My Other Blog...

I have now finally been able to get back onto my blog! It has been crazy since my last post. My internet was down, my blog wasnt working correctly, and I am very busy! But I am back! To let you in on what I have been doing lately, I have been writing another blog, it is findmy3.ca thius site helps potential clients to find decorators, it can also be used to find plumbers, etc... The company owner has asked me to write him pieces regarding trends, design, really anything I like pertaining to design so I woukld love to share with you all the topics I have written about!

Topic Number 1 - Why do we need a decorator?!

Image Via http://www.georgeinthebox.com/

http://www.findmydecorator.ca/the-benefits-of-decorating-with-a-professional-interior-home-decorator

take a look and see if you agree!

Topic Number 2 - Outdoor Furniture and why we need it!
I thought to myself when writing this article the exterior of the home is as important as the interior!

One of my favourite outdoor furniture providors as mentioned previously in another post is...



Image Via http://www.andrewricharddesigns.com/

They have fantastic furniture that is very durable! Check out my previous post

http://chicinnovative.blogspot.com/2011/03/design-for-exterior.html for info on his product!

Here is a peak at my exterior furniture post..

The interior of a house is an important aspect when building a home, another important part of a home is your outdoor space. Whether it is a balcony to an apartment, acres of land on a farm, or a suburban backyard all are home. These outdoor spaces need to be as comfortable as our interiors. A lifestyle and decorating style not only need to be created for our living spaces but for our backyards as well. Outdoor furniture has taken a new step forward and now is not only dining tables. They provide a lifestyle and a space for living.......

or look at the full post at http://www.findmydecorator.com/

Topic Number 3 - Colour Palette

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Take a look ...Spring has arrived but has brought little to no warmth with it. Although you can change the dreary day outside to bright and full of light. This can be done by choosing a spring/summer colour palette for all your decorating needs....for full version go to

http://www.findmydecorator.ca/how-to-choose-the-right-colour-for-your-home-with-a-colour-palette

Topic Number 4 and Unreleased - summer 2011 trends

Here is a clue as to one trend I am talking about..

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Thats right bold colours and pattern!
Take a look at http://www.findmydecorator.com/ for the upcoming post!

Hope you enjoyed and I will see you next time to talk about some yummy recipes I have cooked up, with plain old stuff you can find in your pantry. Because food is also design!

Bye For Now
xoxo

Design for the Exterior

As many of us know Canada's weather can be a drag! But when the warm weather rolls around it is pure bliss! When the warm returns many like to spend as much time as possible outdoors and very little inside. Personally I am an inside person but I have my outdoor days! As an indoor person I know what draws me to the indoors rather than outside. The comfort of my home, my bed, my soft couch, my tv, and of course air conditioning. Recently I have come to realize that you can have all of this outdoors as well! Being able to spend time outdoors needs to be made comfortable! This is where I cue a favourite brand of mine. Andrew Richard Designs is a company that produces fine outdoor furniture. They produce amazing quality pieces that are durable and beautiful. But most of all they design their furniture for a lifestyle and for actual people that want and need comfort and beautiful designs. I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew and his assistant Kate both were sincere and were making and representing a wonderful product. As well the furniture the company produces is furniture that is made to create an indoor experience outdoors! Just take a look...

http://www.andrewricharddesigns.com/projects_list.php?id=3#

The furniture that is used is stunningly gorgeous. It is clear that the indoors is brought outdoors. Not only that but we can also see that the space is designed for a lifestyle, for someone to live and work and play, to enjoy themselves. An outdoor space is more than a backyard or a place for your dog to pee! It is a sanctuary, it is part of your home and needs to be as liveable and as comfortable as the interior. In order to enjoy your backyard you must create a place to relax, with more than just plastic lawn chairs.

http://www.andrewricharddesigns.com/ 

until next time...

bye for now.. xoxo

2011 Trends - Top Picks

There are a few favorites for 2011 that I am dying to share with you...
and by the way these trends are via style at home magazine.. the senior editor of design shared them with me and my fellow classmates this past week or two...

the use of colour... now that is kind of a trend because of the way the colours are used but none the less the use of colour.
Pinks, and corals very big and beautiful. The use of grey.. designers are now picking greys and styling on top of the greys! Navy blue is the new black!! and my opinion is that is a gorgeous colour I am a fan of black and to see navy blue take its place is wonderful cause it gives a pop of colour but still the classic darkness. Other vibrant colours are big as well.
Another trend is the use of grey as mentioned above !!! Creating as room out of grey ex. a grey couch styled!
Also their is industrial CHIC (my name) where Victorian style and industrial style meets very trendy.
Another good one is the use of accessories mainly pillows, pillows are big now and are coming back as accessories. When you think about it you can have the drabbest room and spice it up with colour in your pillows an essential tool to any well styled and designed space!! Accessories what a joy! Love em!!!!

Anyways those were my top picks for trends, hope you enjoyed them, comment back and post your fave trends for me to see!!!!!!!!!

Bye For Now XoXo