Cool Finds: My Love For Brick Walls… Exposed!

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The space where I teach my childbirth education classes is absolutely gorgeous. The most stunning feature is a completely redone, exposed brick wall that spans the entire length of the room and I and just giddy to be near it. Despite the fact that it’s not a currently dished about trend, I think there’s something to be said for the classic staying power of the exposed brick wall. I don’t think it’ll ever get boring and I doubt my tastes will ever change. Delicious! Here

Cool Finds: Home Library Love

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Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges once said, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library” and I’m inclined to agree. I always get incredibly giddy when I come across beautifully designed home libraries, completely with cozy nooks for cuddling up with books, stellar lighting and an ambiance that just makes you want to heave a delightful siiiiiiigh. Enjoy the following spaces I’d give anything to recreate:

Cool Finds: An Ode To Autumn

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The leaves are changing, the air is crisp & I find myself craving cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin flavoured goodies — it must be autumn! This is my most favourite time of the year — the colours are fantastic, we get to pull on cozy sweaters & snuggle into soft scarves & mittens. It’s a short lived season — enjoy it while it lasts! Here are some inspirations for fall that warm my heart & hopefully yours as well!

Quick and Easy Curtain Upgrade

I bought these curtains (pictured below)from Target. I loved the sheen, I loved the rich color. They look great, right? Once I hung them, I started to doubt my design choice. That is a lot of brown.  85 inches of brown faux silk panel times two, to be exact.  It was too much and it looked too generic. Those curtains, that wall of brown could be anyone’s house. I wanted better. I wanted something that would better reflect our style. Instead of admitting to my

Cool Finds: Picture Perfect Photo Frames

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Family photos make a house a home, yet with the ease of digital photography many of those fabulous family candids remain locked up inside your computer never to see the light of day. Such a shame! It’s time to either hit print, head to your nearest photo developer, or even simpler — order prints online! To help motivate the cause, I’ve put together a sampling of some fabulous photo frames for you to ponder — enjoy! 01. Passe Partout Clock via Dutch By Design