tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64897693128532182122024-03-18T06:47:12.019-03:00modern janethoughts on renovations, design and inspirational thingsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.comBlogger568125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-26730445189103819382016-01-28T10:58:00.002-04:002016-01-28T11:39:31.411-04:00Turkish Towel Love.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2014/04/ugliestbathroomreno-reveal.html">Our bathroom</a> is small. Tiny really. There isn't room for a towel bar anywhere in the room, except for the wall behind the door. But that would be mean that the door would be always hitting the towel rod each time it opens. This means that we resort to hanging our towels on the stair railing upstairs to dry. It drives me crazy.</div>
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The solution was a pair of hooks on the wall behind the door. I chose the <a href="https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.aura-bathroom-accessories---double-hook.1000667075.html">Kraus Aura hooks</a> from Home Depot because they matched our hand towel and toilet paper bars. I love their modern simplicity and chrome finish.</div>
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Turkish towels, also know as pestemals, are a flat woven towels traditionally used in Turkish baths. They are said to be highly absorbent and fast drying. They make a great beach towels, since they roll up nicely and some people even use them as a shawl or scarf. </div>
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We had some nice white fluffy towels but I questioned whether they would dry out properly if hung on a hook. I decided to try out the Turkish towel route. I'd heard so much about them over the last few years and wanted to give them a try. My parents gifted them to us this Christmas. The grey and white Cabana Stripe are perfect in our bathroom.</div>
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The verdict? I like them. They do dry quickly and wash extremely well. I wouldn't call them highly absorbent but they do the trick. Stephane used his once and declared it his last. He said it wasn't warm enough though he may feel differently in the warmer months. I do see where he's coming from but ultimately do like it and will continue to use mine. Although it means I do still have a towel hanging on my stair rail on a daily basis. You win some, you lose some!</div>
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*** My mom picked ours up at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cottage-Industry-Modern-Home-Decor-118810678167063/?fref=ts">Cottage Industry</a> in Charlottetown. Last time I was there they had a good selection. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-75603691096445447082016-01-26T08:47:00.000-04:002016-01-26T08:47:55.919-04:00Hello IKEA!A collective cheer rang out across the maritimes last Friday when it was announced that an Ikea store would be coming to Halifax. The first in Atlantic Canada. I had heard many rumblings the last while and hoped so much that it would be true! For me, it's still a 3 hour drive away but that definitely beats the 12 hours to Quebec that we currently have. Although, I must admit I did love those exciting pit stops at Ikea along our travels. I'd make a long shopping list of things to check out and end up leaving with some of that and more of what I'd discovered while roaming the endless maze that is their showroom.<br />
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Ikea has long had the reputation of cheap furniture best suited for dorm rooms and first apartments but it's really time those naysayers take a second look. We mustn't overlook the the stylish, classic and functional pieces that Ikea keeps churning out year after year. Many stylish and timeless pieces will still grace our homes ten years from now. I'm sure of it.<br />
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A whole collection of dressers, bedside tables, shoe cabinets and wardrobes that are really catching my eye. Simple, clean lines and that classic white I love so much.</div>
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We have two of the wall sconces in the bunk room and the pendant lights in our kitchen.</div>
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The most affordable linen bedding on the market. I'm impressed with ours, considering the price.</div>
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I found a similar one at Home Sense.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60178887/">Bekvam stepstool</a>:</div>
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Everyone needs one of these. Less than 20 dollars and cute enough to leave out.</div>
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I use ours at least once a day.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20239717/">Stockholm TV bench</a>:</div>
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I love this whole Stockholm line and the bench is no exception. Classic Scandinavian styling.</div>
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A classic piece for many years now. I've almost bought it so many times.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/80216534/">Hemnes pendant lamp</a>:</div>
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So fluffy and soft. Don't get the cheaper version (Ikea makes two). This one is so fluffy and soft. Perfect for draping over the back of a chair in the cooler months.</div>
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Extra seating that is slim enough to slide under a coffee table when you aren't using them. I only have one but they look great stacked one on top of the other.</div>
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Here are a few Ikea pieces in our home:</div>
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These <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50214678/">VITTSJO</a> metal shelves flank the piano window in our dining room. They were black and we sprayed them white. Then they became available in white. Isn't that always the way?<br />
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More RANARP lights in each of our bunks.</div>
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Not the best view but our couch is the Ikea KARLSTAD, which annoyingly has been discontinued. We bought it mostly because we knew we could buy replacement covers, if we wanted to change the color or if Beaufort drooled on it too much. I am really happy with it, just disappointed that they won't be carrying it anymore.</div>
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I'd love to hear your favorite pieces. I still have over a year before the store in Halifax opens but we do have a little trip to Montreal planned for this spring so I'll be able to get my fill!</div>
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The halls have been decked! My goal this year was to not buy any new decorations. I used only what I had from other years but treated myself to a fresh boxwood garland from Prestige Floral. A friend gave me a generous bunch of pine that I used all throughout the house. Generally, everything was kept quite simple.<br />
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A look at the living room with our wee tree in the corner. We have nice tall ceilings and have usually chosen a large tree. This always meant that we had to find a spot for our coffee table and chair somewhere else in the house, which felt cramped. This year, we opted for a little untrimmed tree. We got it at a Christmas tree farm this past weekend, after the most beautiful snowfall. It was so beautiful! I only used my most favorite ornaments and it's turned out to be my most favorite tree yet.<br />
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The mantel is simply decorated with a piece of the boxwood garland wrapped with copper wire lights. I added feather trees, candlesticks and my favorite little polar bears. The wreath is artificial but it's filled with some real greens to add some fullness. The garlands are painted wood beads and the pompom garland that I made for our tree a couple of years ago.<br />
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I brought out my winter pillows, cozy throw blankets and lots of candles to warm up the space. I love being in there at night with the glow of the tree. I'd imagine the wonderful smell of greenery won't last long so I'll enjoy it while I can.<br />
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My little brass deer were a thrift store score a few summers ago. I adore them paired with mini Christmas balls and a framed gold foil print by <a href="http://kimroach.ca/">Kim Roach Design</a>.<br />
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The stockings are filled with pine until Santa arrives and replaces it will much funner things!<br />
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I'm going to make some fresh arrangements for the dining room but for now, I've placed a table runner with my DIY wood bead advent wreath and some mini bottle brush trees down the center of the table.<br />
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There is more to come! I'll try to share if I can ever get home during daylight hours to take some good photos. Hope you are enjoying your own holiday decorated homes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-54807293193119044892015-11-26T07:07:00.000-04:002015-11-26T07:07:10.684-04:00Modern Jane's Favourite Things.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember when Oprah used to do her favourite things show? I didn't follow her show religiously but I never missed that episode. So much fun and excitement! I decided there is no reason why I can't do my own favourite things list. I'm calling it Modern Jane's favourite things. Clever, right?<br />
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It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I sat down and made a list of the some of the things that have recently made life a little bit sweeter. I can sometimes be a bit of a salesperson when I find something I love. I think that everyone I know should have it too. I don't mean to be pushy about it, I just want to spread the joy!<br />
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I narrowed it down to seven things. I apologize ahead of time for my descriptions below being long winded but I feel like I have to explain why I like these particular things so much.. and convince you why you should love them too :)<br />
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Clockwise, from top left.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tiffany.ca/jewelry/necklaces-pendants/tiffany-notes-letter-a-round-pendant-GRP02278/tiffany-notes-letter-s-round-pendant-24034216?prolookupsearchadd=&prolookupsearchwn=&prolookupsearchradio=&prolookupsearchcheck=">Initial Pendant</a><br />
I wear this necklace all the time. It was a gift from my girlfriends on my wedding day. The initial is an S so that I always have Stephane close to my heart. It's quite special to me.<br />
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<a href="http://mintspa.ca/">Shellac Manicure</a><br />
I always promise to do this more for myself and never follow through, There is nothing better than a fresh shellac manicure from <a href="http://mintspa.ca/">Mint Spa</a>. They last almost two weeks! I seriously love them. My favourite colour is a combination of Cake Pop and Romantique by CND Shellac. It's the perfect neutral.<br />
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<a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/why-not-me/9780804138147-item.html?ikwid=mindy+kaling&ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0">Mindy Kaling's books</a><br />
There were some mixed reviews about these books but I really liked the first one and loved the second. She cracks me up. I tend to choose heavier subjects and these were refreshing breaks in the last couple of months. I especially loved the chapter in her second book aimed at young girls.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blundstone.ca/collections/the-original/products/500-the-original-in-brown">Blundstones</a><br />
I've talked about these before on the blog and for good reason. I swear they are more comfortable each time I wear them.. which is all the time. Steph has them too and it took him some time to warm up to them but now I feel like they may have become part of him. Speaking of which.. I often get comments from women who say: "I love your boots! My husband has the same ones!" I then walk away cursing them for making me question if perhaps they are maybe boys boots. Until I see other (cool) women wearing them and we agree.. Blundstones for life.<br />
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<a href="http://www.quannessence.ca/retail-line.html">Sage Peel Gel</a><br />
This is a new discovery for me. I used the same face wash for years and recently decided to try something new (manly because I learned that the micro beads in the product were killing all the fishies!). I always falsely believed that unless my skin felt squeaky clean, it wasn't. Moving to a new milk cleanser was a challenge. I really liked it but I felt like I needed something to slough off all the dead skin. I tried the Sage Gel Peel and was hooked after the first try. I use it once a week and it makes my skin feel incredible.<br />
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<a href="http://www.foxhoundcollection.com/">Foxhound Collection Candles</a><br />
I wasn't always a candle burner. I'm actually very fussy about them. I don't particularly like things that smell like baking or candy. These candles have such a natural smell and best of all great packaging. I'm such a sucker for good packaging. I'll need more of them before long.<br />
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<a href="https://www.nespresso.com/ca/en//Order-Machines">Nespresso</a><br />
Everyone needs a Nespresso! Ok, maybe not but it's just so awesome. Steph and I like to call it the greatest purchase of 2014. We both prefer cappuccinos and the machine and frother make a perfect cup. I actually look forward to getting up in the morning because I get to have coffee. For real. It's not a perfect set up since you have to order your pods online, not to mention the waste, but we love it.<br />
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There you have it! I little list of some of my favourite things. I've been busy with my report cards this week and anxious to finish up so I can start decorating. I hope to share some photos of our home decorated for the holidays next week, as well as a couple of gift guides for Christmas shopping.<br />
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What are some of your favourite things? Have you started to decorate?<br />
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This kitchen.. a labour of love, that's for sure! Upon moving into this house, I wanted the kitchen refinished immediately - I made it a priority. It felt dark and dated and I wanted fresh and bright. The funny thing is that when I look back on it, I sort of the like the <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2010/08/kichen-transformation-part-1.html">mid-century vibe</a> it had going on back then. It's funny how our tastes change so much or time. Regardless, it had seen better days and needed a major update.<br />
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Back then, my brother, a cabinetmaker by trade, happened to be between jobs and offered to build my cabinets. I had to be his gopher for the couple of weeks and had to paint them myself but it was well worth it. I was absolutely thrilled with how they turned out.<br />
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At the time, I couldn't afford a solid surface countertop (still can't!) and wanted something other than laminate. My brother used some pine stair treads, pieced them together and I stained and varnished them. They are definitely unique and have held up incredibly well.<br />
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The floor was several layers of linoleum over tiles that had been stuck to the floor with tar. Stephane and I spent hours lifting those tiles with little scrapers. Then, my dad and I punched the hundreds of holes from the sub floor into the wood floor in hopes that they could be refinished. It was hours of work but worth it after the refinisher came in and made them look new again. They are soft wood and have gotten marked up over the years by many dropped kitchen items and Beaufie's nails but I think it just gives it all character.<br />
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There have been many changes since it was renovated the first time. Originally, I had painted all the cabinets white but opted to update the look by <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2013/02/two-tone-cabinets-reveal.html">painting the base cabinets grey</a>. It totally changed the space. Also, the "crystal" chandeliers that were once hung in the kitchen moved to the bedroom. Instead, I chose a couple of simple pendants from Ikea.<br />
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We had Prestige Kitchens <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2013/03/kitchen-island-reveal.html">make us a peninsula</a> for a bit more storage. We chose high gloss flat panel drawers so that it would be a complete contrast from the cabinets, rather than try to find something that looked similar. It has a butcher block countertop.<br />
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Cabinetry: Marc Gallant</div>
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Cabinet paint: Uppers - Natural White, Dulux / Base - Whale Grey, Benjamin Moore</div>
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Peninsula: <a href="http://www.prestigekitchens.com/">Prestige Kitchens</a></div>
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Pendant Lights: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90256497/">Ikea</a></div>
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Shelving: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10282179/">Ikea</a></div>
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Bar Stools: Home Sense</div>
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Love Food Print: <a href="http://kimroach.ca/">Kim Roach Design</a></div>
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I had a great response from my post about <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/10/the-time-i-got-rid-of-all-my-clothes.html">my capsule wardrobe</a>. I'm glad I inspired some of you to do their own capsule, to clean out their closets, to make some money selling their clothes or simply to look at the way they are shopping a little more closely.<br />
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As I said in <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/10/the-time-i-got-rid-of-all-my-clothes.html">that post</a>, I came to realize that I actually needed to do some shopping to complete my wardrobe to ensure it really worked for me. Cleaning out my closet showed me what pieces were missing and I took the time to find the right ones.<br />
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I ended up buying four pieces since that day. Normally, I would have bought that and more in that period of time but now I more conscious about what I buy. I wait for sales, read reviews and have no problem returning if it's not quite right.<br />
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<a href="http://aritzia.com/en/product/arizona-t-shirt/54347.html?dwvar_54347_color=1274">Arizona T-Shirt</a> - soft, versatile and long enough to cover my bum in tights.<br />
<a href="http://aritzia.com/en/product/cober-dress/56865.html?dwvar_56865_color=161">Cober Dress</a> - Similar to the <a href="http://aritzia.com/en/product/lorelei-dress/55193.html?dwvar_55193_color=169">Lorelei</a> tunic that I had on repeat all summer but in long sleeve. Yes, please.<br />
<a href="http://www.roots.com/ca/en/shorty-boot-tribe-16020169.html?cgid=womensBoots&start=23&selectedColor=001">Tribe Shorty Boots</a> - I got these during a 25% off sale. Any leather goods I've ever owned from Roots have lasted forever. Plus, they are super soft and comfortable.<br />
<a href="http://www.myhomeapparel.com/products/prince-edward-island-home-t-shirt?variant=9769840707">PEI Home Apparel T-shirt</a> - Shop local! This T-shirt is a perfectly soft weekend T. I'm a proud Island girl.<br />
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Everything in my wardrobe is on high rotation and I'm still loving my capsule. It's pretty casual though so I think I may need a cute blouse or two to get me through the holiday season. I'm on the hunt.<br />
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In case you missed that post, you can check it out <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/10/the-time-i-got-rid-of-all-my-clothes.html">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-13388154948076498172015-11-16T06:47:00.001-04:002015-11-16T06:47:48.878-04:00Indigo Faves.Happy Monday to you all. It was a busy but awesome weekend with our first Holiday Pop-up Shop. I'm humbled by the support we received and that people actually bought my creations! Thank you so much! I didn't have much left to pack up at the end of the day. I guess I can call that a success.<br />
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Today I thought I'd share some of my favourite holiday items from <a href="http://indigo.ca/">Indigo</a>. It always surprises me that so many people still think that Indigo only sells books. It is so so much more. In fact, last year I did almost all my Christmas shopping on the website and I buy things for myself there all year long. I was not compensated for this posting this, I simply love <a href="http://indigo.ca/">Indigo</a> and wanted to share all my awesome finds!<br />
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Isn't it fun getting your home holiday ready? I generally try to use what a have from year to year but it's always fun to buy a few new things. Those glasses are on sale right now and I may need to order a set and my frasier fir candle , which is seriously Christmas in a jar, is almost gone so I think I'll need another one! And that pillow? It needs to be mine.. pretty much my motto these days. I love love love cozy nights in.<br />
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Our dining room. Definitely one of those hard to decorate spaces. It's home to a beautiful piano window and some fairly good symmetry with thee placement of the windows and doorways (which pleases me) but I have never been able to get it "right". It's been redecorated a few times over the years. I've tried wallpaper, patterned curtains and darker walls but ultimately fell back to what feels right for me.. light and bright. I finally feel happy with where it's at now.<br />
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Our teak table was given to us by Stephane's mom. It was the table he sat at as a boy. I love pieces with meaning! The mid-century pendant light is one of my favorite things in my home. It's the perfect scale for the space.<br />
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Two of the biggest changes we made were painting those Ikea shelves and replacing our dark teak chairs with simple white ones. The shelves were originally black and we sprayed them white. I didn't mind the black but prefer how they now blend into the walls and complement the sideboard.</div>
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I adore that window and the light it brings into the space in the evening. Sometimes it's too bright and you can't sit on the opposite side of the table. Not ideal but I really don't want to cover the windows with blinds or curtains. I prefer the naked look.<br />
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I put up that mini gallery of prints on day and assumed I may tire of it but I still like it. The photo on the bottom left was found in the basement. It's of the house shortly after it was built in 1939.The cabinet was a deep wine color with tole painted flowers. I gave it a new life with some peacock blue paint. The wall hanging was a recent diy project that you can check out <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/09/diy-yarn-wall-hanging.html">here</a>. <br />
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There you have it! A little peek into our dining room lately. I wish I could say it currently looks like this but the truth is that it's been my crafting space for the last few weeks and we can hardly find a spot to sit and and eat. After Saturday we can go back to normal.<br />
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Paint: Meeting House, ICI paints<br />
Rug: <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-paddle-rug/black/200JRVKT17B-406.html?product_open=true">Rugs USA</a><br />
White Cabinet: <a href="http://www.structube.com/en/dining-room/sideboards/moby-3-door-sideboard-98-16-16#!pid=10874">Structube</a><br />
Pendant Light: <a href="http://themodernshop.ca/">The Modern Shop</a><br />
Repro Eames Chairs: <a href="http://www.wirehome.ca/">Wire Home</a><br />
Shelving: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50214678/">Ikea</a> (can now be bought in white)<br />
Curtains: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/80063833/">Ikea</a><br />
Wall Hanging: <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/09/diy-yarn-wall-hanging.html">DIY</a><br />
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Things have been pretty busy around here. Steph is building a new shed at the back of the house and it's just about finished. I think it looks awesome but he's hesitant to let me share because it's not going to be technically "finished" until spring. I guess you have to hold on for that little reveal.<br />
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I'm hosting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/131331380560244/">holiday pop-up shop</a> with two friends this coming Saturday. I've been making holiday crafts in preparation and having lots of fun with it. My friend Em owns a restaurant so we are hosting it there. She's making some yummy goodies for the pop-up and will be selling pre-orders for Christmas. Another friend, Kim of <a href="http://kimroach,ca">Kim Roach Design</a>, is joining us with her stationary. Lots of prints, cards, and banners. It's going to be a fun day!<br />
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Between Steph working on the shed and me crafting the evenings away, things have been pretty quiet on the home project front. I did order some new fabric from <a href="http://tonicliving.com/">Tonic Living</a> for some custom roman shades. I adore the fabrics. I chose an oatmeal linen for our bedroom and a navy linen for the little den. Looking forward to getting them back from my seamstress!<br />
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It was a busy summer with <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/10/our-wedding-day.html">the wedding</a> and <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/09/our-house-in-east-coast-living.html">the magazine feature</a> so we've been just enjoying getting caught up on our favourite shows (Homeland, Last Man on Earth), reading and getting back into our regular workout routine.<br />
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Speaking of workouts, this fall I ran my first half marathon! Emily and I started our training together at the end of July and ran the PEI Marathon at the end of October. I was pretty proud of us! Of course for finishing but mostly for sticking to the training program. The jury is still out on whether or not I'll ever do another one.. :)</div>
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Beaufort has been busy being is cute little self. Sleeps all day and snuggles all night. Good life! I'm looking forward to getting my own holiday decorating done. I'll get the pop-up over with first and then start thinking about how I want to approach it this year. I'll definitely be keeping it simple for sure.<br />
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I'll be back tomorrow to share some new photos of our dining room!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-2501144782862950572015-10-22T18:46:00.000-03:002015-10-22T20:27:59.640-03:00The time I got rid of all my clothes.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYaOHYjRt5eHAagB8Balk6yDR-8RalksUvE0j_xQvEOXgRzou1AYlTKyie_0MPJiRyb52kTqHSOYFKohP3LuZ5PkaG1b4ZqTRqIEAbRR8Ik2m0kJe2VMP4nB6-ljx-Iezn0agoRYBSl51/s1600/OB-capsule+wardrobe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYaOHYjRt5eHAagB8Balk6yDR-8RalksUvE0j_xQvEOXgRzou1AYlTKyie_0MPJiRyb52kTqHSOYFKohP3LuZ5PkaG1b4ZqTRqIEAbRR8Ik2m0kJe2VMP4nB6-ljx-Iezn0agoRYBSl51/s640/OB-capsule+wardrobe.jpg" width="640"></a><br>
I'm going to start off this post by saying that I, in no way, think I'm the best person to give advice on fashion. I do love clothes and online shopping is my jam. However, I've struggled for years identifying my own personal style and creating a wardrobe that works for me. <br>
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Like most women (and some men!.. namely my husband), I would stand in my closet each morning before work or going out in the evening and say "I have nothing to wear!". Meanwhile, two closets in my house were brimming with clothes and I was hard pressed to close the drawers of my two dressers.<br>
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Bottom line, I simply wasn't a good shopper.<br>
I didn't plan.<br>
I bought more out of want than need.<br>
I was impulsive.<br>
I didn't look after my clothes.<br>
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Frankly, I was overwhelmed.<br>
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I came across the blog <a href="http://www.un-fancy.com/">UnFancy</a> which shares the concept of a capsule wardrobe. One post in and I was hooked. It was really an ah-ha moment for me. The more I read about it, the more I felt like it was describing me and what I was searching for in a wardrobe.<br>
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So what exactly is a wardrobe capsule? You can read more about it <a href="http://www.un-fancy.com/capsule-wardrobe-101/what-is-a-capsule-wardrobe-anyway/">here</a> but essentially it's creating a mini wardrobe of versatile pieces that you really love to wear. Makes sense, right? Absolutely. But getting there is the real battle. Whether you like your clothes or not, getting rid of them is really, really hard. It almost feels like throwing away money.<br>
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I went through all my clothes and sorted them into four piles.<br>
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<li>love/keep</li>
<li>give away</li>
<li>sell</li>
<li>unsure</li>
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The 'unsure' pile was pretty big at first but as I kept coming back to it, it got smaller and smaller until most of those pieces disappeared into other piles. I gave a lot of pieces away, which always feels good. Selling was very successful. I made $450! Believe it or not, the love/keep pile was the tiniest of them all. The reality was that I liked a lot of my clothes but I didn't love them. I was wearing the same things over and over.<br>
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What started out as stressful became quite liberating and enjoyable (almost addicting!). Surprisingly, what was left hanging in my closet, was something I'd been searching for all along - my personal style in a nutshell. <br>
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<li>Comfortable (If it's not comfortable, I won't wear it or only wear it once)</li>
<li>Neutral (black, grey, beige, cream, white) with a few pops of color</li>
<li>Soft breathable fabrics and some denim</li>
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In reality, I wasn't left with very much. Unless it was something I saw myself wearing soon and often, it didn't make the cut. I actually ended up in a position that forced me to do some shopping. I know, terrible news.. The capsule wardrobe states that you should be working with 37 pieces and i didn't even have that. While I didn't feel the need to follow it exactly, I definitely was missing a few key pieces. I needed a little bit of everything to complete my wardrobe.<br>
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That being said, I am still working on my wardrobe. It takes time to find things that you love, fit well, wash well, and work with the rest of your wardrobe. It's not for everyone but I shop mostly online. I personally prefer to try things on at home, read reviews and find I get better better deals than in store. <br>
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Again, I'm not here to give fashion advice but some friends and coworkers have heard about my attempt at creating a capsule wardrobe and asked me to share my experience. It's really the best feeling to open your closet door and feel great about wearing anything I see hanging there. I'm down to using one closet and half a dresser! The only time that I feel like I have no clothes is when I'm behind on my laundry.<br>
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While I'm at it, I also thought I'd share some of my favorite pieces that are on repeat. I'm quite selective when shopping and these are pieces that I find versatile and comfortable. As you can see, I'm a very casual dresser.<br>
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Obviously I have an unhealthy obsession with Aritzia. I love the style of their clothes and the soft fabrics. I could get lost in the website for hours. A disclaimer... I kept almost ALL my dresses. I love them all and decided it would be the one thing I'd let go. Also, the capsule wardrobe does not include workout clothes and pyjamas, although I definitely dwindled those piles as well in the process.</div>
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Have any of you attempted a capsule wardrobe? I'm totally curious to hear about your experience. If not, is it something you'd like to try?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-8231187409485533292015-10-15T09:06:00.001-03:002015-10-15T11:04:08.470-03:00Our Cozy Bedroom.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmb6fwcE9grYP0mdqMqILMfwQVbBjryJMkt1mjqJndI2FAhmN6i8Vwc5sl5iv9BNO3ZtCT5i5ZcudNtw9YFwPw95AMgHoiZ8BHQ0uDK8weNh54u_pon4e0sJ-yf9IH08JdNqQUFTZ-hrw/s1600/Master+Bedroom+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmb6fwcE9grYP0mdqMqILMfwQVbBjryJMkt1mjqJndI2FAhmN6i8Vwc5sl5iv9BNO3ZtCT5i5ZcudNtw9YFwPw95AMgHoiZ8BHQ0uDK8weNh54u_pon4e0sJ-yf9IH08JdNqQUFTZ-hrw/s640/Master+Bedroom+1.jpg" width="640"></a> <br>
When I bought my house eight years ago, I tackled my bedroom right away. It's not a very big room and has slanted walls and an odd alcove in the middle. My goal was to somehow make it feel bright and spacious. I chose a bright white paint and added a black and white sketch print floral for the headboard wall. I found a vintage headboard and painted it a high gloss black and made some diy black and white ikat dot roman shades.<br>
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Years later, I still really like the room. I've changed up the artwork and bedding a few times over but the rest remains mostly unchanged. Lately I'm craving a softer, organic feel to the space. I still love the wallpaper and white walls but the black accents need to go. My taste seems to lean toward a more subdued palette and the black seems harsh to me.<br>
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I loved this little dresser but I recently replaced it with something a little taller and with more efficient drawers. Functionality wins over sometimes. I've also sold the black mirror so I'm on the hunt for a new one. Perhaps round this time?<br>
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The other dresser was refinished and given to me by my dad. I love having an older piece, especially wood, in each room to lend a bit of character and warmth. I love that it fits perfectly just below the window. <br>
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I still adore the gallery wall across from the bed. It's full of personal family photos (our parents and grandparents wedding photos), favorite quotes and some Instagram moments. I move it around all the time so there are lots of tiny nail holes behind those frames.<br>
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The shape of the room is definitely odd with the alcove in the middle but its also what gives it charm. It's such a cozy space and although I could do with a little more room around the bed, it does the trick!<br>
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My brothers, sisters and I recently gifted my parents a <a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/product/upholstered-full-headboard-shantung-parchment/947297">beautiful headboard</a>
for their anniversary and desperately wanted one too. However, I
decided I would rather spend money elsewhere and I plan to diy one
instead. I'm on the hunt for fabric for new roman shades and I'm leaning
toward linen. <a href="http://www.tonicliving.com/">Tonic Lining</a> has some beautiful options.<br>
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Can't wait to share the changes with you all as I go! Stay tuned. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-43849881472832796922015-10-07T10:36:00.000-03:002015-10-15T18:48:13.983-03:00Our Wedding Day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinGG9G_IDqGanT6CdZtBMt4QKviJtlLmQXblJaqKmFfyhkBTLNFhbaqvw1ZaL2m62E8rhRkI8nIiYJOAZhnov852fpiMrvWrPYJHLikVLxhx-NxZ5SCVr5JOHsFFpsGBAn8j9vEo8tDHzp/s1600/JaneStephWED0647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinGG9G_IDqGanT6CdZtBMt4QKviJtlLmQXblJaqKmFfyhkBTLNFhbaqvw1ZaL2m62E8rhRkI8nIiYJOAZhnov852fpiMrvWrPYJHLikVLxhx-NxZ5SCVr5JOHsFFpsGBAn8j9vEo8tDHzp/s640/JaneStephWED0647.jpg" width="640"></a><br>
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Monday, marked two whole months of marriage for Stephane and I. It's crazy how quickly time passes by, it feels like last week! Yesterday I shared our backyard and how far it's come over the past few years. Today I want to give you a little peek into how that same backyard was transformed as the site of our wedding this summer. And a few other details of the day too!.<br>
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Since the day we got engaged, Steph and I knew that we wanted our wedding to be simple and intimate. We even considered eloping but ultimately, I knew I wanted my mom and dad to be there. We decided to keep it small and host it right at home in our backyard. On a Wednesday night, with a raindate! (That luckily we didn't have to use:) We had a total of 40 people which included only our immediate family and our closest friends. <br>
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The plan was to always remember three words: simple, intimate and relaxed. Throughout the planning and decision making process I tried to keep that in mind. I knew that sometimes things can snowball and that the world of Pinterest would tell me that things were to be done a certain way. We really wanted it to feel more like a backyard cocktail party than a traditional wedding.<br>
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We spent the morning of the wedding helping with the set up. My sister and I made flower arrangements with flowers from the garden mixed with lots of greenery provided by our florist. Steph made sure the yard looked good and helped set up all the linens, glassware, dishes etc. I'm sure some would think we were crazy for being so hands on the day of but I wanted to be part of the process. I love that stuff and couldn't have imagined leaving it to someone else.<br>
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After heading out to have my hair and makeup done, we both got dressed together at home. I even helped him tie his tie and decide which shirt to wear. When he left with one of our photographers, I slipped into my dress (had to have at least one secret!) and then left with our other photographer to meet him for our "first look".<br>
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I love that photo on the left. He was seeing my dress for the first time and it was the first time we were really 'alone' that day. It was also the first time in the day that I thought.. ok, this is really happening! I would be lying if I said we were feeling stress free. A severe thunderstorm watch had been issued earlier in the day and it was definitely distracting me. But when we saw each other there and all was ready back at the house, I let it all go. It was out of our control and just decided to roll with it.</div>
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I think one of my favorite parts of the wedding was the very beginning. With all of our couple and family photos out of the way, we headed back to the house and were able to greet all our guests as they arrived. It was so nice to hug them and and welcome them all with the excitement of the ceremony looming. I didn't walk down an aisle but rather, when we felt everyone had arrived and had a drink in hand, we asked them to gather around the tree and the ceremony started.<br>
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The ceremony was very personal. We said our vows and had my dad and Stephane's daughter each do a reading. Steph's father passed away a few years ago and we were able to use his wedding ring which was pretty special. Our mothers were our witnesses.<br>
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After the ceremony, it was time to eat! My best friend Emily is a chef and she did all the catering for the wedding. I cannot thank her enough! She had it all prepared beforehand and we hired two people, including an oyster shucker, to handle it all throughout the evening so that she could kickback and enjoy herself.<br>
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For us, it was a highlight. Emily even surprised us with homemade lavender citrus ice cream and waffle cones as a late night snack. Everyone is still raving about how good the food was!<br>
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I kept most of the decor to a minimum. As much as I love a wedding abundant in details and decor, I wanted our own event to be simple and not overdone. I stuck with lots candlelight, string lights and greenery/flowers.. with a little bit of geometric thrown in!<br>
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Our florist was a gem. I've worked with <a href="http://www.prestigefloral.ca/">Michael</a> on many other projects and I knew he understood my style. I wanted a bouquet of various greens with possibly some white flowers thrown in. Otherwise, I didn't give any other direction than that. I also wanted as much loose greenery as I could get to use in flower arrangements and as little details throughout. He knocked it out of the park. Not only did I love my flowers but the smell of eucalyptus and rosemary throughout our house lasted for days!<br>
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The boutonnieres and corsages were kept simple with greens and small modern flowers. For centerpieces on our bartop tables, I used photos of us, votive candles and gold geometric sculptures. Michael wired greenery and flowers to the sculptures. There were extras so we hung them on the fence above the drink station and strung them from the trees.</div>
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I count myself lucky to have two good friends, one a makeup artist and one a hairstylist. I had worked with them on other projects and knew I needed them for my own wedding. It was so fun to spend those few hours before the wedding with them. Apparently, I was quite a relaxed bride! They were also guests at the wedding so were on hand for touch ups as the night wore one!</div>
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I can't say enough about our photographer. There was no question that we wanted <a href="http://iamrachelpeters.com/">Rachel</a> to capture the day. Not only is she a friend but we love how her bright photos tell a story and truly capture the emotion of the day. Not to mention, she is the most comfortable photographer on the planet to be around! This was key for my camera-shy husband. She also brought along her sister <a href="http://kimroach.ca/">Kim</a>, as a second shooter, who we adore as well. Kim was the talent behind our amazing invitations.</div>
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Ultimately, it was a perfect night. The weather was perfect.. That weather watch never amounted to anything at all! There were a few mishaps, like forgetting the rings in the house (oops!) and the police arriving to shut down our dance party (he was quite sweet about it:). But I'd do it all the same way tomorrow. The evening went by so quickly as we mingled with our guests, sampled the food, toasted with champagne and danced the night away with our tree lit up like a disco ball. Such a memorable night.</div>
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A few years ago, Stephane and I totally revamped our backyard space. What was originally a blank canvas with one lone tree in the middle of the yard and a tired looking shed in the corner, became a private little oasis for us to relax in.<br />
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Over the course of two summers, we build a deck around the tree and connected it both to the house and the entrance to the backyard with wooden walkways. The deck was surrounded with load upon load of pea stone and we planted lots of lush grasses, succulents and shrubs. We also built a modern style fence to close in the yard which gave Beaufort the freedom to run around freely.<br />
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I was not on the ball this summer and didn't take many photos of the space. Luckily, our photographer from our <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/09/our-house-in-east-coast-living.html">East Coast Living shoot</a>, graciously provided us with the ones he took. I'm so happy to have them! <br />
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When I look back at the photos from the beginning <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2012/05/deck-stage-1.html">here</a>, <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2012/08/deck-reveal.html">here</a>, <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-deck-your-questions-answered.html">here</a> and <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-finished-fence.html">here</a>,
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grown full and lush, the deck, walls and fence have been stained in rich
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That's the fun part of blogging. Being able to go back and look at where your projects started, the process, the finished product and how they evolve over time.<br />
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Come back tomorrow and see how this whole space was transformed as the site of our wedding this past August!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-20119841403307492182015-10-02T09:50:00.003-03:002015-10-02T09:50:46.158-03:00Friday Love List.I think I'm actually back to blogging! I kept saying I was going to do it and then it actually happened. Could be the weather? I love getting cozy on the couch at night. My laptop, cozy pyjamas, Beaufort and I under a blanket and Steph complaining about the smell of my pumpkin spice candles permeating throughout the house. The best time of year! Although, some sunshine would be nice. It's been a wet week!<br />
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Heading into our first October weekend, I'm sharing a few of this week's favorite things:<br />
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This week, I sold my cute little antique dresser that was in my bedroom, in favor of something with more storage and easy sliding drawers. I always torn about replacing things with Ikea pieces. I like the look and affordability but the quality is just fair. I suppose <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/00214553/">the one I chose</a> was included in the list of <a href="http://www.mydomaine.com/chic-ikea-items/">Times Ikea Looked Deceptively Elegant</a>. Does that make up for it?<br />
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I made <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/03/extra-soft-and-moist-blueberry-muffins.html#">these</a> last night and they are moist and delicious. Thanks for picking me all those blueberries, Dad!</div>
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<li><a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/09/our-house-in-east-coast-living.html">The Living Room Lately</a></li>
<li><a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/09/our-house-in-east-coast-living.html">Our House in East Coast Living</a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-76292146204304006402015-09-29T09:00:00.001-03:002015-09-29T09:00:34.205-03:00Our House in East Coast Living!<div style="text-align: center;">
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It was an exciting summer for the Modern Jane household. Not only did Stephane and I <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/08/married.html">get married</a> in our backyard but we also had our house photographed for a <a href="http://eastcoastliving.ca/2015/09/chic-island-makeover/">magazine</a>. It made for a busy summer all around but seeing it in print made it all worth it.<br />
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Janice, the editor for <a href="http://eastcoastliving.ca/2015/09/chic-island-makeover/">East Coast Living</a> contacted me in the spring. They were looking to feature a diy property. Seeing as Steph and I did the majority of the work renovating our home ourselves, she wondered if we'd be interested in participating. Of course we were flattered but wondered it we measured up to some of the gorgeous properties that have been previously featured. (Including our good friends <a href="http://eastcoastliving.ca/2013/11/contemporary-charlottetown-home/">modern home</a> in Charlottetown!) We decided to go for it and it was an awesome experience.<br />
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You can check out the article online <a href="http://eastcoastliving.ca/2015/09/chic-island-makeover/">here</a> and if you're in the East Coast of Canada, you can pick up a print copy, which includes a few more photos.<br />
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I've been asked about about things that are mentioned in the article that don't have a picture so here are a few links, if you're interested.<br />
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<li>living room <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2015/01/large-scale-photo-art.html">black & white photograph</a> </li>
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This past winter, we decided to give the living room a quick makeover with a fresh coat of paint. Like any project, it wasn't as quick as we intended it to be. Painting the walls snowballed into repainting the trim, the built-ins and the brick fireplace. Of course, I'm glad it worked out that way. Even though it was more work than we set out to take on, we were left with a fresh blank canvas to work with.<br>
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The walls went from neutral beige to a crisp bright white. My favorite white is Benjamin Moore, Chantilly Lace. It slowly making its way throughout my house. We used a velvet finish on the walls and a semi-gloss in the same color on the trim, fireplace brick and built-in. Amazing how a simple change can make a room feel so completely different.<br>
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We decided to leave the wallpaper on the back wall. It was a bit of a splurge a few years back and I worried I would tire of it quickly. While, I don't like that it dictates the color palette of the room, I still like the subtle geometric print and blue is definitely still a favorite color of mine.<br>
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I swapped out the white curtains for soft grey linen panels from Ikea. I absolutely love the pairing of light grey with crisp white. I think because of the expanse of the windows, I should likely add another panel to each side to give it some fullness. Add that to the list of things to do!<br>
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If you've been following this blog over the years, you'll likely notice <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2013/09/an-updated-living-room.html">it's changed quite a bit</a> over the years. I've moved away from the more whimsical styling with lots of color pops, in favor of a more subdued palette. This time around, it feels much more like a reflection of my personal style.. more neutral colors, a variety of textures and simple styling.<br>
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It's so much fun to change things up. I wonder what the next couple of years will bring to the space? <br>
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Sources:<br>
Rug: <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-shag/natural/200SPRE14A-2806.html">Rugs USA</a><br>
Sofa: Ikea (Karlstad - shockingly discontined)<br>
Coffee Table: <a href="http://www.cb2.com/peekaboo-acrylic-coffee-table/s401528">CB2</a><br>
End Tables: Target<br>
Lamps: Target<br>
Leather Poufs: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaisonMarrakech?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Maison Marrakech</a><br>
Eames Rocker (knockoff): <a href="http://www.wirehome.ca/product-category/eames-chairs/">Wire Home Furnishings</a><br>
Chairs: <a href="http://www.structube.com/en/living-room/armchairs/kanji-armchair-53-06-14#!pid=11602">Structube</a><br>
Hanging Planter: West Elm<br>
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A big hello to you all after yet another long break. I'm here with a rare Friday post for you... a diy post at that!<br />
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If you follow Modern Jane on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Modern-Jane-Design-279642322091369/timeline/">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/modern_jane">Twitter</a>, you may have seen that our home was featured in a magazine this month. That was all kinds of exciting but I'll share more details on that next week! The point being that a few nights before the photo shoot (which was just before our wedding = crazy time), we realized we had not yet figured out what to do with the big empty wall staring at us in the dining room.<br />
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Cue last minute diy!<br />
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There we go! That wall was mostly empty for the last year. Now our simple wall hanging fits perfectly in the space. I love the soft colors that go so well with the rest of the room. </div>
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Want to make your own? It's so easy, you really should. I should have taken more photos of the process but I think it's fairly straightforward.<br />
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<b>Here is what you'll need</b>:<br />
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one piece of copper pipe<br />
yarn in your choice of colors (I used cream, light grey and beige), cut into long strands<br />
sharp scissors<br />
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1. Cut a piece of copper pipe to the length you want. (you'll need a pipe cutter to this)<br />
2. One color at a time, cut some strands of yarn twice the length (plus a little extra) you'd like the final product to hang.<br />
3. One strand at a time, grab the middle of the yarn piece and place the u-shape loop under the pipe. Grab the two ends and pull through the loop. Pull tight. Repeat, changing colors to achieve the pattern you want.<br />
4. Feed one piece of yarn through the pipe and tie with a knot. Use this to hang on the wall.<br />
5. Using sharp scissors, trim to your desired shape.<br />
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Easiest diy ever! Okay, I'll admit it's a little bit time consuming but once you get a system going, it goes quickly. I even came home one evening to see Steph working away on it on him own. I think he may have been worried that my procrastinating ways might let it go by the wayside. He likely wasn't wrong.<br />
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Have a great weekend! Those of you here on PEI, don't forget to check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/385619188294989/">Etsy Made in Canada</a> Market on Saturday. So many amazing local artisans to check out. I can't wait!<br />
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Today, I'm back to blogging and sharing a little refresh makeover of our back porch. The porch is at the back of the house and is the entrance that we and our guests use most frequently. It's just off the kitchen and leads to the backyard. It also home to our washer and dryer and a large built-in cabinet. It's where we hang our coats (unfortunately there is not coat closet in this house) and keep our shoes. <br />
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As you can imagine, like any multi purpose room, it becomes a drop zone for everything. I find it very challenging to keep the area clean and clutter free. The goal of this refresh was to not only freshen up and brighten the space but to make it as efficient and minimalist as possible.<br />
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To start, only the coats that we are currently wearing on a regular basis are kept at the back. In the summer, this means there is very little hung on the hooks. In the fall and winter, this is a different story for sure. I try to ensure that our everyday jackets are there but our nicer coats that we wear less frequently are hung in the front entrance, out of sight. My purse and school bag also find a spot on these hooks.<br />
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Under the hooks is a little bench that Steph made for me way back when I started blogging. We call it the $16 bench and strangely enough it is my most pinned post on Pinterest. I gave it a fresh coat of white paint and recovered the cushion in a soft grey linen fabric. The baskets fit perfectly in the bench and are currently filled with summer shoes and sandals.<br />
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We also hung a simply wire basket by the back door to hold Beaufort's toys, leashes, poop bags and towels to wipe his wet feet. It's practical and easy to reach for when you arrive home after a walk with a wet dog.<br />
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Across from the bench and coat hooks is a simple three compartment shoe cabinet from Ikea. It holds an impressive number of shoes and fits perfectly in that corner between the wall and the pipes. The pipes are one of those old house quirks that I turned a blind eye to over the years. This summer, I realized I could paint them and although, still decidedly hideous, perhaps a little less so. At the very least, less noticeable. I keep a basket on top to throw our keys in. However, it seems I'm the only one who uses it?</div>
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Opposite the door is a built-in cabinet, original to the house. It got a fresh coat of white paint while I was tackling the walls and trim. The amount of storage in that cabinet in invaluable to us. It holds pantry items, laundry supplies, dog food, tools.. you name it. I can't imagine living without it.</div>
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I can't even believe that the plants are still alive. Six whole weeks later! I'm so impressed with myself. Must be all that great light.. or the green thumb that I inherited from my dad? I wish..:)</div>
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I feel that life may be returning to normal after a busy spring and summer. There was little time for blogging since we were busy planning a wedding! Yes, Stephane and I got married in our backyard a couple of weeks ago.</div>
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It was a simple and intimate evening wedding, just like we wanted. We were married under the tree in the backyard, surrounded by our immediate family and closest friends. The food was incredible, the rain held off and the simple decor of flowers and string lights felt cozy and romantic as the sun set into the evening. I'd do it all over again tomorrow!</div>
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Had to sneak in that photo of our smiling boy. I have a few posts planned for the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!</div>
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The Mid-summertime print pairs well with the other prints that I've included on the picture ledge. "Les petits poissons" is a little print that I've had for years. I finally framed my "Salt Water Cure" print, a little quote I find endearing. The little square print is one of my own photos from our trip to the Tulum ruins, printed with <a href="http://www.printstud.io/">Social Print Studio</a>.</div>
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The soft moody colors are perfect in the living room. I'm due to share an updated tour of the space. Since we painted the walls white, the rest of the room has really evolved to included lots of soft blues and grey tones.<br />
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Overall I'm happy with the prints but like I said, it needs a little more. I'll share an update soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-20099218772192316522015-05-10T21:19:00.001-03:002015-05-10T21:34:18.223-03:00Spring Mode.I may not be the best blogger lately but I'm certainly reading and feeling inspired by lots of projects around the web. I'm all about everything outdoors as I patiently (or impatiently) wait for things to feel spring-like around here. We are certainly late to the game, as our last patch of snow just melted away from the backyard. Finally.<br />
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I've been pinning perfect backyards, wandering around garden centers, making lists of plants to buy, and incessantly checking my gardens for new growth. I feel like it will never get here!<br />
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I've gone back and looked at <a href="http://www.huntedinterior.com/2014/05/the-shed-paint-it-black.html">Kristen's black shed</a> many times since she made it over last summer. Ours is in need of a makeover and I plan to tackle it early. It's currently charcoal grey and I can't decide whether to keep it that way or go a little darker.<br />
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I've loved reading everything that <a href="http://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2014/06/the-fence-is-looking-so-good.html">Alison</a> has learned about gardening over the years. Her gardens and her fence are amazing. <br />
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I've tried for years, without success, to grow grass in one shady corner of our backyard. I lost the battle and last week turned the soil for a new garden. I'm excited to pick up some new shrubs and perennials. Ornamental grasses are my favorite in a garden and I'm excited to give <a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/perennial/hakone-grass/">Japanese Forest Grass</a> a try this summer. The bright chartreuse green leaves are great contrast.<br />
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I usually have good luck with my annual pots but I'm never blown away by my window boxes. Any tips? I know the whole thriller, filler and spiller trick but really, I just want someone to come over and make them look <a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/container/plans-ideas/window-box-plants-for-shady-spots/#page=14">just like this</a>. I'm such a sucker for white flowers and I adore that asparagus fern.<br />
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Here is my spring to-do list:<br />
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<li>stain <a href="http://modernjanedesign.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-finished-fence.html">fence</a></li>
<li>restain the deck</li>
<li>makeover the shed</li>
<li>edge and mulch gardens</li>
<li>plant new shade garden</li>
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Steph's list involves lots of exciting things like installing gutters, fixing the shed door (check!) and helping me with the staining. I'm sure he's thrilled..:)<br />
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I also have so much I should be blogging about! Living room and dining room changes, new lighting in the kitchen, bunk room updates and I'll be sharing my attempt at creating a capsule wardrobe... Someone needs to give me a nudge! </div>
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One wedding trend that I love, is having a backdrop where your guests can stand and have their photos taken on your wedding day. I also love when the bride and groom display photos of the couple through their dating years, from their childhood and of the special people in their lives. This project blends those two ideas into one!<br>
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Here is the back story. This winter, I was asked by <a href="http://discovercharlottetown.com/">Discover Charlottetown</a> to design and style a booth for them at the Halifax Bridal Show. The booth was to showcase Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island as a <a href="http://www.discovercharlottetown.com/en/wedding-home/wedding-CharlottetownWeddings.php">wedding destination</a> and to feature three Charlottetown properties: Delta Hotels, Holman Grand Hotel, and the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Not a small feat in a small booth space but somehow it all came together.</div>
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I decided to pair my two favorite wedding trends to create a sort of "virtual Pinterest board". We contacted several PEI wedding photographers and asked to use some of their photos from those properties and of beautiful Charlottetown. Next was the fun part. How to display all these beautiful photos?</div>
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We picked up some sheets of plywood, a couple of 2x4s, some primed MDF trim, a few bundles of cedar shingles and got to work. <br>
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Knowing the 8x8 backdrop would both need to be stored and transported, we used two 4x8 pieces of plywood that simple get screwed together on site. A piece of trim would hide seam down the center.<br>
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Next, the simple square edge white trim was cut to fit all around the plywood and down the center. Once we knew that all the pieces fit properly, we marked the back of each ones so that we knew where they went later when we put it back together, and screwed them into place.<br>
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The shingles were a little bit time consuming but I love doing stuff like that. Steph and I worked side by side, gluing and stapling each one in place, row by row. It's important to measure the spacing as you go so that both sides match.</div>
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Then we stood back and admired our finished product before we had to take it all apart for transport. I was thrilled with how it turned out. </div>
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Our space at the bridal show was three of these booths. That floor was a bit of a surprise! I'll admit, I panicked a little when I saw the pattern and color.. how do you work with that?<br>
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As the furniture for the booth came in, Steph set up the shingled backdrop and hammered roofing nails, one on the left and right end of each row. Honestly, thank goodness for him. He's a gem when it comes to helping me out on these crazy projects and never complains about it.<br>
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I got to work looping two balls of string across the backdrop, hooking onto the roofing nails as I zigzagged across. I didn't really have a plan, I simply stood back every now and then and made sure it was evenly distributed throughout. We used roofing nails because they have a larger head with prevents the string from slipping off. Next, I used simple wooden clothespins to hang up all the black and white photos.<br>
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For a little variation, I randomly clipped some greenery, fresh rosemary and real pieces of cotton among the photos. It felt very organic and smelled good too!<br>
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The gorgeous flower arrangements and that amazing eucalyptus garland that draped the mantel, were made by the genius florist, Michael at <a href="http://www.prestigefloral.ca/">Prestige Floral</a>. I was seriously obsessed with that garland. We brought it to the show in our car and I could smell it days later!</div>
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Inevitably, when cooped up in the house, I start mentally redecorating and shopping online. It's dangerous! My latest fixation is the wall behind the sofa in the living room. I had a gallery wall for the last while but after freshly painting the walls, made the decision to try something new.<br />
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I'm the girl who is constantly moving things around, which leaves little nail holes in the walls. To avoid this problem and still give me the freedom to mix things up, I hung a picture ledge. Instead of hanging art, I'll simply lean it one the shelf. This allows me to mix and match different frames, prints and art without doing too much damage.<br />
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The current Hello print, while cute, doesn't provide enough color or pattern. Not to mention the fact that the ceilings are high and the frame just doesn't have enough presence. I want a larger framed art print to fill the space and I'll add to the ledge from there.<br />
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I turned to <a href="http://www.minted.com/art" target="_blank">Minted.</a>, a marketplace for independent artists, for some inspiration and instantly found many pieces that would suit perfectly. Actually, I found too many and need your help narrowing it down to one!<br />
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<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-X3U-MGA/even-still" target="_blank">Even Still</a>, by artist <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-X3U-MGA/even-still" target="_blank">Katie Craig</a><br />
<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-7HT-GNA/mid-summertime" target="_blank">Mid-summertime</a>, by artist <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-7HT-GNA/mid-summertime" target="_blank">Emily Jeffords</a><br />
<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-H21-GNA/solstice" target="_blank">Solstice</a>, by artist <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-H21-GNA/solstice" target="_blank">Lindsay Megahed</a><br />
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As you can see, I'm definitely drawn to more abstract painted pieces with shades of blue and grey. It seems to be a theme around my house.<br />
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<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-XMG-DNA/weathered" target="_blank">Weathered</a>, by artist <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-XMG-DNA/weathered" target="_blank">Melanie Severin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-G55-GNA/frosted-barn" target="_blank">Frosted Barn</a>, by artist <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-G55-GNA/frosted-barn" target="_blank">Lindsay Megahed</a><br />
<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-W2M-GNA/passage" target="_blank">Passage</a>, by artsist <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-W2M-GNA/passage" target="_blank">Kelly Ventura</a><br />
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I'm thinking the best size <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-X3U-MGA/even-still" target="_blank">Minted print</a> for the space will be <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-X3U-MGA/even-still" target="_blank">18 x 24</a>. You can choose to order it framed or unframed and I'm still undecided on that part.<br />
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<a href="http://minted.com/" target="_blank">Minted</a>. is super easy to navigate. I simply made an account and within the <a href="http://www.minted.com/art-gifts?us=international+canada" target="_blank">Art Marketplace</a> clicked the little heart on each print that I liked, to add it to my favorites. It's a great way to help narrow down your selections. I was even able to filter my results to include only portrait size options and by choosing my favorite colors.<br />
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So what do you think? I'd love your suggestions before I decide which one to order. Is there one that you prefer?<br />
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Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.minted.com/art">Minted.</a> yourself. The choices are endless. You're bound to find many that you love!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054097930244193240noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489769312853218212.post-74841870889036274332015-01-27T14:02:00.000-04:002015-01-27T14:02:13.433-04:00Large Scale Photo Art.We are snowed in today on PEI. I love love love a good snowstorm! The ones where you have no choice but to stay home and everything completely shuts down. Out my window, all I see is a white fluffy wonderland of blustery snow. Feels cozy and warm in here!<br />
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Inside, I'm surrounded by white as well. Before Christmas, we gave the whole living room a coat of crisp white paint. When I say whole, I mean walls, trim, fireplace, built-ins, the whole deal. Of course, it took longer than I anticipated and I never wanted to see another paint brush again, but I love how it all turned out.<br />
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I'll show more on the whole space another day but today, I wanted to share the refreshed fireplace. When I moved into the house, the fireplace was red brick and I covered it in many many layers of primer and white paint in an attempt to give it a little update. It worked out fairly well and stayed that way for several years. However, when I painted the walls white, the fireplace looked absolutely terrible against the crisp white walls. I expected it to appear a bit yellow but I didn't anticipate the dull grey. It absolutely had to go.. asap.</div>
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We thought the smart thing to do would be to tape it off and spray paint the brick. Unfortunately, that didn't work at all and we ended up having to tackle it using a paint brush and dabbing paint into all the nooks and crannies. Thankfully, Steph took on this job, while I repainted the built in. You can see the difference in colors. I can't believe how different it looks.</div>
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My favorite part, however, is the large scale photograph that we hung above the mantel. I was contacted by <a href="http://www.posterjack.ca/" target="_blank">Posterjack</a>, an online photo printing company, a few months ago about trying out one of their products. I knew right away that I wanted to do some sort of large scale photograph over the mantel so I jumped at the opportunity.</div>
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I chose to upload one of the beach photos that I'd taken during our summer cottage vacation. I used their editing software to change it to black and white and chose to print it as a 28 X 42 <a href="http://www.posterjack.ca/poster.php" target="_blank">Satin Matte Poster</a>.<br />
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When it arrived we removed it from the mailing tube and trimmed it slightly to fit into the largest <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/30132527/#/90078339" target="_blank">Ikea Ribba</a> frame, without the matte (27 1/2 X 39 1/4). I really like the proportions with the scale of the mantel.<br />
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Christmas was easy in terms of decorating the mantel but I've struggled with it since then. I don't want it to appear too busy since the built-in cabinet beside it is so full of books and objects. I also don't like it completely bare either. For now, I have a few plants and occasionally some flowers. I'm sure inspiration will strike one of these days.</div>
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It's been a while since I posted. Life has been busy but I think of my blog and its reader often. I'm not ready to abandon it just yet! I hope those of you who are in the path of the storm are cozy at home today! </div>
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<i>*<a href="http://www.posterjack.ca/" target="_blank">Posterjack</a> provided me with the printing of the poster. I am happy with the product and wouldn't hesitate to use <a href="http://www.posterjack.ca/" target="_blank">Posterjack</a> again.</i></div>
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I can't even believe that Christmas is so quickly approaching! I set the goal that I would have all my Christmas shopping finished by the 12th and I'm realizing this is only days away... I'm on the right track but doubtful that I'll be done by then. Oh well! I did, however, have the tree and the outdoor pots on the agenda for the weekend and got those two things accomplished!</div>
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Here is a little peek at the front porch with the outdoor pot I through together.</div>
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I used spruce and pine boughs, birch branches, red berries and a few warm white lights.</div>
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My dad makes the the Joy and other nativity scenes. I think it looks pretty sharp with the red front door.</div>
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How about you? Do you do any decorating outdoors? Do you use natural elements?</div>
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