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Travel Bug.Travel Bug.

I’ve recently caught the travel bug and have been daydreaming of visiting one of my favorite places; Spain. It got even worse after I watched a travel segment on HGTV showcasing Mallorca, Spain last night.  How about you? Are you itching to travel too? xxp.s. pictured is a popular site in Mallorca(v…

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25Feb2014

The Winners Are!The Winners Are!

Thank you for such an enthusiastic participation everyone! Winners were chosen via random.org. It was no easy task choosing 51 of you, but I am excited to announce the winners today! Drumroll please!Grand Prize winner is Robin at Happily Home, After.  Congrats Robin!Fifty Second Place Winners:Vel Cr…

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25Feb2014

A Small and Stylish Bachelor Pad in MilanA Small and Stylish Bachelor Pad in Milan

I love it all. I see a few of my favourite classical pieces like Bertoia and Eames.  I always swoon over the clean look of subway tiles in a kitchen. Add in those enviable copper pots and the cutest little seating area, and I want to move in! The pop of colour and graphic element from that striped r…

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18Feb2014

I Sewed a Burp cloth: Sewing Lesson(s) from My NeighborI Sewed a Burp cloth: Sewing Lesson(s) from My Neighbor

My neighbor’s beautiful daughter, Elouise thinks I did a fab job, right Elouise?Learning how to use my sewing machine was on my to do list of things I wanted to learn this year.  I am thrilled to saythat just recently, after two lessons from my neighbor(Elouise’s Mom), I was able to correctly string…

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16Feb2014

Love My Bag Emilie M. Valentine’s Day + Essential Box Giveaway!Love My Bag Emilie M. Valentine’s Day + Essential Box Giveaway!

Last year, I received one of the Emilie M. bags to review and it is now one of my favourite handbags. I always receive compliments when I wear it and it is super stylish and so well made. I was thrilled when they offered me the chance to host this AMAZING giveaway. This is huge people! Listen up! 51…

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14Feb2014

Because It is Valentine’s Day and Thank You.Because It is Valentine’s Day and Thank You.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Because it is Valentine’s Day, and this blog is also my happy space, I am rising from the funk I’ve been in for the past few days to share some pretty…Happy Love Day everyone. Love and light. xx{pics}…

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14Feb2014

I Bet You Didn’t See it on the News…I Bet You Didn’t See it on the News…

I strive to do this most of the times, but today, I almost failed at my attempts at “finding the brighter side…”As I get older, I realize that the thing I value the most is good-heartedness.— Alice Walker    The week of love reverie that I started this week was drastically interrupted today with uns…

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12Feb2014

The Week of Love: Part 2The Week of Love: Part 2

I think this one is self explanatory.  It seems like this week of love will be snowy one here. The snow returned and school is closed today and will be tomorrow too. The weather man says a serious ice storm is headed our way…Stay safe and warm if you are experiencing similar conditions. xx …

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11Feb2014

The Week of Love: Part 1The Week of Love: Part 1

I haven’t posted anything about Valentine’s Day, so I am making up for it by attempting to post Valentine’s Day-ish  posts each day this week. Let’s see how that goes. Today, the red roses head dress sported by the gorgeous Lupita is my ode to Valentine’s Day. I think the make up is also fitting for…

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10Feb2014

Modern and Renovated in Canada.Modern and Renovated in Canada.

     At the beginning of Spring each year,we have what is called a Tour of Homes in my neck of the woods. It involves a compilation of many homes that are for sale that are scattered in different parts of the city. They usually span the continuum with regards to pricing too. Although we recently bui…

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09Feb2014

Tiny Bathrooms: Function and Style.Tiny Bathrooms: Function and Style.

When we’re talking in terms of function, one has to get creative with regards to maximizing the use of a tiny bathroom.  Sometimes that means we may have to choose to place the sink in a corner or like pictured above, custom make an L shaped vanity that also includes a sink. I don’t believe I have s…

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05Feb2014

February Blue and White Bash.February Blue and White Bash.

First, a big thank you to Thibaut for sharing my office transformation on their facebook page. That’s definitely a great way to start the week! Now onto today’s post. I couldn’t pass up the chance to participate in Jennifer’s of  The Pink Pagoda Blue and White Bash today.  Maybe with so many of us p…

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03Feb2014
 
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