MY NEW FAVORITE "PRETEND" HOUSE!

i recently fell SOOOOO in love with this house on pinterest!!

and i can only imagine what the inside looks like....

so here are my thoughts.......

COTTAGE AND VINE

THIS OLD HOUSE

ANNE HEPFER

MY DESIGN CHIC

HOME BUNCH

DOMINO

MERIDA

LUCY WILLIAMS

HOUZZ

SUZANNE KASLER

PINTEREST

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all of my wonderful friends here in the blogging world. I am so lucky for your constant support and encouragement! 2014 has truly been a wonderful and busy year, and although I haven't been able to blog as much as I would have liked the past few months, I wouldn't trade it for the world! May you all be blessed, happy and healthy this holiday season and in the upcoming year.
So much love,
xox

This Year's Christmas Decor

This is probably my last Christmas in my little student housing rental. Apartment hunting for my own place begins in the new year! I'm okay staying where I am until June when I graduate, but if something great comes up closer to downtown where I'm now working, I won't say no.  

The design direction of my new place is definitely going to be less feminine and more sophisticated. I can't wait for a new slate (and my own kitchen)! In the mean time, I'm still loving my girl glam decor and played it up with my Christmas decorations for a sparkly, pastel Holiday!

To learn more about how I decorate for the holidays, stop by Sarah Richardson Design where my apartment decor was featured along with my tips and tricks for Christmas decor with a feminine twist!

xox

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE HOUSE…AND MORE

I RECENTLY ORDERED THESE GOLD LEAF STICKS

 AND THREW THEM IN A POTTERY BARN VASE I ALREADY HAD

…..INSTANT DRAMA-YAY!!!!!

THEN I BOUGHT THESE BATTERY OPERATED LIGHTS

 AND FAKE MAGNOLIA AT SERENDIP IN NORFOLK

….LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!

I INHERITED RUDOLPH FROM THE WORKROOM YESTERDAY

….AND HAD NO CLUE HOW MUCH I WOULD LOVE HIM!! 

….. THE BAR SUITS HIM WELL!

THE NATIVITY SCENE WAS GIVEN TO ME A FEW YEARS AGO-LOVE IT!

…..BOUGHT THIS DRIFTWOOD TREE AT NORFOLK'S J DODSONS LAST YEAR :-)

AND THANKS TO THE PAINTING SALES FROM LAST WEEKS SHOW

 WITH ADDISON WEEKS, 

I WAS LEFT WITH ZERO PAINTINGS FOR MY OWN HOUSE!

 HERE ARE SOME RECENT THINGS I'VE BEEN WORKING ON…..

ON A NEIGHBORING WALL...

IN THE LIVING ROOM…MORE NEW ART!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Sarah and Tommy's Gingerbread House: Last Day to Bid

Hi Everyone!
Today I'm sharing an exciting project that I worked on in collaboration with the talented Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe. The design duo partnered with the Children's Aid Foundation and Raghuram Addagada, executive chef at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, to create one masterpiece of a gingerbread house! I sat down with Sarah and Tommy, who explained their design ideas in detail. I then translated the design into some sketches which were given to the chef in order to build the house. 

 Here is the final result - it turned out so lovely! The dough has even been dyed in Sarah's signature watery palette. The back of the house is open like a dollhouse, showcasing some holiday inspired interior design.

image via @sarahrichardsondesign

The gingerbread house is being auctioned off and today is the last day to bid! The best part is that all proceeds go towards the Children's Aid Foundation, which helps children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The winner will also receive my sketches. This was such a fun project to be included on. Happy Bidding! Click here to go to the auction!

xox

LUCY WILLIAMS AND ADDISON-WEEKS UNITE!

MY COUSIN (THE ADDISON OF ADDISON-WEEKS)

 RECENTLY ASKED IF I WANTED TO SHOW SOME PAINTINGS 

FOR HER ADDISON-WEEKS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE…..

HECK YEAH!!!!  COME SEE YALL!!!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

DECEMBER 4TH 10AM-9PM

DECEMBER 5TH 10AM-5PM

4108 HOLLY ROAD

VIRGINIA BEACH

AND HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PAINTINGS YOU WILL SEE!!

AND THE JEWELRY (!!!)……

Holiday Gift Guide: Black White and Gold

First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving to all of my lovely U.S. readers! Today I am serving up the chicest gift guide around, made up of my favourite combination of black, white and gold. The lack of prominent colour means timeless charm and universal appeal for everyone on you hard-to-buy-for list. I'm especially loving this moto jacket, which is on sale right now for under $90! A new planner is also a great gift idea, perfect for keeping track of all those New Year's goals!

J.Crew Infinity Scarf / Kate Spade Bow Gloves / Moto Jacket / Elements of Style / 2015 Planner / Frends Headphones / Victoria Secret Waffle Pajamas / Candle

 Whoever said this combo couldn't be festive?!
Are you done all of your shopping yet? Less than a month to go!
xox

Cobalt Blue

I snagged 8 of these cobalt blue bowls (for free!) yesterday and I am just loving the rich hue. So sexy.
It adds the perfect splash of colour to my bar cart :)

Have you picked up any little finds lately that make you smile?
xox

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY HOUSE 2014

the absolute ONLY thing i like about cold weather is 

thanksgiving, christmas, and college football. 

which had me scrambling on pinterest…. 

so i could put together the perfect holiday house….

one thats great for parties….

 warm and cozy…..

and bits of red here and there.

i love this pretend house....

hope you like too!