Fab find
Mix and match lamps, $5 each; Walmart.
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{ Archive for April, 2012 }
At once masculine and modern, sleek and stately, Hotel Duret exudes Parisian chic – how fitting that it’s in one of the chicest parts of Paris. Local to everywhere you want to be, it’s walking distance from the Arc de Triomphe, Avenue Foche (among the most expensive residential streets in the world), Avenue des Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower (I should know, I walked them all). It feels cozy, homey and welcoming while also clean, charming and fashionable – exactly the kind of combination that will have you waking up feeling like a bon vivant every day of your holiday.
- a swanky room equals stylish sleeps
I have endured my fair share of poorly designed kitchens over the years, thanks to my student and intern days (haven’t we all?) And although thinking back on those times, when all I had was a hot plate and a meager toaster oven to get me through the evening meal, is enough to make anyone shudder, I prefer to think of those culinary challenges as something of a rite of passage. Nowadays I have a deep appreciation for beautiful kitchen craftsmanship; an appreciation that would never have been nurtured had I grown up in college with fabulous kitchen design at every turn. That’s why this week the Style at Home team and I are focusing our Pinterest perusing upon kitchen-themed boards that are so pretty the sheer sight of them will inspire you to create mouth-watering dishes, experiment with spices and dirty every pan in your cupboards.
Keep reading to discover who these boards belong to and bon appetit!
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Fab find
Circles rubber doormat, $21.32; Crate & Barrel.
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Are you excited for Earth Day? While this special occasion doesn’t come with parades, presents, extravagant dinners or exceptional hoopla, it remains one of my personal favourite days of the year. Why? Because it is a lovely reminder that our natural world is a wondrous place, brimming with unrivaled beauty, stunning colour palates and incredible sights that cannot be replicated. Outdoor living is an amazing way to appreciate this beauty, so this week we’ve scoped out some of the prettiest Pinterest boards we could find that celebrate and embrace the greener aspects of the design world.
Keep reading to learn who these pretty Pinterest boards belong to, as well as gather some inspiration for making your life a little greener this Earth Day.
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I’m sharing my top 8 fave discoveries from the One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale, over two posts. Did you miss the first one? Check it out right here.
Let’s wrap things up today with my final 4 picks…
1. Avril Loreti
Avril’s work is clearly an expression of her own personality… Bright, energetic and fun. Her booth was definitely hard to miss. It was positively bursting with colour and pattern. I was drawn in by her geometric pillows & held captive by her playful tea towels. Don’t be surprised to see us collaborate in the future.
Fab find
Lavender sachets, $18.97 (for set of three); CB2.
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Spring is one of my favourite times of year and I’m always grateful for the burst of colour that comes with the season. I take delight in watching the sky brighten, the grasses green and the flowers bud. All of these hint at the beauty that will take shape later in the season.
If you’re looking to give your backyard a similar lift, take cue from nature and inject colour with chic and cheerful side tables. Strong enough to resist the weather elements and small enough to move around on a whim, these little tables pack springtime punch that’s sure to satisfy your colour cravings.
Stick to a tight budget with a simple indoor/outdoor metal side table sprayed your favourite hue. Photography Credit: Crate and Barrel | Pedestal Side Table | $50.05 CDN.
Are you a Downton Abbey fan? Do you marvel at the exquisite Edwardian design or the aesthetic of the sets and costumes? Well, we want to give you the chance to indulge in Downton even further.
Win a copy of The World of Downton Abbey and go behind the scenes of the show to discover the secrets and history of the family, society at the time and, of course, that spectacular house. Read on to find out how you can enter.
Did you know that although breakfast is widely regarded as the most important meal of the day, it is also the most skipped? This little fact always strikes me as something of a culinary tragedy because what could be more glorious than spicy eggs and crispy toast, refreshing smoothies or the wafting aroma of a fresh banana bread sandwich?
To help shake off our bad habits and start our days on a more nutritious note, the Style at Home team has rounded up some beautiful breakfast Pinterest boards as a pretty reminder that eating first thing in the morning is deliciously necessary!
Keep reading to learn who these Pinterest boards belong to and gather some new delicious breakfast recipe ideas!
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