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November 2012 - Love On Sunday - Home About My Portfolio Inspiration Boards hello@example.com Furniture Friday – The Tulip Table November 30, 2012 • furniture friday • by Amy 0 Comments Happy Friday to all! This week has flown by, I can’t believe I’m already writing another Furniture Friday post. Today is all about the Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen, a mid-century modern piece created in 1956 and has since become ubiquitous within the design world. Rightly so, it’s clean lines and classic design complement any decor. Purchase the original (but pricey) table from Knoll or get a similar style table at Ikea or CB2 . Source: www.cococozy.com Source: Sara Tuttle Interiors Source: www.chictip.com My Favourite Trump November 28, 2012 • interior design • by Amy 0 Comments I’ve always had the biggest girl crush on Ivanka Trump. She’s smart, eloquent, beautiful and stylish. Her jewelry collection is exquisite, and her apartment? I think it’s the perfect mix of family-friendly, function and style. I love how her family room is completely livable and child-friendly, but other parts of her home are still very stylish with hints of gold and glam. Below are some photos from Elle Decor : Furniture Friday – Working on Louis November 24, 2012 • furniture , furniture friday , my louis xvi chair , vintage love • by Amy 0 Comments It’s Furniture Friday! Friends and family have been asking about my progress with the chairs so I decided to make that the topic of today’s post. I started stripping my first chair this week and so far so good. Below are some pictures that document my progress. Please note, I’ve never done this before so I’m no expert. I did my research by speaking to veteran furniture strippers (thanks Liz!), watching youtube videos and asking the Home Depot guy alot of questions. If you have any pointers or questions about the process, feel free to leave a comment for me. Yes, inanimate objects need love too. Especially when it’s a pretty chair like this one. Now for some essentials. These are the tools I used: a copper brush (to get into those tiny crevices) 3M stripping pads a paintbrush a scraper (metal/wood) Heirloom Varnish Remover good rubber gloves (don’t cheap out here. No dishwashing gloves, get the ones at Home Depot. Your skin will thank you after. That stuff burns!) a tarp or old blankets to lay on the floor a container/bowl to mix the Heirloom gel Notice the red fabric? That was underneath the checkered one. So to strip the paint off, brush on the gel very thick, leave it on for about 10 minutes and you’ll start to notice the paint bubbling or peeling off. Because this chair has so much detail, it took a bit longer to strip than a flat surface. Just take your time and don’t rush; play some music and relax! Also, I’m going for an off-white distressed look so it doesn’t need to be perfect. Next I’ll need to sand off some areas, re-stain and find the perfect upholstery. Wish me luck! Magnus Reed’s Home & Studio November 23, 2012 • interior design , photography • by Amy 1 Comment Herringbone floors anyone? I am in love with this floor. It’s like having your floor as one big art piece! Absolutely stunning. This floor belongs to Magnus Reed, a prominent fashion photographer living in Schöneberg, Germany. It’s interesting to see how artists live and decorate their personal spaces. This flat is minimal but charming. Talk about waking up to inspiration! To see Magnus Reed’s work, you can check out his website here . Source: www.freundevonfreunden.com | Photographs by: Ailine Liefeld A Drive Through High Park November 19, 2012 • personal , photography • by Amy 0 Comments A few pics from our short drive though High Park today. What a beautiful day. Furniture Friday – History of Furniture November 16, 2012 • furniture , furniture friday , vintage love • by Amy 0 Comments I never thought I would say this, but I wish I paid more attention in my furniture history class. I only recall bits and pieces which took place almost 15 years ago (yikes!). So I decided to pick up this cool book called Vintage Furniture: Collecting & Living With Modern Design Classics . It highlights everything from early modernism to mid-century and beyond. LOVE. Furniture Friday – My Dining Bench November 9, 2012 • furniture , furniture friday • by Amy 0 Comments For this Furniture Friday, I’ve decided to highlight one of my favourite Kijiji finds, my rustic dining bench! I wanted to add some warmth to my dining area because it felt really cold with the glass top and black and white chairs. I really had my heart set on this West Elm bench: But of course the price was way over my budget…$500! Convinced I would find something online or at a thrift store, I scoured Craigslist and Kijiji daily, and continued to search during my weekly vintage escapades. And then one day I stumbled upon this beauty. This nice lady was selling it on Kijiji for $59! What an amazing deal. Not only is the quality of the wood amazing (reclaimed African wood), but it also ended up being a similar wood tone as my floors. I think the wood really warms the space up. I also plan on getting one of those small sheepskin rugs from Ikea which can be used for some additional tushy cushion if needed, and will also bring in some added texture. I wish I could show you my entire dining area but we had some laundry hanging so not a good look. Once I get my Louis chairs completed, I will definitely post an updated pic. Have a great weekend everyone! I Choose Tommy November 7, 2012 • interior design • by Amy 0 Comments If you watch HGTV, then you must know Sarah Richardson (you know, the design Queen of Toronto). And if you know Sarah, then you must know Tommy. He’s the only male voice of Design Inc, and he’s also Sarah’s right-hand man. I watched Sarah from her humble beginnings, before her empire – when she was the host of Room Service and now she’s grown her brand to include other designers like Tommy Smythe. I love the way he combines traditional with modern, his unexpected punches of colour and how every room feels comfortable and livable. I think much of the reason for Sarah and Tommy’s success is their ability to complement one another. Sarah’s softness and love for traditional pieces combined with Tommy’s love for bright punches of colour and vintage antiques really make them a kick-ass design duo. I even love the way Tommy’s decorated his own home throughout the years. Every space has been distinct and personal and really showcases his love for vintage collectibles. Here is my favourite Tommy project, his Victorian Makeover from House and Home: Photographer: Angus Fergusson | Source: House & Home January 2012 issue Furniture Friday…On Sunday :-s November 5, 2012 • furniture , furniture friday , my louis xvi chair , vintage love • by Amy 6 Comments The last couple

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