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Pink and Yellow for the Patio

Caroline — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:03:24 +0000

These IKEA patio product shots make me dream of summer. The pink and yellow are so fun and lively!

Hey it’s already February 1st – summer is just a few months away! *eye roll*

Images courtesy IKEA Canada.

Summer Side Table

Caroline — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:07:20 +0000

I’m thinking of sitting on my balcony with young families milling about below. Everyone is outdoors because being indoors is untenable in this hot weather. My painted toes are in flip-flops, a glass of white wine and a magazine are in my hands, my feet are up, my phone is at the ready and there’s one of these cute-as-hell tables right next to me… Aaaah. The picture is complete.

The table is designed by HAY and can be purchased here.

Via: Coco+Kelley

Mireille’s Chair: A Reupholstering Miracle

Caroline — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:45:27 +0000

My friend Mireille certainly has an eye for a beautiful piece of furniture. When she spotted an old chair in a dumpster in Ottawa she decided it still had potential, so she took it home. She asked a friend, Chris Lewis, to reupholster the chair for her. Chris removed the wicker from the sides, changed the fabric to a more classic colour and added some extra cushioning. The result is nothing short of stunning – check it out!

Blue Legs and Wood Top

Caroline — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:07:53 +0000

I enjoy the mixture of natural wood and blue metallic legs on this table by German designer Manuel Welsky. I do love me a big, spacious workspace!

Via Blue Ant Studio

Sixagon Side Table

Caroline — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:33:46 +0000

The Sixagon side table made by Misewell (available on Horne) is made of steel in the USA. I love how it combines an industrial aesthetic with bright colours!

Via Design Watcher

Architecturally Inspired

Caroline — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:28:02 +0000

Bright and modern, the architecturally-inspired Hillside Storage Unit was created by Swedish company Calesson Koivisto Rune.

Via Blue Ant Studio

Urchin Poofs

Caroline — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:32:58 +0000

Thomas Eyck is a Dutch publisher and distributor who commissions a new artist each year to create a series that unites design and materials. These “urchin poofs,” created by Christien Meindertsma, are made of New Zeland wool and handknit in The Netherlands. I love these and I love that she used knitting in such an unconventional way! And they do sort of look like urchins, no?

The Quest for the Ottoman

Caroline — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:03:04 +0000

Richy and I are “feet putter-uppers”: we like to have our feet up when we’re sitting on the sofa. I’m therefore looking for an ottoman or a poof so we can kick back in style. Last weekend in Chicago, I was quite smitten with everything (and I mean everything) in Jonathan Adler‘s shop – I was very much like a kid in a candy shop. Among other perfect home decor gems, I fell in love with this lovely ottoman, the x-bench. You can have it upholstered in a variety of fabrics, patterns and colours. Unfortunately an ottoman doesn’t exactly travel well in a suitcase; I’m stuck with Montreal offerings when it comes to furniture… But a girl can dream, no?

Look Ma, No Legs

Caroline — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:41:21 +0000

The Ledge by Urbancase is a minimalist desk and media unit. Used as a desk it can neatly store a laptop when not being used. Available in chestnut or bright red, the unit’s clean lines and lack of legs help to cut down on the cluttery feeling characteristic of small spaces.

Via Better Living Through Design

Are You a Wallflower?

Caroline — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:05:20 +0000

The Wallflower by Jonas & Jonas is a great space-saving home office solution. It would fit in just about any room and presto, you’ve got yourself a set-up for those days you’re bringing work home (shame on you if that’s the case, though!)

Via The Office Stylist