So I didn't waste any time to moving on to the next thing. If you read my last post you know that I just wrapped up a little makeover on a big feature wall in my loft. Well now that the weather is (sorta) cooperating and we're about to say goodbye to May, it's time to turn all my focus on the patio. Because hello! Summer + rooftop patio. I live in a condo downtown Toronto but I'm (extremely) … [Read more...]
DECOR: Under the Sea Outdoor Tablescape
Wow, by the look of my most recent posts, it sure looks like I've been partying it up on the rooftop patio this summer. Well it's partially true although you're not seeing all the rainy days in between the rooftop shindigs. Summer is super short here so I like to take advantage when it's nice. My favorite part about hosting is setting the table. I don't like to go too over the top with themes but … [Read more...]
SPACES: a boho rooftop affair
Unless this is your first ever visit to the blog, you've probably heard - Merry Mag Summer is out!! For one of the bigger features we hosted an intimate and colorful Boho-inspired rooftop affair (p.40). I know, sometimes I think it's just not fair that I'm so lucky to have a huge rooftop in the middle of the city. But the universe balances things out because I'm unlucky enough to burn in about 5 … [Read more...]
SPACES: Rooftop Vintage Summer Table Setting & Style at Home
I have something that I've been dying to share with you for 8 months. Last August I had the pleasure of putting together a vintage Summer table setting for Style at Home. Fast forward to the May issue and voila! Because of our weather here in Canada, it's not uncommon to shoot seasonal outdoor stories a whole year in advance. Good luck trying to find Christmas props or a snow covered front porch … [Read more...]
ENTERTAINING: summer rooftop wine & dine
I can't believe it's taken me this long to host a fab rooftop summer event. There may have been a little bit of a delay getting the patio up and running this year but the lights are hung and the flowers are blooming so we're in business. The first order of business was hosting a wine & dine get together with some great ladies. I wear so many creative hats these days and I really can't choose what … [Read more...]
BEFORE & AFTER: patio planter makeover
I've been getting a bunch of interest in this before & after from last year's Patio Beautification project so I thought it was worth a re-visit. In Canada it can be hard to justify spending a bunch of money on an outdoor space because the season is so short and many people don't have proper year long storage for their outdoor pieces. That's the case for me anyway. The result is a bunch of … [Read more...]
BEFORE & AFTER: rooftop patio beautification project
I'm a lucky girl, I have a large rooftop patio all to myself. Something else I had been considering adding were French Patio Doors, as I think this would top it all off. I'll have a think about it more, but I do like the idea though. It's wonderful but I don't think it's necessarily beautiful and cozy. After four summers of not wanting to invest in a space I could only use 3-4 months of the … [Read more...]
