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On Ohdeedoh!

On Ohdeedoh!

Posted by on Nov 3, 2010 in Decorating, Design, Personal | 5 comments

For fun, and on the suggestion of a friend, I entered my four-year-old’s room into Ohdeedoh’s ‘Small Kids, Big Color’ contest. What a kick to see it actually featured on the home page of that blog!  Apparently they only select a few and there are some amazing entries there, so I’m thrilled to be in such good company. If you...

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Fresh interiors from Anita Kaushal

Fresh interiors from Anita Kaushal

Posted by on Feb 16, 2010 in Decorating, Design, Inspiration | 5 comments

The days are getting longer and warmer and I’m finding myself looking for fresh, bright interiors to usher in the spring. Anita Kaushal is a UK-based interior designer and writer whose aesthetic fits the bill perfectly. These airy spaces, from Anita’s own home, have all the airy appeal of a spring morning. Take a look and get inspired to swap...

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A new toddler bedroom

A new toddler bedroom

Posted by on Feb 8, 2010 in Decorating, Design, My house | 14 comments

We’ve finally finished our son’s new bedroom and I can show you some pictures. It didn’t actually take that long to do – most of the room was finished in the first weekend because we’d planned it all out. But we had a few issues with the light fitting so I haven’t been able to take any photos. At last it’s sorted...

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New year, new baby!

New year, new baby!

Posted by on Jan 4, 2010 in Decorating, Design, Inspiration, My house, Personal | 11 comments

Photo from Flickr. I promised this year would entail some new challenges, and now I can finally reveal one of them. We’re expecting our second child in April! This explains the reduction in posts to this blog during the Fall: morning (ie all-day) sickness and fatigue do not mix well with blogging. But, with all that behind us, we’re looking...

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Ode to Orange

Ode to Orange

Posted by on Jun 7, 2009 in Color palette, Decorating | 8 comments

Oh, orange you tricky color, you. You have me all confused. I like your zesty brightness, But you’re the boldest hue I’ve used. I’m tempted by your playfulness, You always make me smile. But once I’ve put you on my walls, Will your cheeky looks just rile? I felt my heart strings tug, when I saw you on these doors. Then I saw you on...

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