Mod Dog Shop

I took a little personal time off from blogging and wow! It sure doesn't take long to be out of the loop! I took a quick scan through my reader this morning and saw so many great projects from some of my favorite blog friends. I'm looking forward to finding some time to check them out:)

With spring weather on the horizon, I'm feeling the desire for some color in my home. I saw these adorable silhouette prints from Mod Dog Shop a while back and thought they just may do the trick!

Of course I'd have to get the Boston Terrier in honor of little Beaufort.

But, look how cute the little Frenchie is. Anyone have one?

It think it will add a bit of interest to my ultra white porch.

Now to decide what color...?

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and that the sun is shining where you are!

Trois Amours ~ Hi Sugarplum!

A big welcome to the lovely Cassie of Hi Sugarplum! Here today to share her Trois Amours with us. I bet it was tough to choose her 3 favorite things since there are so many great projects in her home!

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Hello! I'm Cassie from Hi Sugarplum! and I'm so excited to be participating in Jane's Trois Amours Series! She's so fancy and French, I love it!
I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites, so I thought I'd just answer each of her finely-tuned categories.
One piece that finished off a room.
While I'm not done with my Daughter's Room Makeover, the one piece that is the piece de resistance (see, I can be fancy too!), and really stands as the focal point in the room, is her Fancy Pants Highboy.

Talk about fancy...look at the legs on that beauty!

A great find, or steal of a deal.
I can be quite a cheapskate frugal, so I have a few items I practically stole. My most recent was this Knot Mirror.

It's 'inspired by' the Horchow Mirror that retails for $600. I scored it from Kirklands for a measly $45! Stole! Um, I mean, Score!
Something that makes you smile when you walk into a room.
I'm still not able to walk into my Son's Room without getting a big ole goofball smile on my face.

This room is the first I designed and created from start to finish. I couldn't be any happier with the outcome. And it brings me so much joy knowing how much my son loves it, and the pride he feels when friends come to visit.
Thank you, Jane, for allowing me to participate in this fun series, and be on your lovely blog today!

Thanks so much Cassie! I'm still entralled by her little boys room and the finishing touches on her little girl's room are causing me to love it just as much! Lucky kids! :)

Ribbon Embellishment

I'm back! I took a day off from blogging yesterday. I'm fighting a terrible sinus infection which has rendered me lifeless the last few days. I finally bit the bullet and headed to the doctor. A couple of doses of antibiotics and I'm finally feeling on the mend. Thank goodness!

Remember when I made these for my bedroom?


Sorry for the flash!

I made 2 for the room and this one felt a little skimpy on the sides. Not only did the sunlight steam in but it looked a bit off. Nothing a little grosgrain trim couldn't fix! Both shades got some black ribbon down each side. Of course I just glued it on (fabric glue is a dear friend). I think it looks so much better!

annoying.. just noticed that I need to re glue the top on one side!

And here is a little pop of spring for your Wednesday! My mom organizes the local daffodil sales for the Canadian Cancer Society and she gave me a bouquet. They just opened up today and bring a pop of color to the dining room:)

I'll be back tomorrow with another guest in my Trois Amour Series!

The Sweetest Chair

I'm so excited about this little project, that I had to share. I have mentioned before that my friends Em and Grant are expecting a baby this summer. She and I spent some time tossing around ideas of how the baby's room should look. It's not actually a room but rather a nook off of their bedroom. - the "nursery nook". The perfect little spot and it is really coming together. They decided to stick with black, white and a little bit of green. It looks so cute!

Emily was on the hunt for an attractive, comfortable chair for the room. She wanted something upholstered and there was slim pickings around here. She considered custom ordering one but the fabric selections were limiting and the prices over $800.

I decided to take a peak at Kijiji for her. After a quick search I found a really ugly, dusty rose upholstered rocking chair. Ugly, yet it seemed to be in good condition and had simple clean lines. I knew if it had lived its life in a non-smoking home, she could be convinced.

I'm so mad I didn't save the original picture! Tt looked similar to this, but think soft velvety fabric:) :

She and Grant picked out a great black and white basket weave patterned fabric, dropped it off at the upholsterer and now they have an adorable and comfortable chair. Perfect for their nursery nook!

I especially love the little "Beaufort" pillow:)

Isn't it perfect?

Also, a big thank you for the mention of my living room as part of the new

Best of the Blogosphere Series at Centsational Girl. I was both shocked and thrilled!

I can't wait to check out the other blogger projects mentioned!

And guess what? I have over 400 Followers! I can't even believe it! Love you guys!