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Something New

With many new and exciting things happening in my life and no time to blog I decided it was time to revamp! Head on over to my new blog at chicinnovativedesign.wordpress.com 

Thank you all for all the support and views over the years I hope to see you on my new blog soon!

Summertime Sadness

Although it is a very exciting time when summer rolls around it also sad for many of us when we realize we are NOT bikini ready.
thus I have put together some images of wonderful one piece bating suits that will ensure we look our best. After all fashion does inspire interiors!

Image via thisisnext.com

This bathing suit is very traditional in its colours and style as well. The blue and white with the separation of the belt is very similar to what someone would wear everyday to work. It also emulates the colours of a traditional light house inspired cottage.

image via Victoria Secret

This bathing suit I would say encapsulates my style in fashion and interiors. The dark seductive colour paired with mixed metals in the straps and her accessories suggest classic elegance with a touch of a vintage feel. I like to mix different medias in unexpected ways to layer lots of texture, much like the effect her bathing suit gives off. It also reminds me of one of my favourite time time in history, the roaring 20's - Great Gatsby Esq!

Image via fashionbelief.com

This bathing suit for me is very retro chic. It reminds me of shabby chic as well. This could easily set the tone for living space.

image via veranohigh.com

This image reminds me of images of hotels in france and italy. The architecture of the building is echoed in the style of her bathing suit, accessories, and well defined hairstyle.

image via Victoria Secret

This whole image for me is a mood board waiting to happen for a very laid back cottage. Imagine the white linen couches, sandy beige woven carpets, and blue sea accessories!

I would like to add that not only are the one pieces above stunning but so are photo shoot sets! 

As we can see our choice in fashion has a direct effect on our decor choices and vice versa. I hope you all loved my last minute bathing suit ideas and interior decor thoughts!

Talk to you later!

Liberty xoxo

What's New... and Printed

I recently stumbled upon a website that has everything you could ever want in stationary and then some!  Minted.com has several options; such as invitations, announcement cards, personal stationary, ribbons, journals, gifts, and decor - oh my! There is no lack of options that is for sure.

Image Via: Alison Deyette's Blog

Minted offers unique designs from an assortment of designers. There are a few quick steps to go through to create your own personalized invitation making it a user friendly process. You simply choose a style that a designer has created, the orientation of the card, flat folded, etc.. You can add your own photos to personalize, or a landscape you enjoy, even a printed pattern. For the indecisive person you can try your photos in several card options at once to make a quicker and easier decision.

They have endless options in terms of event planning for the DIY'er. If invitations and announcements were not enough add more sparkle to your event with their party decor options. Choose matching table runners, photo backdrops, and banners. The site has easy tabs at the top of the page to find all you are looking for. When choosing a banner more options matching options are available. You can have matching cupcake toppers, table signs, confetti, and paper crowns! 

Image Via : Roubinek Reality Blog - Minted 

They offer several gift options which are easy to create and choose from. You can create stationary by following a few steps such as choosing; style, shape, and colour. The steps to follow to create any item on this site are very easy and straight forward. Many options are offered which help personalize your items even more so. 

Their offerings do not stop there they also have art prints ! They start with a simple invitation you can edit and continue with decor and gifts for your guests. They not only have great journals and stationary as gifts they also include art prints. These prints vary in style, colour, etc... There are custom prints, limited edition, and they even have a styling assistant for you. 

Image via : SF Girl by Bay Blog

They offer different wall design ideas. They have different styled walls in many genres ex. bohemian. They then allow you to shop that wall for ideas to add to your very own walls. An assortment of artists curate different styles and varieties of prints.

They also have a blog Julep. The blog offers several seasonal DIY ideas. All which are super cute! The blog is also super easy to navigate. It has many posts to indulge in; designer interviews, favourite fonts, contests to participate in, products they love, and a whole lot more. The blog is split in different sections which offer more in depth choices. Again very user friendly as they make it easy to find what you are looking for.

Image Via : Minted - Post 28

The contest looks so good I just may enter myself!

None the less Minted offers many options for stationary, invitations, decor, and a wonderful blog! The site is very user friendly and allows for lots of unique touches to be added to whatever you choose to create. It is a resource that DIY'ers can use frequently and the average person can try to create a unique event easily. I will definitely be visiting the site soon to purchase some art prints of my own! Let me know your thoughts after you visit their site and see what they are all about!

Talk to you Later,

Liberty xo

IDS 2014 Faves!

As most of you are aware this past weekend was the IDS 2014 show. I have a wonderful time and met great people. The highlight of the show for me was the gorgeous flirting options. All the tiles and different patterned hardwood options were fantastic. Below you can see all my fave from the show and do not worry there is no shortage of photos! ( all photos via moi curtesy of IDS exhibitors!)

I love marble no matter what type of vein! From simple subway tiles to a wonderful pattern like above the marble always shines !

A herringbone pattern can also add character whether it be a hardwood floor or a showers tiling!

Hope you loved my faves! See more favourites below....

I just loved ikea's booth this year! The gold tiling just to die for, I liked that they layered gold on gold with the frame and tiling. It is a bold statement that would look awesome in a brass or silver! Urban barn really took it to another level and upped there visual display! 

I hope you all had a great time and loved my highlightst above! Feel free to leave comments and share your fave booths,etc....

Talk to you Later,

Liberty

Fave Colour Palette!

Although I had promised my DIY gallery wall as my next post I have something else for now! (I did finish off the wall and it looks phenomenal !)

I thought I would show you 2 things the first is a fireplace mantle vignette.

Image Via Moi

This fireplace is a custom fireplace I designed for a special client! My lovely mother! I chose to use a rougher stone for lots of texture. I also went with a stone that has a variety of colours which will allow for more variety in the colour  palette. 

I used all our excess artwork to create a mantle top vignette. They key to making it cohesive is artwork which have common colours. I used several warm tones similar to the stone hues. To ground everything I used a earth tone green on the walls. 

As it is a basement, and we had a limited budget, a drop ceiling was used. This also helps with enlarging the space as it is a light colour.

Image via moi

This is the second. This is my fave restaurant in Niagra Falls, Bravo. They have the most delicious Italian cuisine and a great decor. 

There is no lack of design within this space. Attention is paid to even the smallest details.

The textiles, upholstery, tiles/ stone, and wood finishes are amazing. They work together impeccably !

Image Via Moi

When I look at the decor within this space it definitely reminds me of my fireplace mantle vignette. These tones are one of my fave's to use within spaces. They have such character and depth when layered.

I hope you all love the decor and stay tuned for that gallery wall and some Christmas related posts to come!

Talk to you later,

Liberty xoxo

Time Flys . . .

How time can fly! Looking back at my last post it was spring! And here we are ready to welcome winter! In the months that have past I have been quite the busy bee. A new job with lots of event planning involved! As well as a birthday or two - make that a few! It has been a long and wonderful summer and I am ready for the winter! Let it snow! Although before the ground is glittered it must be leave covered. Who doesnt love a good autumn season!

It is just as romantic as winters snowflakes. I will actually be pumpkin picking soon, as it has become tradition! I also want to start a new tradition and go apple picking followed by homemade apple pies!

Enjoy the pictures below of my favourite fall activities and home decor! All from Etsy. One of my favourite online shopping sites that has everything hand made that you can imagine!

Image Via Privileged Door -Etsy Shop

Add a little fall flavour to your door with a wreath , they aren't just for Christmas!

Or add a little rustic touch to your mantle piece for an autumn effect, pairing an existing modern mirror with rustic candle sticks will do just fine. Or use your existing candlesticks and buy bark rapped candles. If budget is low try hot gluing twine around the candle or simply tie in a bow.



Image Via Chickenscratchny.com

Other great fall things are carnivals and fairs. My town has one every year. With rides, games, cotton candy, a petting zoo, and more! Of course the Ferris wheel is always there as well! Check it out @ Bolton Fall Fair!

Another crowd pleaser is the Toronto Fall Home Show which just wrapped up this past weekend. It was fantatstic. Lots of great companies and products. Not to mention the wonderful speakers they had! Leigh Ann Perrault and the Property Brothers just to name a few!



Image Via blogpodium.squarespace.com

As always she was fantastic! Never disappointing! Also there was @NicholasRosaci looking as damper as ever! Hanging out at the Digs lounge area. Gorgeous lounge/booth area.One of my favourite things this year were the tile patterns my top pick can be seen below - wouln't it look gorgeous as a backsplash or as a shower floor?





Image Via Houzz

This pattern is to die for! I also love a herringbone they featured at the show this weekend and a few other marble patterned options! I am kicking myself in the but for not taking any pictures!

There was much more going on at the show, like the habitat for humanitarians Restore a  door project. So many unique ways to make a door into something that can used everyday. It is such a good way to reuse, recycle, and give back to your community. It just goes to show how easy and helpful a DIY can be!

On that note visit next week for my next post where you can get a look at reusing picture frames. I made a simple ten dollar investment for a gallery wall that will look back at me forever!


Hope you enjoyed!

ttul, Liberty!

A Little Spring in Your Step

With the warm weather approaching and a taste of it this last week everyones backyard is on their mind! Even if you don't have a backyard then you are thinking about the Toronto Waterfront, walks on lakeshore boulevard, a picnic in High Park. The list is endless and as are the possibilities. I have come up with my favourite spring and summer picks. These encapsulate my love for decor, event styling, fashion, and my inner foodie! I hope you love it all as much as I do!

Via Pinterest

This is the essence of summer for me! A comfortable chair and umbrella! and of course my pool! My fave item is the oversized lounger. Many can be found at a lost cost from Walmart, Crate and Barrel, Target, and even at a higher price and much finer quality from Andrew Richard Designs.

Via Pinterest

One of the best relaxing things to do while in the sun is getting a manicure! My fave colour for the summer is a gorgeous light pink that is pearlized with a shimmer to the tips! It brings out even the slightest tan!

Via Sogni di Mare

The use of chartreuse, here it may look a little limey but none the less it is gorgeous in its entirety! 

Via Elle UK

I love the use of lace it is amazing! So summery and light and fresh!

These are just a few of my favourite spring/summer things! They are not only products but styles as well! I try to incorporate as much as I can in my own life and hopefully you will love all of these things and looks and try to use them as well!

Talk to you Soon,

Liberty

All That Glitters...

      A personal favourite touch to any room is the addition of metal accessories. I love anything metallic that shines! I know very mag pie the bird of me! But as we all know diamonds are a girls best friend! I love a good crystal door knob, brass cabriole leg, silver frame, or rose gold sequin accent. I find that a little bit of shine can really lighten a space up. Layering different metal finishes can add character to a room, whereas having to many scattered about can be confusing and chaotic. I have comprised a few of my fave shiny accessories, etc... below!

Via Willow and Stone

Via John Robshaw Textiles - Style at Home

Via Rosen Berry Rooms

Via HomeDecorators.com

Via Kelly Wearstler

Although these may not go in one room together they are some great pieces to have in your space, some are low end and others high end! Either way you go your space will look great with some sparkle and shine!

Talk to you Later,

Liberty

Runway Meets Interiors

It is a new year and many things have come with it! Like a new job, you can now find me at Hope Designs were I am a staging assistant, although the position hasn't started just quite yet it is very exciting. Also this year brings new television shows, new recipes I have found and award season! The golden globes have come and gone the academy awards, grammies and oscars are to come. I love to see all the stars and what they are wearing. As we all know what we wear is a direct reflection of interiors and interior trends. So I decided that it is once again necessary to show some of my fave interior decor work from other designers and gorgeous runway and thrift find outfits.

The first it courtesy of Meredith Heron, you can find this particular project published in Style at Home Magazine. You can also see its reveal on her blog Sashay and her website. The image I included is just a little taste of the project, you can check out the rest here!

Image via Meredith Heron

To show you my fave outfit that works hand in hand with this interior I have taken to polyvore one of the greatest sites for fashion bloggers to create wonderful boards.

Image Via Moi/polyvore

I choose to create this mood board/set to resemble Meredith's interior for several reasons. I chose soft colours to compliment the drapery and to act as the draperies. The gold coco chanel earring not only helps to bring out the vintage elements of the vignette shown but also in the framed cherry blossom picture. I used the tory burch purse to balance out all the light pinks. The pattern of tory burch and the style of the coco chanel earring is similar to the feel of the room you get from just this one vignette.

Below is another set I completed on polyvore, it is created from the picture within the set. It is very bold and bright and although i created this set a while ago I feel it is still on trend today and will last the test of time with minor changes. Any thoughts post a comment!

Image Via moi/Polyvore

The colour palette is both neutral with a pop of colour, and traditional with a thick stripe. The louis chair will almost never go out of style as I find it a staple piece to any space when in a rut. It can easily be modernized with both new fabric and paint.

Love the sets let me know! Critical comments, or improvement suggestions? send them my way! Hope you all enjoy!

Thanks, Talk to you Later,

liberty

chic

chic by liberty25 featuring a peep toe wedge

Mulberry summer dress
mulberry.com

Giuseppe Zanotti peep toe wedge
$760 - flannelsfashion.com

Tory burch
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