Chic in Canada

While my obsession with Joe Fresh continues, why not take a look at their home in Toronto, Canada.  It was published in the August 2010 issue of Canadian House & Home magazine, one of the best shelter magazines still around.  I love that Kimberly and Joe Mimran kept it more on the modern and minimal side.  As I clean out my apartment for spring, I'm liking things a little more pared down. I think it's nice to have white space for your eye to rest.  But then I love that the stairway is filled with art. The pool also makes me wish it was summer already.  Enjoy!

Photos by James Tse for Candian House & Home

Deck the Outdoor Walls

New Yorkers decorate the outside of their townhouses and apartment buildings as best they can but it's just not the same as a real house.  This one that I came across from Canadian House & Home is especially festive.  I love that all the decorations are natural which are perfect for the outside house covered in snow.  Enjoy!

Chic Repeat: Elegant Holiday Inspiration

I'm busy working today so I decided to post a chic repeat.  I love this space so much that I wanted to post it again anyway. As I continue decorating my own apartment it's been very inspiring.  It was featured in Canadian House & Home in December 2008 and still looks just as good today.  Obviously if you have children, it's fun to go all out but if you live alone or will be traveling sometimes less is more.  Enjoy!

Photos by Angus McRitchie

Mix Master

I came across photos of one of my favorite living rooms recently.  I absolutely love the mix of the French style sofa with light wood trim, gilt mirror, shiny black piano, modern Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chaise, and Fortuny lamp.  It's the perfect example of how you shouldn't be afraid to mix things that you think might not go together. It also makes me want to put an Hermes blanket on my Christmas list!  The home was designed by Jennifer Ferreira and was featured in Canadian House & Home.  It was fun to look through all the rooms again especially because I didn't remember seeing her son's room which is adorable.  Enjoy!