Meet our Winnie

On Friday I mentioned that I'd been away a couple of weeks and that I'd explain today. Well, little fib, I wasn't away, just away from the blog.  You see, on April 4th at 10:18pm, my lovely daughter Winnie Mae was born. My wife was amazingly strong. She brought this beautiful present into the world, and I can't wait to show the world to this beautiful present.

I'm not going to show you her pretty little face.  I feel like having pictures of herself on the internet is something she should do when she is old enough to understand what that means and/or college drunk.  

But, I will show you her feet.  Because they are ridiculous.

I'm going to step away from the blog for a while, though here and there I may keep posting.  I would like to say that I will keep posting every week, but the realities are that I won't be.  So stay tuned, keep reading, be creative, have fun. 

 I will be.

Bill

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Trendy Tile Work - Moroccan Edition

Morning good natured design folks.  Some cool tile work went up in one of my clients houses and I grabbed a snap of it for you.

What do you think? Too trendy?  Glass, Moroccan stylings, warm blue/white vibe.  I like it, will I like it in 5 years? Maybe I'm being picky. 

Either way, have a good week, and be picky too.  Its good for the soul, and good for your home.

Bill
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Been a couple of Weeks!

Hey folks, I've been away a couple of weeks, I'll explain this Wednesday.  In the meantime a Friday Fav is due and a Friday Fav shall be produced!

Wonderful blog to follow, written in Danish and English, Ellens Album. Very upbeat, VERY stylish, very fun.  One sofa, three ways.

'Till Wednesday!  Have a good weekend folks.

Bill
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Monday Morning - The Almost There Edition

We are almost there. 38 weeks + 4 days now. I think we're ready, can you really be ready? I don't have an answer to that one.

A little Birthday celebration for my Kapustabelly (cabbage belly, ha!)

Somewhere in between a pair of Church's and Vans.  Love these.

Bill

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Havaianas & Happy Birthday

What do these two things have in common you might ask?  A little unusual no doubt.  To me, they go hand in hand. 

The snow begins to melt, the birds begin to sing, and spring arrives.  With spring comes warm weather and with warm weather comes flip-flops.  Flip-flops and my Sisters Birthday.  It's become a bit of a tradition for me to get her a pair, because, who wouldn't want a new pair just as spring arrives?

This years gift, a pair of Havaianas, the classic Brazilian sandal. So happy birthday sis!  Too bad I didn't think about it when I last saw you, you could have had these for your trip to the Bahamas tomorrow!

The great thing about these sandals are the massive amounts of pattern and colour.  You can get them in just about anything.  The basic shape hasn't changed, not since 1964, but what a massive variety.

 Tribal? For real? So f'n cool.

So Happy Birthday to my sister and Happy Spring to everyone else!  Get yourself a pair, its just about time.

Bill

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Monday Morning - I Must (ache) you a question Edition

Spent some time at the Home Show over the weekend.  I think my favourite find was this sign.  Don't take that as a slight to the Home Show though, it says more about me than it does that show.  

I love the little cotton tail bunny.  Fill with cotton balls, pull out the tail.  Too clever?  Maybe, but I still like it!

A friend of ours brought this great gift over, full of Kiehl's baby products.  Very nice thought, very nice packaging. 

Have  a good week everyone!

Bill

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Friday Fav - Simple Cottage

Pulled from the pages of the always excellent Desire to Inspire.  Fav of the week? The pure simplicity of this cottage kitchen.  Perfect in its comfort and in its presence.  

Although I don't think (I know) you can classify this as minimalist, it reminds me of this quote.

Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something.

— NICHOLAS BURROUGHS 

I couldn't agree more.

Bill

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Spring Colour - Rushed and Rushed Edition

Had to go for a last minute doctors visit! No worries though, all is fine. Ran out of blog time so I thought I'd throw something up here nice a quick for you all today.

First day of spring, makes me think of soft colours and warm spaces.  Take a deep breath and enjoy these, forget about the -10 we woke up to here in Toronto this morning.

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Bill
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Monday Morning - Guu and Paper

Welcome back from the weekend.  I feel like mine is still going, been a funny few days.  

Sampled some great japanese at Goo Izakaya, if you've never been, its a lot like a tapas bar. Order too many dishes and share them all with friends. Delicious.

And the paper went up!  Tada!  Finally, after months of waiting, it arrived, and we jumped on it right away.  

It's a grainy shot, so I'll keep it small - more to come!

Bill

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Friday Fav - Big Brick Wall Edition

Friday Fav, and its from one of the better design blogs you will ever follow.  Dezeen has been around for, well, I don't know how long.  But its been and while, and its been a good while.  

Onto the picture!

Follow the link, and check out the rest of this article.  I have a super soft spot for modern additions to traditional spaces, and this is a great example of how to blend them.  

Monday Morning - We Were Due, But Not That Kind of Due!

Were we do or what?  It felt like spring, like the ice and snow (and sleet) had finally started to break. And thank God for that, I needed it.  I think I was starting to feel a bit of the winter blues.

Went and visited the soon to be grandparents down on the family farm.  Ran a few errands and did a little shopping as well.

Stumbled upon this cool tufted stool, could be better with nicer fabric or great quality leather, but it's inspiring all the same!

Herschal back-pack? Okay.  How sweet is this!?

Take care, have a good safe week.

Bill

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1,000 and Counting - The Pinterest Edition

When Keri introcduced me to Pinterest, I didn't know what to think.  Is this another social network?  Seems like a massive distraction?  I was right about one of those.  Its become a bit of a guilty pleasure.  I'm increasingly finding myself neglecting which ever project I should be working on, and scanning Pinterest for the latest fashion find or DIY project.

I even have a favourite Pinner I follow.

Over the weekend I passed the 1,000 follower mark, so I thought I would share some of my favourites with you, and post a couple new picks before I pin them to one of my boards.  

Men's Fashion - What Men Wear: A Men's Style Board 

My Men's fashion board was a huge surprise for me. I didn't expect to enjoy pinning to this board nearly as much as I do, and it's become the one that is followed most.  These are my favs and most pinned.

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What am I pinning right now? These two, right from  Cup of Couple & Style of A Guy  

Interiors & Exteriors - In, On, or Around the Home

My biggest passion for sure. Residential design is where I spend my time.  I find Pinterest especially  inspiring for interior spaces.  Such a massive variety, all in one place, all for me to devour! 

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And finally, down here at the bottom, two new Pins from Desire to Inspire.

Bill

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