April 2013 - LOVEONSUNDAY

April 2013 - LOVEONSUNDAY - interior decorating and design in Toronto and the GTA Home About My Portfolio Inspiration Boards Our Humble Abode hello@example.com Mother’s Day Gift Ideas April 30, 2013 • decor , DIY , personal • by Amy 2 Comments May 12th is fast approaching so don’t forget to find something sweet for your Mom or that special woman in your life. I’m a big fan of creative presents so I’ve searched the web for some inspiration. Just click on the link below each image to see the full how-to’s. Whether she’s into plants, cooking or fashion here’s a few ideas to get your started: Check out these potted plants covered with pretty lace. What plant-loving Mom wouldn’t want this thoughtful gift? via A Beautiful Mess Or how about some fun pot holders like this… via Dans le Townhouse or this… via My Girl Thursday I also love this chalkboard frame. And if you have kiddies they can help as well… via Very Truly Me Or how about a nice framed quote for Mom? You don’t even have to print it, I’m sure it would great in your own handwriting as well… via Silhouette Blog And if you don’t have the time to whip up something creative, you can always buy her something that’s just as thoughtful. Here are a few more ideas: Stella & Dot Bracelet | Chanel Perfume | Tory Burch Flip Flops | Kindle | Rachel Roy Tote | WaySpa Gift Cards | Banana Republic Sunhat Whether it’s a gift or some quality time I’m sure your Mom will love anything you give her. Isn’t that how all Mom’s roll? I think it’s in their nature to just be thankful you thought of them. Good luck and hope I was helpful! xoxo Why I Blog April 26, 2013 • decor , interior design , personal • by Amy 7 Comments As much as I love Furniture Fridays, I’m switching it up today and taking part in a link up from the lovely Leslie over at A Blonde Ambition . So here are the reasons why I blog: After highschool, I started an Interior Design degree but unfortunately I let my messed up priorities and insecurities get the best of me. I am now a full-time Graphic Designer and have no regrets. Decorating has always been my number one passion, I just took a detour to get here and that’s ALL good. I feel like I have a much deeper appreciation for the history of furniture, design and decorating so I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I’m the BAWSE. Working as a full-time graphic designer and doing freelance projects on the side can be exhausting and creatively draining. I did this for years to supplement my income and those who have done it know it’s not easy. You work your tail off to meet the needs of your clients even when you may not agree wholeheartedly with the final design. This hilarious post from The Oatmeal comes to mind! So this blog is my baby. I am the client and I get to express myself any which way I please. It’s therapeutic and creatively freeing! Let’s face it, you don’t always have the opportunity to hone your skills during the 9-5. This blog not only helps me practice my graphic design and photography skills but it also helps expand my knowledge of HTML, CSS and social media. In addition, it helps me stay connected to family and friends and make some new friends through the vast community of talented bloggers. I have learned so much in the past months and it’s so encouraging to be part of such a supportive community. Everyone has different views on blogging. Some say it’s narcissistic or that it’s crazy town to share so much online. But when you love what you’re doing, why not share it? I see it as a form of expression, a portfolio or an online identity. I wanted to start this blog years ago but was so deathly afraid because of all the negative voices in my head. But I am so glad I overcame that fear and went for it because I absolutely love it and have never felt so inspired. So that’s pretty much it. I am grateful to all of you who continue to read and take the time to leave comments and suggestions on here. Thank you so much! Have a great weekend everyone! xoxo My Brass Side Table April 25, 2013 • decor , furniture , my home , photography , vintage love • by Amy 9 Comments No bar cart? Why not a bar side table? Living in a small condo has forced us to come up with some creative solutions. Since we have two entrances into our balcony and barely need to venture out there with the cold weather and all, we decided to utilize a corner of our tiny living room to house our makeshift bar cart. I have to credit my Mom on this fab find. She found this set of brass tables at a local thrift shop for a whopping $17! I’m telling you, this woman has a horseshoe up her arse whenever she goes thrifting. It amazes me. Knowing I was looking for a small table to house our expanding liquor collection (note: I am not an alcoholic. I’m actually a lightweight). She sent me this pic to see if I would be interested. And to which I replied, “hellzzz yeah!” And here’s what I’ve done with it. Everything else I already had to complete the look such as the tray I found for $7 at an antique shop and the vase and liquor jar which were also thrift finds. The small but beautiful brown and white capiz jar was a gift from an old roomie and it’s one of my favourite things. I decided to remove the second nested table and use it elsewhere in the condo. Instead, I’ve placed my basket of books and magazines underneath which also holds extra glasses and napkins. All together, this cost me under $30. Not bad at all! Seeing that last photo makes me want to change up my curtains. Like paint a trim or add some fun pom poms like this . What do you think, yes or no? Happy almost Friday! xoxo Spring in My Home April 23, 2013 • decor , my home , photography • by Amy 2 Comments Happy Tuesday! Can you believe it’s almost MAY? It sure hasn’t felt like Spring lately and I’m pretty sure this time last year we were already in shorts. So I decided to visit my fave flower shop and bring home some Spring of my own. I love waking up to sunshine and fresh flowers… Have a great day everyone! Fab Finds via Style at Home April 22, 2013 • decor , vintage love • by Amy 5 Comments Some of you may remember this cabinet I was lusting over. It was part of my Snowy Furniture Friday post back in February. I spotted this beauty at a local consignment shop called The Singing Lady . I was so in love

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