Projects

Client Reveal: Nautical Nursery

August 7, 2017

nautical nursery

While I’m hesitant to declare any space my favourite to design, there is something particularly special about working on a nursery.  Getting to play a small part in preparation for baby – setting the stage, so to speak – is such a joy and a real honour. Nurseries also allow for a little more creativity, which is never a bad thing.

When Jami reached out for help with her second baby’s nursery, she had two wishes: incorporating Joanna Gaines’ shiplap wallpaper and nothing too cutesy – I knew we’d get along smashingly! While it’s easy to get carried away with themes when decorating nurseries and children’s room, creating a space with an understated theme that will grow and transition with the child is my goal.  I knew immediately what I wanted to do: a Nautical Nursery.

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Nibbles Sips

Summer Sangria and Crostini

August 2, 2017

summer sangria and crostini

What I love most about summer is how everything seems to linger … the sunshine, the days, the meals and … the joy.  If you read Tuesday’s post, you’ll know that a big part of my summer joy is entertaining (if you missed the post you can catch up here).  There is nothing I love more than causal dinners with friends that last late into a summers night.  And since summer brings with it an inherent ease and desire for effortlessness, I have two recipes that are just that and delicious: a Lychee Sangria and Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini.  Both can be made ahead to foster and encourage you to linger, savour and soak up summer.

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Tips and Tricks

Enchanted Inner City Outdoor Entertaining

July 31, 2017

inner city outdoor entertaining

Summer is all about dining al fresco. And there is nothing more I love than hosting friends for a casual and laid back summer meal. But with only a small, seven feet by eleven feet inner city balcony, creating an inspiring place to host my dearest required some creativity. Today I’m sharing the tricks I used to create an enchanted inner city outdoor entertaining space for anyone with a small, perhaps uninspired patio or balcony.

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