Showing posts with label furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label furniture. Show all posts

23.5.11

TODAY'S MENU {Banana Cream Cheesecake}

{Age before Beauty}
Sometimes it takes something old to make something brand spanking new! No matter what ingredients you start with you're guaranteed a beautiful finished product.


6.10.10

TODAY'S MENU {Cherry Clafoutis}

{The Ladder Theory}
What started as a love for sliding ladders in every kitchen, living room and study became my most practical decorating tool...

28.4.10

TODAY'S MENU {Picnic Watermelon}

{Life's a Picnic}
Lately I've been noticing a trend in restaurants that I hope to adopt as soon as I have, well, a house and enough friends to come visit me. The communal table is the culinary world's answer to the modern-day picnic table. Pair it with a bench, stool, even a tree stump and you've got yourself a hip family-style dining experience!

16.4.10

TODAY'S MENU {Mustard Seeds}

{Mustard Must-haves}
Last summer in Portugal I met a man from Australia. Amongst exchanging travel tales, I asked him "what are Canadians known for?" The man took about 30 seconds before answering "condiments!" I suppose I never realized we possess this reputation, but after giving it some thought I couldn't really argue with him.

If you set any hamburger, hot dog or french fry in front of me with the ageless choice of ketchup vs. mustard I would choose mustard in a heartbeat! Having always been partial to this fine seed, I'm laying more than a bottle on the table.

30.9.09

TODAY'S MENU {Grapes}

{Like Old Again}
Recently I acquired an old wooden desk. My neighbour was going to put it out for garbage but I insisted on giving the tattered table a new home (I love a good makeover and this was the perfect before and after story!) Like old grapes turned into a beautiful bottle of wine I have big plans for this little desk, after some sanding and a coat or two of paint, it will look just like, well, old again! 
{photo by: jibble}


{The Desk}
Similar to the one below, my desk is made of wood with chipping black paint, bamboo trim and 3 deep drawers.
{photo by: 2nd hand}

{The Finish}
This is the antique look I am hoping to achieve after sanding and painting the old layers away.

{The Colour}
A classic, Martha Stuart's Robin's Egg Blue.
{photo by: bonya}

{The Hardware}
Vintage knobs from Anthropologie are not only fun to choose, but each one is as beautiful as the last. 
{photos by: anthropologie}

{The Accessories}
Picking your favourite flower and showcasing them in a clear vase is a great way to accessories your tabletop.
{photo by: country living}

{The Mirror}
Looking to glamorize your front hall? Hang this mosaic-tile mirror from Ikea for a more elegant look.
{photo by: ikea}

{The Lighting}
Tie in colours through your favourite antique lamp!

{The Key Holder}
Spice up that old key hook with a classic silver bowl.
{photo by: silver gallery}

{The Seating}
Try an old drafting stool for a more vintage feel.
{photo by: the goods design}