The versatile settee

A settee is one of the most useful pieces of furniture.  It can be used at the bottom of a bed, in a dining room or eating nook, in a living room if space is tight, an entryway or even a wide hallway.  It's on my list of must haves when we eventually move to a new house.  My choice would be to have one in my entryway and have a cushy spot for my guests to sit while they put there shoes on and off.  I am in love with the first image.  Isn't it gorgeous?

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House Beautiful

 House Beautiful

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What I'm wearing

Prints

I didn't think I was going to squeeze in this post today.  It's been a crazy week with the kids being home on spring break, so much so that I had my nine year old daughter take these pictures! She's a budding photographer don't you think? I love mixing different prints, polka dots and animal print is by far one of my favourite combinations.  If this is too much for you then try mixing on a smaller scale.  What about a floral shoe and a striped shirt?  Have a good weekend!

Boyfriend jeans from Gap, blouse from H&M, coat from Banana Republic, necklace from Spike the Punch, shoes from H&M

Spring arrivals-Emerson Fry

I just love the new Emerson Fry spring collection!  I signed up a few weeks ago to receive the spring preview and I'm loving some of the new pieces.  I wish they weren't so expensive or I would be buying a few things right now! Here are some of my favourites.

Emerson Fry

Nudes

As much as I love colour I am drawn to these pale nude shades.

From left to right: blouse from Aritzia, Elle Decor, dress from Club Monaco, House to Home, dress from Ella Moss, Elle Decor

Powder room featured in BC Home Magazine

Check out my feature in the March/April edition of BC Home Magazine on how to make the most out of a small powder room.  Just because it's small doesn't mean it can't be beautiful and functional!

Photos by Tracey Ayton, written by Catherine Roscoe Barr

What I'm Wearing

Brights

I love a bright pair of pants to liven up an otherwise neutral outfit.  Have a good weekend!

sweater from Club Monaco, pants from Zara, shoes from Town Shoes, necklace from Stella and Dot, clutch from Zara

Dreamy watercolours

I fell in love with this beautiful watercolour wallpaper from a company called Black Crow Studios.  They are featured in the March edition of Canadian House and Home.  It looks like a beautiful piece of art on your wall.  If you didn't want to commit to wallpaper they will also mount it on canvas for you.  I think it would be stunning on a dining room wall, don't you?

 Black Crow Studios

Black Crow Studios

 Black Crow Studios

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