Humpday Holla! + DIY of sorts

Hey. We're sick as dogs around here with a cold that just won't let up. At least the weather has been amazing with lots of sun and warm temps. 

I've long been a fan of altering things to suit/individualizing things... ie spraying a lamp the desired colour, changing out knobs on a dresser etc... 

My side doorway light remained a hanging bulb for years because I couldn't seem to single out a fixture I liked enough to commit to. It also may be due to neglect- you know, shoe maker's daughter has no shoes... designer has no light. (here's the finished image and steps below) 

I came across this fixture at Homesense but didn't love the bronze finish. 

Here's how I golded it up and made it fab.

Pretty straightforward, I taped off the cord and sprayed the rest of the fixture gold.

A trick I always use to paint the top of the installation screws is to stick them in styrofoam and spray. FYI the spray paint will cause the foam to shrink... just so you know. 

I went with a tubular bulb because this is what really makes the fixture and gives it some personality.

Et voila... I kinda have a crush on this little guy. 

Happy Wednesday lovers. xo

Project Update + Happy Monday

Hope all of you had a lovely weekend. Mine involved some cleaning and work but also some fun. Calgary's weather has been particularly cooperative which is awesome. This meant I was able to hang in my outdoor room for a bit on Saturday afternoon. I changed it up considerably in the fall. I'd wanted a warmer winter look for the space. If you're curious you can go [here] to check out what it used to look like.

In the process of my home makeover I rediscovered and decided to finally hang these prints I purchased in Thailand back in 2006. They've been framed for some time but there never seemed to be the right spot for them... well this is it. I love how they provide the perfect segue from so much colour in the family room to the strict black and white of the living and dining room. The fig seems happy too. Touch wood.

Also I'd never found the right spot for my two Bucklin paintings either. I LOVE them here. I can see them from the sofa in the family room and they cheer up a wall that has been bare since move in. 

I'll share more on the foyer this week. In the meantime hope Monday isn't too mean. xo

Happy Saturday + An Update

This week has been something else. Nothing bad, just lots going on.
I got away to Vancouver last weekend for Blogshop. So much fun and such a good experience... I learned a lot  and it was inspiring to listen to Angela and Bri. I heart them as much as blogshop- I really do.

The week before, this little man had a birthday. Where does the time go? He picked these birthday clothes for himself. He really is just like me. We celebrated, but weekday parties never feel like enough.  I decided that I'll pull together a weekend party soon too. He's only 5 once right? 

As I'm sure many of you have likely been able to guess, I was prepping the house for a photo shoot- and let's be real, the photo shoot lasts for two days but it's such a good feeling to have your home just as you want it for everyday life after. I've changed things up considerably. I'm still working on things, as my ideas progress or the straggler orders arrive in the mail and things are gradually coming together. Some of that next week.
In the meantime....

it's the weekend. Hope yours is great. xo

Temple St. Clair

Hey friends. I was invited to Temple St. Clair's trunk show yesterday at Holt Renfrew. It was a pleasure to spend some time with Temple and get the inside scoop behind some of her designs. I couldn't have been prepared for how lovely, warm and willing to share she was. 

...a snap of what I wore 

This has nothing to do with the line but I received many compliments on this zara necklace (here) and whenever you find something awesome it's good to share, right?

I was taken with the serpent ring. It's inspiration comes from many sources. 

Temple said it's a symbol of renewal but also part of her Tree of Life series. 

Her rock crystal amulets are easy to wear too, perfect on a ball chain, and just as lovely dressed up or with a white t and jeans. 

This owl was the bomb. For real. 

Hope you all have yourselves a lovely Thursday. The weekend is almost here. xo

A Dreamy Night's Sleep

This was too good not to share... 25% off of bedding at Serena and Lily. Just enter "Dreamy25" at the checkout.

I'll be ordering replacement Gobi sheets, like the ones below, given my pup chewed up a chocolate bar on the last set. And yes, thank goodness she survived ingesting the chocolate and foil. My sheets however, were finished. 

Happy Shopping! 

Oh and Happy mini Friday. xo

Check Check, Check it out

Hello lovers. I was asked to curate a list of goodies for the newest 

To & From! 

Can I just tell you how fun it was. The whole issue is gorgeous, and inspiring, and promises to be a workout for online shopping skills with so many beautiful finds. 

I want to order one of everything.

Really. 

Oh, hey girl. There I am. 

Deliberately cropped out the rest of the good stuff so you have to go check it out! Go. Go.

Wishing you all a fab day lovelies. xoxo

Dear Saturday

I'll start the day something like this... pancake creatures will make my favorite humans smile.

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Then I'm on to all of the fun projects that are in need of my attention right now. They may look a little something like this. Arranging, organizing, framing, hanging, and in general making it lovely.

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Then later I have a date with these guys. Seriously. I'm excited. 

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What's up this Saturday for you? Whatever it may be, wishing you a wonderful weekend. xo