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R ecently I was hired by a couple to renovate their log home. We started in the Kitchen this led to the living room, sunroom, bathroom and office. The project has been going on since March of this year and is still a work in process. During this my client had asked her 10 year old daughter what she wanted for her 11th Birthday and to this question she said Mom all I really want for my birthday is to have Sonya design my room.....just like the rest of the house. The wish was granted and I started having chats with the young lady as to what she would like in her space. Before I could get another word out she said PINK. N ow the fact that this little lady was soon going to be a teenager I thought there is not possible way I can do her entire room in Pink....she would grow out of it within the year. What I decided to do is vamp it up a little...make it a little more funky and updated. I chose a very pale purple for the walls, brought in some white to brighten the room as there was so much ...

T he most beautiful words I have ever heard were from my mother. They would be read and treasured by me whether they were within a card, a note, a letter, a story or just simply words that were said in passing and are still floating within my mind. She was the most beautiful, smart, talented caring person I have ever or will ever know. M y Mom always wanted to be a writer and in her late years even started taking courses on writing and enjoyed them immensely.My Mother passed away in 2002 from Ovarian cancer and never got to see those dreams come alive but her words and voice still sing in my ears are are just to beautiful to not share. I have decided to devote a section of my blog just for her. I will post different things she has written over the years that I found inspiring and beautiful...some are from her journal and some are just from scrapes of paper .....big or small I will write it and I hope you enjoy as much as I do. A Perfect Day (from her Journal) T here would be ...

http://www.daniellelynnphotography.com/blog/ http://www.daniellelynnphotography.com/blog/ Y esterday my daughter G racie was used as a model by a local and very talented photographer named D anielle L ynn B ernier.  T he session was styled by Danielle –She chose the locations, the outfit, props and the general ‘look’ of the session... The feeling was raw in nature and sent us time traveling back to bygone days. Here are a few of the shots...more to come  I have to Say I realy love how raw and candid the shots are....nothing to fussy and the fact that Miss Gracie was having a bad hair day just worked into the look perfectly! Danielle is very down to earth and easy to work with I would recommend her in a heart beat for your Children photography or family photos.   A bout D anielle Danielle is a Mom, Wife, Sister and a Friend. She loves Converse shoes, Lattes, comedies, vintage clothing and crisp spring mornings. She has been described as passionate, fun-loving, quirky and f...

A friend of mine K elly from D esign T ies has sent out a challenge on Twitter to fellow designers that she heard of from Ally at F rom The Right Bank . This is Ally's third round of  What’s Your Style in One Picture Challenge . The challenge is to post one picture that sums up your design style.   N ow this was a tricky one for me as I love so many styles and trying to nail it down to one was hard. But I always come back to this style of F armhouse/ c ottage s tyle of decorating. The combination of the fresh walls and light furniture combined with the harder elements of the stone fireplace and the wood detailing always make me stop in my tracks and make my heart go pitter pat! I would live in this space in a heartbeat. This B eautiful space was a within the walls of a Stone Country home that was transformed into a family   getaway that S arah R ichardson designed for a client on Design Inc.

www.wish4niko.com GET YOUR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES EVALUATED! Saturday June 19th from 10am to 2pm At Gendron Antiques & Reproductions Big Red Barn 1145 Carp Road in Stittsville, Ontario C ome on down! Here's a chance to find out what all that STUFF is worth and do a good deed at the same time! Help them do something good for a little guy who really needs ALL your help. Gendron Antiques is raising money for N iko! This 4 year old boy and his family need our help. Niko recently had surgery for a brain tumor. Now, Niko needs to be in Montreal for his ongoing treatments. We are doing our part to raise money so his family can join him in Montreal to support him throughout his Treatment.   H elp us H elp N iko  Bring us your family heirlooms to appraise! Meet the Antique Experts   Canadian Antique Road show appraiser R oss W ilson C laude A ubin M ike C leary  M ark G endron L indsay L ambert S cott W allace K im M urray Bring photo's of large items so you do...

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So you’re planning a new kitchen the single most important room in any home. The task will be exciting and daunting at the same time. The process can be overwhelming but so rewarding when you get the kitchen of your dreams. Here is the clincher.....it can be expensive especially when you make costly mistakes. Here are a few ideas and options for you to consider when making the leap into the unknown. Option 1: Complete Kitchen Renovation This will be the most expensive option of all but oh so satisfying when it is completed. Depending on the scale of the Renovation you may be removing/adding walls, adding new windows, tearing up old flooring and adding new. Demolition of old cabinetry, counter tops, backsplash to make way for new. You will need professional help from an Interior Designer, decorator or kitchen Designer to help you with the layout of the space. You will have electrical and plumbing to do and measurements of surfaces to be taken. You will need to choose such things as p...

OK , so for many years now I have been wanting to follow Kimberley Seldon on her fabulous journey on her Design Express tours but could never seem to make it happen. This year the tour is taking their guests right in our own backyard in the beautiful Niagara Region of Ontario. I am so happy to say that this time I am on board for the ride. Kimberley has us staying at the gorgeous Oban Inn and Spa Nestled in the heart of the historic Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a few minutes walk to all theaters and attractions, the Oban Inn is a historic property officially designated as a significant heritage resource. The Town's first and original country inn overlooks Lake Ontario and the oldest golf course in Canada. This landmark property was built as a private home in 1824 by Captain Duncan Milloy of Oban, Scotland. For the love of friends and food, Captain Milloy opened his home to all his guests. Fine hospitality began at The Oban Inn and guests form all over the world return generatio...

1 Work from the top down, inside to outside, to avoid getting what you just cleaned dirty again. 2 Do one room, even one area of one room, at a time to avoid unfinished jobs. The satisfaction of seeing one room sparkle will make the hard work feel like it's worth the effort. 3 When tidying, reduce trips around the house by temporarily depositing items in one spot en route to but not at their final destination. 4 Do two things at once. While laundry is going, scrub the shower stall.     5 Make small repairs. If you're not handy, hire someone.     6 Invest in good rubber or vinyl gloves to protect your skin and nails.     7 Dust before vacuuming or cleaning the floor. Try feather or lambswooldusters, especially extendable ones for reaching above window and doorcasings and into corners. Household rags are invaluable for jobsrequiring a damp cloth – natural fibres work best.     8 Buy mops with a squeeze mechanism (great for vinyl, linoleum or...

OK , maybe I am rushing things a little but I can feel it in the air and am dreaming of it's sweet scent. Looking forward to my tree in full bloom as seen in the photo. Some more favorite pics of Spring and a favorite poem    Chorus from 'ATALANTA' F or winter's rains and ruins are over, And all the season of snows and sins; The days dividing lover and lover, The light that loses, the night that wins: And time remembered is grief forgotten, And in the green underwood cover Blossom by blossom the spring begins                                            Algernon Charles Swinburne 1837-1909 Pictures courtesy  of: Sonya Kinkade Design Andrewprokos.com hiderphoto.com designsdelights.com  

Valberg Imaging is Ottawa’s only combined photographic art studio and gallery. Located in the heart of Westboro Village, award winning photographer Michelle Valberg leads her team of highly talented professionals, including Valerie Keeler and Jennifer File. All three photographers are dedicated to using their creativity to fuse art and science with breathtaking results. I have had the privileged to work with Michelle and will work with her and her team on more design projects in the future. Michelle Valberg is an award-winning Canadian photographer, renowned for her soulful portraiture and stunning landscapes. She possesses a magical combination of artistic creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community commitment with a diverse career and excellent reputation. Valberg’s work has appeared in numerous magazines including US Magazine, In Style, above & beyond, Ottawa Life, Canadian Geographic, PhotoLife, Reader’s Digest and Chatelaine, and has been the subject of her two self-publi...