Mar 1, 2012
While on our holidays this winter in California, one of our weeks were spent in the Monterey / Carmel area, a favourite spot of ours to unwind. A must see each time we have been there is the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are always so fascinated by the sea life that lives...
Jan 20, 2012
This scene caught my eye the last time we were in Vancouver…. – this row of staggered benches are on Burrard St. just outside of the new Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel and right across the street from the new & incredibly gorgeous convention centre. The...
Jan 16, 2012
When the first snow fall of 2012 arrived over the weekend, we seemed to so naturally seek out the varied ways of creating comfort and the feeling of warmth. With it being a weekend ~ the first thing that came to mind was starting the day on the couch, with a warm...
Jan 8, 2012
There is a new and delightful little shop that has recently opened in Qualicum Beach called The Weathered Gate ~ it is the sweetest, tiny space filled with furniture that has been lovingly restored by the shop owners and accented with new home accessories. The mother...
Dec 23, 2011
Oh my, one more sleep until Christmas Eve! How quickly December has slipped by, filled with errands and many lists that have been checked more than twice! I have been so appreciative of the Christmas music that has played in the background everywhere I went, a...
Nov 22, 2011
If there is one thing I recommend to our clients right away, it is to start an idea file. From magazines, to start tearing out pages that appeal to them ~ for any reason, whether it is for an entire room, the overall feel, a selection of colours, use of products they...
