Mamas and Spring Fresh Interiors

Foodie, Home Sweet

We recently painted the whole main floor of our house a fresh coat of gallery white. I can’t tell you what a difference it makes – with everything all tidy, with this beautiful clean palette. The windows are open, brunch has been served and here is a whole afternoon with a house that feels calm and bellies that are full.

We served up some French lentils ( care of Oh She Glows cookbook), bagels, smoked salmon, simple salad, quiche, mango and peach punch… and peanut butter chocolate ice cream cake for dessert.

I love my mom. And can’t wait to be one.

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National Velvet

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Whether it reminds you of your granny, of dresses from when you were three or of hundreds of years of royals, velvet is a fabric that lends pomp and circumstance to whatever it touches. A bit romantic, a bit old-fashioned, always a little bit sensual, I love the way that velvet can class-up any piece of furniture, or an outfit. When well-chosen, it’s dreamy and elevated, mysterious or regal. My favourites are lushly- upholstered slipper chairs and headboards, a nice roll-armed sofa, or in more unexpected places…

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*all photo individual photo credits can be found at my pinterest page

My Kitchen – Turquoise and Boho Mismatch

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My Kitchen - Turquoise and Boho Mismatch

KitchenAid kitchen aid stand mixer
460 CAD – jcpenney.com

Silver flatware
130 CAD – kohls.com

Kim Seybert everyday dinnerware
63 CAD – blisshomeanddesign.com

Royal Doulton serveware
40 CAD – casa.com

Cotton napkin
42 CAD – anthropologie.com

Cotton dish towel
32 CAD – anthropologie.com

Lou Rota bird dinnerware
24 CAD – anthropologie.com

Cotton pot holder
18 CAD – anthropologie.com

Cost Plus World Market food storage container
17 CAD – worldmarket.com

Serveware
16 CAD – anthropologie.com

Glass drinkware
16 CAD – anthropologie.com

Kitchen gadgets tool
13 CAD – anthropologie.com

Glass drinkware
11 CAD – anthropologie.com

Soup mug
11 CAD – anthropologie.com

Rose dinnerware
anthropologie.com

Black home decor
120 CAD – chairish.com

Bone china
13 CAD – anthropologie.com

Ikat Monogram Letter
21 CAD – anthropologie.com

Be Our Guest

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Be Our Guest

Our guest suite is an eclectic blend of global inspired pieces, unified by a palette of white, green and teal. Gilded metals and lots of texture help to make it an polished, but relaxing space. One corner of the room is a sleek home office, where a glossy Ikea desk is a work space, or dressing table for guests; the room is also full of books and plentiful throw cushions, perfect for propping up in bed and reading. Admittedly, our pillows are much nicer than the ones I included in the mood board (pictured above), but the overall vibe is the same. Sweet and serene. With  souvenirs, original art and a sepia toned map of the world that charts our travels, this room is really going places. It’s a far cry from the dark, forest green room full of hockey paraphanelia that was the former home owner’s shrine to… nineties suburban decor.