it's all about the dresses.

it's probably not a surprise that what i most look forward to in the oscars is the fashion. i mean, isn't it everyone's favourite part?!?

i must admit, i found this years' show to be a little lacklustre, but there were some definite bright spots in the dresses. oh, the dresses. gorgeous. these are a few of my faves. how about you?

images via yahoo. {photographers matt sayles, chris pizzello, john shearer, jason merritt}

modern lace

this gorgeous rug makes me think of modern lace, like an contemporary updated doily. so perfect! i'd love it in my little girl's room.

stella rug in cream :: by michelle mason, available at bodie and fou

accidental colour schemes

i keep seeing these accidental colour schemes while i'm out and about, and thought i'd start to record them. i love taking inspiration from my surroundings, even something as mundane as a crane can be beautiful! this bold canary yellow is so striking against the clear blue sky, and i like how it plays off of the grey steel curved beams below.

the sweetest moments

the sweetest moments happen at the most unlikely of times. this morning was a real challenge with these two. but then, after the storm, there was a moment like this one. i was reminded by a wise friend yesterday, it's not the tantrums, nor the hard times, but these moments -- these are the things i will remember years from now.

i just hope i don't forget them.

:: both my kiddos are wearing pink for anti-bullying day today. i hope we can help make a difference ::

bowen island escape.

one of my favourite things to do online is to browse architects' portfolios, particularly local ones. i find it so inspiring, and love reinforcing the styles i am drawn to and what i'd like to strive for in my own home.

i fell head over heels for this bowen island residence, by west vancouver firm burgers architecture inc. the open, airy space is kept streamlined + simple with white walls, natural wood plank vaulted ceilings, and concrete floors. built on an ocean bluff with amazing 180 degree views, it just seems to fit perfectly in its' surroundings of rock, trees, and cliffs. also notable is the use of geothermal heating and a 10000 gallon rain cistern, which make this home not only stunning, but kind to our earth. love.

the sightlines in this home are my absolute favourite. i am a total sucker for a good sightline. look at the expanse of smooth concrete, juxtaposed with the perfectly angled beams in the ceiling. the trees seem to to float at the end of a tunnel in the photo above.

all images are from burgers architecture inc.

some recent work

i made a couple of fresh custom smidgey blankets last week, which i thought i'd share with you.

first up, for little ari, whose parents are super hip and prefer a less babyish style, rather more sophisticated. i'm a huge fan of grey {stating the obvious, i know} so i was pretty excited to make this monochromatic blanket. i hope the little man + his parents love it, too.

next up, a sunny + bright blanket in one of my favourite colour schemes, aqua + orange. there's a little canary in the grass there, keeping an eye on things. wee leiland lives in new york, i sure hope this blanket is cool enough for him!

waiting for spring

i've had this print bookmarked for some time now. to me, it seems like the figure in the canoe is trying to choose between two seasons, fall or winter. i know which way i'd go, cause after winter comes spring, and right now i am just dying for spring. how about you?

inside or outside :: illustration by dadu shin, found on in print

a saturday stroll

vancouver was showing off it's good side this weekend, and we made sure to get out and enjoy it as much as we could with two sick babes. they were feeling well enough for a leisurely stroll yesterday, so we headed to the harbour, just down the street. picture perfect, my city at it's best.

:: if you look closely, you can catch a teensy glimpse of mt baker in the top right photo, right in the middle. a perfectly clear day! ::

easter already?

i know, i know. rushing the holidays, can't we just have a break, it was just valentine's day...i know! but with custom items, you need a little more time.

what does this mean? it means that my build-your-own easter buckets are back in the shop, for both boys and girls! i'll be taking orders up until april 1st to ensure delivery in time for easter, which falls on april 24. i found some fun new fabrics that are perfect for spring, and i also brought back a few faves from last year. can't wait to start making some easter buckets!

you know, it's only six weeks until april 1. yes, spring really is just around the corner.

most of these images are from last year, with some fabrics still available, and others not. just some examples for you to see!

cityscapes

i adore these skyline prints by chicago artist erin burke, found in her sweet etsy shop, yard sale. the combination of muted and bold colours give off a bit of retro appeal, and the linear focus of the illustrations is just right. i love them!

images via yard sale on etsy.

hello.

is it me you're looking for?

my uppercase magazine arrived yesterday. i can hardly wait to carve out a couple hours to savour each and every page. i'm pulling for tomorrow night.

a finnish lakeside getaway.

nestled into it's rocky surroundings, this angular finnish lakehouse is the perfect minimalist retreat. i love that the exterior materials were left untreated, to weather to a worn grey, further blending into the natural landscape.

the interior is finished with warm natural wood panelling and white paint + cabinets, with just enough space for a cozy family getaway. i think the hidden fire pit on the huge front deck is simply brilliant. who wouldn't want to roast marshmallows by the fire, gazing out at the sun setting over the lake? with views like this, there'd be nothing on my mind but pure relaxation + enjoyment.

i asked a couple of friends yesterday, if i were to move to scandinavia, would i just instantly become this stylish? i wouldn't mind finding out.

this ideal lakeside getaway was designed by huttunen-lipasti-pakkanen architects. all images are courtesy of their site. found via trendir.

sleek + warm, LAXseries furniture

i am completely over the moon for this beautiful LAXseries furniture coming from santa monica design firm MASHstudios. with a focus on quality, sustainability, and responsible manufacturing, the LAXseries is built to last. using high-grade materials, recyclable aluminum, low-voc + natural oil finishes, this furniture is made to last a lifetime while leaving the smallest footprint possible.

looking beyond the environmentally responsible production, these pieces have style to spare. i love the warmth of the natural english walnut paired with crisp white powder-coated aluminum. minimal styling, modern sensibility, it's picture perfect.

i think my favourite is the platform bed, above. i'd like to climb right in. oh, and that room is pretty fantastic, too. love that exposed concrete wall. pure bliss.

all images via LAXseries.com

making valentines.

carefully writing all his friends names, picking out a colour to draw them each a heart, signing his name with a flourish. i love the way his tongue occasionally peeks out the side of his mouth while he's concentrating.

kindergarten valentines. this must be some kind of a milestone, right? well, even if it isn't, i'm savouring every moment. he just loves his friends + classmates so much, and that makes me feel pretty proud.

this super-fun valentine card idea came from design mom. we love how they turned out! my husband made some fun photoshop magic to fancify the photo. my little guy wrote the names on white card stock, and we glued the photos to the backs. so sweet!

lemon + teal art wall.

images via shops as listed below, clockwise from top left.

rounding out my love for lemon + teal this week is a sweet selection of affordable art, all from my fave shopping stop for great unique art prints. {etsy, of course!} it's fun to imagine an art wall in a select colour scheme. what do you think -- would you hang a whole art wall based around a single colour or theme?

winter coats :: kiki & polly

small map of canada in blues and greens :: english muffin shop

crocodile scales :: farouche

letterpress print - wasted time :: sapling press

blue block flowers - limited edition giclee print :: eloise renouf

life is a daring adventure letterpress print [teal] :: happy deliveries

lemon + teal for the home.

images via shops as listed below, clockwise from bottom left.

it was another picture perfect sunny {but cold!} day in vancouver today. this is just the kind of winter weather that i love, and is quite typical of vancouver in february. and then my spirits are usually smashed by a wet + soggy + grey month of march. sigh.

anyhow, i thought i'd share my lemon + teal finds for the home today. so much goodness out there, i must say it was hard narrowing it down. when i do roundups like this, i find i often feel the urge to redecorate and rethink all my accent colours! how about you?

industrial task table lamp in turmeric :: west elm

turquoise moroccan pouf :: the cross decor & design

tivoli audio model one am/fm radio in yellow :: via anthropologie

sugar jar {turquoise} :: paulova

facet cream/citrine rug :: dwell studio

staub la cocotte, oval in turquoise :: via anthropologie

choose 2 pillows from urban throw collection :: nesta home

:: also make sure to have a look at these sweet mugs that molly of charlotte's fancy posted about last week. we always seem to be on the same wavelength, and those mugs would fit perfectly in this post ::

lemon + teal.

images via shops as listed below, clockwise from bottom left.

here we are again with a little sunshine + surf colour combo. it wasn't hard to find a whole slew of goodies that fit within this scheme, so i decided to start with the fashion today and move on to decor later this week. i love these colours, they are so cheerful + bright, with the promise of spring on the horizon.

seychelles flamingo in teal :: via 6pm.com

sun shades dress :: anthropologie

triangle top in turquoise cotton jersey :: out of line

clutch - starburst pleat :: yorktown road

seychelles out of office flats :: via nordstrom

peacock fan no. 1 :: marañon {spinthread}

six.

six. wow! i can hardly believe it. thanks for making me a mom, little guy. it's been the best six years ever.

sunshiny day

bright sunshiny day :: farouche

we are finally seeing the sun here in vancouver after a pretty long, dull rainy stretch. there's still a chill in the air, but i'm definitely dreaming of spring a little bit today.

the fresh lemon + teal colour combo in the print above by farouche is totally catching my eye today. i think i'll be coming back to these colours when the warmer temps are here to stay.

what is your fave colour combo these days?

pencil it in

cute engraved pencils have been popping up all over the place. i was picking some out for my little guy for his birthday, and while browsing around i came across some pretty sweet options. would it be a bit obsessive to get a set of eames pencils to use while i sit in my eames chairs? ya, i thought so too.



images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

gold engraved wood 'me & you' pencils :: knot & bow

i heart pencils :: one fine dae

know it all pencil set :: paper pastries

mid century designers no.2 pencil set :: one up designs

i like to draw pencil pack :: the small object

:: ps - sorry, i just couldn't resist that post title. i'm a nerd, what can i say? ::