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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.

A Plateful of Sin

Caroline — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:32:46 +0000

I am tickled by the seven deadly sins in plate format. What a funny use of these grandma-style floral antiques! The set of 7 plates was for sale on Etsy, but alas it has sold. I guess the 7 virtues will have to do.

Thanks to sfgirlbybay for sharing!

Hudson’s Bay Point Blankets

Caroline — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:32:23 +0000

Hudson’s Bay Company point blankets are a common feature in many Canadian households. My own family had one that was older than me! I’ve noticed them on a few interior design blogs lately, so I thought I’d find out a bit more about them.

In fact, these classic yet cozy blankets were used as currency in the beaver pelt trade that first drew Europeans to the area that came to be known as Canada. Says the CBC: “First given to Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples in exchange for beaver pelts in 1780, the HBC point blanket has since been used in everything from fashion to bedding to canoe repair.”

They’re called “point blankets” because of the French term “empointer,” which means “to make threaded stitches on cloth.”

And finally, the most “famous” HBC point blanket – the one with the gren, red and yellow stripes – was introduced in 1800.

Photo credits: Scout & Catalogue, Marion House Book (x2), Design Sponge (x2)

Queen of the Castle

Caroline — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:17:11 +0000

Castle is an Australian brand created by Rachel Castle that makes the loveliest handmade linens and artwork. Most recently they’ve teamed up with another company, Gorman, to launch a clothing line inpsired by the Castle aesthetic. The products are total eye candy, don’t you think?

Photos from Castle’s website and Facebook page, clothing shot from Ish and Chi blog.

IKEA Does Vintage Style

Caroline — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:34:16 +0000

A little preview of items that will be hitting IKEA stores in Canada in mid-August. I love the vintage look of these items, especially the picture frames!

Awash in Light

Caroline — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:24:51 +0000

Wouldn’t you love such a light-filled home? Such a feeling of peace in this space.. (via The Marion House Book)

Lovely Pendant Lamp

Caroline — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:33:51 +0000

What a great mix of retro and industrial looks. Buy it on Terrain. (via Bliss blog)

DIY Projects

Caroline — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:13:38 +0000

I am not at all a DIY person. In fact, I can barely screw a light bulb. But that doesn’t keep me from admiring cool DIY projects like this ombre spray-painted bench, featured on Swedish interior stylist Lotta Agaton’s website. I’m not sure how this was done – any guesses? (found via Lake Jane)

Feasting My Eyes On…

Caroline — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:39:00 +0000

These days, I love industrial chic,

disassembled cameras as art,

the looks of this basil spaghetti dish (especially the cheesy tomatoes),

her style,

this indoor s’mores maker,

Oh Joy’s living room,

the looks of this coffee table,

the comeback of friendship bracelets,

and cats who double as jewellery models!

Buyer’s Abode

Caroline — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:04:24 +0000

Kate Foley is a buyer at Opening Ceremony with great style. Refinery 29 recently published a short interview and lots of great photos of Kate’s home.

I have to say that I love seeing the homes of creative and fashion types. To see how they approach home decor. The mix of influences and patterns in Kate’s apartment really drew me in. Check out all of the pictures, and the interview, here.

As a side note, I need to get back to NYC pronto and head straight over to Opening Ceremony from the airport. Can’t believe I’ve never been!