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...
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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...
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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

Mush Brain - 10 Favezies

First, thank you more than I can possibly say for the amazingly sweet comments you left yesterday.

Honestly, I cried through every single one and am beyond touched...truly...they say in times like these you realize who your friends are and it's absolutely so incredible to me that so many people I've never even met can reach out and be so supportive and kind.

Thank you from the absolute pits of my heart- I'll treasure your thoughtful words forever.

As for today's post, my brain is sort of not really functioning past minute to minute 'my dog is sick' coping...so, my posts for the next little while might be a bit scattered...I know you understand and I love you for it.

So, for today...just some pretty things that have caught my attention as of late...random but good on the eyes.

1. This Ruthie Sommers bathroom...

I'm not sure who the hell gets to own that magnificence but it should really be mine instead...I mean really...it's me in bathroom form.

I'm banking this for my 'one day I'll knock it off' file.

2. Gwyneth's new Windsor Smith encrusted pad...

...this place totes screams dream home to me and along with this little #...

...has cemented my #projectexterior change of plans...thinking I'm going to go white- just so smitten with the whole black,white, green thing...mine will have some pink too of course;)

3. Animal Topiaries....

I mean really- how could I NOT have these?

4.  Bedroom Pretty...

These lovelies have all caught my eye for one reason or another...

{everything...carpet, walls, palate- yum}

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{Amber talent}

...makes me want to get my damn master done...so far, I've got art, furniture and pillows...

...but there's ALOT left to do.

5.  Dining Utopia

...doesn't get much prettier than that folks.

7.  Want List

...I mean really...how could you not lust after this Fendi chair goddess?

...absolutely 100% balls to the wall, my all time fave luggage.

...husband are you reading this? Pretty sure this Tiffany ring would make the perfect b-day gift for the best wife in the world this year:)

8. DIY

If you follow Twitter/Facebook, you may have noticed a recent debate on the merits of DIY.

I'm firmly in the 'if you can make it and have it be fabulous, whilst saving buckets of money, than why the hell wouldn't you' camp...of course, if you can't make it and have it be gorgeous, than pay someone who knows what they're doing to do it for you- obvious I would think.

Creating something from loads of nothingness is good...supporting others and not begrudging their talents..also good...I digress.

My love for creative people who can knock out DIYs like this has grown exponentially as of late for reasons such as this..

...I'm SO knocking that bad boy off.

9.  Details

Holy mother of brass holyness...NEED THAT EFFING BANISTER...hard.

Wine pantry...

...where have you been all my life?

The floor...

...the floor.

10.  Sold

Mother Fudger...these were supposed to be mine...

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{MFAMB}

I'm pulling the 'I have a good excuse' card and not crediting properly or this post will never get up...I'm entertaining this afternoon and it's both kids last day of school so well...I've got shit to get done.

Everything here is on my Pinterest page- go here if you want more deets.

Also, sorry for the pics that are all different sizes- I know that's bad blogger form- just too lazy to re-size them all...this was a cut and paste sort of day.

And with that, I'm off.

Rainbow love.

xo

Randomness

I've got a rather mixed-bag of fun for today.

First up...

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...is this art genius....can we talk about Mr. leopard for a minute?

Good lord I need some of that action in my life.

And speaking of greatness...

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...man I'd roll over backwards for the eagle table...heaven.

I'd also give up more than a few things for this little piece of design nirana, courtesy of Kim Steward...

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...the b/w chairs, gun lamp, artwork and horses...yes and yes please.

 

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Then there's the dining room above...holy arches batman.

And since we're on the topic of super heroes....Kelly Wearstler...

...you're my most favourtist of all.

I'd die happy if it happened in that office...or in this one for that matter...

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...pink desk, can we make out and can this girl get in on the action...

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I'm a boy lover but goodness she's hotsticks.

Also...

I had a MAJOR hair transformation yesterday- more on that later...for now though, I'll just say I think I'm going back for a little re-colour of sorts.

Some of you have already seen this Instagram shot of yours truly...

...and as you can see, right now mine is sort of ombre, which is cool...trouble is I don't really love either the dark colour or the light colour...bummer.

I want the colour to be just like in the photo above...I also want that ladies pants, shoes and coat...and legs for that matter...back the the hair...trust me when I tell you, getting red to be just the right red is harder than astro-physics

This on the other hand, is colour perfection...

I NEED some of that blue fabric in my life....adore it with the green...also love the pink walls/green velvet in the adjoining room.

Moving on...

This little gold strapping detail probably has to happen in either my house or a clients...

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...as does this idea of covering my black bathroom walls is art...

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...oh and I really should rip out one of my showers and replace it with a gold frame one...

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...just because it's AWESOME!

And finally...on a totally different vain/since I'm trying to keep you on your toes this morning...I've got a little sale preview to show you...

That right there folks is a small preview of some goodies that belong to my dear friend Tim...the cuty patooty pictured above...turns out he's selling all of it as part of this year's 

Style North Garage Sale.

A few highlights from Tim himself...

·         Louis XVI upholstered arm chair: freshly painted and reupholstered in high quality upholster grade polka dot fabric for high style and maximum durability.  For additional visual interest, the back of the chair is upholstered with designers' favourite "Pop Flower" fabric from Kravet.

·         Authentic George Nelson Bubble lamp: this medium size classic design is definitely one of the most photographed pendants in home décor magazine history.  It is simple, refined, and sophisticated.

·         Mid-century modern table lamp on tripod.  This lamp is funky and is a perfect addition to a contemporary space.

·         Starburst mirror: great size for small foyer, the gilded gold finish adds character and charm to this mirror

·         Rattan coffee table base: this rattan base in natural wood finish is idea for cottage living.  Just add a piece of glass on top and you are all set to relax and enjoy summer living.

·         Fabric packages: these packages are put together for you with a specific design in mind.  Each package contains fabrics and instruction of how to complete the pillow project: ideal for all the handy folks looking for a little DIY.

·         Custom Pillows: these pillows are custom designed by DesignMaze Interiors and are by no means the ordinary pillows you pick up in a store.  The patterns and colors are intricately partnered together to enliven any spaces they live in.

·         Accessories: vases, objects, and more … come and take these hand-picked accessories home with you.  

As you can see/read, you probably should visit this sale...if you know what's good for you that is:)

Along with Tim's goodies, will be plenty of other fabulousnesss.

Check it all out on May 19th at the Wychwood Gallery in the Artscape Wychwood Barns (Wychwood Avenue, 1 block south of St. Clair West...you can read more about it HERE.

And with that my friends, I'll leave you with this...

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...hot damn I'd love to be hanging from a vine and holding a parasol, while dressed in sherbet coloured frock;)

xo

Some Prettiness

I'm going to break the cardinal rule of good blogging and just post some random pretty pictures...with a few notes because I just can't help myself;)

Truth be told, I'm not inspired to do much else at the moment.

My Nana has taken a bit of a turn for the worse and at present, I'm stuck here because I can't seem to get rid of this ridiculous headache that I've now had for 3 weeks...it's beyond frustrating.

Whatever the case, I'm likely flying out to PEI in the next few days and thanks to some gems blogging friends, will have have lots of fabulous up here while I'm away...PS, blogger buddies are the bestest...do damn supportive...can't possibly put into words how much I appreciate it.

So for now, here's the collection of room greatness...all of these have definitely caught my eye or inspired some thoughts/ideas as of late...

{vintage chandy and Beni bliss}

{masculine but still pretty...a hard balance and this does it perfectly in my humble opinion}

{don't think I need to say much about this one...gold, white fur, velvet, black walls...glamorous as all get up}

{lux}

{animalia greatness...want that swan}

{mirrors with crystal sconces = heaven}

{art in the bathroom- check}

{not so chuffed on the sofa or green pillows but the rest of it is fantabulous}

{tub with a real curtain treatment = want...adore classic black and white in the bathroom}

{pillow fabric is heaven...also love all the masculine glamour going on...this room feels like it belongs to the same house that great boy fabulous bathroom does}

{over the top perhaps but I'd give up an arm for that chandy and/or mirror}

{Barrie Benson is my hero and I want those dogs}

{I need those lamps...the wall to wall curtain panels are also quite delish...and as always, ikat is great}

{I need to know what the fabric is on that chair and on the valance...and I need wall to wall leopard in some room...like yesterday}

{everything here should be mine...this bedroom has my name ALL over it...want, want, want...it all...minus the ceiling fixture...way to small}

{KW edo linen has to make an appearance somewhere in my house...adore the ugly prettiness of it}

{I am and always will be a total sucker for feminine pretty}

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{I've never seen a room so close to my idea of perfection...I ADORE this...I'd copy every inch of it if I could and please gods let me find a giant brass deer/gazelle like animal...I NEED one...also, I really want to rip out my fireplace so I can replace it with a marble one with a glass screen just like above...soooooo never going to happen but a girl can sure dream}

And with that, I'm off to drown some sorrows in some streamed episodes of Shark Tank...don't ask...I have no idea why but I'm totally addicted to it at the moment...good times.

Oh and don't forget to enter my latest giveaway...these GORGE earrings are up for grabs...

Hugs and smooches,

xo