Thinking About 7...#6

First let me just say that my brain has frozen due partially to pregnancy but mostly because it's literally -20 degrees outside... Celsius that is.  

I'm not sure what that is in US numbers but sufficed to say, it's effing murderously cold...the kind of cold that makes thinking/breathing/smiling/laughing...anything 'ing' in nature primo difficulte.

I just dropped red off at school and with a very hot coffee in hand, I'll attempt to get some sort of coherent post out...

Here it goes.

1. #projectbaby is progressing well.

I had my carpenter/do it all dude over last night and we mapped out what's happening on the walls...not sharing that tid-bit right now but it will be yummy.

Also, I've now got my eyes firmly planted on this baby...

...as a an option for the room...it satisfies well my need for something pretty and hubster loves the idea that he could actually sleep on it.

Of course, it's not exactly cheap...funnily enough, hubster laid out the moula situation by asking if I could sell it in 5 years or so for say, half the purchase price...his logic being that if it could be sold (when maybe we no longer needed it- like that will happen;) than you think of the cost of ownership as the difference between the two numbers...can I just say that the fact that his brain inherently knows how to rationalize a large purchase by using mathematical logic = SEX to the 'E'.

We shall see as it were.

On the flip side of the money coin, I'm considering one of these puppies for the ceiling light...

It's all sorts of fabulous in my humble opinion and rings in at less than $100 boneages.

I'm also continuing to debate art options...more on that later.

Oh and sconces...they are happening...once I decide on either black or white that is- leaning towards the later.

2. Dream House

I want this to happen.

And if it does, it will look just like this...before furniture that is...

...and it might have a bathroom that resembles this...

...and though I know highly unlikely, I'd give my left something for this sort of action...

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3. Mac's RoomI'm planning on a few very small changes to my soon to me middle child's room.For one, the Persian rug that was briefly in my foyer, is going for a test run in there...

...sorry for the blurry photo- no idea why that's happening.

In any case...approval?

4. I spoke of my girl's shopping trip on Monday...part of the reason we were out was to source stuff for #projectfoyer...in case you might not remember, I'm slowly designing the entire house, after finishing #projectlittle miss...oh and PS on the later front, I promise a big reveal next week- just have to get my but over there to take some pictures.

So....#projectfoyer.

Client and I officially decided on the Arteriors Caviar XL pendant for the ceiling...

...and Stark's Leopard AX in grey for the stair runner......tis going to be YUMMY!Work begins in the next few weeks with the wall mouldings and then paint...I suspect a grande reveal will be ready right around baby time.Very excited for this one.5. CASHThe B&B Kanetix giveaway contines.Remember, that $500 honest to goodness cash could be yours just for pinning or tweeting a photo/blurb about your dream home...I built in the buttons for you on the post so it's literally a matter of clicking a button...easy as peasy can be.6. ConductI just wanted to say a quick 2 cents about something that really bugged me last week.While hosting one of my absolute favourite bloggers for a guest post, someone decided that it was a really good time to leave a nasty comment about said friend.Please know that ANYTIME a derogatory comment is left about someone else on my blog, it will immediately be deleted.As the old adage goes, if you don't have something nice to say...I'm all for constructive criticism directed at me since this is my blog, but slanderous comments about others...let's just say that...{via}...you will NOT BE TOLERATED!!!!7. Pregnancy and hairThe count down is on and I'm starting to freak out a bit...{via}...7 weeks left and wabam...mother of 4.Holy Dinah.Pray for me please.I think my self conscious is slightly terrified as evidence by the fact that I've been chopping a few centimeters of hair off almost every night before bed- weird I know but it's happening.  I'm up to almost shoulder length at this point.Advice needed...should I just bite the bullet and go to a professional for something like a blonde bob?I swore after baby #2 that I would never again cut my hair when I was 25 pounds heavier and my cheeks looked like those of a chipmunk but...Thinking maybe an option that doesn't involve me cutting more by my lonesome might be wise.As always, your thoughts on all of the above are uber welcome.Merci.xo

Thinking About 7- #4

Hi.

I've got lots on the go, which translates to lots on the brain.

So, it's sharing time.

1. I was at a fabulous little Kravet/Jonathan Adler colour seminar yesterday so had time to peek around the showroom...in between the 3 or so plates of food I was shoving in my face that is.

Anyhoo...I zoned in on the Kelly Wearstler section because let's face it...the woman is my total and complete idol girl crush and everything, and I mean everything, she does is like magic sauce.

I found this...

...which is sooooooo going to happen re: the little secret collaboration of sorts that I'm been hinting at...which PS, will be revealed on Monday...along with some other big news...

This leads me to numero deux

2. MONDAY WILL BE A BIG DAY HERE ON B&B

Make sure you pop over for the 'secret talks' announcement, along with some goodness thanks to my favourite magazine Style at Home.

I'm pretty sure both little tid-bits will ensure that I follow along with this sage advice...

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...well hopefully anyways;)

3. #projectbaby is still in the active rumination phase, though I think I might have a firm plan.

I have to admit though, I've received a number of submissions for 

Baby, Baby, Baby Nursery and every time I see one, I want to completely scratch what I am thinking and just follow along with said plan...you bloggers are some talented folk.

I've got another ridiculously fab one to share tomorrow, thanks to the ridiculously fab MFAMB, so make sure you drop over for that and leave some much deserved love for Jenny.

And speaking of said series, I've decided to store all of the nursery boards in one place as they are posted, so that you, my dear readers can view them all at once...there's a new button on my right sidebar that will bring you to a page with all of the nurseries on display, along with links to their respective posts...look for this familiar button..

4. The whole #projectbaby thing, along with the recent completion/reveal of #projectscarlett has made me feel a little sorry for my 

'Malcolm in the soon to be middle' as it were.

I put together his room on a strict budget and though I really do love it's sort of rustic/naval library feel, it needs a little something to jazz it up a bit...especially since the plan I have for #projectbaby is sort of a little ballzy.

PS on the #projecbaby front...I'm still on this sort of train...

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Back to Mac....since his trim is all painted in a deep navy, I'm thinking a little 

Paul Loebach Yee-Haw action (in white and cream) would add the perfect layered surprise...

It's sort of subtle but would add a good dose of whimsy etc.

I'd also LOVE to add these prints I've been wanting for like ever...

And PS, I'd also like to win the lottery so I can afford to do all of the above.

5. Said cash windfall leads me to my next thought.

I've been discussing finishing off an office for my husband, since his new job allows for the flexibility of working at home.

I made a pitch for some really dramatic dark wallpaper yesterday, layered with some giant boat pictures framed in acrylic...like this guy (hubby is a sailor- loves boats)...

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....and this chair (hubby loves mid-century anything)...

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...to which he replied, "actually, I was thinking of painting the walls white, re-using the old chair of my mothers and sticking up the boat pictures we already have."
...And deflation insued.
6. These shots all have me wanting to do something...
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Wine coloured velvet, berry on the floor, pink on the walls, portrait...HELL YES!
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...more proof that I need to find a wall to paint/wallpaper in a painting.
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I'm going to get my hair did on Saturday...excited to try out Colour Lab in the city to get the 'Fashion Week' done...which will hopefully translate into something along these lines because afterall, what 30something year old with a giant baby belly doesn't need bright pink hair?
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I want that addition with the floor to ceiling black metal windows/doors stuck on to the back of my house...it would make me happy.
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After yesterday's post and the moodboard for my client's foyer project, I really can't get the whole cantaloupe/lilac out of my mind...this bedroom sealed the deal- have to make that happen.
Also, that Hazelton House fabric...it's Anne Dorothea and I have some in the black colourway- it's on the back of my chairs in the hallway.  That headboard though...wowzers...would ADORE to copy that shit- too bad I have no room to put it in nor the 5K or so it would take to make it happen...that fabric is crazy money but god it's pretty.
Speaking of good florals, this one is also a winner...
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...again with the cantaloupe...loving.
7.  Since we're talking about things I'm thinking about...
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...I'm almost 6 months preggers and besides dreaming of sweet baby, my brain is happily counting down until the day when I can have some sort of sweet libation...mommy is missing her wine!
And just before I go, I'd love to direct you over to a little guest post I did for the insanely talented Erika at Small Shop...as I mentioned yesterday, I'm sort of re-discovering the beauty that is burgundy (or wine, or berry or whatever you want to call it;) so I put together this little board...
...along with some pretty pictures that showcase one of my favourite ways to mix this trending colour...you can see the rest of my post HERE.
Peace out blog readers.
xo

Thinking About 7

I've got a few things on the brain as of late...

1. As much as I truly loved having red hair, I just can't keep up with the endless maintenance...I'm not sure if it was just the fact that my hair is so fine but I literally was having to dye it every two weeks to keep the colour- not so good.

So...I'm finally admitting defeat and trying something new.

On Saturday, this sort of business is going to happen...

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...though I'm VERY tempted (even though I'm likely too old and completely not cool enough to pull it off) to go this route...
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Will let you know which of the two voices in my head wins out...i.e. be a respectable 38 year old or go with what you love...we shall see;)
2. Not that I need any more convincing on my new found obsession with le Tigre but seeing this image yesterday solidified my absolute TRUE BLOODED NEED for it in my life...
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Thankfully, I may have a lead on how to get my hands on some at a way better price...thank you so so much to Irene at The OP Life and Bethany at Powell Brower Home for the fantabulous help!!!!
Oh and PS, also quite sure that wall to wall leopard carpeting should happen at some point in my life.3. Vivienne Westwood is my idol....
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Anyone who can creat that wallpaper, paint their fireplace royal blue and embrace amazingly quirky animal art...yup...that's a lady worth giving big mushy high fives to.
4. My recent bench DIY has left me wanting to do more in that regard...would love to find another table and make this sort of thing happen...
{via}...gold happiness.
Also, I LOOOOOOOOOOVEEEE the art- think I could re-produce it somehow?
Likely not.
5. Not that I needed any more convincing that pink was the absolute bestest wallcolour in the world but...
{via}...this room certainly doesn't hurt.
6. Does anyone know what this wallpaper is?
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It would be perf for a client of mine.
7. Seeing this shot has revitalized my desire for some bright yellow velvet...
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...and tone on tone panelling...and Sarah Ashley Longshore.
One more thing...I might make this 'Thinking About 7' thing a new series and speaking of my fave numero...Style in 7 is coming back...stay tuned.
Oh and a small sidenote...I've had the blog Flower Child open the entire time I've been putting this post together because she has a soundtrack playing... and it's brilliant...thinking I might listen to it every morning...happy enducing.
xoxo

Drama

Hair is done.

I'm not blonde anymore.

And here's the good news...so far (and it's only been 12 hours so things could chage) I kind of maybe, sort of love it...makes me feel kind of bad ass.

It's got me thinking about punchy stuff that's a little different from the norm...because god knows, after 30 years of blonde hair, this new do is most certainly a whole different can of kidney beans for me.

Here's what I mean...

It's not everyday that you see a large brass gazelle holding a red velvet purse...and PS, I still NEED a brass animal...and when I say need, I mean it...gazelle gods...hope you're listening...I wouldn't mind the purse either.

Moldings...I don't have to say anything more about that.

Chrome bed...ah-maaazing art...schwing!

Hotness and sex..that is all.

With a name like Lulie Wallace and the talent to paint a picture like the one above, me be loving her hard.

I. MUST. OWN. THIS. PAINTING...I probably can't but wow...the colour and roughness of it...pretty and ugly all mushed together in a gorgeous art fantastica...love.

Why on god's green earth would you have a boring white bookcase when it can be hot pink and blue?

Crushing on this hard and PS, a certain master closet might be getting something a little apropos of this very soonly:)

If I could marry floors and moldings, it would be these.

And if only I could speak french...I'd so rip the family from their comfy beds and move to Paris...just for the apartment bliss.

Ridonk modern kitchen, antique fireplace, hood...gah.

And since we're on the kitchen front...let's discuss this...aside from the white gloss/brass House and Home favourite and my own #pkg, this is definitely a top 3 all time favourite kitchen...that hood makes me weep...as does all that black millwork.

Perhaps a little over the top for this cat but for realz...stuff to learn here...emerald velvet, floors, mirrored cabinets...check and check.

All. of. it.

Twin chionoise day beds in a living room...yes thank you please.

Nicole Cohen {edit...the hair dye must have affected my brain - I originally posted the bloody wrong shot- sorry Nicole...this one is what I had meant...and PS, it's more gorgeous than the first;you're my hero for hand painting that fabulous on the walls...sort of want to try something similar in my playroom area...maybe in pink?

Black and white giant houndstooth, in pussybow blouse form..yup.

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Oh Daphne Guinness...your mirrors, cray art and red velvet make me feel all warm and gushy inside.

And since my parents don't have Twitter or Instagram, I must end this drama parade with the 'after' shot of my attempt to jump the normal ship...

And mom...I know you're reading this and your ticker tape is saying "eee...it's awful dark" ...don't worry...it's a little brighter/lighter in real life;)

So what say the rest of you...do you like a little 'out of the norm' in your house...space...life?

I'm embracing...hard.

xo