Eat in kitchens the new trend?

A kitchen island is practical because of storage and more counter surface but the idea of having a casual eat in kitchen is very appealing to me. It reminds me of those great Italian style meals where everyone gathers around a big table in the kitchen and enjoys a feast of good food and wine.  Would you replace your island for this eat in style?  I guess my only complaint would be eating around a huge mess unless you are super organized or have a great sous-chef to clean up as you go.  Lynda Reeves from Canadian House and Home said that this is becoming the new trend, what do you think? 

Princess Margaret show home

courtesy of Things that Inspire

courtesy of House Beautiful

courtesy of House Beautiful

courtesy of House Beautiful



Inspired by Palmer Weiss

I love it when I come across a designer who truly inspires me.  Her bold use of colour is absolutely stunning!  



courtesy of Palmer Weiss Interior Design

Boho chic

My new obsession.  I've had my eye on it and I can't get it out of my mind!  If I think about enough will my wish come true??  It's very Serena Van Der Woodsen (Gossip Girl). I'll take it in brown and black, thank you very much.

J Crew

My most recent bedroom project

I am working with a new client who is looking to redo her bedroom.  She already has a beautiful headboard from The Cross as well as some great mirrored side tables.  She is open to all colours so I took inspiration from a yellow and gray pillow she bought recently.  I put together this inspiration board and this is what I came up with.  The feature in the room will be the beautiful Romo wallpaper used only on the wall behind the bed.  Then I threw in some turquoise accents to pull it all together.  The client is thrilled so now I need to make it happen!

Happy to be back

I have been so busy this summer with trips here and there, kids and work that I haven't had the time for anything new or interesting to blog about!!   So in the mean time until my life settles down a little bit and I have my routine back I wanted to share my lovely new Made By Girl print.  Love it, thanks Jen!!

Busy Busy!!

I have been very busy lately with all sorts of projects and I wanted to share my latest with you.  As you may remember I posted this project a couple of weeks ago and I now have the chairs reupholstered.  I think they turned out great!  Once the room is completed I will post more pictures.

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Emersonmade

If you haven't already visited Emersonmade then you need to check it out!  Known for hancrafted fabric flowers and accessories the company has now launched a new clothing line.  These are some of my favourite things.