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Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-77661753064217737222013-11-01T08:30:00.000-04:002013-11-02T13:31:56.625-04:00Friday Find–November 1<p>Strolling through The Bay this past week, I came across this - </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xyy8nSxwZNI/UnU3B88XGNI/AAAAAAAADA4/PdaGTS-6pdY/s1600-h/0197ece179240e81ac6a1b8525024f0d12ff8e3119.jpg"><img title="0197ece179240e81ac6a1b8525024f0d12ff8e3119" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="0197ece179240e81ac6a1b8525024f0d12ff8e3119" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pxf42YNeEQ4/UnU3Clg2xmI/AAAAAAAADBA/X-PjPWBxYHg/0197ece179240e81ac6a1b8525024f0d12ff8e3119_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="557" height="637" /></a></p> <p>From the 10th Anniversary Brian Gluckstein collection (by Lennox), I love the combination of bold colour, greek-key inspired pattern and that touch of gold …. stunning!</p> <p>Happy Weekend….Donna</p> <blockquote> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em>Please contact </em></strong></span><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #ff80ff"><strong><em>dh designs</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em> if you are ready </em></strong></span></div> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em>to create a home that reflects your style and your life</em></strong></span></div></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-85045122717515622922013-10-25T09:00:00.000-04:002013-10-26T12:11:16.730-04:00Friday Find–October 25<p>This week I bring you one of the many pics I took while at the fabulous <a href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/hudson/hudson-new-york" target="_blank">Hudson Hotel</a> in New York City.  We visited New York for the third time in May of this year.  I will never tire of that city!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7Qzg3QW38jE/Umvpn5wTWcI/AAAAAAAAC_w/GTScp8wpcdo/s1600-h/IMG_5613-00110.jpg"><img title="IMG_5613-001" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5613-001" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PX9jLqXOTCc/UmvpoxCZ1ZI/AAAAAAAAC_4/rZcHoW_Nv4Y/IMG_5613-001_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="691" /></a></p> <p>The lobby is a wonderful mix of industrial, art nouveau and glam! </p> <p>Happy Weekend…Donna</p> <blockquote> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em>Please contact </em></strong></span><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #ff80ff"><strong><em>dh designs</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em> if you are ready </em></strong></span></div> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em>to create a home that reflects your style and your life</em></strong></span></div></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-43065366290025261552013-10-16T07:45:00.000-04:002013-10-16T07:49:40.355-04:00Three Reasons to Visit Chicago–Frank. 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Wright.<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wrH3w0-Zodg/UlrW8TmNk5I/AAAAAAAAC9A/1uZZRc02FIE/s1600-h/IMG_85019.jpg"><img title="IMG_8501" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_8501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wMSe4JWSuCIK-rJaw24rCb7qW3c2NHaSb4yVHye34b78rocj8cZL1TQTkQDviLKQvYK68dvbmpEI8Oy_uE5bNDmBIiK673pby-8xuYq3GYUZysQc2X0v0W_jHTcIRvRv12Rv1dOqF9Tt/?imgmax=800" width="686" height="459" /></a></p> <p>Several weeks ago, hubby and I visited Chicago for the first time.  We were wowed by the architecture, the landscaping and the friendly people!  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VOviANxCm_E/UlrXALLDGXI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/GMK-p5gMLms/s1600-h/My-Photo-Stream15.jpg"><img title="My Photo Stream" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="My Photo Stream" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2sOkjgMyc4M/UlrXCMxZUUI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/ZZ4QxVRb4WE/My-Photo-Stream_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="686" height="913" /></a></p> <p>At the top of my list was a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in Oak Park, a short transit ride from downtown Chicago.</p> <p>Oak Park is an area of large beautiful homes on large beautiful lots with mature gardens and trees.  It was a pleasure to stroll through this neighbourhood and visit the home and studio of one of my favourite architects!</p> <p>I’ve written about the home tour over on the TBB blog <a href="http://www.thetbbs.com/a-visit-with-frank-lloyd-wright" target="_blank">here</a>.  In this post I’m going to share a tour of the studio Frank designed adjacent to his home in Oak Park.</p> <p>After gaining popularity as an architect at the turn of the 20th century, Frank moved business from his home to the newly built studio adjoining his house.  This studio was designed to allow maximum light without obstruction so architects and their students could work the long hours required.</p> <p>Support was provided using heavy duty chains as structural support rather than large wooden beams as seen below.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YcaEgmbsv5g/UlrXDQ9pU9I/AAAAAAAAC9c/yKv1TF__VB4/s1600-h/IMG_860510.jpg"><img title="IMG_8605" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8605" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gjbAdQ1vSKg/UlrXEbQWntI/AAAAAAAAC9k/wSirFltS7lA/IMG_8605_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="686" height="459" /></a></p> <p>The room was filled drafting tables, overhead pendants and task lighting.  The quote shown from Rudyard Kipling’s “McAndrews Hymn” was displayed in the studio, I’m guessing to provide inspiration.  The adjoining office space was built to display the work of the architects and conduct business with clients.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4uKQoPLyH1EUG81Zn8GeCPF_S9TjmTzZbGrOuDXS1C5jufSmAYivfEoA1qRvpUDluCW3mtoOuqRgVnSMc8nevFUzlaszfYYzbxdE-21n13RX8t_tnsrm7rQkyadgg8ZulJBEyYdIvBYM/s1600-h/Frank-Lloyd-Wright---Sep-20139.jpg"><img title="Frank Lloyd Wright - Sep 2013" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Frank Lloyd Wright - Sep 2013" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CkNQGH4ZsOg/UlrXG9_ZOfI/AAAAAAAAC94/Q1_IcvBO_sg/Frank-Lloyd-Wright---Sep-2013_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="686" height="913" /></a></p> <p>The studio/office tour was a wonderful glimpse into Frank Lloyd Wright’s work life as well as his design aesthetic.  Next week I will share the walking tour of the Oak Park neighbourhood.</p> <p>Happy travels….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bn7R5ctDkB0/UlrXHdhWcSI/AAAAAAAAC98/98M1GECaok4/s1600-h/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B773.png"><img title="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4U15k1vmbN0/UlrXIFnXy0I/AAAAAAAAC-I/GTm3JmPboKo/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thu.png?imgmax=800" width="132" height="61" /></a></p> <blockquote> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em>Please contact </em></strong></span><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #ff80ff"><strong><em>dh designs</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em> if you are ready </em></strong></span></div> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: garamond; color: #353535"><strong><em>to create a home that reflects your style and your life</em></strong></span></div></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-66753245825919746122013-10-11T10:03:00.000-04:002013-10-13T10:03:52.108-04:00Friday Find–October 11With Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, my thoughts have been about changing up the decor in our home. I came across this lovely fall mantel that has me wishing I had a fireplace mantel! <br />
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Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-34990597096417658982013-10-05T11:01:00.001-04:002013-10-05T11:01:28.411-04:00Friday Find–October 4<p>I have been seeing a lot of dark walls in my design wanderings lately.  Not previously a fan, I have to admit they are growing on me, but they have to be done right.  Dark colours are tricky to work with and if pulled off right you get something like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.homelife.com.au/decorating/galleries/20+best+country+style+bedrooms,21865?pos=10" target="_blank"><img title="Dark walls" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Dark walls" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y7bg9LRXvZA/UlApxh7vb8I/AAAAAAAAC8Y/m2j2JoAaXE8/Dark-walls12.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="686" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.homelife.com.au/decorating/galleries/20+best+country+style+bedrooms,21865?pos=10" target="_blank"><font size="1">Source</font></a><font size="1"> / Photographer: Sharyn Cairns</font></p> <p align="left">What do you think?  Would you do this in your home?</p> <p align="left">Happy Weekend…Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em>Please contact </em></strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em>dh designs</em></strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em> if you are ready </em></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em>to create a home that reflects your style and your life</em></strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-24914735486752014012013-09-27T13:24:00.001-04:002013-09-27T13:24:52.948-04:00Friday Find – September 27th<p>I am desperately trying to find a space in my house to do this wall treatment.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/rooms/bedroom/master-bedroom/master-bedroom-ideas/?page=6#page=7"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="rustic texture on walls" border="0" alt="rustic texture on walls" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w2u-pn32VLE/UkW_Y1AGh4I/AAAAAAAAC5g/IzLfX6zc0VM/rustictextureonwalls5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="611" /></a> <font size="1">Source:  </font><a href="http://www.bhg.com"><font size="1">www.bhg.com</font></a></p> <p>What do you think?</p> <p>Happy Weekend….Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em>Please contact </em></strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em>dh designs</em></strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em> if you are ready </em></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong><em>to create a home that reflects your style and your life</em></strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-5765975774616139682013-09-20T12:50:00.000-04:002013-09-20T12:54:35.078-04:00Friday Find - September 20<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">As I head off to BlogPodium in Toronto this weekend, I leave you with this wonderfully calming room care of House Beautiful. Designed by Mary MacDonald, photo by Amy Neunsinger. </span><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h7Gluk4byng/Ujx9yGPGGgI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/MkwXMoxsOWE/I/photo_226565.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Happy Weekend .... Donna</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times" size="4"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><strong>dh designs</strong></a><font><strong> if you are ready</strong></font></span></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times" size="4"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></div>Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-23444361896457233522013-09-13T10:07:00.001-04:002013-09-13T10:07:15.354-04:00Friday Find – September 13<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PiWVlZLAE70/UjMcDNqxZqI/AAAAAAAAC4c/pVeoCD_-w2E/s1600-h/IMG_85476.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_8547" border="0" alt="IMG_8547" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HgLLxiensA8/UjMcEVLSrpI/AAAAAAAAC4k/1kIj9CmcgVQ/IMG_8547_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="686" /></a><font size="1">Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home, Oak Park Illinois</font></p> <p>On a recent visit to Chicago I had the opportunity to visit <a href="http://gowright.org/visit/home-and-studio.html" target="_blank">Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio</a> in Oak Park, Illinois.   I am in awe of his vision – the implementation of scale, proportion, contrast and colour!  If you ever have an opportunity to do this, I would highly recommend it!</p> <p>I will be sharing more of this visit on <a href="http://thetbbs.com" target="_blank">The TBB’s Wine Dine & Design</a> blog shortly!</p> <p>Happy Weekend … Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>dh designs</strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-68055831435197579022013-09-06T18:17:00.000-04:002013-09-06T18:47:15.506-04:00Friday Find -September 6Traditional Homes Pin of the day. Love how the painted sideboard plays with the formality of this room!<div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4cYavveAWuc/UipbcVKp4_I/AAAAAAAAC4M/3HcJqDi2Img/I/photo_721436.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></a></div><br><br> <br><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com">http://www.traditionalhome.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><br><br> <br><br>You may have noticed that I'm a big fan of painted furniture from previous posts <a href="http://dh-designs.blogspot.ca/2009/10/just-in-time-for-thanksgiving.html">here</a> and <a href="http://dh-designs.blogspot.ca/2010/08/revealing-post.html">here</a>. In fact I have another piece in the works right now using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint so stay tuned!</div><div><div><br></div><div>What are your thoughts on painted furniture?</div><div><br></div><div>Happy Weekend ... Donna</div><div><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times" size="4"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><font><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><strong>dh designs</strong></a><font><strong> if you are ready</strong></font></span></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times" size="4"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></div><div><br></div></div>Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-48400310102567375012013-08-30T10:00:00.000-04:002013-08-30T10:00:06.808-04:00Friday Find – August 30<p>Years ago I lived in a rental with an old clawfoot tub.  The landlord agreed to let me paint the outside of the tub a navy blue – it was stunning!  Although this looks black at first glance, it’s actually painted Farrow & Ball’s "Pelt”, a lovely deep shade of egglpant.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=578266708886301&set=a.155388221174154.27023.144488268930816&type=1&theater" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="1175448_578266708886301_1465500526_n" border="0" alt="1175448_578266708886301_1465500526_n" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5JWOKdZOIzU/UhfDDEAbrmI/AAAAAAAAC2o/QLDFhYxZ3ZU/1175448_578266708886301_1465500526_n%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="666" /></a><font size="1"> Source:  Farrow & Ball Facebook page</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">Happy Weekend….Donna</font></p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>dh designs</strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-76898577809202711012013-08-23T11:43:00.001-04:002013-08-23T11:43:55.098-04:00Friday Find – August 23<p>This week I was “flipping” through <a href="https://flipboard.com/" target="_blank">Flipboard</a> (have you tried this amazing app? ) and came across a <a href="http://www.dwell.com/house-tours/slideshow/5-unique-home-floors#3" target="_blank">Dwell.com article by Olivia Martin</a> on unique home floors.  This glass floor in a Paris apartment caught my eye!  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.dwell.com/houses-we-love/slideshow/corbusier-inspired-parisian-home" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="rue-vignon-upstairs-glass-floor" border="0" alt="rue-vignon-upstairs-glass-floor" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8Lup55FL9xM/UheDObKn2TI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/1V4FViqrT-s/ruevignonupstairsglassfloor5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="686" /></a><font size="1">Design/Architect: Michael Herrman | Photographer: Filippo Bamberghi </font></p> <p>Happy Weekend…Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>dh designs</strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-90707341963432705502013-08-16T10:42:00.001-04:002013-08-16T10:52:49.736-04:00Friday Find – August 16<p>Lately I’ve found myself gravitating to the warmth of gold, bronze and brass in interior finishes.  So, when I was perusing the September issue of <a href="www.housebeautiful.com" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a> this week  this ad for Crystorama’s Broche pendant stopped me in my tracks!</p> <p><a href="http://www.crystorama.com/p-4008-506-eb-ga.aspx?EID=1131&EN=Category" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="broche 6 light pendant" border="0" alt="broche 6 light pendant" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HxzFf6_mRUo/Ug46P8M80tI/AAAAAAAAC2I/CIR_9XDbbY0/broche6lightpendant13.jpg?imgmax=800" width="395" height="715" /></a> </p> <p>I’ve been searching ever since for an example of this in a room, because I think it would be stunning.  If you find one let me know!</p> <p>Happy Weekend … Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>dh designs</strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-63976773357103619032013-08-09T09:53:00.001-04:002013-08-09T09:53:28.977-04:00Friday Find – August 9<p>This week I’m sharing a fabric find!  I’ve been perusing the <a href="http://tonicliving.com" target="_blank">Tonic Living</a> website and I  have to say it was hard to pick ONE fabric to share.  But this one definitely caught my eye!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://tonicliving.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="gazebocloudroll" border="0" alt="gazebocloudroll" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3cadYNMjyvY/UgT0SCul2WI/AAAAAAAAC1o/ml8x3YgRDuE/gazebocloudroll5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" height="484" /></a> <font size="1">Gazebo Cloud from Tonic Living</font></p> <p align="left">And here’s an application of that very fabric from their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=385060881515614&set=a.345004268854609.80527.111958428825862&type=3&theater">FB page</a> – lovely!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VNlvDCd8L2c/UgT0S8lDdHI/AAAAAAAAC1w/KE2_xnWZ46s/s1600-h/305499_385060881515614_1756368795_n4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="305499_385060881515614_1756368795_n" border="0" alt="305499_385060881515614_1756368795_n" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nj3WnhjA11A/UgT0ThpASsI/AAAAAAAAC14/WqRUQFd6pco/305499_385060881515614_1756368795_n_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Happy Weekend….Donna </p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>dh designs</strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-24505482074744891392013-07-26T11:30:00.001-04:002013-07-26T11:30:47.190-04:00Friday Find – July 26<p> Found on House & Home’s website, this is a room from the 2011 Princess Margaret Show Home.  I love the blend of charcoal, wood and lighter fabrics.  And the curtains add a nice touch of whimsy.  The perfect balance!</p> <h5> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X-6-kAZ-8rc/UfKWIh34oeI/AAAAAAAAC1M/CooUV9lQR-c/s1600-h/showhometwinbedroomp154_OC115.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="showhome-twinbedroom-p154_OC11" border="0" alt="showhome-twinbedroom-p154_OC11" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BHldjf3knJo/UfKWJaoa2uI/AAAAAAAAC1U/jcUbX8WPC1Y/showhometwinbedroomp154_OC11_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="561" /></a> </h5> <p align="center"><font size="1">Source: </font><a href="http://houseandhome.com/magazine/2011-4" target="_blank"><font size="1">House & Home</font></a><font size="1"> / Photographer: </font><a href="http://www.michaelgraydon.ca/" target="_blank"><font size="1">Michael Graydon</font></a></p> <h5></h5> <p>Happy Weekend…Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>Please contact </strong></font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank"><font color="#ff80ff" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>dh designs</strong></font></a><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#353535" size="4" face="Garamond"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p> </blockquote> <div> <br /></div> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-58664065552211051692013-07-19T10:30:00.000-04:002013-07-19T12:14:59.636-04:00Friday Find - July 19Found this while browsing Pinterest today!  I seriously want one of these in my backyard! <div> <br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/542261611353804844/" data-pin-do="embedPin"></a> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiVzecRQWIbeY-qxswF-r591doFcNNe-5dkTnLD_7X8_7NqZtcGKMoAhC4qFXlpHeerc_jVYOcn2sk43QNrbCl_f20gG9BnFl2-r9Ids_pT0wmjBLtk1ADQbRWGR2P6uVjncfWHbpSRyH/s640/tumblr_mokezfMj4b1qzy9gzo2_500.png" width="513" height="640" /></div> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small">Source: <a href="http://cmddir.tumblr.com/post/53682409963/decormag-july-aug-2013-fr-edition">http://cmddir.tumblr.com/post/53682409963/decormag-july-aug-2013-fr-edition</a></span></p> <div>Happy Weekend ... Donna</div> <div> </div> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>Please contact <a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank">dh designs</a> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p> </blockquote> <div> <br /></div> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-30306613180941498592013-07-12T13:59:00.001-04:002013-07-12T13:59:42.982-04:00Friday Find–July 12<p>I love the contemporary feel of this pergola!</p> <p><a href="http://www.nordfjellcollection.se/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jpg-Summer-Snow-Pergola-photo-Per-Ranung.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="jpg-Summer-Snow-Pergola-photo-Per-Ranung" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="jpg-Summer-Snow-Pergola-photo-Per-Ranung" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S9KhOA6sZ3o/UeBEDUqLkgI/AAAAAAAAC0s/u2B44oYiq2I/jpg-Summer-Snow-Pergola-photo-Per-Ra%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="686" /></a></p> <p align="center">Source : Nordfjell Collection out of Sweden</p> <p align="left">Happy weekend….Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>Please contact <a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank">dh designs</a> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-26565354993790488802013-07-05T08:00:00.000-04:002013-07-05T08:00:01.443-04:00Friday Find–July 5<p>This week had me wishing for nicer weather so we could sit outside with friends and enjoy the garden and perhaps a beverage or two.  And when I came across this picture on <a href="http://houzz.com" target="_blank">Houzz</a>, I thought it would be a perfect spot to do just that!</p> <div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1363209/Private-Residence---Eclectic-Modern-Residence-eclectic-landscape-dallas"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/68714f8800250736_8-4260/eclectic-landscape.jpg" width="685" height="455" /></a></div> <div style="color: #444" align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/landscape">Eclectic Landscape</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architect/c/Dallas--TX">Dallas Landscape Architects & Designers</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/haroldleidner/harold-leidner-landscape-architects">Harold Leidner Landscape Architects</a></small></div> <p>I love the casual fluidity of this seating arrangement.  An arrangement perfect for conversation!  And the garden ain’t to shabby either!</p> <p>Happy weekend…Donna</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>Please contact <a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank">dh designs</a> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-59572823998483651762013-06-28T15:27:00.001-04:002013-06-28T15:27:17.412-04:00Friday Find–June 28th<p>I know it’s almost July, but today’s find is more about keeping warm and dry after all the rain we’ve had today in Ottawa.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3Qytfxy1ErY/Uc3jkSEfZ2I/AAAAAAAAC0U/jwuMEs0kglk/s1600-h/fireplace-300x200%25255B193%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="fireplace-300x200" border="0" alt="fireplace-300x200" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0BoxeJSnaMk/Uc3jk35MMrI/AAAAAAAAC0c/L3O5gE5dpJY/fireplace-300x200_thumb%25255B191%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="291" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="1">Source: upenn.edu/careerservices</font></p> <p>This is what I want – a hot toddy (a glass of red wine will do), a warm fire and a good book!</p> <p>Happy Weekend…Donna</p> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-41813167519670206372013-06-21T08:00:00.000-04:002013-06-24T12:34:13.761-04:00Friday Find–June 21st<p>To welcome summer …</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KL2b78Qycrs/UcOAzWk5oQI/AAAAAAAACz8/4NPgfL2otuc/s1600-h/1eb3e9ecd01cd726cecc633fb02b7613%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="1eb3e9ecd01cd726cecc633fb02b7613" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="1eb3e9ecd01cd726cecc633fb02b7613" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s84rK3RcBhQ/UcOA0Hck3jI/AAAAAAAAC0E/5wq1upkzWBQ/1eb3e9ecd01cd726cecc633fb02b7613_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="643" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="1">Source: <a href="www.coastalliving.com" target="_blank">Coastal Living</a></font></p> <p>I would love to spend a lazy summer afternoon right here with a good book, a gentle sea breeze and the sound of the waves lapping the shore.</p> <p>Happy Weekend … Donna</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#008080" size="2" face="Lucida Handwriting">Please contact </font><a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca"><font color="#d19049" size="2" face="Lucida Handwriting">dh designs</font></a><font color="#008080" size="2" face="Lucida Handwriting"> if you are ready </font><font color="#008080" size="2" face="Lucida Handwriting">to create a home</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#008080" size="2" face="Lucida Handwriting">that reflects your style and your life.</font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-43605503030080023642013-06-14T08:00:00.000-04:002013-06-14T08:00:00.936-04:00Friday Find–June 14<div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/858012/Parade-of-Homes--Dining-Area-modern-bathroom-austin"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" border="0" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/2641ce440f99e1d1_8-0148/modern-bathroom.jpg" width="500" height="752" /></a></div> <div style="color: #444" align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/bathroom">Modern Bathroom</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build/c/Austin--TX">Austin Design-build Firms</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/tritonaustin/triton-austinconstruction-professionals">Triton Austin-Construction Professionals</a></small></div> <p>In honour of Father’s Day this weekend, this is the perfect small space solution to adding a bar to your home!</p> <p>Happy Decorating!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r8FGOztCQD4/Ubof1LM4MUI/AAAAAAAACzg/8_zDHhE2W7M/s1600-h/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l9m-pqUW8cQ/Ubof1UU1zvI/AAAAAAAACzo/3MIEQOJbn0k/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="132" height="61" /></a></p> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-62940622324393837202013-06-13T14:55:00.001-04:002013-06-13T14:55:32.077-04:00I miss my blog …<p>I was looking through some of my old blog posts today and reminiscing about how eager and inspired I was about blogging.  Since my <a href="http://dh-designs.blogspot.com/2009/04/welcome.html" target="_blank">first post back in April of 2009</a> blogging has been the source of so much good in my life.  I have met some amazing people, both online and in person.  I’ve been inspired by so many other blogs and their authors, and I hope that I’ve inspired others with the content of my blog.   </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pjGEChYWi68/UboVnEOpw8I/AAAAAAAACy4/l6oaOhpL4uc/s1600-h/fireflys%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fireflys" border="0" alt="fireflys" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SxwW6LI3Vss/UboVn_qng4I/AAAAAAAACzA/phE7OhPag0g/fireflys_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="573" /></a></p> <p>Over the course of these four years my commitment to blogging has waned.  With the advent of so many social media tools, there is only so much time one can spend online.  I suppose mine online time has shifted somewhat to Facebook and Twitter, not to mention the fun I’m having over on the <a href="http://www.thetbbs.com/" target="_blank">TBB Wine Dine and Design</a> blog.</p> <p>But I miss my blog!  I miss the creative process.  I miss the interaction with commenters and readers.  I miss hoping that I’m inspiring just one person out there.</p> <p>So in an effort to re-commit to my blog, I’m re-instating a favourite of mine – Friday Finds!</p> <p>Tomorrow will be the first of many …. so stay tuned!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TM1M4Jr-11s/UboVoQNWTdI/AAAAAAAACzI/vmVkzefGMfc/s1600-h/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.png"><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="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NvrOw91EkBw/UboVo-l6f3I/AAAAAAAACzQ/H_aoOotFYao/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="132" height="61" /></a></p> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-61699661991656596092013-06-06T08:00:00.000-04:002013-06-06T08:00:01.490-04:00An Inspirational Series!<div>Over on the TBB blog, which I share with 5 very talented Ottawa decorators, we have just finished a series of guest posts featuring four of Canada's leading designing women.  These women shared with us their Colour, Fabric & Style forecasts for 2013 and let me tell you, I have been INSPIRED!  I know you will be too, so check them out:</div> <div> </div> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 45px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Qeq814h9o4Gu-PqyjUkrgG5Q_EB5zwY8OzYXrI-EezCiX3uHjy5-brkkHYJe-8SkEhHbid3oC_-NeHr_jo3uh9jwUiFDFyyXhpYf5RkGb1lWtCW0hn3VPzj0mE66rPqmUFR7OPtwzVa8/s200/318075_10150918839193925_1095852227_n.jpg" width="83" height="112" /></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/colour-fabric-style-2013-kimberley-seldon/" target="_blank">Kimberley Seldon</a> gives us a glamorous "Gatsby" inspired palette </li> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/colour-fabric-style-for-2013-carol-reed/" target="_blank">Carol Reed</a> shares a colour scheme that takes on cottage full of wood </li> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/colour-fabric-style-for-2013-sharon-grech/" target="_blank">Sharon Grech</a> paints the picture of a soothing seaside bedroom </li> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/colour-fabric-style-for-2013-margot-austin/" target="_blank">Margot Austin</a> pairs tartan with ivy to comes up with a stunning result </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>I would love to hear which is your favourite!  I know I can't pick just one ...</div> <div> </div> <div>Happy Decorating!</div> <div></div> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w1GnkS_sd6M/Ua-iCCgaFAI/AAAAAAAACyc/b78m_Ipg5hA/s1600-h/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yDie4Purabk/Ua-iCnkPv8I/AAAAAAAACyk/xJQb7eNfqpw/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="132" height="61" /></a></p> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-74192561797459919372013-04-29T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-29T09:00:19.377-04:005 Tips to Welcome Spring in your Home<p>The weather is warming, the snow has disappeared and apart from the evidence that I have dogs, the lawn is starting to green up.  Spring has arrived!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kbmPUpu6LfQ/UXr1D78hU4I/AAAAAAAACxg/vQwIahQLYZQ/s1600-h/Spring-flowers-spring-22176435-1920-1200%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Spring-flowers-spring-22176435-1920-1200" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Spring-flowers-spring-22176435-1920-1200" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TPu-Y2CVBTE/UXr1ElbzpMI/AAAAAAAACxo/ApkKx170W8w/Spring-flowers-spring-22176435-1920-1200_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="288" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="1">Source: fanpop.com</font></p> <p>Outside your home is showing all the signs of spring, but what about the inside of your home  After a long, cold winter, here are 5 easy ways to bring spring into your home:</p> <p>1) Declutter</p> <p>Over the course of the winter our nature is to nest and when we nest we tend to surround ourselves with items that give us happiness and comfort.  Spring is all about new beginnings, so here’s a little exercise to help you declutter.  </p> <ol> <li>Start by removing all the tchotchkes in the room – everything!  </li> <li>Now put a quarter of them back.   </li> <li>Give yourself a week to live like this and I guarantee you will feel lighter and brighter.  </li> <li>Either donate, store or give away the items you removed.  If you can’t bring yourself to do that, rotate them in and out of the room.  But remember - less is more, so if you put one thing in the room, you must take one thing out! </li> </ol> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98023729361552510/" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/550x/ad/12/60/ad12609142c621be02037dd96660a265.jpg" width="455" height="341" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.deniseinbloom.com/decluttering/"><font size="1">deniseinbloom.com</font></a><font size="1"> via </font><a style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/mdsolis/" target="_blank"><font size="1">Michelle</font></a><font size="1"> on </font><a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank"><font size="1">Pinterest</font></a></p> <p>2) Floors and Windows </p> <p>Spring cleaning routines typically involve a good window cleaning.  Not just the glass, but the mullions, sills and trim.  While you are doing this take the opportunity to change up your window treatments.  Replace heavy draperies with sheers to give the room a breezy look. If you have horizontal blinds, consider removing all other treatments to give the window a cleaner look.</p> <div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/242072/Showhouse-Girls-Bedroom-traditional-kids-"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/31a1232a0e4308d8_8-2722/traditional-kids.jpg" width="455" height="653" /></a></div> <div style="color: #444" align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/kids">Traditional Kids</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/houston">Houston Interior Designer</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/astondesign/carla-aston-interior-designer">Carla Aston | Interior Designer</a></small></div> <p>Give the floor a good cleaning, including the baseboards.  If you have an area carpet, replace it with a sisal type rug.  The room will have a much lighter feel.   Area carpets are pivotal to defining your furniture arrangement so make sure the carpet is the right size for your room.  A carpet that is too small, unless it is there for it’s artistic value, will make the room look cluttered.  A good rule of thumb for the right size is to have a minimum of six inches and no more than two feet from the edge of the carpet to the wall.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1970688/Kingsway-Home-contemporary-dining-room-toronto"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/37d171a400a2b7b3_8-3396/contemporary-dining-room.jpg" width="455" height="606" /></a></p> <div style="color: #444" align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/dining-room">Contemporary Dining Room</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographer/c/Toronto%2C-ON">Toronto Photographer</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/lisa-petrole-photography/lisa-petrole-photography">Lisa Petrole Photography</a></small></div> <div style="color: #444" align="left"><em>Hint</em>:  Area carpets look great on top of wall to wall carpeting too!</div> <p>3) Rearrange</p> <p>I’ve said it before and will continue to say it.  Move things around!  The art on your wall, the carpets, the furniture – if it fits with the colour scheme, move it between rooms.  If it doesn’t fit with the colour scheme, rearrange it in the same room.  You will be surprised at how fresh and new a room feels when you do this!</p> <div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/529727/Living-Room-Design-traditional-living-room-other-metro"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/68f107e80f2ada41_8-8481/traditional-living-room.jpg" width="455" height="304" /></a></div> <div style="color: #444" align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/living-room">Traditional Living Room</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/c/Asheville%2C-NC">Asheville Architect</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/acmdesign/acm-design">ACM Design</a></small></div> <div style="color: #444" align="left"><em>Hint</em>: Your sofa or bed doesn’t have be up against a wall, pull it out a bit or angle it in a corner.  You can even angle the area carpet if you have the room.  </div> <p>4) Colour</p> <p>Adding colour can be done in various ways.  If you are ready for a change, a coat of paint does wonders to up the newness of a room.  If you don’t want to commit to new colours, then try a couple of new accessories or pillows in a bright spring colour.  </p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/54043264247928408/" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinimg.com/550x/db/bf/61/dbbf61912a147f136151f421d4198e82.jpg" width="455" height="515" /></a></p> <p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b" align="center">Source: <a style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.colourlovers.com/home/blog/2011/04/06/interior-design-trends-yellow-spring">colourlovers.com</a> via <a style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/pameladerby/" target="_blank">Pamela</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> <p><em>Hint</em>:  You don’t have to buy new pillows – just pick up a few pillow covers and recover existing pillows.  <a href="http://www.ikea.ca" target="_blank">Ikea</a>, <a href="http://www.homesense.ca/en/index.asp" target="_blank">Homesense</a> or <a href="http://www.bouclair.com/" target="_blank">Bouclair</a> are great places to pick up spring accessories and pillow covers without breaking the bank.</p> <p>5) Flowers/Plants</p> <p align="left">Bringing the outdoors in is as easy as adding plants or fresh flowers to your home.  Fresh flowers are a wonderful way to add a pop of colour to any room.  Houseplants are a more permanent way to bring the outdoors in, but keep them to a minimum (see #1), you don’t want your room to look like a greenhouse.   Plants are also a commitment – watering and pruning is required on a regular basis.  If you don’t have a green thumb, there are plenty of beautiful life-like silk arrangements available that would have the most avid gardener fooled. </p> <div align="center"> <table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="522" align="center" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="227"> <p><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2311344/Richards-Condo-contemporary--vancouver"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" align="left" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/73e127ab00dcae2c_8-9797/contemporary-.jpg" width="311" height="477" /></a></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="287"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/61510/St--Simons-Island--GA-mediterranean-living-room-other-metro"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" align="right" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/f96175900c4991e2_8-1000/mediterranean-living-room.jpg" width="353" height="477" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="227"> <p align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary">Contemporary Spaces</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/c/Vancouver%2C-BC">Vancouver Architect</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/kerrisdale/kerrisdale-design-inc">Kerrisdale Design Inc</a></small></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="287"> <p align="center"><small><a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/mediterranean/living-room">Mediterranean Living Room</a> by <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/c/Atlanta%2C-GA">Atlanta Architect</a> <a style="color: #444; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/summerour/summerour-architects">Summerour Architects</a></small></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div style="color: #444">I hope these tips help you to welcome spring into your home.  If you have other ideas, please share them with me!</div> <p> </p> <p>Happy Decorating!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zm12JKiruMg/UXr1E6420VI/AAAAAAAACxw/xSUzGI8TfEg/s1600-h/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.png"><img title="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MBFFUPsNVQ4/UXr1FQ9G4LI/AAAAAAAACx4/c3u_inajsbM/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="132" height="61" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>Please contact <a href="mailto:donna@dh-designs.ca" target="_blank">dh designs</a> if you are ready </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#646b86" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>to create a home that reflects your style and your life.</strong></font></p></blockquote> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351959994553377638.post-54584841616170121802013-03-04T08:00:00.000-05:002013-03-04T08:00:12.588-05:00Inspired at IDS 2013<p>Well it’s been a little over a month since the Interior Design Show in Toronto.  I have started this post several times and struggled with the words to describe what I saw, what inspired me and what was pure gorgeousness.  So instead of agonizing over what to say, I’ll show you the pictures instead – what a concept!</p> <p align="center">From Studio North, a section of the IDS floor devoted to unique artisans, crystal wine glasses repurposed as lighting from <a href="http://www.tatchao.com" target="_blank">Tat Chao</a> out of Montreal.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ldrg97X81is/UTOd3AgxkHI/AAAAAAAACvY/DJuSo443_ps/s1600-h/IMG_033312.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0333" border="0" alt="IMG_0333" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qOwRU5WPraE/UTOd3pl1ZOI/AAAAAAAACvg/21Gp0NnMVF8/IMG_0333_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="345" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="www.urbanbarn.com" target="_blank">Urban Barn</a>’s take on mustard:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HwwPXe9o_So/UTOd4aV0-II/AAAAAAAACvo/44m04LQKC-w/s1600-h/IMG_03507.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0350" border="0" alt="IMG_0350" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ytVvINf0Juk/UTOd5J1S3yI/AAAAAAAACvw/rSwpCVw0dY8/IMG_0350_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="611" /></a></p> <p align="center">And this lighting display from <a href="http://livinglightingonking.com/" target="_blank">Living Lighting on King</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lL1dfi2X3No/UTOd6FJvtZI/AAAAAAAACv4/ACb_-ZMFstc/s1600-h/IMG_0354%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0354" border="0" alt="IMG_0354" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SVQpsuJ-e6M/UTOd67UKfvI/AAAAAAAACwA/neudODpzXG4/IMG_0354_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="611" /></a></p> <p align="center">Wide plank engineered hardwood from <a href="http://www.purparket.com" target="_blank">PurParket</a>:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--AM6FN_yRwk/UTOd7jM4i7I/AAAAAAAACwI/fljOgmaMvWk/s1600-h/IMG_0347%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0347" border="0" alt="IMG_0347" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oJttUQ8mgr0/UTOd8FNMLyI/AAAAAAAACwQ/nzW6eG8NlQ4/IMG_0347_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="611" /></a></p> <p align="center">Gorgeous ikat inspired area carpets from <a href="http://www.weaversart.com" target="_blank">Weavers Art</a> in one of my favourite colour combinations:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4-YeoCerd90/UTOd84V-TpI/AAAAAAAACwY/jUfoiKpcqfQ/s1600-h/IMG_0359%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0359" border="0" alt="IMG_0359" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B-_s2n3RDzw/UTOd9hXdg8I/AAAAAAAACwg/oakXOPer_hc/IMG_0359_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="611" /></a></p> <p align="center">Industrial cage lighting from the <a href="http://www.earthinc.com/" target="_blank">Earth Inc.</a> booth</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yEmE6QNBsQc/UTOd-rE3BQI/AAAAAAAACwo/po1AQyduTso/s1600-h/IMG_0426%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0426" border="0" alt="IMG_0426" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w3Jez_nnJhs/UTOd_FLXQpI/AAAAAAAACww/t4imUGNE-tE/IMG_0426_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="614" /></a></p> <p align="center">A wonderful blend of rustic and modern from <a href="http://www.camltomlin.com/" target="_blank">Tomlin Group</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zBp8sR5Bz0g/UTOd_-3dkpI/AAAAAAAACw4/gUON77Yl3S4/s1600-h/IMG_0458%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0458" border="0" alt="IMG_0458" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A6bIE_n7eXM/UTOeAdT2WPI/AAAAAAAACxA/P2NKXOIR8dA/IMG_0458_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="614" /></a></p> <p>There were many more inspiring exhibits some of which have been covered on the TBB Wine Dine and Design blog:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/texture-at-the-interior-design-show-2013/" target="_blank">Texture at the Interior Design Show 2013</a>– from Lisa Goulet </li> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/ids2013-searching-for-emerald/" target="_blank">IDS2013 – Searching for Emerald</a> – from Nicole Duguay </li> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/the-return-of-warm-metals-at-ids-2013/" target="_blank">The Return of Warm Metals – at IDS 2013</a> – from yours truly </li> <li><a href="http://thetbbs.com/what-walls-are-wearing-ids13/" target="_blank">What Walls are Wearing … IDS13</a> – from Maureen Coates </li> </ul> <p>I am looking forward to drawing on this inspiration in upcoming projects!</p> <p>Happy decorating!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mi66z0p1B9M/UTOeBKkBmiI/AAAAAAAACxI/xJGLxEudkfM/s1600-h/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MfgS_8KGDB0/UTOeBZ7DSCI/AAAAAAAACxQ/pBJRwwfI-c0/30548A92FAA8E7E295C558C62B466B77_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="132" height="61" /></a></p> Donna @ Paisley and Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299989919872667627noreply@blogger.com0