Take Me Out to the Ball Game

This weekend, my boyfriend and I made the short trip to Toronto to see the Blue Jays take on the Boston Red Socks. It was the perfect outing for rainy day weather (although I always prefer to go when the Skydome is open..such a great view of the CN Tower!). Even though the Jays lost, it was a fun day trip. Don't blue jays have the most beautiful colour pallet in their feathers? Sometimes the most

Happenings...and house stalking

Do you ever sit back and realise how lucky you are? I try to take the time out to appreciate all the good things, and lately I've had plenty of reasons to be grateful. It's been really busy on the work front, but when work means meeting up with lovely clients, in their gorgeous homes, I'm not complaining. Over the past weeks, I've taken a couple of road trips to the beautiful Byron Bay region.

Striped Curtains In The Office

Since the beginning of the office project, I have wanted bold patterns and colors.  The grey wall is the perfect background to add pops of bright colors so it doesn't feel too dark.  This office space is for both of us so we are having to compromise on some things.  The things I like, he doesn't and vice versa.  We've been bouncing ideas off each other until the both of us agree it's a design

BEFORE AND AFTER: MY LIVING ROOM

OKAY, SO I AM KINDA EMBARRASSED TO POST HOW MY LIVING ROOM USED TO LOOK A FEW YEARS AGO......I KNOW THIS IS UGLY!!! WE HADN'T HAD THIS HOUSE LONG AND I KNEW IT WOULD TAKE A WHILE TO GET IT HOW I WANTED IT......WELL, 8.5 YEARS LATER, I FINALLY LIKE MY LIVING ROOM...YAY!BEFOREBEFOREAFTERSTILL NEED SOME PILLOWS

Raising a Cocktail to Her Maj

We are down in Key West this week, a tiny island floating between Cuba and Miami. It is about as far from London and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations as you can get.In fact, the only link between here and Her Maj are the glamorous drag queens who live in the Old Town and perform at the Crystal Room at La Te Da. (I suspect The Queen would no doubt love those names as much as we do.)(And

Reign of Rain

viaThis weekend's forecast calls for rain, rain, rain. While I obviously prefer sunshine, there is no reason to despair! Without rain, we'd be in big trouble.. Yes for important reasons like drought and such, but also for pretty reasons like cute rain boots, umbrellas, and umbrella stands.1. MoMA Sky Umbrella - $482. Pink Hunter Boots Original Tall Gloss - $1353. Z Gallerie Boot Umbrella Stand -

BEFORE AND AFTER: BEACH HOUSE FAMILY ROOM

THIS WAS A FUN PROJECT....MY GOOD FRIEND'S PARENTS DECIDED TO RENOVATE THEIR BEACH HOUSE AND KINDLY ASKED FOR MY ASSISTANCE. WE CAME UP WITH A COLOR PALETTE OF COOL BEACHY FABRICS AND WENT TO WORK. TODAY WAS MOVE IN DAY.....AND THE  MISSION?   FIGURING OUT THE BEST FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT FOR THE FAMILY ROOM. THE RESULT? AN INVITING SPACE WITH TONS OF SEATING BUT DOESN'T LOOK CROWDED! HERE ARE A