• The Colours of Fall

    There is a certain warmth to the colours of Fall this year. An apology for that early frost. The pinks and corals are popping out everywhere, and white pumpkins are replacing traditional orange.  

  • Last of the Summer Flowers

    It’s August, and it is time to reflect on the joy and pleasure that flowers give us all. I love to watch the hummingbirds and butterflies fly from blossom to blossom anointing each one with their presence.

  • Spring Cleaning

    As we say goodbye to winter, and usher in Spring, it’s the perfect time to clean and organize and perhaps purge as Mr Morris suggests! One of our favourite ways to start, is to banish all heavy drapes and dark pillows to the linen closet, and hang simple light reflecting fabrics and lace at the windows. Bring wildflowers indoors, and force branches of flowering trees by simply placing in water filled vases. Within a week you will have flowering blooms!…

  • 2016…Back in the Pink

    What is it about pink? I am obsessed with this colour …again! Cannot get enough of it. Now it seems that Pantone has declared Rose Quartz the 2016 shade of choice…..<strong>Rose Quartz</strong> is the stone of unconditional love. One of the most important stones for Heart Chakra work, <strong>Rose Quartz</strong> opens the heart to all types of love – love of self, love of family, love of friends, romantic love. They have partnered it with Serenity, a soft baby blue.…

  • The Best Colour Palette!

    This is such a great resource when looking at paint colours.I love the Black Wall idea! It is the perfect foil for aspectacular view or series of objects. 12 Tried and True Paint Colors for Your Walls   General contractors, home builders, and more Hire a decorator to find that just-right sofa and coffee table for your living room.Light up your living spaces with recessed lighting fixtures, a unique chandelier or even a pendant light fixture.

  • Pinky Swear

    This beautiful card came from my dearest friend and finally prompted me to make another blog in the name of PINK….the bestest colour! The same day, I uncovered a trove of vintage pink curtains while looking for lace trims in an old shop. These are from the 1960s…Fortrel polyester just like Grandma had in her cottage. They are pink, flocked with a dot. I have about a dozen pairs to sell. Beautiful in a little girls bedroom, they float in…