This Spring I’ve been crushing on colour, pink, coral, pastels so when Ikea’s Myrlilja look book landed in my inbox, I knew there was something to share. The Myrlilja is Ikea’s new limited edition li...
Happy Monday my friends! Here’s a peek at just a few of the colour boards I pulled together for May. Lately, colour as been my inspiration drug of choice… … but neutrals will always be a favourite. D...
One of the DIY projects you might not have tackled yet is refinishing hardwood floors. The process is messy and lengthy, but the rewards of doing this yourself can be fulfilling. It doesnt have to be...
Last week I mentioned to a few bloggers that I recently created a coffee / tea tray in my kitchen. I was asked to show it off, so here it is… I’m more of a ‘stow’ vs. ‘show’ person but this came to b...
In light of my lunch date with the insanely talented Meredith Heron today, I just have to show you the reveal of her new office via Chloe Magazine. And, finally the diva herself… All photos via Chloe...
Our lilac bush is blooming for the first time since we planted it years ago. We have it placed just outside our back door in hopes that the scent will carry through the air when we step outside. I’ve...
At our home, new potted creations come with every season. Okay, often I skip Spring and move right into Summer and this year was no different. I like annuals for splash of colour, while our garden be...
Truth be told, I’m not much of a DIY’er. Sure, I’ve made fabric framed artwork, given an old lamp new life with a can of spray paint and made a message board, but an avid DIY’er I am not. Never the l...
Since my trip to Florida, I’ve been crushing on coloured denim. They were everywhere – in a rainbow of colours. I returned empty handed. Needless to say, I’m still crushing… green | yellow | pink | b...
I was looking for a way to showcase my many iPhone photos – and voila, this mini art wall in our mudroom was born. Fun, right? My boys love it. Now, we usually have some sort of reminisce about one o...
Since launching Desire to Decorate on tumblr, I’ve been mildly obsessed with style pairing decor and fashion. With that, I thought I would share a little of my style pairing with you here… Blue &...
As you know, my blog is my journal of things I love and things that inspire me, and right now, Im loving the colour yellow. It’s interesting really, because I don’t own anything yellow. What a great ...
Are you loving all the pastel colours we’re seeing this season? What better way to shrug off winter and perk up our interiors for spring with pale-hued pretties – I, for one, love it! Here’s a collec...
Usually, when I think of all white interiors my thoughts go to ultra modern or shabby chic country. This collection of all white white interiors has changed my mind. Each room has an understated beau...
The onset of spring always makes me feel better. For some reason the freshness of spring always has me eating better and getting more active. I love salads and a brisk walk, but I really don’t do eit...
Is it just me or do you too get an itch to freshen up your look, makeup and home for spring? Having spent the last couple of weeks in the glorious sunshine and warmth of Florida, I’ve developed a nee...
We kicked off our morning with a pool - side Easter egg hunt, courtesy of Grandma & Grandpa, and my boys had a blast. Today wraps up our Florida vacation. Here’s a small collection of Easter pret...
We are Florida bound. The weather is hot with glorious sunshine and we are taking full advantage of it. Lately our days are filled with sand castles at the beach and freestyle cannonballs in the pool...
Perhaps you can live without neon and bright bold florals, but how about all the coral colour we’re seeing today? Coral seems to be hugely popular for spring this year. Now, this I can do and love. I...
Just as we’re seeing neon hitting the scenes, bright bold florals are also trending in popularity for this year’s spring fashion. Like most, I love bright colors and florals, but the boldness of toda...
If you’re a long time guest of this blog, you already know I favour a neutral palette with hints of colour. Here’s a collection of favourites from a few of my pin-boards recently. Enjoy! Photo Credit...
This past weekend we were pleasantly surprised with spring-like weather. I did a little spring cleaning (with the windows open) while the boys played outside for a while. I also had a chance to kick ...
Over the last several months I’ve noticed more and more drapery solutions that include drapery panels that wrap around the drapery rod. Noticeably more popular in the US than in Canada for some reaso...
I was sourcing inspiration on the colour orange for my tumblr blog recently. I have always thought of orange as a prepping and playful colour, seeing it paired with lots of white or blue with touches...
Over the weekend I read the March issue of LouLou Magazine and was pleasantly surprised at all the fashion and makeup inspiration offered. I was also taken back with neon hitting the scene again. Tha...
I’m so excited to have been featured with so many other fabulous design bloggers in the Style at Home, Bloggers Budget Decorating Ideas Series. They had such a great response that they divided ...
I remember Sarah Richardson sharing Facebook updates of her travels to London last summer/fall, so needless to say, I was intrigued when I saw “London Calling!” on the cover of the March 2012 issue C...
Sheep skin rugs layered overtop larger rugs or propped over furniture seemed to be a popular trend in 2011. I like that it adds texture and softness, giving the space a sense of warmth. My grandparen...
Hope you enjoy it with those you love ~ I love pops of pink… Photo Credits; Better Homes & Garden, elle Decor and Martensen Jones Interiors.
For a long time now, we’ve been seeing nail head trim on dining chairs, headboards and accent stools, but recently, I’ve been noticing this little embellishment on walls and cabinetry. Have you notic...
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