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May 2nd, 2013

Pattern Painted Ceilings

I am surrounded, very happily surrounded, with colour and pattern at the sofa shop these days and I love experimenting with combinations of solids and patterns. Today this translated to painted ceilings. In the two examples I love the best, the painted ceilings are like the icing on the cake of the room’s design. Thoughtful details are everything.

After such a tumultous few weeks of weather, today felt like a delicious treat. The sun was warm, the air fresh, and so finally the blooming shall begin. After work we headed straight to the river valley for our first spring jaunt at Rundle Park. I always feel this expectant-laden stasis at this point in the spring when the weather has warmed, yet the branches are bare and everything is yet to embrace it’s green. So much potential everywhere.

Okay, back to the ceilings! Imagine waking up and staring at the ceiling of the one pictured above. So fresh. So elegant. So pretty. Reminiscent of the blue skies of today. However I would have used a different carpet to unify the ceiling in a pale watery blue with a floral or stripe in it. But that’s just me.

4 Men 1 Lady

A pretty palette of grey with a pattern painted ceiling. Wow. I do not know if I like the ceiling or the ruffled curtain better. What do you think? The sky palette or the stone palette? Stencilled patterns are a good option for more intricate designs but you could also paint stripes, chevrons and other simple geometrics with a good old roll of painter’s tape.

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March 5th, 2013

Painted Stairs

Real Simple

Stairs, when bared of their carpet might just beg to be left uncovered. What do you do if they are in less than pristine shape? Why, paint them of course! Cheery yellow, turquoise, blue, green, red, black or brown, the options are numerous. You could incorporate your favourite decor trend into the mix—numbers, letters, quotes, ombre, stripes, chevrons…etc. Personally, I would love to see some kindred soul paint a polka dot stair case. Any paint happy adventurers ready to take it on? Message me with pictures of your polka dot painted stairs!

Paint the risers in a contrasting colour or combine paint and wallpaper (not on the risers!) for tremendous (what a great word, I need to use this word at least twice daily) contrast. Stenciling is another option if you wish to include a graphic design.

Poppytalk

I love the eclectic look of the high gloss risers pictured above. It gives the room personality, character, depth as it shouts ‘lived-in’ and ‘don’t take me too seriously’. I like that.

Apartment Therapy

A runner riser. Pale aqua. You can’t go wrong, just up or down.

Smitten Design

That’s a whole lot of pattern! You could try to emulate this look or choose one or two patterns and repeat them. Trellis, lattice, trellis, lattice…

Design Sponge

I know the first ombre staircase was pretty perfect, but look! This one is gorgeous too. And to be honest, the sneak peak of the rest of the room drew. me. in. If you follow the link you will see what they started with. It makes the end result that much better. And if painted stairs aren’t your thing, take a look at some salvaged stair options. I found them interesting for a shop of sorts, but wouldn’t do it in a home, but you might like it. Right?

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February 19th, 2013

6 Lovely Bedrooms

Laura Lee Clark

The great move is imminent and coming quick! I believe the house has sold although I haven’t received the final word. This means big change for us. Exciting change. New colour. New patterns. New ideas. And a fresh start. While my search for a new place begins I am dazzled with the possibilities of decorating each of the new rooms, especially a lovely bedroom.

New England Home

Inspired by opulence and the idea of creating something dreamy and new for my own bedroom I have come up with some images of elements I would like to introduce. First, I had to ask myself what makes a really great bedroom. For me, that means a balance of beauty and comfort. I want a soft, muted space for dreaming. A place with soft textures, elegant patterns and a pop of colour I can change when need be. My current bedroom has some pretty, but the vision was never finished. And that is okay. Life itself is a work in progress and some visions require alterations and alternate blueprints with secret, hidden rooms behind the bookcase and beyond the stars. New visions are calling so here we go!

Zsa Zsa Bellagio

Layers and layers of soft, texturally appealing bedding is what I am after! How cosy.

Bedroom Ideas for the New Room:

Symmetrical side tables

Pretty bedding

An upholstered headboard

Twin mirrors to hang above the symmetrical side tables

An upholstered bench for the end of the bed

A reading chair (oh, yes, I have my eye on one! Stay tuned…new job equals new inspiration!!)

And a sprinkling of pretty sparkly things

Reflective lighting, if not a chandelier some curvy glass table lamps. Daylight and nightlight reflect in their own shimmering ways, each equally elegant if chosen right.

Better Homes and Gardens

Things I hope for in the new place:

Lots of light
More light
Light so I can pull off a white with a pale hint of a colour, colour scheme like the blue above or the gray below.

Casa Sugar

While the yellow carpet may look surprising in this room, if you follow the link and tour the whole home, the yellow appears throughout the space. Love the tour!

The Cross Design

I love the stacked pillow detail and the side table. Such a simple detail, in a lovely bedroom. You can change it every day when you make your bed. By the way, I am a make your bed every single morning kind of girl (not just on behalf of teaching kids proper human behaviour, but because I like to give things a little polish, especially to start the day, every day is kind of special in its own way, yes?) and I am always surprised when I hear of someone who doesn’t!! So tell me, do you make your bed every day?

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December 3rd, 2012

4 Pretty Kitchens

Veronika’s Blushing via Decor Pad

Well, it is certainly no secret that I love pretty. Each of these kitchens has pretty factor, but with it’s own twist of elegance and character. For me, pretty is in the details, small and large, and can be achieved in any space be it masculine or feminine. These 4 pretty kitchens embrace their own style and include just enough pretty. See? Pretty is for everyone.

Cape Cod Collegiate

Elements to Increase Pretty Factor in your Kitchen:

Tufting- Tufting creates visual interest in the best way possible. In the kitchen a tufted bench, chairs or even a banquette will work.

Curvy Lines- Tables, chairs, decorative moldings and cabinetry help break up and soften the lines of definitive fixed elements and hard surfaces like stone counter tops.

Delicate Patterns- Swirly curly patterns like trellis, lattice, florals, geometrics, botanicals and damask will add visual appeal to your kitchen and give you a motif you can repeat in small doses to unify the space.

House Beautiful

Gloss and Shine- Objects that glisten pretty up even the darkest spaces. Look to lighting choices such as chandeliers, glass pendants, and drum chandeliers to bounce light around the room. Include accessories and dishware with elegant details and display some of them.

Colour Palette- Most colour palettes can be dressed pretty, however certain colour schemes welcome pretty readily. Of course white or white and silver would be at the top of my list, but work with whatever your colours are and personalize it to your taste. The result, (I’m sure) will be an eclectic pretty unlike any other space.

Textiles- Inject pattern and colour with the use of the textiles. A patterned carpet or set of curtains can set the tone for the room. You can also change them for a different look.

As you have seen in the 4 pretty kitchens pictured above, pretty things can be worked into your kitchen design in several easy ways and they really do make a difference in the overall look of the space.

10 Kitchen Designs

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Tags: chandeliers, elegant backsplash, mint green kitchen, pretty galley kitchen, pretty kitchens

November 22nd, 2012

Birch Tree Decor

Apartment Therapy

Stark white birch trees have made their way into the home on many fronts. Visually, the black and white pattern is stunning when used in the right measure (dependant upon personal taste!) and suitable for pretty and rustic spaces all the same. When I lived in Westmount (an older neighbourhood in Edmonton) all the birch trees were dying and had to be cut down! If only I had some of them now, I think I could add one somewhere. Birch tree decor combines two of my favourite things: trees and graphic black and white prints. At first glance I thought the photo pictured above showed birch tree wallpaper, I bet you thought the same thing, but this savvy couple created the wallpaper effect with magic markers. How stunning!

Apartment Therapy

This room has a lovely balance of rustic and clean lines. The colour palette is soothing and the trees add whimsy.

Kristen Dougherty

I love this painting. This morning, on Pinterest, I was looking for birch tree paintings for some inspiration for a project I want to do and this one caught my eye and inspired this whole post. So pretty.

Yellow Bug Boutique

Throw pillows are ALWAYS a fun way to play with a trend. Zero commitment, you can freshen your decor automatically with a few of these babies.

The Berry

Rustic enough for you? I have no idea why, but to me birch trees require a blue, green or gray palette to sustain my approval. This is quaint but I would change the taupes.

Urban Outfitters

Even birch tree bedding can be found if you look around.

Apartment Therapy

Combine natural elements to create a masculine room, like Patrick did here. Cowhide, driftwood, antlers…man!

If you want to commit to the pattern, try birch tree wallpaper. Myself, I would try this (like they did here) on a feature wall or in a smaller space like a bathroom or a foyer.

Pottery Barn

Or, you can prop a few birch trees in a corner and call it a day. I have also seen thin birch branches made into curtain rods and you could always chop up a basket of birch trees for firewood, although I’m not sure if it burns well, it would look amazing! Whether you plan to incorporate birch tree decor into your home or you just stopped by to have a peek, thanks for being here on this one of a kind Thursday in November!

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September 25th, 2012

A Pop of Turquoise

Image via Decorology

This masculine bedroom showcases proper pops of turquoise in all the right places! I love it for so many reasons I will count them out to you!

1. The geometric pattern of the curtain is repeated in a smaller dose on the bed with a single pillow.

2. The throw at the end of the bed and two of the other pillows are mixed with crisp white bedding with an elegant edging detail.

3. The wall behind the divinely tufted headboard is papered in a non-evasive print.

4. The wall opposite is painted a neutral shade lifted from the wallpaper (or was it vice versa?)

5. The oatmeal wall is home to a lively painting that ties separate pops of turquoise together, as one.

6. The lovely grouping of mini vases include turquoise and introduce green into the mix.

While this room showcases a pop of turquoise you can introduce any bright hue into your bedroom by hiding a little peek of it here and there without making any permanent changes to a neutral backdrop. Turquoise is a fun fresh colour I just can’t get enough of.

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August 27th, 2012

Bathroom Organization Ideas

Better Homes and Gardens via Pinterest

The bathroom is a high traffic area of the home and therefore requires some organization now and then to keep it functional, neat and pleasant. If you edit what you keep on hand and delegate new storage areas to keep stuff nearby, but out of sight, you can transform a cluttered space into something lovely. Look in unconventional places such as the kitchen, to come up with solutions to update existing storage solutions.

The bathrooms pictured here are so light and bright, the organization makes them shine! However, if, like me, your bathroom has no window and the glorious morning light illuminates elsewhere, you can still incorporate the same bathroom organization ideas and maybe add a sconce or two to filter in more light!

Good Housekeeping via Pinterest

Start fresh and clean and remove everything. This is a perfect time to get rid of products that have been lingering, empty containers and other accumulated stuff. Give everything a proper scrub while you are at it!

Use the same-sized containers to unify different products like cotton balls, cotton swabs and makeup wipes
Look to kitchen shelving to optimize the backside of cupboard doors
Group hair and skin products in their own baskets for easy access and to minimize counter clutter
Mix decorative items in with everyday essentials to create a pretty balance
Hang art that will enhance your morning and nighttime rituals with a little beauty or inspiration
Install cabinetry to accommodate your products, towels and decorative elements glass doors can showcase neatly grouped items, while solid cabinets can keep mismatched items hidden away!

Via Kristen Mc Ashan

Take pointers from the well-organized bathrooms shown here and make it pretty! Wallpaper remnants can be put to good use inside cabinets, drawers, and even on the backside of cabinet doors with shelving.

Better Homes and Gardens via Pinterest

Once the bathroom organization plan is complete, and your bathroom is clutter-free and organized you can freshen it with a single flower in a glass vase or introduce a house plant. And voila! Beauty and function walk off into the sunset together!

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August 21st, 2012

Aqua and White Bathrooms

Decorati via Pinterest

As far as dream rooms go, I think a few of these aqua and white bathrooms hit the mark for me. A bathroom can be a beautiful space to tend to your daily rituals whilst providing a space to soak, reflect and gaze at a view. Aqua and white bathrooms exude a simple yet serene beauty. I love the spa look in a bathroom and what I love even more about the aqua and white scheme is that they have a splash (get it?) of colour, which translates to lovely in morning light, afternoon light and evening or candle light. The bathroom pictured above has just the right balance of white, aqua and sparkle. The lighting is exquisite!

Better Homes and Gardens via Pinterest

I must admit the morning light in this room is what I love best, as it graces the aqua walls. Everything about this rooms says: ‘enter, stay for a spell and read as long as you like, would you care for some tea?’

Maybe its the mini heat wave baking the streets of Edmonton that makes the cool wash of aqua and white tones so appealing. A watery paradise. An aqua oasis. The summer is ending, sorry to break it to you, and in the bustle of this last blast of heat, I try not to notice the lengthening nights. Instead I will focus on doing all the best summer things while I still can!

Paris Apartment via Pinterest

If you want to emulate the look of the aqua and white bathroom in your own home try adding a pop of aqua in one or more of the following ways:

Paint a feature wall
Change out your towels
Add an aqua ribbon or monogram detail to existing white towels
Hang a bright new shower curtain
Paint wainscoting
Tile a backsplash or shower enclosure
Accessories
Curtains
Picture frames

Canadian Family via Pinterest

How sweet is this bathroom and it’s different-sized stepping stools?

Fox on the Run via Pinterest

This eclectic design looks lived in, functional and quirky. Punchy pops of aqua give the space character without an all-out commitment. And how fun to place graphic art above the tub.

Aqua and White Bathroom with Painted Bath Tub

Casa Haus via Pinterest

Aqua painted tub. Need I say more? Not so sure about the bathroom Bhudda watching over the tub though!

Beyond the Screen Door via Pinterest

This room as a whole is very pretty, but the combination of the chandelier and the tubside table are my favourite elements. Aqua and white bathrooms can be styled in a zillion ways! Be true to your sense of style and choose elements– fixed or transient, that make you happy and work together to create a bathroom you can soak and contemplate within.

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July 20th, 2012

Bedroom Curtains for Girls

Via

Ever since I posted Bedroom Curtains for Boys, I felt compelled to offer up some inspiration for all those decorating a girl’s room! Like clothing, fabric options for curtains are super-abundant for girls, so many pretty styles, bold styles and dainty, dainty styles.

Via

Ruffles are obviously a favourite of mine. As you can see they can be found in sheer white, colour or multi-coloured. I would be hard-pressed to pick only one. I like the ruffle curtains because they add a nice textural element without overwhelming the entire space. A Boy, a Girl and a Pug created a Ruffle Curtain Tutorial if you want to attempt one of your own!

Via

Modern decor is exciting in that you can hang curtains for girls with any colour scheme in mind and personalize it with pretty details to tie everything together. Or you can go all out and indulge in petal pinks and pearly whites for the ultimate girly room.

Via

Graphic patterns are fun and help to add a proper pop of colour, and the advantage is, you can change them whenever you want. As you can probably guess by now, I am not the number one seamstress on the block, but I have made curtains and let me assure you that if you wanted to make your own, you sure can! Check out the awesome curtain tutorial round-up Apartment Therapy came up with.

Via

Embellishment Ideas for Curtains

Another option is to find panel curtains in a colour to match the room, or white, and embellish the curtains to add an original touch.

Via

Grosgrain ribbon, a strip of fabric along the leading edge or the bottom, rubber stamp images, beads, or anything else you wish to use will add that extra something for your little girl’s curtains. Or you can make tiebacks in an alternating colour or pattern.

Via

As always, options are aplenty for bedroom curtains for girls. Happy shopping, or sewing or embellishing!

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July 17th, 2012

Navy and White Decor

Ashley Putnam via Lonny

Navy is ever so appealing to me lately. Paired with crisp white it creates an elegant and definitive atmosphere. Moody yet sleek. Accent colours really bring something special to the mix. I have seen the boldest hues inserted into this colour scheme—fuchsia, orange, kelly green, yellow and poppy red. This is a perfect way to unify a bold colour used elsewhere in your home. For instance, if your living room has bold bits of red or fuchsia, you can add a dash of the same hue in the navy and white kitchen to tie it all together.

Phoebe Howard via Decor Pad

All my walls are painted with a matte finish, but I keep spotting high-gloss walls in magazines as pictured above. What do you think? I really like it on someone else’s walls and I think it could work in certain spaces, but not all. Side note: I have only viewed glossy walls in dark colours, I must find out if there is a reason for this!

If you want to incorporate a dash of navy into a primarily white colour scheme check out Freckled Laundry! So pretty.

David Netto Design

The storm blue and white of my own bedroom could use some navy influence. I am thinking textiles. New navy and white bedding, curtains or pillows. Time to shop. I once saw a sewing project in a craft book that has been on my mind ever since. It was a half-size quilt meant to grace the end of your bed made of pale blue satin. What if I made a navy one? The original was tufted with pearls, but white ribbon sounds dreamy to me. The only thing, and here is a dark secret of mine, I bought a sewing machine well over a year ago, and I have yet to turn it on. Yikes!!

David Jimenez’s Kansas City House via House Beautiful

Whether you paint your walls navy or indulge in navy textiles or accents, navy and white is a classic colour scheme you can update with modern choices. I love navy and so should you!

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Eclectic Dining Room Ideas (dreamingofjune.com)

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