Wednesday, September 30, 2009

yard sales and discounts stores....





so if you don't go to yard sales, you are just missing out. now i am not going to lie and say i totally love going. and if you had been with us last weekend when we went, i would have sworn that i would never go back. but, you have to take the good w/ the bad- and when it is bad, it's REAL bad (last week happen to fall in this category). but i am constantly reminded why it is good. for example, this awesome Pottery Barn puppet theater/ lemonade stand. this is something i would have never bought for full price but when GiGi spied it at a yard sale, it was a must have... especially w/ the price tag of $10. i cannot tell you how much fun taylor and my mom have had putting on puppet shows....which brings me to my next subject: discount stores. we all go to TJ and Marshalls but when was the last time you went to Big Lots (i have no idea the last time i was there)...but my parents were wasting time while their dog was getting groomed and stopped in. and guess who they ran into....Martha. now do you think martha stewart is dying knowing that her line is now at a discount store? well, they scored these adorable puppets for $2. i happen to be on the phone w/ mom while she was there and i asked if they had the tissue pom poms and they did....again $2. i want to put them over taylor's bed (a quick, inexpensive way to add something interesting to her room). so think yard sales and discount stores the next time your child is bored....you just never know what you are going to score!!
*oh and i couldn't help but include a pic of taylor playing at the computer last night....notice anything missing...her mullet! i got her haircut for the first time last week...major improvement :)

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Free Vintage Posters and Art

I just had to share this new site I found with all of my lovely blog friends, it's called Vintageprintable and here is just a small sampling of the amazing free prints they offer:

The only thing is that I can't decide between all of the options, I need to head over to Ikea and pick up some frames first!



Wouldn't this "Abrakadabra" print be just perfect for Halloween!







I love the x-ray medical prints

carefree...



these pictures make me want to be a kid again! i love the yellow thrown in there w/ pink...
speaking of kids- please keep your fingers crossed that mine doesn't get kicked out of school today....i have so much i need to do!! have a fabulous tuesday.

* images courtesy of ciao tay, maree homer, glam lamb

Candle wallpaper

























































































































Monday, September 28, 2009

Store spotlight


I was watching re-runs of Steven and Chris ( CBC big mistake!) anyway I actually came across an episode I hadn't yet seen. I love how they have a feature called "What's in store" that takes us viewers on a tour of Canadian restaurants, shops and boutiques. Today they featured LIV boutique. They offer stunning furniture, linens, clothing, accessories and jewellery just to name a few.

Check them out, and if you are in Toronto drop on by, I know I will soon!

emerson made.






hello...i am officially obsessed with emerson made. have you seen her blog? not only is she adorable but she makes the coolest flowers to add onto any outfit or wedding dress...i want all of them. so here are some inspirations, inspire by her beautiful creations.....

More Halloween decor

Yes I have Halloween on the brain still, and here are just a few more inspiration pictures. I would just love to feature all of these ideas at my party!
















Saturday, September 26, 2009

Spotlight...Remote Stylist

The other day while out shopping for...you guessed it Halloween party decor, I ran into an old high school friend, and we got to catching up in the very narrow and ram packed aisles of the Dollar store. After talking we realized how much we have in common when it comes to Home Decor and decorating. She too refinishes her own furniture and loves the DIY as much as I do. She told me about this great new job opportunity where she is using her marketing skills to showcase a great Canadian based, home decor, deals and advice website called Remote Stylist. It's the Canadian girl's version of Decor Pad which we all know and love. I went to their site and found some great useful information and tips for home decor and design. But don't worry their site is international and offers tips and advice, pictures and expert advice from around the world.

Check them out, you'll be glad you did.


Friday, September 25, 2009

Tweet tweet

Just got on the bandwagon, I have joined Twitter, if you are at all interested  in my fabulous life (LOL) you can follow me.

http://twitter.com/Wallpapier

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Halloween Inspired

I have been busy planning for my first Halloween party and here are just some of the inspiration photos I've acquired: