It's all about the little things

She has left the building

This beauty was shipped off yesterday to one well deserving little girl.

More detailed shots to come.

Kitchen inspiration

Looking for inspiration is a huge part of any reno. Well, it is for me anyway. I usually hit the web at the end of the night before bed to see if anything new might catch my eye.

These babies are a few of my favs lately:

images from my pinterest account

Clean, contemporary, and sleek. That is how I would describe my style these days.

We are getting very close to finalizing the design of our cabinetry and we are spending our holiday Monday figuring out how and where everything from our old kitchen, is going to fit into our new kitchen. Down to where the popcorn maker goes. Now that is what I call detailed!

Unexpected visitor

My cousin Suzanne got stuck in Toronto on a 12 hour layover so we were lucky enough to spend the day with her. 

We hit up Saltillo for backsplash and flooring samples, Bayview village for some shopping, Oliver and Bonacini's for brunch (amazing eggs benni), Costco cause it is Sue's favourite place on earth, and downtown Oakville for burger buns and Starbucks.

After all of that running around we chilled on the back deck for a home cooked meal with the rest of the fam (minus the crew that is partying it up in Chi Town this weekend).

Thanks for stopping by Sue! Lets do it again soon.

And that is all I am going to say about the lack of judgement in that call.

One down

Six more to go:)

Quilts on the go

The top and backing are done. Now all this baby needs is some sandwich action, and a bit of straight line quilting. This will most likely take a long time for me to finish so don't hold me to seeing the final shots anytime soon.

I promise to post photos when it is all said and done.

How cute . . .

Are my niece and newphews??

 

 

 

 

 
photos by Michelle Wells

So flipp'n cute right?? I can't get over how big they are getting!!

Better late than never

Here is a photo of Stoph's father's day gift from the dogs. Yes . . . we do buy each other gifts from the dogs. That is what people without kids do right???

I was way more impressed with the presentation than the actual gift (a cohiba ashtray for his cigars). I took a piece of club monaco tissue paper that I had saved from christmas time and wrapped up the box.

I added a piece of grey ribbon from Mokuba and added an "S" foam sticker from american craft. Just goes to show you what a little effort can do.

Leather

What's a girl supposed to do with soft buttery leather?

Stay tuned and you will find out!

Sprucing up the backyard

With these:

They are all from Ikea of all places. There is about 5 yards of fabric there for approximately $21.00!! What a steal.

I am hoping to get in some sewing time this long weekend. I think it is a good, unexpected mix up of fabrics that should look great on the cedar deck and the white muskoka chairs. Photos to follow once I am all finished up.