Kate & Andy Spade via The Selby, A Blogger Meetup, GKHair Treatment & a Winner

Happy Sunday everyone! I've been having quite a great weekend so far, how about you? Yesterday I got to attend the Canadian Design Bloggers meetup, which was organized by the amazing Daniella and Vitania. I really can't say enough about these two ladies and all they did to bring last night together, with the help of some great sponsors like GKHair, Delta and other bloggers like Rambling Renovators. It was really a pleasure meeting them and all the other bloggers I had a chance to chat with. I only wish there was more time to properly chat with everyone, although I suspect some of it may have been my fault as I can get sort of shy in that type of mingling situation. Hopefully there will be many more such great events to come so I can get to know everyone! This was my first real blogger event and it was totally cool getting to meet people you feel like you really know and that you admire, but that you've never actually seen before in person! There was good food and drinks, great giveaways and amazing conversation, as well as a kickass goodie bag at the end of the night. Thanks so much to everyone who participated!

Also, I was lucky enough to be offered a keratin hair treatment courtesy of the blogger event's sponsor GKHair. I'm planning on posting about this in depth later on in the week, but considering my hair is both curly and dry, I was definitely looking forward to this bit of pampering. Definitely so far so good!

This event also reminded me to finally put together a post on a great giveaway I won from House 09, something I've been meaning to do for quite some time. I was lucky enough to be chosen to win some blogger business cards that got many oohs and aahs last night. More on that soon as well...

Now for some Sunday eye candy, a glimpse into the home of Kate

and Andy Spade by Todd Selby. More photos at The Selby.

And the winner of the Dr. Perricone giveaway is...

Kelly at JAX Designs

Congrats! Email me with your shipping info and what product you've chosen (you can have your pick up to $150 in value!) Thanks to everyone for entering and to the folks at Dr. Perricone for sponsoring this great giveaway.

Also, if you haven't had a chance yet make sure
you enter the Orient Watch giveaway.

Enjoy your Sunday! I'm off to coo over a co-worker's
newly arrived bundle of joy.

Beautiful Room: 11.15.10

I know this room is kind of OTT, but I wish I had the balls to go this bold in my own home. Except that I always worry I'll get sick of something like, say, a giant tufted pink banquette. Plus, I don't have an unlimited decorating budget so going a bit more classic is probably a good idea.

But that doesn't mean I can't enjoy these vibrant designs by Hilary White of Liv-Chic. What's not to love?

I also adore Liv-Chic's glam, Baroque inspired furniture...

Adelle Bed

Mia Vanity

Lucy Chest

Blethan Chair

What do you think?

Vanessa Traina's Beautiful Home

Happy Monday!? Loving this look into Vanessa Traina's place in the West Village from Harper's Bazaar (photos by Todd Selby, interview by Derek Blasberg). The LV model, Chanel ambassador, fashionista and daughter of Danielle Steel has put together a home big on eclectic style and...animals (prints, fur, bones, taxidermy, etc.) I'm particularly fond of this zebra rug (not sure if zebra is over, but I think I'll love it for a good long while) as well as Ms. Traina's Valentino bow heels. They really should be mine.
Outfit by Burberry Prorsum and ring by Reed Krakoff.

A better look at the white chair in the corner, which speaks to the animal theme with the twisty antlers that add a different twist on the chic white nailhead. The pile of books reminds me of my own house, although I don't have a feathered headdress as an accent.

Vanessa in a Chanel Resort dress and boots surrounded by

 furry pillows. I adore the idea of trunk-as-coffee table, although

not all of us can put our feet up on vintage LV. The black-and-

white gallery wall is just added visual interest.

What I said about loving zebra? I'll take the rug.

This might be a bit much for me.

Love how personal this vignette feels.

The mirrored furniture is calling out to me almost as

much as the Riccardo Tischi leopard coat.

The chic, vintage-y bar area complete with Gucci glasses.

I have to say the rug is a little scary, but I love the pillows and the bag (Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte) in the bedroom.

What do you think?

How was your weekend?

Beautiful Home: 10.07.10

The first thing that attracted me to designer Judith Nadler Ellerman's home--the converted Fort Sheridan artillery stable built in 1892--were the unique architectural details like the soaring ceilings and the rounded windows. While not everything in the house is strictly my style I thought it was great how Ellerman was able to mix pieces and styles to create her own unique look. Love the animal print on the neutral sofa.

I don't think I would ever use this plaid fabric (from Jim Thompson) in my own home, but I applaud the courage to go for something so bold. I die over these reclaimed hardwood floors, though. How gorgeous. “I think it’s important to have a look that is not too serious or too predictable,” Judith told Traditional Home, who reports that the designer often combines French antique furniture with contemporary sculptures and tribal art. “I love the interplay of antiques and objects from all cultures with clean-lined architecture and modern details.” Painting on far wall by Kirk Deffebach.

A unique and rustic kitchen featuring more reclaimed hardwood floors,

red Anne Sacks tiles and colourful rugs.

I love the juxtaposition of the more modern marble with the heft

of the distressed wood island. The copper elements add character.

I love this grey and yellow fabric (Pauda by Grey Watkins from Stark) used in the bedroom not to mention those windows. The sculpture is Il Baccio, by Ric McClain, fitting for a master bedroom, I'd say.

The beautiful outdoor area.

Thanks so much for all the kind words on my Blog Crawl post yesterday. I really appreciate all of you reading and commenting so much. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Photos via Traditional Home

Beautiful Home: 09.23.10

There is something so comfortable about this room. I can totally see myself curling up on one of the couches and I adore the mixing and matching here (and the tufting, of course). And while the feel of designer Dana Abbott's Corona del Mar home is a bit more casual and country than usually attracts me I think there's something really great about it.

The open space also features the kitchen and eating areas. Blue-grey cabinets seem to be all the rage, but I don't think I would ever choose them for myself. They do look good juxtaposed with the darker woods here, though.

A fun recessed breakfast nook.

A Rohl farmhouse sink.

A great chandelier plus linen wingback chairs and two

 leather butterfly chairs makes this a really great space.

Seems like a great place to curl up with a book.

Lots of light and a great rug in the master bedroom.

I die over this whimsical outdoor area complete

 with iron trellis, strings of lights and a fireplace.

Love.

Hope all of you have a really wonderful day.

Don't forget to enter the Navy Blue Notes

 giveaway and a big thanks to the super fab

Blair of Wild and Precious for Wiggling me!

Images via House Beautiful

Beautiful Room: 09.14.10

This bedroom has a lot of my favourite things. Lilac and chartreuse (my colour of the moment), a fabric headboard, tufted grey fabrics and gilded accents. And while this room is decidedly feminine I don't think a man would look completely out of place here.

This room was designed by Kate Singer for a Hamptons show home. The silk taffeta drapes (Oriental Tree in Lime) are from Lee Jofa while the lampshades are from Silk Trading Company and the desk is from Bolier & Co. I love the pale lilac Louis XVI armchair from Nella Vetrina (which is a really great name for a shop) and how great is that tufted bench with the Lucite legs?

The designer on a tufted George Smith sofa.

The pain colour is Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

and the linens are from Frette.

Photos via Traditional Home

Beautiful Home: 08.12.10

I fell in love with the decor of this model suite--for condos at The Avenue in Toronto's Forest Hill, designed by architect designer Dee Dee Hannah--when I saw it in Home and Decor magazine. Please excuse the iffy scanning images, not the greatest quality, but I think you can get the idea.

I'm mad about these couches with their subtle nailhead detail and the fabric used to the pillows!

Architect Sol Wassermuhl of Page + Steele and designer Brian Gluckstein are responsible for the condo's aesthetics. Remaining units in this building range from $1 to $5 million.

I adore this Ming fabric by Manuel Canovas used on the headboard, drapes and vanity chair below. The vanilla and blue-grey colourway is so beautiful for a bedroom. Love the Giorgetti Yfi sofa above, too.

Love.

I die over the console in the hallway, set against a textured grey

wallpaper and that gorgeous black-and-white print.

Thankfully not my fave white kitchen ever. I think it would be too early
after my disappointment to see a kitchen exactly like the one I wanted.

So what do you think?