CURRENTLY LOVING: THIS HOUSE

I am smitten with homes designed by California-based Disc Interiors. Take a look at this house to see why I could happily move in with just a box or two of our personal treasures and call it home...

MY ANTIQUE FIND

I have been pining for the right antique Persian rug for our living room for what feels like years. My search was haphazard in nature with a quick peek in a warehouse here or a stroll through an estate sale there.

On a whim, I stopped by a consignment shop last week and I'm sure you can imagine my giddy surprise to find THE rug for me (pictured above)! It is handmade with bold colours, imperfections that make it truly unique and it has a history, having been made by a nomadic tribe in Iran. It was also spotless and affordable, which make it a rare find indeed.

I find that a Persian rug adds warmth to any room -- especially a bold patterned rug in a white or otherwise monochromatic like our living room.

Here are just a few images with rugs I adore ...

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CURRENTLY LOVING: THIS HOUSE

How lovely is this mid-century modern home of LA fashion stylist Jessica de Ruiter (and a fellow former Torontonian)? It is bright, stylish and welcoming with enviable outdoor spaces.

Take a peek . . .

 

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A COOL NEW FIND

The wall above Little Bean's crib was a blank canvas for far too long. I had been searching for something to hang that was safe, versatile and fun, and now thanks to my friend Maggie, I found the perfect piece!

It is a puffy frame designed by Ashley Olson and created by the Working Class Studio, a program that showcases art and design pieces by students, faculty and alumni of SCAD, the Savannah College of Art and Design. The idea is to use it to frame a cork board, picture, chalkboard or a lightweight mirror, but I prefer it be left blank and seen as a piece of art itself.

Take a look at the online shop for more cool finds from very talented artists. 

DESIGN INSPIRATION: FIG TREES

Our house plants had to find new homes with friends when we moved to Bermuda -- two weeks in a shipping container would have not been kind. Despite the lush flora outside every window, I miss the greenery and air purifying benefits of plants in our home.

I'm obsessed with fig trees right now. Large or small, I love how fig trees resemble a living sculpture ...

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DESIGN INSPIRATION: WHITE AND WOOD

I find that the pairing of white walls with medium-toned wood -- whether flooring, furniture or accents -- creates a warm, inviting and relaxing environment for any room ...

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DESIGN INSPIRATION: THE HUDSON'S BAY POINT BLANKET

The Hudson's Bay Point Blanket is an icon in Canadiana design. Its green, red, yellow and blue stripes are instantly recognizable, and its wool embodies the Great White North. Here's some design inspiration using this iconic blanket ...

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DESIGN INSPIRATION: BOOKSHELF ART

Art hanging on a bookshelf is unexpected. I like it. A lot. I adore collecting books, so this idea makes for an interesting floor-to-ceiling bookshelf. What do you think?

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