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Hi there!

It's a gray morning here in Durham, ON and I'm still in bed snuggling with my 9 month old, it's a PA day today which means the 3 yr old is home and mentally I am saying get up and make waffles for breakfast and a green smoothie but my body has plans to stay in bed all day!  Ha! Wish I could do that but alas I'll get to those waffles!  

So lately with the 9 month on the move, I haven't had much time to paint, and hopefully I'll be able to soon, I'malso currently  trying to get my devotional blog running on a daily basis and thinking about the fact that my time at home with the kids will soon be up and then back to the 9-5.  

I've spent a lot more time at home since fall started and have been able to hang a few art around the home which always brings motivation and smiles. 

I'm also currently dreaming up a new color palette for my winter batch..

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Ok my time is up 3 year old is here!  Have an awesome day!

P.S.  These watercolors are still up for sale.

Decorating your space with taste

Are you an overzealous decorator? If so, read this!

Everything should have it's own place but not everything should have a place in your space. Too many items in one space barely gives you room to breath, especially when you have limited space. Here are a few tips to keep you on the decorating track.

- Dont over decorate!  There's a line between being eclectic and just scary accessory overload.  If you have many beautiful house accesories, don't use them all in one space! Place them throughout your home or store them until your ready to re-decorate for the next season.

- Don't use large pieces of furniture in a small space. Using large furniture pieces makes the space feel over crowded & cumbersome, it screams "I'm desperate to fit in!"  If you must use large furniture, opt for 1 piece and strategicaly place mirrors, glass or translucent furniture that give off the illusion of a larger space.

- Imitaion Overload. Try not to use those unsightly fake plants and flowers that collect dust and cause allergies. Opt for real plants and flowers in your space. If you insist on using imitation, then go for tasteful & use sparingly. If you like real but don't want to spend copious amounts of money on them, then try dyed sticks and bamboo, pussy willows, cactus plants & feathers.

Don't forget that to decorate tastefully doesn't take much effort. Choose your items wisely & don't over do it.

Picture Sources: designage.wordpress.com & besthomegallery.com.

The Corinthian Clubs Splendor

Located in Glasgow UK, this gorgeous club hosts everything from weddings to wine tasting parties.

"The Corinthian Club is features a cocktail bar, bustling brasserie, nightclub, private dining rooms, meeting and event spaces and much, much more"

I am loving the architectural detail, the gorgeous chandelier's and the sheer opulance of it all!

Take a look at these photos of the club in all it's splendor!







The Corinthian Club

2011: Products, Art & Design...What's in Store? - Fabrics..

2011 Heimtextils Trends

Check out Heimtextils trends for 2011/2012

"The new consumer landscape is characterised by quality, longevity, sustainability and significance. In this context, a new generation of designers are researching forgotten skills and traditional craftsmanship is making a comeback. This goes hand in hand with a growing desire on the part of consumers to find out more about manufacturing and manufacturers."

Add color to your space!

Sure, it's winter outside, but it doesn't have to look that way inside. Don't be afraid to add color to your space! Step outside of the norm of beiges, grays and browns and go for blues, oranges and greens! Too afraid to paint your walls those birght colors? That's ok, if your not daring enough to paint the walls, add touches of color throughout the space. Choose colorful pillows for your sofa or a rainbow of colors on an art piece. It may be wintery cold outside but you can keep it bright warm and tropical inside. alk

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Holiday Wreaths

Abigail suggests using various materials to create your own unique holiday wreath. Peacock feathers are gorgeous and very festive or why not opt for something eco-friendly like recyclable materials?