i am trying to catch my breath...so here are pretties to take you through your monday....

*images all from flickr

Lanterns

I can't wait...I really can't wait until my backyard reno is done and I can throw a fabulous backyard party. I am going to hang tons of paper lanterns everywhere!

Lovely Parisian Inspired Interiors

I can't help it... I just love anything light and neutral ( boring for some I know!) but it's always very classic for me.I especially love these pictures of some rooms inspired by the light, airy and macaroon coloured tableaux's of Paris.

brown and white

there is something so right about the color combination of brown and white. it just looks so great together..it's crisp, classic, and when you throw in another accent color, it really allows a pop! i hope y'all have a wonderful 4th of july...and i can't thank you enough for all of your thoughts and prayers.

*images courtesy of layers of meaning, cottage living, paperdoll mag, mary mcgee, style court, domino

Updates

I made some minor updates to my office nook via artwork, I added a new Etsy print above the desk. I also added a new framed picture on the desk, both are in my signature room colour black and white. I also updated another little nook in the other corner of my room known to me as the "reading nook". I painted and reupholstered my antique chair got a great chandelier satin pillow from Home Sense and topped it off with a bunch of framed artwork...the kicker is that the pictures are homemade, as in, I took them on my recent trip to Paris and Italy. Why pay for art right?

Shabby Chic

I've always loved the "Shabby Chic" aesthetic and being the city girl that I am I sometimes find it hard to incorporate this lovely country-esque look into cookie cutter burbs bungalows. I love all of the rustic and worn qualities evident in the finishes of Shabby Chic, the colour themes are always so neutral, airy and light ( my fav!) with hints of blue, green, pink or yellow pastels. I try my best to pick up old antique pieces from thrift stores and flea markets and give them a Shabby touch, but it can be hard to find unique country inspired pieces in a city setting, so until I do, I think I'll just dream about all the pretty pictures below.

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Since us Canadians are celebrating our country`s birthday today I thought this would be an excellent occasion to feature our beloved Canadian designer Sarah Richardson.

Happy Birthday Canada, Bonne fête Canada !