Friday Favourites | From the Shop

Happy Friday!  It is officially summer break for my girlies today and we are sooooo excited for some rest and relaxation!  I am also excited to show you some of the new pieces in the shop.  Drool worthy, aren't they?!

sofa | vase | side table | pillow | cabinet 

Enjoy your weekend!

love your home,

Nicole

Design Board | Living Room

I LOVE sourcing furniture and accessories.....it really is one of my favourite things to do. I like to play around any chance I get with different rooms.  I thought it might be fun to share some of my design boards every week.  Hope you enjoy!

chair | sofa | coffee tables | sconce | art | rug 

love your home,

Nicole

Decorating tips for the Ultimate Bedroom Retreat

For most of us, our bedroom becomes our retreat at the end of a long day.  So, with this in mind, we want the space to be calming and uncluttered.  I suggest to "under decorate".....meaning, don't make the space too busy.  "Less is more" in your bedroom sanctuary.


Purge!
As always, before I decorate a space, I purge.  Start with a clean slate.  Your bedroom should not be a dumping ground for old clothes waiting to go to goodwill or stacks of bills or loads of unfolded laundry.  Make your bedroom a clutter-free zone.

PAINT

Choose a paint colour that is calming and not too dramatic.  I like to stick to light neutral colours. Let the bedding and accessories do the heavy lifting!

MIX IT UP

Choose furniture pieces from different collections. For instance, the dresser/nightstands can be a different material than the bed frame, as in the photo below.  It adds layers to the design of the room.

TEXTURE

Instead of bright, bold bedding and drapery, keep to neutrals with an added textural interest.  All white bedding doesn't have to be stark if it is layered with a wool blanket and faux fur pillows. Texture adds the cosy factor!

PERSONALIZE

We are aiming for a santuary.....not a hotel room.  Make sure to add some personal touches.  A great way to accomplish this is with artwork.  Choose pieces that have meaning to you.  A particular painting or artist that you like.....or maybe a gallery wall of family photos.  This is where you can get a little creative.

A bedroom retreat is the ultimate in luxury.....enjoy your personal get away.

love your home,

Nicole

Monday Design Inspiration

Hello Monday!  So nice to see you again.  Join me as I share my favourite pins from the past week.....

This light fixture definitely makes a statement!  This understated colour palette speaks to me!

Love the detail on this wall...so simple but packs a huge design punch!

This mirror is perfection!  Love the storage detail for a small bathroom.

The large scale floral blinds are amazing with the grey walls, marble tub surround and brass details.

Remember....inspiration is everywhere!

love your home,

Nicole

Monday | Pinterest Inspiration

Its Monday and I am ready for a brand new week!  Love getting my week started with some major design inspiration from Pinterest.  Here are a few of my favourites over the past week.

Love the art work in this room.....I think this would be a great DIY project.  The daybed is killer too!





I am on the hunt for a screen in my backyard and I love the different width of boards on this one.




Think outside of the box when adding art on a large wall....Love this idea.




Wallpaper on the stair risers....Genius!





Have you come across anything that has inspired you this week?!  Would love to hear!
Nicole

Friday Favourites....Outdoor decorating

Its Friday and the countdown is on till summer holidays!  We have had some wet weather this week which has delayed some of our outdoor yard work, but hopefully this weekend we will get a few things cleaned up.

You'll notice from my friday favourites that I have outdoor decorating on the brain....

I love these easy DIY garden projects using sticks and twigs....something you could could put together in an afternoon.

Looking for outdoor furniture and came across this sofa....perfect for a small area.

These hanging chairs, which my girls would love, are on sale!

Super simple log rack to make stacking wood much more organized.

Perfect outdoor coffee table.....