August 2013 - LOVEONSUNDAY

August 2013 - LOVEONSUNDAY - interior decorating and design in Toronto and the GTA Home About My Portfolio Inspiration Boards Our Humble Abode hello@example.com Thrifted Thursday with Jennifer of Brave New Home August 29, 2013 • decor , thrifted thursday , vintage love • by Amy 7 Comments Today’s Thrifted Thursday features a new-to-me blogger, Jennifer from Brave New Home . I’m really loving this series because not only do I get to check out some amazing finds, I also get to meet some crazy talented bloggers. Jennifer is an avid DIYer with great sense of style and we also have something in common – we both live in 900 square feet of coziness! Your favourite thrifted item: This is a bit of a two-fer—my favorite thrift store items I picked up on the same shopping trip so in my head I sorta lump them together. My favorite items are this gold quatrefoil mirror and original koi painting. Where you bought the piece from: I was scoping out some thrift stores near my parents’ place with no intention of buying anything—it’s good to know which shops carry what—and stumbled upon these gems. What drew you to the piece: Uh, the price? Haha, while the low costs of purchasing second hand are always an incentive, I loved the shape of the mirror (I initially had intentions of spray painting it) and as for the painting, it was the colors. I didn’t even realize the painting was of koi fish until I started turning the canvas around in different directions! The mirror came out to two dollars and change with my military discount and the koi painting was originally 90 cents but they were having a half-off paintings and frame day so it came out to less than 50 cents. Describe any work you did to give it new life: Just a good cleaning/dusting. The mirror may get a coat of spray paint down the road, who knows. How you use/display it: My koi painting sits atop our tv (gotta find a way to dress up that giant thing somehow!). I used an old book stand from my college days and an extra book to prop it up. My little mirror was included in a little vignette I created on a small ledge off our kitchen. Thanks so much for sharing today, Jennifer! Beautiful finds for such a great price. A deal like that gives me goosebumps. I’m really loving both pieces and they complement each other so well. Oh, and notice that orange N? Jennifer crafted that from cardboard. You can check out the full tutorial here . Now make sure to check out Jennifer’s blog and leave her some love! Want to see more fab finds? You can see the entire Thrifted Thursday Series here . The Big Project August 27, 2013 • decor , interior design • by Amy 3 Comments Remember that Living Room Project I posted about? And my dilemma with the seating options? Well, it’s finally done! I told you I was indecisive; I didn’t even pick any of the seating options I posted about. Because my client likes to entertain, I decided to go with a sectional for extra seating Sadly, all I have left to share are these in-progress shots of my concept boards. I really wish I took photos of the final product because I spent so many hours drafting and crafting away. It was a nice change to work with my hands instead of a computer however, I did find myself thinking “ctrl-z” when I made a boo-boo. I guess my brain is really hardwired with shortcuts and code! I haven’t drafted in over 10 years so I’m a little rusty. I had so much fun with the dining area because I included my Louis chairs in the design. And of course I included the table of all tables, my fave, the iconic Saarinen tulip table . Ahhh…. so pretty and so darn expensive. I then topped it off with a pretty chandy, the Meurice from Jonathan Adler to be exact. What can I say, my client had a pretty big budget! Have any of you taken design or drafting courses? What are your favourite parts? Have a blessed day everyone! xo My Kilim Pillow August 23, 2013 • decor , my home • by Amy 5 Comments Whenever I go on vacation I look for something unique to bring home and here is my latest souvenir: a beautiful Kilim pillow from the Brooklyn Flea . I must say, after studying carpets and textiles in class, I pay closer attention to the quality and craftsmanship of a piece. And if you’re familiar with Kilim rugs and pillows, you must know they’re not cheap. Rugs are usually in the thousands and pillows in the hundreds so when I spotted this booth at the flea, I RAN. While rummaging though the different designs like a mad woman, I met the owner, Christian Rathbone . What caught my attention was the fact that all products are handmade in Turkey, using an ancient technique that includes natural materials free of chemicals, treatments and synthetics. Everything is done using traditional methods where the wool is spun, weaved and knotted by hand. I really love things with a good story and as funny as it may sound, this pillow makes me feel like I have a piece of history. Company’s who are committed to sustainability and social responsibility are definitely garnering more attention and it’s for good reason. Their products work for the environment, not against it. Some of Christian’s designs will be featured this fall on CB2′s Edition Limed so watch out for that. And if you love kilim, make sure to follow him on Instagram or check out his Etsy store . Loving how it looks with my West Elm rug! please note: this is not a sponsored post. I’m just a happy customer who likes to spread the love. Happy weekend everyone! Thrifted Thursday with Elizabeth of Little Black Door August 22, 2013 • decor , thrifted thursday , vintage love • by Amy 12 Comments It’s no secret, I have a thing for chairs. Like these , and these , and of course these beauties . So when I saw these lovelies from Elizabeth over at Little Black Door , I instantly fell in love. Read on to find out more about Elizabeth’s amazing thrift find! Your favourite thrifted item: My pair of cane arm chairs Where you bought the piece from: I got the pair on Craigslist for $25 for the pair! How could I say no? What drew you to the piece: I was drawn to the curves around the top and bottom of the chair and I was impressed with what great shape the caning was in. And they are super comfy to boot! In my book, they were diamonds in the rough. Describe any work you did to give it new life: I put a lot of work into these puppies – sanding, painting and reupholstering them. They sealed my reupholstery addiction for sure. How you use/display it: They sit front and center in my living room and are the

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