection, are all Nova Scotian antiques. They share simple lines and act as a foundation and provide substance. Their imperfect, rustic finishes feel relaxed while a compass-inspired mirror adds light and glamour. The sparkling disco ball looks like it just rolled in to say this is a house that's fun. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">Lavish colours jump from a photograph by artist and friend Heather Watts; its large scale adding drama and depth. Folk artist Barry Colpits' shapely carved female sculpture is mimicked by the curves of a blown glass </span><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/accessories/10-great-table-lamps/a/34899" style="background-color: white; color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">table lamp</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">, marrying two stirringly different textures. Collecting Nova Scotian art is an important part of my life and it starts right here. </span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">There is little wonder why my foyer is a favourite spot of mine. Strikingly different pieces (that mix of country and rock and roll) blend to create a space that holds fond memories, expresses my personality and makes a firm first impression with its big Nova Scotian hello." </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jonathan Legate</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Tour the rest of <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/small-spaces/small-space-antique-country-cottage/a/45669" style="color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Jonathan Legate's country cottage</a> here.</em></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></em></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px;">I love the shade of China Blue we used - a Farrow and Ball colour which was the perfect saturation for the room and the perfect backdrop for this coral headboard. The </span><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/shopping/buying-guides/buying-guide-throw-pillows/a/32524" style="background-color: white; color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">throw pillows</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px;"> were found and an afterthought really - all we started with was the headboard and the bedding and we just kept adding layers. I love how the colours all seem to relate to each other, but don't exactly match. Vivid coral, orangey pinks, blues that are slightly off. It just makes the room feel collected and loved.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px;">I get asked questions about it weekly and see it pinned almost daily on Pinterest. I love that this room resonates with people all around the world. It's timeless and full of so much life, even if it's now a completely different room." </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Meredith Heron</span></em></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Classic Canadian Living Room</strong></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">"This house is in Prince Edward County in Ontario, a place near and dear to my heart because it's where I worked as a camp counselor as a teen and eventually where my wife Sara and I got married. It belongs to Cheryl and Richard Little and is a country place away from the hustle and bustle of their midtown Toronto home.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">This is one of my favourite spaces because it's a classic Canadian farmhouse nestled in an unspoiled setting on a winding country road. The room is true to its roots with large windows and classic details like the rustic wooden floor, which was reclaimed by Richard. He also put some of the historic charm back into the space by building this fireplace box, mantel and shelving himself!</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">The decor has all of my favourite hallmarks including a vintage sofa that was rescued from a basement, an upcycled </span><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/shopping/buying-guides/buying-guide-coffee-tables/a/1855" style="background-color: white; color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">coffee table</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"> we sprayed in a dark finish, and some family armchairs slipcovered in a casual ticking stripe. Lots of books, candles and </span><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/flower-arranging/8-fabulous-floral-arrangement-ideas/a/34763" style="background-color: white; color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">fresh flowers</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"> make for a cozy and relaxing retreat and make this one of my favourite Canadian spaces." </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Michael Penney</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Tour the rest of this <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-country-casual-farmhouse-renovation/a/42175" style="color: #5b7328; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">country casual farmhouse renovation</a>.</em></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><em style="background-color: white; color: #6f6b5a; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></em></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Given today is the first day of Summer, what better way to celebrate than with pretty pink photos, right? Humour me and say, yes! Thank you!</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://alicelanehome.com/" target="_blank">Alice Home Lane Collection</a>, they continue to rock my world with glorious interiors and home décor items. If you haven't checked them out yet, pop over <a href="http://blog.alicelanehome.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest, but they are a must follow on <a href="http://instagram.com/alicelanehome/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So pleased to see my <a href="http://pinterest.com/wendyhicken/workspace/" target="_blank">workspace pin - board</a> make the Friday Favourites post with <a href="http://www.beigeisdead.com/" target="_blank">Beige is Bead</a>. They are fabulous! You may remember me chatting about them via <a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2013/01/interior-design-show-2013-ids13_28.html" target="_blank">my IDS13 post</a>... good times.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm always shuffling things around in my own home, always have and likely always will. Somehow <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/budget-decorating/cheap/decorate-with-what-you-have/" target="_blank">decorating with what you have</a> by regrouping things helps make things feel fresh and new. Am I right?</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Watercolours so popular right now, and I want <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/dina-watercolor-print-pump-alice/vp/v=1/1593758908.htm?folderID=2534374302112441&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=10917" target="_blank">these shoes</a>!</span></li>
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-47040624410661211812013-06-17T22:45:00.006-04:002013-06-17T22:45:51.150-04:00Beautiful Spaces + Fashion + Food {From Around the Globe}<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's always so inspiring getting a glimpse of beautiful spaces, fashion and food via enthusiasts from around the world, as they see it from their neck of the woods. <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> is great for eye opening, drool worthy spaces from around the globe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's an on line magazine I found some time ago. <a href="http://estmagazine.com.au/" target="_blank">Est Magazine</a> - they're Australian based and always showcasing fresh & namely modern spaces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.adoremagazine.com/" target="_blank">Adore Home Magazine</a> still a favourite of mine. Love how the recent issue reads 'Colour for Winter' and yet it seamlessly ties into our colours of Spring & Summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Paul Magazine</a> a long time favourite for mouth watering food eye-candy and great recipes. Each issue a must read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://issuu.com/dg_home" target="_blank">DH Home Magazine</a> is one I discovered recently, I'm looking forward to more issues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, I stock on these magazines via social sites too. I devour it all happily!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have yet to find a really good fashion magazine to follow continuously. If you know of any, leave a comment letting me know names and I'll check them out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh, and Rue and Ivy & Pyper are also on my on line magazine favourite list! How about you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For some reason, I'm drawn to more <a href="http://pinterest.com/wendyhicken/masculine-rooms/" target="_blank">masculine inspired spaces</a>, don't know why. Perhaps it's because many of the spaces are un-fussy with a less is more feel for styling, and I like that. I also have two boys, 6 and 4, so perhaps it's in preparation for them (dare I say) to become men. If I think of it too much, it's tearful, so moving on.</span><br />
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<li>The <a href="http://www.mendelsongroupinc.com/portfolio" target="_blank">tie-dye letter envelope as artwork</a> and a burst of colour, great idea!</li>
<li>This predominately <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/interiors/modern-life-concept-house-dillon-2012#slide-1" target="_blank">black vignette</a> is perfect for a masculine space. It looks like black grasscloth for the wallpaper, even more heavenly.</li>
<li>JF Fabrics has been featuring <a href="https://www.joannefabrics.com/Search/ProductSearch.aspx?lg=en-GB&serbook=HIGHLANDS" target="_blank">masculine inspired fabrics</a> all week, you should pop over <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jffabrics" target="_blank">here</a> to check it out!</li>
<li>This entryway simple but perfect for men. The best feature? The bench / tray combo!</li>
<li>Thinking of advertising? <a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/tuesday-tip-advertise-for-the-long-term/" target="_blank">Read this blog post first</a>.</li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To all those who are celebrating the special man in their life :: Enjoy & Happy Father's Day!</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-43506615787517083962013-06-07T19:30:00.000-04:002013-06-07T19:30:02.804-04:00Friday Favourites<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's something so energizing about pairing <a href="http://pinterest.com/wendyhicken/" target="_blank">blue, white and green</a>. Toss in a little gold for good measure and it's perfection to me.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Lauren Weisbarth <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/live-love-home/lauren-house-tour/" target="_blank">house tour</a> via one kings lane blog is fresh and inviting. love this sideboard photo from the dining room.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Are you using your email signature effectively? Found out if you are <a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/tuesday-tip-use-your-email-signature-as-a-marketing-tool/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Ship Shape story had me stop and stare for awhile to take it all in. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Taking cues from the sea, sand and sky, Jessica Waks, Design Editor, transformed a waterfront retreat. The cottage colour palette crosses a spectrum of blues - with white and warm wood tones balancing it all out for a truly restful retreat. The entire feature was stunning! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I will always stop an stare at neutral space... truly brings a sense of calm over me. This <a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/147400/Brian-Gluckstein-Design" target="_blank">top photo</a> is a little seasoned for me, but there's so many gorgeous elements. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the thing, I'm a <a href="http://www.hannaskoog.com/" target="_blank">jeans</a> and jewellery kind of girl and it seems the pairing just doesn't fit. Am I right? Oh, and <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interiors-classic-elegance/a/46249/4" target="_blank">blooms in varying shades of white</a>, love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would love a <a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2013/05/sophisticated-casual-interiors-style.html" target="_blank">sophisticated casual space</a>, with pops of colour that I can change out as the season changes. The problem, this doesn't lend itself to pattern for drapery - which I also love. Silly, I know.</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Want to know what good design costs? Meredith, of <a href="http://meredithheron.com/" target="_blank">Meredith Heron Design</a>, shares a handful of great tips for understanding design budgets. <a href="http://meredithheron.com/blog/entry/imma_gonna_write_a_book" target="_blank">A Must Read</a>.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week I wrote about <a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/tuesday-tip-colour-palette-is-equally-important-to-copy/" target="_blank">how colour is equally important to copy</a> for marketing & social media campaigns.</span></span></li>
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-77625654605064231762013-05-27T21:54:00.001-04:002013-05-27T21:54:45.594-04:00Christie Antique Show<p><font size="3" face="Georgia">This past Saturday I ventured out to the annual Spring </font><a href="http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/christie-antique-show"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Christie Antique Show</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia">. I've been </font><a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2011/05/christie-antique-show.html"><font size="3" face="Georgia">before</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia">, but this year my mom joined me and I'm so happy she did. We had a great morning.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">The show opened at 8am, and we were at the gates at 8:30 along with a few hundred  others. Rain or shine the show opens twice a year, this years dates May 25th and September 7th. The morning started off really chilly, but by noon the sun made an appearance and it warmed up some. Thank goodness.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Here’s the handsome little fellow I proudly came home with; tall, proud and golden. If you’ve read <a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2013/05/friday-favourites_24.html" target="_blank">a few</a> of my recent posts, you know I have a thing for <a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2012/07/elephants-i-see-elephants.html" target="_blank">elephants</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7n9IhbFqo5s/UaQOCj7EH2I/AAAAAAAAI1Y/HylRswnenlY/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2z52PO7HAqM/UaQODs2n7yI/AAAAAAAAI1g/gBYwFa9d-js/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><em>Good 'ol Italian heritage, my mom bartered the seller down from $12.50 to $10.00, saying it was for her grandson - made me laugh.</em></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Here's a round up at a few of the other things that caught my eye… </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Love these pretty pastel vintage mugs. Should have.</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W3njk3zYwfk/UaQODxaMPKI/AAAAAAAAI1o/QshPrsYynt4/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525283%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (3)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (3)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A6rSlA2EH14/UaQOEX7ZGhI/AAAAAAAAI1w/2cMXsfWSejw/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525283%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Georgia">The size of these lamps caught my instantly.</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gkaxXveFij0/UaQOFAySx8I/AAAAAAAAI14/aDVFSf1QcvA/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520Lamps%252520vis%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show Lamps vis Desire to Decorate" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show Lamps vis Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H6OkDKwHqmw/UaQOF9Bqv3I/AAAAAAAAI2A/FMYDkOELjLE/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520Lamps%252520vis%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Wings anyone?</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-W6YKFdsKvrc/UaQOGZDNuYI/AAAAAAAAI2I/p4q4djqEcjA/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520Spring%252520Wings%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show Spring Wings via Desire to Decorate" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show Spring Wings via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BdCa-cHaRZw/UaQOG0oGvAI/AAAAAAAAI2Q/e2UjmBAD96Y/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520Spring%252520Wings%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XcCLzRJwjRw/UaQOHsU7-4I/AAAAAAAAI2Y/yUZzLTlM8yw/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252821%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (21)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (21)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jJtLKP-DCRY/UaQOINPQBjI/AAAAAAAAI2g/zlx39JBcMEU/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252821%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jfpvu4U3wiI/UaQOI5KQiOI/AAAAAAAAI2o/Qni0Xj02VqI/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525285%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (5)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (5)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xnc5RWOizL8/UaQOJW-FsoI/AAAAAAAAI2w/eEckDb-KP6k/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525285%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Metal baskets.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6X6C4EVBzkA/UaQOKCnANvI/AAAAAAAAI24/snN8b2qm5c8/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252818%252529%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (18)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (18)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0JbLOVixLRA/UaQOKtaF_kI/AAAAAAAAI3A/6cyCzuBS6BY/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252818%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Letters. There were letters everywhere. I’m tired of letters.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-F3gaYx__Zo8/UaQOLZ7ZQbI/AAAAAAAAI3I/7ijg9JlZFN8/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252817%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (17)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (17)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c2w_Uf8ml5I/UaQOL8Ws71I/AAAAAAAAI3Q/OZa7y019o7Y/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252817%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TqQ61ncXK2o/UaQOMTpJgII/AAAAAAAAI3Y/Jy2-0nCH6OE/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252820%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (20)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (20)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ig4IXrE9tPs/UaQONM5j08I/AAAAAAAAI3g/_Eg7OIsK-wU/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252820%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">I missed out on the hooks I wanted for Evan’s big boy room. I thought to wait, and when I returned they were gone. Lesson learned.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hL6KoMw-AEw/UaQONxWJfyI/AAAAAAAAI3o/BtnIqrGqvBI/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525284%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (4)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (4)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-otfnYQHLhbY/UaQOOnFJbCI/AAAAAAAAI3w/7mFkLS4r82E/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525284%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">The pile had glass, brass and porcelain door knobs, they were all lovely. Love the glass and brass door knobs especially, thought I need black door first, so I left them behind.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JyjwIRYT35A/UaQOPKeJ2iI/AAAAAAAAI34/lxaNWYMJUgo/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-shRfuE6zpJk/UaQOPmk_BCI/AAAAAAAAI4A/cZ6hHjQjTsY/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Not often do you see an antique bed suitable for a boy… I think this one is fabulous.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zQSz6kvz1Sw/UaQOQNim2sI/AAAAAAAAI4I/0MbxRRdpMHU/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525288%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (8)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (8)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ojp8VRA4mTQ/UaQOQvoF_4I/AAAAAAAAI4Q/djs82VAnois/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525288%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Mini </font><a href="http://www.knoll.com/product/bertoia-side-chair" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Bertoia chair</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia">. Wanted it, left it.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fwxk9gG03w4/UaQORSpDr-I/AAAAAAAAI4Y/mMnnBb6pJeI/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525286%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (6)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (6)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OFTGX6nysiU/UaQOR0M7QGI/AAAAAAAAI4g/dwtUGuBRosM/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525286%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Aren’t these teacups pretty? I told my mom about using them to display jewellery, she looked at me as if I was crazy.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--OebF_S9pII/UaQOSrxf9qI/AAAAAAAAI4o/BeyL6GAwgJY/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252810%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (10)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (10)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C49oQotICQc/UaQOTvSe7aI/AAAAAAAAI4w/HW5necORxds/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252810%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">This Murano glass green lamp, so stunning!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FdJrZMw-pO8/UaQOUIh4oBI/AAAAAAAAI44/eRewVmo98ns/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525289%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (9)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (9)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tAjJkJza9N8/UaQOUomMfCI/AAAAAAAAI5A/fiH6TfvJ4rA/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525289%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="486" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">This table caught my eye instantly. It was the largest display of Jade dishes at the show. So pretty!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4lyYufJuACg/UaQOVCUldcI/AAAAAAAAI5I/pfxbktgs40Q/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525287%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (7)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (7)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--lrtoQqsgAA/UaQOV0IMucI/AAAAAAAAI5Q/Z4GFVU-XJYQ/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%2525287%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Next to the Jade dishes were these stunning pink pieces. Love the pink polka-dot glasses. Didn’t buy any.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cZoZ77XXErc/UaQOWXl4EMI/AAAAAAAAI5Y/Pux819yJKQw/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252819%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (19)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (19)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8tA9ODHQPNA/UaQOXUREgjI/AAAAAAAAI5g/pbq6VkFIacE/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252819%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">And, finally… these gold plated cutlery set… heaven. It’s as though they were hidden, at the far back of a table and under some display shelves. I spotted them in an instant. I asked for a price, prepare yourself… $750. for the set. Needless to say, I left them behind.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PWA04WoIHJQ/UaQOYeNmqqI/AAAAAAAAI5o/nnr8lMsLyXI/s1600-h/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252822%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img title="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (22)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christie Antique Show via Desire to Decorate (22)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3IYvZIutwYo/UaQOZP3qvzI/AAAAAAAAI5w/wH4HAhb3sco/Christie%252520Antique%252520Show%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%252520%25252822%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">All and all, a better show then the first show I went to although, I still found the items to be pricy. Nevertheless, I’m happy with my golden elephant purchase. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Also bumped into Jennifer from </font><a href="http://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Rambling Renovators</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia"> and Pam from </font><a href="http://www.cherishtoronto.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Cherish Toronto</font></a><font size="3"><font face="Georgia">. Always so great to run into these ladies.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">What did you do this past weekend?</font></p> Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-29567368074044484972013-05-24T17:08:00.000-04:002013-05-24T17:17:25.338-04:00Friday Favourites<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My feeling at the moment, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/juicemarketingg" target="_blank">the best is yet to come</a>. I've been having so many great conversations with so many great people recently that I can't help be feel like I'm on the brink of something even better than today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These photos make me happy too. Can you imagine committing to a pink sofa? Feels so ultra feminine and whimsical. Caitlin Wilson's <a href="http://caitlinwilson.com/" target="_blank">home tour</a> is really captivating, so stylish yet casual.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I pinned this <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/beach-house-decorating-ideas-0710#slide-1" target="_blank">elephant / floral duo</a> long ago and I still love it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Could you pull off these </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/05/10/5-things-to-try-this-weekend-53/" target="_blank">metallic heels</a>? I </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">love them paired with boyfriend jeans, what a fabulous way to kick it up a notch (or ten!)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">I've never been a red, black & white fan, but that changed today. The super talented Meredith, of <a href="http://meredithheron.com/" target="_blank">Meredith Heron Design</a>, <a href="http://meredithheron.com/blog/entry/more_plotting_in_brampton" target="_blank">whips out this design & colour palette</a>. What makes so visually appealing is the addition of grey and brown. Game Changer. I also love that the white looks more like ivory, making the palette look softer and more sophisticated. I'm on - board.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Did I mention that <a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/juice-marketing-group-gets-published-ourhomes-magazine/" target="_blank">I recently got published</a> in OurHome Magazine / Oakville -Burlington. It's a local home decor magazine, and I was thrilled about it.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;">Ever wonder what your favourite colour says about you? This <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a> feature reveals <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/room-color-meaning#slide-1" target="_blank">the </a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/room-color-meaning#slide-1" target="_blank">meanings behind your colour choices</a>.</span></span></li>
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-25556345771353501022013-05-22T21:55:00.001-04:002013-05-22T21:55:17.297-04:00Baby Items For Free {& Sale}<p><font size="3" face="Georgia">If you're a parent you already know that babies come with a lot of stuff. My youngest baby just turned 4, and I've decided it's time to get rid of the baby stuff. At the time, it didn't seem like a lot, but seeing it now - I can't believe how much we accumulated. It's crazy!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">We have bags of clothes, 0 - 3 years, a bassinet, change table, 3 drawer dresser, crib bedding, a swing, high chairs, 3 potties, diapers, books and toys on the 'out' list.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0RfxGKuneDM/UZ12yBOwLEI/AAAAAAAAIwY/cDow8nr2Jjo/s1600-h/Baby%252520Items%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Baby Items via Desire to Decorate" alt="Baby Items via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RezgiAwg2d8/UZ12yvcUtHI/AAAAAAAAIwg/VPyuQ8GF62A/Baby%252520Items%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="480" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">I'm offering up many items for free however, would like to sell the bassinet, change table and 3 drawer dresser (matching), one high chair and swing.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">If you know anyone who would like and appreciate baby boy clothing, toys and more, or purchase gently used baby furniture, please encourage them to get in touch via </font><a href="mailto:wendy@desiretodecorate.com"><font size="3" face="Georgia">email</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia">. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">If you're a long time reader of my blog, you've seen snippets of our house occasionally so you know we take care of our things. All items are in great condition, some baby clothing were barely worn. (they grow so fast!)</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Here's a look at the baby items I’m giving away and selling...</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xmNrKQPkBiQ/UZ12zAKkVUI/AAAAAAAAIwo/GjX04JPT0C4/s1600-h/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525201%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Baby Items Giveaway 1 via Desire to Decorate" border="0" alt="Baby Items Giveaway 1 via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jYHgIL2WSsI/UZ12zuoOGGI/AAAAAAAAIww/p4CsJbwDJVo/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525201%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x7BE3nT6snc/UZ12z9IcrqI/AAAAAAAAIw4/morJniaEoFM/s1600-h/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525202%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Baby Items Giveaway 2 via Desire to Decorate" border="0" alt="Baby Items Giveaway 2 via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bTWbh-W2TRU/UZ120YiSNFI/AAAAAAAAIxA/L6DpDQs80X4/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525202%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fUEBWp07P4w/UZ1207N7-vI/AAAAAAAAIxI/CI45mrB7wlo/s1600-h/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525203%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Baby Items Giveaway 3 via Desire to Decorate" border="0" alt="Baby Items Giveaway 3 via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vCHkrS_dQak/UZ121HbXu-I/AAAAAAAAIxQ/7lfQ2Wky7b4/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525203%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3vBbS4GiSvk/UZ121hLo5TI/AAAAAAAAIxY/lIwgsSC89wI/s1600-h/Baby%252520Items%252520Giveaway%2525204%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Baby Items Sell 3 via Desire to Decorate" border="0" alt="Baby Items Sell 3 via Desire to Decorate" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_SFNukoie_k/UZ13A8n2yiI/AAAAAAAAI0g/HctKsjjcfzM/Baby%252520Items%252520Sell%2525203%252520via%252520Desire%252520to%252520Decorate_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">If you’re looking for something in particular, send me an email. I might just have it, but it’s slipped my mind to find and photograph it. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Oddly, it’s feeling good to gather up our baby items and get them ready for another family.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Thanks!</font></p> Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-80258776374904907092013-05-16T21:07:00.003-04:002013-05-16T21:46:01.847-04:00JF Fabrics {Fabrics & Wallpapers}<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I may have mentioned before that <a href="https://www.joannefabrics.com/english/english.asp" target="_blank">JF Fabrics</a> is one of <a href="http://juicemarketinggroup.com/" target="_blank">my clients</a>. One of the advantages working with them is being privy to their new releases right away. Last month they released three wallpaper books and a fabric collection - all fabulous and all making a hit with their customers. Love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's where the real fun is had. These wall murals remind me of <a href="http://www.summerthorntondesign.com/gallery/?gID=843&iNum=1" target="_blank">a photo</a> from interior designer <a href="http://www.summerthorntondesign.com/" target="_blank">Summer Thornton</a> where the wallpaper was framed and made to look like art. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What a great way to make a plain wall pop. Wouldn't you agree?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Really isn't it all just grande? Each collection just fabulous. What do you think? Feel free to follow JF Fabrics on social <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jffabrics" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jffabrics" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/jffabrics/" target="_blank">here</a>!</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-3328576529232116092013-05-09T22:25:00.000-04:002013-05-09T22:26:06.207-04:00Mother's Day Gift Guide<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;">A Mother's Day gift guide to help sp</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">oil your mom - and spoil yourself too!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I don't have anything on my wish list, but I would never turn away from fresh flowers or anything pink</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"> - or gold! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/10020?article=10020-B#article=10020-B" target="_blank">Pink Scarf</a> from <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/10020?article=10020-B#article=10020-B" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">H&M</a>; Green Shoes from NineWest; <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/00616?article=00616-D" target="_blank">Floral Umbrella</a> from H&M; <a href="http://imm-living.com/index.php?p=view_product&running=81&cat_id=10" target="_blank">Gold & White</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://imm-living.com/index.php?p=view_product&running=81&cat_id=10" target="_blank"> Gnome</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> from ImmLiving and original source for the </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">Peonies in Gold Polka Dot Vase unknown however, photo is from <a href="http://pinterest.com/wendyhicken/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. The <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/11206?article=11206-A" target="_blank">knot bracelet</a> is from H&M, <a href="http://www.katespade.com/gramercy-grand/1YRU0009,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_1YRU0009_color=711#start=24&cgid=ks-jewelry-watches" target="_blank">Watch</a> and <a href="http://www.katespade.com/diagonal-stripe-iphone-5-case/8ARU0018,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_8ARU0018_color=737#start=25&cgid=ks-accessories-tech" target="_blank">iPhone Case</a> from KateSpade.</span></i></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-56957922544870171952013-05-05T20:21:00.000-04:002013-05-05T20:22:50.062-04:00Spring Supplies Available at The Home Depot<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently stopped into my local Home Depot and was delighted at how they've geared up for the season. Truly, I invite you to get inspired with all the greatness of the season with <a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/" target="_blank">The Home Depot</a>. From your patio redesign, to the perfect BBQ, & essentials, to all your gardening needs, The Home Depot could very well make your list of favourite home </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space: nowrap;"> improvement </span>retailers.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love these gorgeous</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><a href="http://instagram.com/wendyhicken" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">blue & floral trinket plates</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I spotted at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/petitsetjolis" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Petits et Jolis</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> this week. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Michael Kors had me instantly with this </span><a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Striped-iPhone-174-5-Cover/prod19650010/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">navy & white iPhone case</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, must have it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My post </span><a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/why-your-interior-design-business-should-have-a-blog/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">3 Reasons Why Interior Designers Should Blog</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> has really made a hit, have you read it?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A </span><a href="http://www.athomearkansas.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">stylish and comfortable family - dining area</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, always a good thing in my books. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love this </span><a href="http://worlds-away.com/product/cameron-gold-leafed-chair-w-navy-velvet-upholstery" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">gold leafed with navy velvet</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> chair</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> from worlds</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> away... oh my!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another image from my </span><a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/2013/05/sophisticated-casual-interiors-style.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Sophisticated Casual Interiors {Style Envy}</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> post that I pinned </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">as inspiration</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> for my son's big boy room.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Weekend!</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-15948222375080777572013-05-01T21:29:00.001-04:002013-05-01T21:29:22.823-04:00Sophisticated Casual Interiors {Style Envy}<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you ever come across a space that leaves you in awe? Just as I think I'm falling for more eclectic spaces, today I stumbled upon this space. Swoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love so many elements, it captures me almost completely. Overall, I say it's sophisticated casual with a beach-y vibe. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Whatever style you want to chalk it up to, here's what I love... neutral</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> walls, varying shades of blue, panelling, symmetry, grasscloth and the lighting. Oh, the lighting, I love the use varying lighting finishes; nickel, brass, capiz, bronze - oh my, it all works!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, all! It's Joanna Crain here from Arcadian Home blog, a fabulous place to find lots of interior design inspiration for using decorative accessories and a myriad of lighting fixtures from interesting <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/contemporary-floor-lamps" target="_blank" title="Contemporary Floor Lamps">contemporary floor lamps</a> to ornate chandeliers dripping with crystals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I’m so happy to be with you here at <a href="http://www.desiretodecorate.com/" target="_blank">Desire to Decorate</a> to share a guest post about luxurious walk-in closets we love.
To inspire your dreams of the ultimate space to store and display all your stylish stuff, I’ve pulled together eight images of irresistible closets. Please enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ralph Lauren calls this elegant space with mirrored closets the lady cave. I love the name and the gorgeous look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Men love luxury closet spaces just as much as women do; they're just not as vocal about their search for the perfectly appointed closet of their dreams. This dark and handsome space just might be the one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Matthew Patrick Smyth designed this gentleman's closet for Elle Decor's Designer Visions. What a great space—from the hide rug on the floor to framed photographs on the wall, it's a stylish design. Did I mention the clothes storage space is amazing too?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> This light-filled space belongs to interior designer Nate Berkus. It's a model or organization and beautiful style. Brass <strong><a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/picture-lights" target="_blank" title="Picture Lights">picture lights</a></strong> are placed strategically above closet shelves. This neutral space gets a big punch of color with a tufted golden yellow bench.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">From mirrored center storage cabinet to fabulous intricately detailed ceiling, this closet appears to have sprung from a glam movie set, fur coats and all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Does any girl ever have enough room for her shoes? It seems the answer to that question is "no" even for the founder of iconic shoe company Jimmy Choo. This has to be the ultimate in shoe closets!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pale turquoise carved panels add a bit of soothing color to a spacious walk-in closet. The brass and <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/r/pendant-lighting_glass" target="_blank" title="Glass Pendant Light">glass pendant light</a> seems made for hanging above the convenient island storage in this wonderful space. The sheer volume of the space is amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perhaps, if we could see what lies behind these fabulous gold-leafed doors we would know if this is the ultimate in closet luxury. For now, we'll just have to admit these are the most beautiful closet doors we've ever seen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Leave us your comments below and be sure to visit our blog for more </span><a href="http://arcadianhome.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank" title="Home Decor">home decor</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and lighting inspirations each day!</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-73121933437657054842013-04-26T14:47:00.000-04:002013-04-26T14:47:28.292-04:00Friday Favourites<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes I look beyond my love for neutrals and long for colour, colour and more colour. This week is one of those weeks where I'm absorbing everything colourful.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/" target="_blank">This room</a> from BHG is perfect Spring room. How could you ever be unhappy in a space like that! So pretty, so feminine... love it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently share this <a href="http://desiretodecorate.tumblr.com/post/48818807634" target="_blank">pretty & colourful bedroom</a> on my tumblr blog.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Did you know there's a few Spring Cleaning rituals you can do for your business? Check them out <a href="http://www.juicemarketinggroup.com/tuesday-tip-spring-clean-your-marketing/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know that I would ever where this <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/work_outfit/set?.svc=copypaste&embedder=0&id=47477594" target="_blank">colourful work outfit</a> but I suspect it would instantly put you, and everyone around you, in a colourful mood.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-light-and-lively-family-home/a/50888" target="_blank">bright and colourful kitchen nook</a> would certainly add another dose of happiness to your everyday. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.caitlinwilsontextiles.com/" target="_blank">Love so many elements</a> of <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">Caitlin Wilson</span>'s family home as seen <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/03/29/behind-the-blog-with-caitlin-wilson/" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: #555759;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">.</span></span></span></li>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Light & Bright<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Walls
that are painted white or very light & pastel colours can help a small
space appear to be bigger because it makes the walls recede, meaning that it
looks like they are farther away than they really are.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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colours are also great at reflecting any available light throughout the room,
whether it’s sunlight or just a lamp. This helps make the room feel more open
and inviting rather than small.</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">source: <a href="http://houzz.com/">houzz.com</a></span></i></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add A Splash of Colour</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While
whites and very light colours are often the safest and surest way to make a
small space look bigger, they can also make it look a little bland. For more
personality and unique flair, don’t be afraid to paint the walls with a bit of
colour.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If
you still want the room to appear bigger, choose a cool colour, like a
light-to-medium shade of blue or green. A light blue can give the impression of
a clear and infinite blue sky, while green can natural
feel. Natural light and especially a large window can also make the room feel
like it expands outside when painted in blue or green.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">source: <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/" target="_blank">architectural digest.com</a></span></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The
general thought with painting small spaces is to try to give the illusion that
it’s bigger than it actually is. But why not experiment with the exact opposite
idea, and try a strikingly bold or warm & cozy wall colour?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Going
against convention won’t only give the space a unique personality, but it will
also strongly invoke a mood since everything is concentrated in such a confined
space. For example, a small space can be transformed into a rich and comforting
sitting room by painting the walls in a darker colour and accessorizing with
furniture and décor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally, when painting small spaces in your home, you do have some
general guidelines to follow, but also the complete freedom to add uniqueness
and your own personality to the mix. Overall, a good rule of thumb to follow is decorate with colours that make you feel "the best you".</span></div>
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you take anything away from this, hopefully you can see that those small spaces
in your home which were unbearable can easily be turned
beautiful with little more than the right coat of paint.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-78868394278899822972013-04-21T09:27:00.000-04:002013-04-21T09:27:02.214-04:00Tips For Organizing Your Home<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No one plans on becoming a pack rat. Over time, though, the space we used to have disappears along with our organizational habits. You can't blame clutter collectors for their reluctance to throw things out. Important possessions have a way of latching on to trash-bound junk. Clutter and disorganization demand a multi-pronged attack. If you're ready to get organized and regain power over your possessions, commit to these </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">organizing techniques</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> this spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the biggest issues of cleaning is throwing out clutter that you don't need. Garage sales offer pack rats some incentive to get rid of useless stuff. Not only will you clear space you can make a little cash in the process. Commit to boxing up items you don't need. Find out how to donate items that are taking up too much space. One of the many mistakes most of us make is holding on to items in the winter we generally are more ready to let go of when spring and summer arrive. Trust me. Spring cleaning will be a lot easier when the clutter is tossed out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime that aren't necessary or important," Psychologist Sherrie Carter said in a <a href="http://psychologytoday.com/">Psychologytoday.com article</a>. And that's so true, isn't it? When you begin getting rid of clutter, you should have three boxes on hand. One box is labelled “Keep” — one is labelled “Donate” — and the third is labelled “Store.” If anything is put in the keep box, make sure you find space to put the items. The donate box should be taken to a charity shop or any other donation services within a few days. The storage box is anything you can't get rid of (personal or family reasons) but need to put in a storage facility; make sure you take the items to storage within a week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hidden beneath the trophies, clothes and other clutter that dominates your space, important documents wait their retrieval. You probably wouldn't mind if most of the clutter in your house grew legs and walked away, but Social Security cards, birth certificates, legal contracts and tax documents belong in a safe, secure cabinet. As you declutter your life, set a cabinet aside to organize these and other important documents. For added peace of mind, store important documents in a home security safe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">A Sustainable Future</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Decluttering techniques won't make a difference unless you change your organization habits. Instead of mindlessly collecting new clothes, furniture and other possessions, consider how you're going to organize your home. To conserve space, consider donating an article of clothing every time you bring something home from the mall. If you can't live without that under-priced artwork, decide where you're going to put it before you swipe your card. Done correctly, good organization is a constant stream of small decisions that keep your life and home in order.</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924452920872884597noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484311839556938076.post-7253168849694178042013-04-19T09:57:00.001-04:002013-04-19T09:59:35.209-04:00Friday Favourites<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So many things happening these days. As much as I love colour for Spring and Summer, the mere simplicity in these photos brings me a sense a calm.</span><br />
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<li style="orphans: 4;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.59375px; orphans: 4;"><a href="http://estmagazine.com.au/heidi-middleton-palm-beach-house-2/" target="_blank">Palm Beach hideaway</a> is a feast for the eyes if you crave a little </span><span style="background-color: white; orphans: 4;"><span style="line-height: 18.59375px;">exotic escape.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="orphans: 4;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.59375px;">The </span><a href="http://www.yatzer.com/Gilles-et-Boissier-house-Paris" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.59375px;" target="_blank">House Of Patrick Gilles & Dorothée Boissier In Paris</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.59375px;">, oh my!</span></li>
<li style="orphans: 4;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.59375px;">I have always loved this arygle lighting fixture by </span></span>Corbett Lighting.</span></li>
<li style="orphans: 4;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A simple black and white outfit with a hint of gold, <a href="http://pinterest.com/wendyhicken/" target="_blank">summer simplicity</a>.</span></li>
<li style="orphans: 4;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love this styling by blogger friend <a href="http://bijouandboheme.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Christine Dove</a>y via <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-feminine-glam-home/a/46094/9" target="_blank">Style at Home</a>. Head sculpture by my <a href="http://juicemarketinggroup.com/" target="_blank">juice marketing group</a> customer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/petitsetjolis" target="_blank">Petits et Jolis</a>.</span></li>
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