VIVA las vegas 6 things I loved + 2 bonuses
This was my third trip to Vegas, and while I am certainly no expert, I wanted to share what I enjoyed seeing (from a decorator’s perspective). My first visit to […]
loving all of the grande french CHANDELIERS
I saw s o o o many gorgeous chandeliers touring the Chateau on my trip to France, I am sharing a few with you today. Versailles Hall of Mirrors or […]
happy chinese NEW YEAR – 8 room tribute
Chinese New Year celebration begins on January 23rd – which is the night of the New Moon. The Chinese calendar is Lunar based as opposed to the Solar calendar we use […]
FESTIVAL of lights – vandusen gardens
A continuation of our stay – cation in Vancouver (from yesterday) was a long overdue visit the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Gardens. Today, I am sharing some pretty photos […]
HOLIDAY good times
Feeling the need to do something festive, I booked a night at the Granville Island Hotel, made a reservation at the Shaunessy restaurant and headed into Vancouver from the burbs. […]
peaceful COURANCES france
PEACE & BEAUTY – my wish for you. I am grateful for a two week trip of a lifetime to France in May – and one of the destinations en […]
make an ENTRANCE in your home
nine inspirational entrance halls
STING rocked the QUEEN E
I was very excited last night to see Sting when he was in Vancouver. I was lucky enough to see the Police reunion tour in 2007. I was in Grade […]
joy in a WINTER garden
JOY /joi/ – a feeling of great pleasure and happiness delight * gladness * rejoicing I had a lovely day out on Saturday, enjoying life’s little pleasures. I am lucky […]
is it TREE DAY for you? my visit to a favorite nursery.
this wreath was my favorite
SIGHTLINES – what can you see?
It is important to consider the line-of-sight from one room to the next. How does a doorway frame a room, as above? What do you see? How can you enhance […]
exotic INSPIRED rooms (not theme room)
seven examples of exotic elements well incorporated into the decor. Finding the mix is key...
remembrance 11.11.11
Cenotaph, Ottawa Ontario all photos Sue Womersley
large scale LIGHTING
Pairs or triples. Over islands. Over dining tables. Over a sitting area. The lighting is large and making a statement. One large paper lantern low over a coffee table is […]
HALLOWEEN by disney HAUNTED MANSION
The Haunted Mansion was opened in New Orleans Square, Disneyland in 1971 and is one of the most popular attractions in the park. There is also a version in Tokyo Disney […]
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