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I've lost count of how much brass decor I have come across at thrift stores this past year. And I have this old adage that whenever you start finding copious amounts of the same thing at thrift stores, that's about the time it starts coming back in style again.

I mean think about how many blogs we have seen spray painting brass chandeliers and lights over the past couple of years. It'll be interesting to see if this trend really takes hold again.


Fabulously Classy: Brass Lighting Roundup
5/16/13 11:10 AM

I love this post! It's also one of the reasons majority of our big ticket furniture is from IKEA while our kids are young.
And it's not just kids...adult friends, too much wine, oh man...


Tips for Avoiding Drawn-On Furniture
5/15/13 4:53 PM

Floating shelves, white walls and totally cozy! This Canuck has my vote! (Cheers from the other side of the Country). :)


Katie's Eccentric Charm Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 1:58 PM

Love these! My daughter has requested a camping birthday party this year so I've been pinning a ton of ideas.


Party Inspiration: Backyard Camping
5/7/13 12:24 PM

Beautiful!


Before and After: A Retro Chair Gets Sexy The Sweet Beast
5/2/13 10:30 AM

We lived with our first child for 3 years in a 750 sq foot (barely) condo in the downtown core of Toronto. By the time our 2nd child arrived we needed to move but it wasn't so much to do with the space/size of the condo, as it was the location and the severe lack of parks, green space and family friendly activities that surrounded us.

My grandparents raised 2 kids in a similar sized apt in Europe and they never moved their entire lives and somehow it all turned out fine.


Raising a Baby in a NYC Apartment... Annals of Advertising
4/30/13 5:09 PM

Oh how much do I love this!


Design Inspiration Revelation: Let's Call It \"Google Decorate\"
4/30/13 5:04 PM

We painted our entire house with BEHR. It's stood up to endless scrubbing off crayons, toddler hand prints, markers, scuffs etc and it still looks great! We've used both colour and the big white paint buckets. Love BEHR!


Consumer Reports Picks for Best Interior Paints: 2013
4/24/13 4:39 PM

Beautiful! All of them!


In the Trees: Inspiring Outdoor Prints
4/11/13 10:41 PM

Very cool! I've got several friends that would love all of the above.


Fancy: A Crowd Curated Catalog
3/27/13 10:11 AM

Love, love, love! I scrolled down and then stopped dead in my tracks. Cheers from a fellow Canuck!


Jodi's Modern Rustic Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest
3/25/13 12:22 PM

Simply gorgeous! I love the bright colours!


Springtime Wreath from Egg Cartons Homemade Serenity
3/25/13 12:18 PM

We actually use the GRUNDTAL line in our bathroom. We bought the longest rail and some of the new canisters, and hang our towels on it and store soaps, brushes, razors etc in the canisters.


The 10 Best Kitchen Items To Buy at IKEA
3/18/13 10:13 PM

I am a terrible sewer so I asked my mom to make my younger child a duvet cover to fit the measurements of IKEA's children's duvet cover as they didn't have any in their stores that matched the decor I wanted. She did it using bed sheets we found in a pattern that we liked and I/we love them!

I am surprised that there aren't more of these being sold in general for kids. I grew up using duvets with covers from the time I was little.


DIY Idea: Make Your Own Duvet Cover Prudent Baby
3/18/13 1:27 PM

Thanks for the link tracey from makeandshowandtell!

This one also reminds me of both of the above - Where Children Sleep by James Mollison http://www.jamesmollison.com/project.php?project_id=6


A Picture of Possessions: Toy Stories
3/18/13 11:57 AM

I use Bloglovin to read all the blogs that I follow and I really like its app for my phone more so than anything. It's easy to add blog to it as well.

I just downloaded Feedly and it seems pretty good so far. Different layout but I enjoy how it looks. I haven't seen it on my phone though yet so I can't comment there.


Google Announces Reader to Shut Down Design News 03.14.13
3/14/13 4:33 PM

This is my kind of bedroom! Light, airy, wood mixed with white. Perfect!


Tiffany's Naturally Sunlit Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest
3/13/13 2:33 PM

Ok I want my adult bedroom to look this good


Before & After: Baby E's Nursery Life in Bridgetown
3/12/13 11:16 AM

I don't know how I missed this tour but I am in love!!


Sam & Anne's Cozy Modern Blend House Tour
3/11/13 11:54 AM

Ok that entire bedroom shot is just stunning! How did I miss that tour?!


Budget Basics: White Bedding Under $150
3/11/13 11:54 AM