instagrammed and a gallery wall before + after

I am in LOVE with Crate & Barrel's everyday wine glass. It's so the perfect everyday ( ha! ) glass. It's short stem and wide thin cup are perfection. I enjoy a glass when I cook supper every night-Friday afternoon before we pick up the girls from school hubs and I always sneak in a coffee date. It's such a great way to end the week and start the weekend. I'm all about a caramel apple spice ( no whip of course )-These two were party ready this...

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three things | oh so good

oh, so make it 4 things. It's been years since I've had anything with alfredo in the name, and alfredo used to be my favorite. When hubs came across this dairy free + gluten free alfredo it was worth a shot. Honestly, my expectations were low ( no offense to the original cook!! But c'mon, g free and dairy free alfredo?! ). Turns out it's OMG good. Seriously, if you eat g free or not, you need to try this :) Here's the recipe. Enjoy. ( I told you...

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brown + blonde

after 2 years of brown, this girlie's thinking about going back to a little blond.. like this- just a little bit for a little change-..collecting some good looks on my hair do board :)design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your...

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Manifesto

Did you all see what Meg Biram is up to today?! I LOVE it.. ManifestoFashion Line Launch of limited edition monthly tee's.. once they're gone, they're gone- ( got mine :) )design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your space as well...

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did you know?!

All of these boards below are answers to your design questions. YUP, $10 DESIGN QUESTIONS get this kind of response from me. I care about your spaces. It's a one time answer, but it will sure give you some options :) Keep in mind as you scroll through, individual boards can have multiple questions to them!design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a...

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remembering when

I'm totally going to age myself here.. does anyone remember when Club Monaco had a home section? Before Caban? There used to be one in West Edmonton Mall when I lived in Red Deer..oh lord I loved that store. I'm pretty sure it defined my style for years. Seeing these few home pieces on Club Monaco's site just brought a flood of nostalgia. Funny how things can do that :) design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years,...

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details, details

I know, I know.. these pictures are right over <<<<  there on the sidebar.. it's been an insane week! Between edesign, $10 Q's and migraines this girl is tired! I got some super fabulous news this week that I'll share soon :) and some super fabulous news from our builder, that has our house going on the market not so so far away..yippee! Both of the fabulous news tidbits have me getting our house photo ready ( hint hint ;) ). That...

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in the bedroom | hint of pink

Loving these pops of pink in otherwise pretty traditional and classic rooms. It's really the perfect pairing- 1 domino mag//2//3//4//5design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your space as well as balance, and revel in that gut...

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JCrew made my day-

I heart shorts. HEART them. Yes I realize it is January in Alberta and it will be approximately 6 months before I can wear them. My response is 'whatever'.. these babies will be sitting in my closet ( in the new house! We'll be in there by then ;) ) happily waiting to be worn. They were too good to pass up. Expensive? Yup! But look at them.. sigh yay shorts.. ( they don't appear to be on the site right now so I can't link them, sorry! )and you...

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girl crush | I love your style

Click click click, pinterest pin to page to blog.. you know how it goes and all of a sudden I'm reading the blog of Hannah Maple, and I'm telling you I'm digging this chick :) She has some seriously good style.. here's her blog if you want a good read! Happy Weekend! xHANNAH MAPLE All images from various posts on Maple and Shade :)design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer...

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new house files | random details make me happy

 There are some details in the new house that I can't stop thinking about. Oh who am I kidding there are dozens of details I can't wait to see in person. The hours and hours that I spent thinking about this house and how we are going to use it.. I'm just overwhelmed with gratefulness that it's going to be ours. Really.The kitchen back splash is exactly like the tile layout in the fireplace below, an up and down herringbone. In creamy white tiles...

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I heart Swans Island Blankets

I heart Swans Island Blankets. Plain and simple. There is something so incredible about a product and a company that is connected to it's roots and land. Located off the coast of main lies a company producing less than 2000 blankets per year because they are all hand woven by local craftspeople. Incredible..I had a chance to ask Bill Laurita, Swans Island Blankets President a few questions..What is your favorite blanket?B. I think the solid...

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