Weekend Pic

Stephanie

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Three Loves

Personalized M&M's

Love This Hardware

This dish set!!! Where were you two months ago?

Happy Friday!!!

Stephanie

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Happy Friday

Have a great weekend!

keri

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Harbour Island Honeymoon

Lets just start by saying that Harbour Island is thee most beautiful place I have ever been.  Everything about it is perfect. The pink sand beaches are absolutely gorgeous, very quiet and private. The food was outstanding and always very fresh with gigantic portions. The drinks....well lets just say I always needed an afternoon nap just to sleep off the coconut rum in my pina colada I had at lunch. Hehehe

Adorable Cottages & Original Architecture

We tried to try every restaurant on the island.  The Landing was our favourite!!! How can you resist amazing food while enjoying the sunset on the verandah. 

Sip Sip was the place to be for lunch.  It is located right on the beach and has a must try lobster quesadilla.  Yummy!

Just one of the many images taken on the beach at sunset. 

Michael insisted we treated ourselves to a couples message on the beach.  After the message we enjoyed champagne and strawberries and watched the sunset.  So Romantic!

Shopping at the Pgly Wigly was always an adventure as we always came across unique things like canned popcorn. 

Everything about Harbour Island is beautiful and I would go back in a heartbeat......One year anniversary maybe!!!! :) 

Stephanie

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California Countdown - 1 day to go

As I mentioned in an earlier post, this Thursday night, I'm headed out to California for some fun in the sun.  We're making our way up the coast from L.A. to San Fran with stops, well, everywhere along the way. 

 While there, I will hopefully spend time at the Getty Museum, see the Frank Gehry designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, MoCA and that's only L.A.!

Sooooo, I thought I would share a few of my favourite west coast flavoured spaces for you and I to find inspiration in today.

Above you'll see some classic California design.  Spanish influence, luxury finishes, limestone and worn wood.  Ornamental without being french, white walls without being perfect.

Below is a great, modern/classic California kind of space.  Like above, you have some decorative and ornamental items, worn and aged, with an honest feel. The concrete waterfall counter echo's the plaster wall from the picture above and  the chandelier is of Spanish influence as well.   One thing to note: The wear and tear doesn't speak in the slightest of a 

mid-west country vibe. 

Now, forget everything else I just said, and look at those white walls!  Splashes of colour! Ease and comfort.  That's the modern California feel.  A little Scandanavia mixed in for good measure, not too much though. You don't see many Cacti in Scandinavia 

(at least I don't think so).

I like the bohemian aesthetic to these two images.  Collections, Eclectic choices and a place to spend time.

I think one of the strongest design elements to incorporate into this type of project, are the transitions between in and outdoor space.  Blend those boundaries.  Frameless/minimal glass windows, doors that open wide, unobstructed views and integrated outdoor elements like the interior courtyard pictured above. If you think of your space immediately around the house as a landscape designers problem you are missing a huge opportunity.  Think of it as living space, as an extension of the interior and you will be thrilled with the results.

And, If you don't have the house, you can always jump into the VW, California Van, and drive on out the left coast! 

Any other recommendations for places I need to stop and see?!

Bill

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All of the above images were shamelessly stolen from Commune Design, Desire to Inspire, House Beautiful, Pinterest and Volkswagen Germany.

Bold & Noble

When I was first introduced to Bold & Noble it immediately reminded me of high school art class, but in the most positive way.  We made quite a few silk screen prints and it was something I really enjoyed...I should see if I can try it again. 

 If you don't already know about Bold & Noble then get over to their website to check out all they have to offer.   They make the most beautiful silk screen prints I have ever seen.  My favourite collection is their type maps, every town, city and small village is a part of the type map in the shape of whatever country of your liking (well they ones they offer)

I just so happen to be the proud owner of the France type map in sheer slate, a wonderful house warming gift I received the day I moved in.  Thank you!

I'm thinking the London Type Map is next on my list!   Who am I kidding I love all their prints but that would be a much too long of a blog post to show all their pictures.  Their website is packed full of amazing prints, a great blog and a very useful buying guide.  Anyone that uses the word Bespoke is alright with me!

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" I heard someone whisper your name,
but when I turned around to see who it was, I was alone.
Then I realized it was my heart telling me that I missed you."

I know I speak for all of your loved ones when I say, not only on this day July 17th but everyday you are loved and deeply missed.

keri

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Monday Morning - Chill Out This Week

Good Morning Monday.  Short week for me, I head to California this Thursday night!  This weekend was largely last minute research and packing.  I did however, make it out to Lazy Daisy's for brunch on Sunday.  All local, all delicious.  They are located at the corner of Gerrard and Coxwell.  

The farmers clubhouse is a must eat.  More to come.

Hot week coming, projecting the hottest day of the year.  So chill out, B-Lazy, and enjoy the heat. 

Bill

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