WOODN'T YOU LIKE THIS?

CONTRAST

This is a perfect example of opposites complimenting each other, old and new, traditional and contemporary, dark and light, simple and detailed. The result works because of two distinct palates, two blocks of color, light and dark. One of our favourites.

APRIL MIST

Photo: Insight Designs

SPRING LADDER

This caught our attention, art installation using ladders. Cool!

Via: Recent Works 

SPRING WREATHES

How lovely are these wreathes? Not just for Christmas, and a fun spring weekend project. Which one do you like?


Via: Etsy

EASTER | BIRDS NEST

Image via: Martha Stewart

WE DIG LEE VALLEY TOOLS

Ergonomic stainless steel digging tools are thoughtfully designed, a real innovation in traditional tools. The large, comfortable circular handles allow a greater range of natural hand positions, avoiding wrist strain. And don't you dig the apple green accent! 

Image: Lee Valley

CHINA GRANITE PROJECT

Wouldn't this be fabulous to have in your garden? Enjoy your  morning coffee contemplating your day. A wonderful blend of form and function.

Via: China Granite Project

MEXICO | PATRICIA'S HOUSE

 

 

There is a woman I admire, respect, and miss, her name is Patricia Larsen. She is an artist, lives in Mexico, and exudes beauty, lives beauty and shares beauty. Here are a few photos of her home in the Baja - designed and built by the one we call the mama!

BORNE DOORSTOP | PARISIAN BEAUTY

Few objects cover all styles, these do! Designed by Koray Ozgen and made in France of hand-turned natural stone with a leather handle, the Borne Doorstop is on our wish list.


Via: Remodelista

OUTDOOR SHOES | KEEP IT LITE

We love Native Shoes, we love they're Vancouver home town entrepreneurs.


Vision"Combine the best of evolving technology and lightweight materials, with great design, to produce lightweight and iconic footwear for now -- and for the future."


The unique material -- the lightest and most comfortable available -- molds to your feet, is antimicrobial and odour resistant.  On our wish list for hanging out on the patio. 

DON'T FORGET TO PLAY

via: SWISS MISS

PAINTED DOORS | SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS

A black door has it's place, but a colored door has a feeling - WOW! Be creative, take a risk and choose your favorite color. We love the pink door, what about you?
ps you can always repaint it!

Images:
Gap Interiors
Dwellings
Google Images
Simplified Bee
JK Homestead

OUTDOOR SETTE | COLORFUL LIVING

Any condo balcony, a pool patio or a porch would shine from these bold Spring furniture settes. And don't forget your cocktail,  I'm thinking a whiskey sour!


Via: Garden House Decor

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

 

HAPPY HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! 

This cute gentleman will look adorable on anyone's lawn.

RECYCLING BINS

An organized, clean and appealing recycling area will be the envy of all your neighbours.

The Kitchen Vote
National Post
Freedom to Teach
Living

CREATIVE COMPOST

An easy DIY bin, you'll be green and economical with this compost.

Via: Gardening Life

BUTTERFLY ROOF

Dwell Magazine

WALL SCONCE | SCOTCH PLEASE

This caught our eye, classic and mod!

Available: Living Space 

TREE HOUSE PROJECT | PLAY OR STAY

The perfect hide away or the perfect play house awaits you. As for me, solitude suits me beautifully, what about you?

Credit: Dornob

SPRING | NEW BEGINNINGS

Credit: My Shot, National Geographic

GARDEN STACKS | KEEP IT COLOURFUL

You won't forget where your garden favorites are with these colorful stacks.

via: Modern Karibou