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{THRIFTING 101: a simple green centerpiece}
I thought St. Patrick’s was a great day to share this recent centerpiece I put together full of thrifted finds and simple greens. Last week I attended a delicious dinner event (more about that coming later) hosted by a chef friend of mine. It was his first event and first venture out on his own…
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SPACES: my kitchen makeover inspiration
I really, really, really, really wish I had this blog thing going when I moved into this loft just over 5 years ago. Man, the amount of awesome before & after content! But luckily there are still a few projects waiting to be done years later for me to share with you. And who are…
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{SPACES: my pink velvet crush}
So it’s kinda a long story that’s not particular interesting but some kind vintage gods touched down on me and this fabulous pink vintage couch in currently in my possession. I’m not totally sure how long it will be around, it’s future is still TBD but as long as it’s here it will be loved.…
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{SPACES: Covet Garden Home goes to print & GIVEAWAY}
If you’re a home decor junkie like myself then you’ve probably heard of Covet Garden? If not then I’m about to feed your addiction. Covet Garden is an online shelter magazine that’s all about real people and real spaces. No interior designers or stylists – just incredibly creative people with a passion for home decor.…
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BEFORE & AFTER: rags to riches, folding chair makeover
I’m a hunter & scavenger of the vintage kind. There’s nothing that gets me more excited that finding thrifted treasures for pennies and up-cycling them into something fabulous. For this project it’s a set of dated brown folding chairs and dress that’s a little too dated for even me to pull off but the fabric…
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{SPACES: holiday around the loft}
With all my holiday decor DIY projects that I posted this year you probably have a pretty good idea of what christmas around my loft looks like. Just for a quick recap I made snowy shadow boxes, turned a sweater into stocking, make some art for the mantel, a winter scene from an old light…
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HOLIDAY DIY: naturally glamorous holiday centrepiece
The countdown to Christmas is creeping verrrry close. Did I mention that I’m hosting Christmas Day dinner at my place? Yup, it’s a first. Should be interesting. I get a little excited when I have guests over and go a little crazy wanting to try every recipe & entertaining tip I’ve pinned in the last…
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{SPACES: around my loft}
So a little while ago my super talented photographer friend, Maya, asked if she could come and take some still life photos around my place. She’s an extremely sweet person and these are my words, not hers but basically she was like “you have more stuff than anyone I know…may I please come and shoot…
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EVENTS: summer outdoor movie night
Something I’ve wanted to do ever since I moved into my place with a big rooftop patio is host an outdoor movie night up there. It only took 5 years but I made it happen! Here was the invite I designed. I kept the guest list pretty small because I wanted everyone to have a…
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{ SPACES: time to get a new clock }
So this is kinda random but when I’m watching T.V. I like to know what time it is without having to check my phone or switch channels. I’m old fashioned like that. I have the perfect spot on my credenza for a clock but of course it has to look good and fit in with…
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BEFORE & AFTER: bedroom loft makeover
I’m on a major roll here. Another one of my own before & after projects. So after I got my beautiful new railing it was time to take care of those other lingering projects. First up was what lies on the other side of the railing, my bedroom. It’s definitely the most awkward space in…
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{artsy souvenirs}
One of the sweetest escapes in the world is, well, exploring the world.Aside from photos and memories of course, my favourite souvenirs from my trips are artistic ones. Having a creative memento in my home from a trip is such a great way to take me back to that place. My latest adventure was a trip…
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BEFORE & AFTER: sliding bathroom door
Another before & after from my own space. I’ve made my loft very cozy and eclectic and the metal sliding bathroom door that came with the place just didn’t do it for me. After consulting with a bathroom designer, they gave me the idea of changing it to the one I chose. I also spoke…
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BEFORE & AFTER: curtain makeover
Get ready for a series of before & afters’s from my very own little corner of the world. When I moved into my loft over 4 years ago it was the ultimate bachelor pad and the colour palette on the walls was beige, dark green & maroon.(gross) There is no better motivation than hosting a…
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{posters & spaces}
A few days behind here but I’m madly in love with these Mad Men posters that I just came across. Designed by South African studio Radio. I love the monochromatic colour schemes. They would look great as a collection but also each on it’s own. Pair it up with something similar in your space. I think…