Friday Find–November 1

Strolling through The Bay this past week, I came across this -

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!

Happy Weekend….Donna

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Friday Find–October 25

This week I bring you one of the many pics I took while at the fabulous Hudson Hotel in New York City.  We visited New York for the third time in May of this year.  I will never tire of that city!

The lobby is a wonderful mix of industrial, art nouveau and glam!

Happy Weekend…Donna

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Friday Find–October 11

With 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!

Source: Craftberry Bush

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Friday Find–October 4

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:

Source / Photographer: Sharyn Cairns

What do you think?  Would you do this in your home?

Happy Weekend…Donna

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Friday Find – September 27th

I am desperately trying to find a space in my house to do this wall treatment.

Source:  www.bhg.com

What do you think?

Happy Weekend….Donna

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Friday Find - September 20

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. 

Happy Weekend .... Donna

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Friday Find – September 13

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home, Oak Park Illinois

On a recent visit to Chicago I had the opportunity to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio 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!

I will be sharing more of this visit on The TBB’s Wine Dine & Design blog shortly!

Happy Weekend … Donna

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Friday Find -September 6

Traditional Homes Pin of the day.  Love how the painted sideboard plays  with the formality of this room!

 

http://www.traditionalhome.com

 

You may have noticed that I'm a big fan of painted furniture from previous posts here and here.  In fact I have another piece in the works right now using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint so stay tuned!

What are your thoughts on painted furniture?

Happy Weekend ... Donna

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Friday Find–July 12

I love the contemporary feel of this pergola!

Source : Nordfjell Collection out of Sweden

Happy weekend….Donna

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Friday Find–June 21st

To welcome summer …

Source: Coastal Living

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.

Happy Weekend … Donna

 

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Friday Find–June 14

Modern Bathroom by Austin Design-build Firms Triton Austin-Construction Professionals

In honour of Father’s Day this weekend, this is the perfect small space solution to adding a bar to your home!

Happy Decorating!

Friday Find – December 16 {O Christmas Tree}

So I’ve put up the Christmas tree at our house.  We’ve had this artificial tree for several years now – like probably 10 – and it is beginning to show  it’s age.  I’d love to get a real tree but I’ve been vetoed.  Hubby objects for two reasons –

1. they are a fire hazard (sighhh) and;
2. they are messy (you’d think he was the one who vaccuums …).

Try as I might I cannot get him to relent … so an artificial tree it is (after almost 30 years of marriage I’ve learned which battles to pick).  When I bought this tree back in the day, the concept of pre-lit artificial trees was new (and expensive) so I improvised.  I wrapped each branch with lights and waaa-laaa a “pre-lit” Christmas Tree :).

Any-whooooo …. I’ve put this 10 year old self pre-list artificial tree up and … well … I’m not feeling it.  I don’t know what it is, but I just don’t get all warm inside looking at it.  Not in the least.  Maybe it’s time for a change … so I got to thinking about doing a non-traditional Christmas Tree next year and I went hunting for inspiration.  Here’s what I found on Pinterest:

 

Some crafty trees:

 

 

Source: boredandcrafty.com via Deasha on Pinterest

 

Source: pinterest.com via Donna on Pinterest

 

Source: flickr.com via Donna on Pinterest

 

Some natural trees:

 

Source: thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com via Donna on Pinterest

 

 

 

Source: ehow.com via Donna on Pinterest

 

 

Source: google.co.uk via Donna on Pinterest

 

Source: lamaisondannag.blogspot.com via Donna on Pinterest

And some very creative trees:

 

Source: bing.com via Donna on Pinterest

Source: blog.friis-co.dk via Donna on Pinterest

Source: vi.sualize.us via Donna on Pinterest

Source: notmartha.org via Donna on Pinterest

These are such great inspiration for next year!  Which one do you prefer?  And if you have a non-traditional tree in your home, I’d love to hear about it!

Happy “Last Weekend Before Christmas” everyone!!!

Friday Find–December 2 {Finally!}

This week’s Friday Find is inspiration from Houzz for the new focal point in my dining room/living room – a red wall!

contemporary kitchen design by san francisco design-build Harrell Remodeling

This has it ALL – the entire colour palette I’m trying to achieve, right down to that gorgeous blue as an accent colour and those roman blinds, although I think I’ll do mine in fabric.  And even though I don’t have a bay window, I even plan a bench seat in the dining room.  FINALLY!!!

Friday Find–November 25 {Thanks!}

To all my American friends and family… Happy Thanksgiving!

Source: thebottomoftheironingbasket.blogspot.com via PhotoPuddle on Pinterest

Friday Find–November 18 {new discoveries}

Have you found The Foundary?  I was snooping around on the web the other day and came across this really neat site. 

It’s a collection of really cool products that are offered up for a limited time online sale. I’ve come across several of these over the last few years, but there’s something about the products offered on The Foundary that appeals to me.   To quote the website:

Every once in a while, a product emerges from the stagnant mainstream to capture the imagination of our buyers. These folks see a lot of ordinary in their day-to-day, so when they spot something transformative, they have a cultivated ability to recognize it. And then something funny happens. Like a flipped switch from daydream to wakefulness, there's a moment of inspiration. They're compelled not just to buy, but to share.

That's why we built the Foundary. To create a space where we can share our passion for products of substance. We share this passion with Foundary members through daily emails, which announce new, limited-time sales events, each filled with surprises, delights, and a satisfying dose of indulgence.

Here’s some of some the cool stuff you’ll find:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This one is for my hubby’s garage, which we lovingly call “The Lounge”)

If you haven’t already – check out The Foundary!

Friday Find–November 11 {Remember}

                                                                                                     Source: sheseesthestars.tumblr.com via Sue on Pinterest

Friday Find – November 4 {Pinteresting}

While scrolling through Pinterest this week, here’s what a loved….

This looks like such a nice cozy place to relax and sip a cuppa … ahhhhhh

Isn’t this a great idea?  I hate crawling into my corner cupboard to get things – sometimes I have to pack a lunch I’m in there so long :)

And last but not least – House Rules!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

All images c/o www.pinterest.com

Friday Find – October 28th {Lost in Fabric…}

This week, several decorator friends and I have been perusing the online fabric stores.  If you haven’t been able to reach us, you’ll know why when I show you what we’re looking at:

Fabrics c/o www.designerfabrics.ca or www.onlinefabricstore.net  ~  Layouts c/o www.smilebox.com

Both of these collections are inspiration for two rooms in my home.  I’m going to have a hard time choosing, don’t you think?

Where do you shop for fabrics?  Do you shop online or do you prefer to see and feel fabrics in person?

Friday Find – October 21 {Turned Crazy}

First, I must apologize for missing last Friday.  I was away with my girlfriends for our 26th annual Girls Weekend.  I’d tell you more about it, but you know what they say … what happens on Girls Weekend ….. nobody remembers!

Anyhow, I am back in one piece and ready with this week’s Friday find. In more research on the colour RED I came across this photo:

contemporary bedroom design by los angeles interior designer betsy burnham

via www.houzz.com

The picture showed up in my search for RED because of the chair, which is nice but I am crushing on that bed.  Isn’t it fabulous?  Those turned bedposts are crazy!

(source:  House Beautiful – http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/Warm-Is-Luxurious-House-1206)

This is the  Moragas Bed from Gregorius|Pineo and I WANT one!

Friday Find – October 7 {Pop of Red}

I’ve been doing some research on the colour RED.  It’s for a project I’m planning for my main floor, and that’s all you are going to get.  I came across this picture on Houzz during my research and I had to share it with you.

contemporary entry design by san francisco architect awarchitect.com

There is so much to love about this door.  First and foremost the colour, the contemporary Arts & Crafts like design, and the wonderful focus it gives to this entry way.