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Oh Baby! | Inspiration Goes A-Wandering with Melody Hansen

I love drawing upon the artistic vision of friends from differing disciplines to glean creative inspiration. Collaboration is more exciting and satisfying to me than just about anything, and I have so enjoyed the opportunities I’ve had to work with graphic designer Melody Hansen. Our first introduction was made through a mutual friend back when I was searching for someone to help me build this very blog, and our friendship has extended far beyond that project as we quickly found ourselves to be kindred spirits.

As if I didn’t already know that to be true, Melody has proven it in spades with her thoughtful and eclectic mood board for today’s installation of Oh Baby! I’m totally in love…

Melody has managed to capture so much of my two loves of travel and the art of the mix in the subtle details of her lovely mood board. From the hot air balloon mobile to the vintage world map and the Babar art print {traveling the world by whale} to the traditional rug and antique suitcases for a side table, the mix of “colonial adventurer” and “modern curator” is just delightful – totally on point to the adventure that awaits us with this little nugget!
For those of you who are searching for a graphic designer who is adept at understanding your vision and is an absolute joy to work with, you really must reach out to Melody. Thank you, my friend, for your thoughtfulness and for taking the time to put together such charming, wanderlust-filled feast of inspiration for us today! Oh the places we’ll go…
xo
s.
By |August 29th, 2013|1 Comment

Update 5 | Project Ugly Duckling

It’s been awhile since I’ve given an update on the progress in the bathroom! Two reasons for that: ONE, we were lost in the land of drywall dust for quite some time and TWO: Graham has been traveling like a madman and barely home the last month, so progress has been slow. That said, we are nearly at the stage where the wallpaper can finally be installed!! Yippee!! I cannot wait to see this etched gorgeousness up on the walls.

Baseboards and crown are currently being installed by my man. Once they are painted, the wallpaper can finally shine in all its glory, and then this beauty can find its home floating on the wall of clouds.

I chose a natural Pau Ferro {unstained} for this vanity. I love all the movement and character in the grain. It’s dashingly handsome and all kinds of pretty all at the same time.

I’m pleased as punch at the custom drawers on the vanity which will make the most of the space available, jogging around the p-trap elegantly and maximizing the rest of the available drawer space. The top drawer does the same, so this elegantly simple vanity will offer a ton of practical storage while looking sleek and minimalist.

Lastly, the solid form sink and counter combo are sleek and simple and modern and will make cleaning up a breeze. I can’t wait to see this vanity floating on that wall! Cantilevered pieces are one of my favourite cabinet designs, and this will float 8-10″ off the floor for a weightless effect that will compliment the clouds perfectly. It should be visual poetry!

That’s it for now! There’s a small surprise coming in the hallway that connects the bathroom to the bedroom, and then there’s the bedroom itself…aka Project Debonaire Young Sir. Drywall is done there as well, so once this bathroom is finished it will be on to the to-do list for that space. Can’t wait to see it transformed! It’s going to be awesome.

xo
s.

By |August 27th, 2013|0 Comments

Rifle Paper Co. + My Latest Confession

I have a confession to make. I am addicted to paper products. Without self-restraint, I could seriously spend an absurd amount of money on beautiful cards, journals, paper and books. Just the touch and feel of beautiful paper makes my heart sing, but add to that beautiful illustrations and it’s game over. 
I am confessing this publicly because, now that I have found Rifle Paper Co., I feel I am treading on dangerous ground and am in need of your gentle accountability. Perhaps you struggle with the same addiction? If so, please repeat after me: I will not buy absolutely everything on Rifle Paper Co.‘s website. I will not buy absolutely everything on Rifle Paper Co.‘s website. Not absolutely everything…

In this season of gatherings and events, I think a sweetly wrapped box of Anna Bond‘s gorgeous notecards would make a rather delightful hostess gift. I for one would be utterly charmed to be on the receiving end of such a thoughtful thank you!

I still can’t decide which of her cards I’ll be ordering for my Christmas cards this year. There’s just too much charm to choose from, and she even has a custom option! I’d love to get your vote on which one is your favourite! Oh right, and then once again, repeat after me… I will not buy absolutely everything on the Rifle Paper Co. website. Not absolutely everything…

xo
s.

By |November 21st, 2012|0 Comments