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nyla free designs
www.nylafreedesigns.com
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creativity is my love. interior design is my focus. follow along as I share projects, inspirations and what's going on in the world of design.
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dabble issue 6: kids bedrooms

Have you had a chance to check out Dabble Issue 6 yet? I hope so! This issue’s Reality Check is tackling Kid’s Bedrooms, offering tips and pointers on things you need to know before embar...

1 day ago

design notes: 2.20.12

It’s Family Day here in Alberta so I’m enjoying an extra long weekend. I’ve got a long list of things I’d like to get done but I do plan to leave time to cuddle up...

3 days ago

friday fashion files

It’s a long weekend here in Canada. Are you going anywhere, or up to anything fun and exciting? I’ve been loving all the NY Fashion Week posts and images roaming around the internet, in p...

6 days ago

blogging, or not…

While on a flight home from Toronto a few weeks ago I created a blog calendar. Browsing photos and ideas, I wrote a topic for each day until the end of March. Thrilled with myself,...

16 feb 12

calgary home & garden show 2012

The Calgary Home and Garden Show is just around the corner, Feb. 23rd – 26th to be exact. Over 650 exhibitors will offer inspirations and ideas, while local experts and celebrity guests from HG...

15 feb 12

feature store: three french hens

I couldn’t resist sharing two posts with you today. It was too hard to decide between Social Graces and this store. Both highlights during our trip to Nashville this time last year, while prepa...

14 feb 12 1 person likes this

feature store: social graces

A year ago this time I was in Nashville working on the launch issue of Dabble Mag. Time certainly does fly when you’re having fun. It’s been quite the year. I thought I’d go down...

14 feb 12

design notes: 2.13.12

We don’t get too carried away with Valentines Day but it is a good excuse to score some chocolate, no? Instead of red and pink I thought I’d dive into the ice cream colours today...

13 feb 12

friday fashion files

While in New York City last weekend we saw a lot of colour blocked styling going on in fashion. I took some shots while in Saks and wanted to share. Love this colour combination but...

10 feb 12

a visit to new york city

Each time I go to New York City it’s a completely different experience than the last. It’s one of the best places to return to several times because there’s just so much to see and....

08 feb 12

windows at Bergdorf Goodman

Hello from New York City! I’m skipping my ‘design notes’ post today as I couldn’t resist sharing a few photos from the weekend so far. The window displays at Bergdorf Goodman ...

06 feb 12

friday fashion files

Happy Friday! I’m traveling to New York today (literally finishing this post on the plane with wi-fi. Crazy!) hoping I’ve packed enough stylishly comfortable outfits. I have however left ...

03 feb 12

sneak peek: family room makeover

Happy Thursday! I’m patiently waiting for installation day on a project. The area carpet is taking longer than expected so we’re on hold until further notice. My client would like a one d...

02 feb 12

new at elte: silk sari area carpets

Admittedly I wander trade shows like a kid in a candy store. Bright eyes, head on a swivel, anxious to see something new and inspiring. To be honest, it’s hard to impress us designer types....

01 feb 12

dabble issue 6 is live!

Are you feeling like it’s been a while since we’ve seen a new dabble issue? Me too! Three months is a long time but well worth it. Issue #6 is live so pop on over...

31 jan 12

kids bedrooms: inside magazine article fall 2011

We’re on the countdown until issue 6 of Dabble goes live January 31st. It’s fun to get a sneak peek at what each contributor is up to, don’t you think? My Reality Check column this....

26 jan 12

heading east: interior design show 2012

I’m off to Toronto this morning, along with a few of my Calgary design buddies for a fabulous few days of inspiration on so many levels. I won’t go into much detail here as there...

25 jan 12

new from merida meridian

I love getting packages in the mail and I have to admit I get a little giddy when they’re samples. There is nothing like the touch and feel of something new and exciting in the...

24 jan 12

design notes: 1.23.12

Last week I talked about my powder room that is in dire need of an overhaul. Admittedly we have several areas in our home that are needing attention. Our fireplace is the kind that looks...

23 jan 12

friday fashion files: olivia palermo

I don’t typically share fashion on my blog but honestly it has such a close relationship with interiors I decided to do a short and sweet ‘Friday fashion file’ with outfits I’...

20 jan 12

artist profile: roberto dutesco

Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia has been the site of an incredible 475 ship wrecks with horses being among the only survivors. Sailors, convicts and pirates have all occupied the island at...

19 jan 12

project sneak peek: mountain retreat

While working on a family room space for a client we jumped into pulling together furniture and fabrics for a mountain retreat they are in the midst of building. This is somewhat of a departure...

18 jan 12

design notes 1.16.12

Lately, I’ve been keeping an eye out for inspiration and ideas for my own home. As I’ve mentioned before, there are several areas in our home that I’d like to either upgrade or comp...

17 jan 12

listen up! amazing opportunities for bloggers

Calling all bloggers! In case you’ve been living under a social media rock over the last few weeks I wanted to make sure you knew of some great opportunities for design bloggers and interior de...

16 jan 12

listen up! amazing opportunities for bloggers

Calling all bloggers! I’ve been blogging for over two years now and I can honestly say it has changed my business significantly. Let me add, that it has also changed me, how I look at...

14 jan 12

how to: solve a pillow problem

This may be a touchy subject for some of you. I get it. I’ve seen it time and time again. It’s almost like therapy. People are unhappy with a certain room so what do they...

06 jan 12

colour inspirations: beautiful dessert

One of the best parts of Christmas and the Holiday season are the gifts. Let’s face it, when there’s a package waiting on the doorstep or under the tree it’s exciting whether you...

04 jan 12

a new year, a new _____ ?

Fill in the blank. I love the idea of a new year, clean slate and a year full of opportunities and possibilities. Don’t you? This year, more than ever I have an incredible sense of...

03 jan 12

merry christmas

From my home to yours….. As I sat last night in a rare moment of peace and quiet, this is what came to mind: It’s at this very moment when I can’t help but wish...

25 dec 11

gifted and wrapped

I dropped off my last client gift yesterday, sent a parcel overnight courier to my brother and sister-in-law and had my last meeting for the year. I am so close to being done I can...

23 dec 11

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