PLASTIC OR PORCELAIN

I felt an immediate stroke of inspiration when I was checking out Design*Sponge today. The posting was about these beautiful creations by Leif. I encourage you to go to Grace's posting to read more about these porcelain vases but while discovering it for myself, I couldn't help but think what a great DIY spin you could put on this idea...and so simply too! I'm a big fan of the good ol' phrase: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and it really applies to this project. Grab some old bottles, grab some paint (preferably low or no VOC) and go nuts!! It's yet another project for me to add to my list.

CALIFORNIA, KNOWS HOW TO PARTY.

Helloooooooooo!!!!

You must have missed me I'm sure. I'm a bad blogger, what can I say? Not only have I been a horrible blogger, I also have been VERY behind in sharing my pictures from my not-so-recent trip to California. My lovely ladyfriend Michelle went along with me and we had a great time together on our road trip up the coast. It all started in San Diego and ended in San Fran with a bunch of great stops along the way.

Here are a few select pics from the beginning of our trip.

Hope you enjoy!! Stay tuned...there are more where these came from. :)

TOO FUNNY!

Oh my goodness! It's been far too long. Do you even remember me? I'm not sure I do!

In hopes of winning back your affection, I MUST share this AMAZING video. Chances are you have probably already seen it in your online travels but if not, you are sure to enjoy. I can't get enough of it.

IN MY DREAMS, THIS IS WHERE I LIVE

Welcome to the house of my dreams. After perusing Apartment Therapy and coming across this Eichler home I had to share it (once I wiped the drool off my face and keyboard of course). It's so gorgeous and is EXACTLY my style. I love the way they've combined a mid century modern flare with a clean, contemporary and bright style. C'est magnifique!! What else can I say except "when can I move in?!"

Go check out the Apartment Therapy editorial here or head over to the homeowner's blog, Redneck Modern for some amazing before and after shots!

Cheers. :)

I COVET THEE

Thanks to my friend Melissa (who also has her own lovely blog here) I am now thoroughly in love with a new online magazine called covet garden. The magazine is created right here in Toronto and each issue is based upon a true to life home and its family or person. The homes that are featured for each issue are so interesting, warm and lovely and I like that they're not propped and overly styled. They actually say it best on the website:

Covet Garden takes a peek into the homes and lives of some of the city’s most interesting people—spaces that have not been styled by interior decorators and that above all else reflect the passions and interests of those who live there.

They also offer up some great tutorials, like the one from this month's issue where they delve into the simplicity of building and caring for a terrarium (something that intrigues me and my black thumb!).

I also adore the design of the magazine itself with its great fonts, great photos and great facts. What more could I ask for?! Check it out for yourself right here.

VOLUME 25

It's Monday. I trust that everyone had a spooky Halloween weekend.

Today in my quest for inspiration I stumbled across a printmaker on Etsy. The shop is called Volume 25 and there are a plethora of adorable prints to choose from. I love the phrases she has used...especially those seen below. I hope that they speak to you as well.

Exciting news...she's having a sale. By 2 prints, get 1 free. Check out her etsy page here for more info.

Have a great week!

FRIDAY DANCE PARTY

Who remembers the MmmmBop days? I certainly do! And I have no problems admitting my long lost love for the Hanson brothers. Ok...so it's not so long lost...I still love them. I especially love their new single. For those of you rolling your eyes, you outta have a listen.

And Mellers, it looks like we have another song we can sing out at the top of our lungs...if only you still had that Lebaron convertible!

Go on now...don't be shy...it's time to DANCE!