Things I Dig Thursday

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Outdoor Living

Just a bit of what's happening around here...The south side of my yard has a dense bed of Lily of the Valley in full bloom. Was there ever a flower more delicate and magnificent? Also outdoor living and general fix up is in full swing. Gardening, hanging rows upon rows of string lights, creating some new vignettes, etc... I'll post some pics in the next little bit, although this could be difficult because I may never come back inside.

 Happy Tuesday lovers. xo

Have You Heard...

There's a new online shop on the block

Interwoven, is a carefully curated collection of gorgeous global textiles, rugs, tapestries, etc...
Kera, said shop owner, is one of the loveliest bloggers I've had the delight to befriend- and she's super pretty too. (learn more about Kera and her blog here)

Kera is hosting a giveaway of two Kashmiri rugs on the @interwoven ig account. If you'd like to enter follow the steps below: 

1. Check out her website: www.hellointerwoven.com
2. Like on Facebook www.facebook.com/hellointerwoven
3. Follow on Instagram- (@interwoven) and repost your favorite
image from our feed on your ig account. Tag us@interwoven and hashtag #weareinterwoven.
Include WHY YOUR SPACE NEEDS INTERWOVEN in your post 
(it's ok if your account is private- just leave a comment on original contest post)

*Also, the best part- starting today Moth readers get 20% off their entire Interwoven order! 
Use the code: MOTHDESIGN at the checkout.
Code expires June 24 at 12pm EST

Dear Saturday

A trip to the market and a little bit of this please...

I'll gather with my favourite humans later for a little of this...

it's going to be good. 

Wishing you only the best today. What's in store for you? 

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