Behind The Scenes

I promise I do have plans to share some of my favourite things in my own home!   However, trying to co-ordinate tidiness and decent lighting has, for some reason, been difficult these last few weeks.

In the meantime, I will share this (kinda grainy, oops!) picture of the adorable salt and pepper shakers I came across at Pier 1 just before Easter.  So cute!

More "real life" things to come!

Bright White & Blue Kitchen

When I started looking for kitchen ideas for our recent reno, this kitchen was one of my first favourites.  For a few reasons, we didn't end up going the bright white route in our space, but I still love the peaceful brightness of this room.

(source: Southern Accents)

I love the way the natural light reflects off almost every surface, making the kitchen bright, cheery and very coastal.  The glass panels on the upper cabinets help the space feel open and airy.

(source: Southern Accents via Cote De Texas)

Lots of light is a critical element for me in any space, especially a kitchen.  I think I would happily do dishes here!

(source: Southern Accents via You've Got To See This)

There is a virtual tour of the kitchen available here.  Check out all those windows!

When I went looking for the details of this kitchen, I found it was in Southern Accent's 2004 Watersound Beach House Showhouse.  The whole home is designed by Suzanne Kasler.  Even though it is now a few years old, I found a few other rooms that made my favourites list - I will share them later on!

Wishlist Wednesday

This week I'm loving these springy pillow covers from West Elm.

I know I need the pigeon one... and probably the thistle... and the rose is beautiful... and, oh well, might as well take the butterfly while I'm at it!

Do you have a favourite?

Yellow

I am loving these gorgeous, calm bedrooms with their vibrant pops of yellow.  Perfect for spring!

(Source: Elle Decor via The Daily Bed)

(Source: Patrick Cline, Real Living (Australia), July 2009 via Flickr)

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 And my favourite..

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May Cover - Style at Home

This room by Samantha Pynn of Pure Design is on the May cover of Style At Home magazine, and it has me conflicted.


See that factory cart table?  When I first saw them at Restoration Hardware I hated them - too rustic, too industrial... and just trying too hard to be so cool. 

 I didn't think that it could fit in the style of room that I like.  But then along came this Pure Design room (their cart is from The Timeless Material Co) and I ...I think I like it!

 I am also tired of seagrass carpets and rugs (in living and dining rooms, at least - porches and other outdoor spaces are exempt), and yet, it just works for me in this space.  Maybe it's because it helps transition between the super-rustic cart and the more classy soft furnishings.

As for the wall color, I tend to dislike that pale, obvious light blue - I prefer my blues more moody, more gray.  But again, this room is just working for me.


There are also some elements that I am not surprised that I love - the white chairs, the repurposed white dresser, the branch and bird canvases, and the throw pillows are all gorgeous.


And check out the adjoining dining room!

That chandelier is fabulous! It's from Lamp Cage.

(all images from Style at Home May 2010 and hgtv.ca)

 Do you love it all?  Hate it all?  I think I'm a convert!