Garden Pallet

Yesterday I finally got around to working on our balcony. It has been sitting patiently for about a month now, neglected, and I must say I am so happy with what we have accomplished so far! 

I have been wanting to create a small garden that we could clip herbs from, as we don't have a backyard, this small pallet garden was the best solution. We do have a balcony though, and a garden pallet is the perfect size.

After finding a tutorial on The Chew, I set out to find a pallet at Home Depot(if you ask they will most likely have them on hand, and give you for free), a tarp, and something to give it some height (I was lucky enough to find these on the side of the road in my neighbourhood). 

It is fairly simple, all you need is a staple gun to secure the tarp to the pallet, some earth and a selection of flowers & herbs.

Continued after the jump...

A Day in the Life

I realized that I don't share enough about my day to day, pictures of myself, while I am out and about. I wanted to start a new series where I share little tidbits of my world, I am always taking pictures of well, everything, so might as well show my friends!! Here are a bunch of pics from my life lately. No I don't have Instagram.... wah wah. 

1. Loved this sheepskin covered pouf at Mi Casa in Cabbagetown. Love the tray styling too- so pretty and feminine.
2. Waiting at the theater after seeing The Great Gatsby (GO SEE IT- so stunning throughout) Favorite summer drink= Iced Soy Chai Latte. Bracelets J.Crew & Forever 21. Best to mix High and Low.
3. Ranunculus at my local greenhouse- can't wait to showcase some of these beauties on our balcony this summer.
4. Totally in love with the phenomenally cool photography of Slim Aarons- have been following for a while now. Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous. This would look so happy on my coffee table!!

5. Maximizing in this striped dress. I didn't buy it, went back, sold out. What to do. Hells Bells.
6. Location scouting this AMAZING location downtown Toronto. Malaparte by Oliver and Bonacini- this picture doesn't do it justice. The view is amazing, night time will be even cooler- can't wait.
7. Shopping in Chinatown the other day- natural rock galore.
8. Sandal shopping- would these stay on?? I am in need of cute neutral sandals.

9. Went for a lunch date with Tiffany from Tiffany Leigh Interior Design on Monday. She was SOOO incredibly sweet & funny. I LOVE meeting Blog friends in person so much fun, so much to talk about- we went to Earls, I got sushi rolls and salad. Yum.
10. Trying on summer dresses. For me this dress is my jam. I like to keep it simple. I bought it. Good Grief I have White legs.
11. I love this city- beautiful park on Church Street and King- full of lovely tulips.
12. Lunch date with Blayre at Canteen. Baja Fish tacos & Edamame Salad. The Best.

13. Barnacle love- have always loved this piece at Mi Casa.

14. Bruce stretching out- look how cute is that. I melt.

15. Trying on a childrens dress at Old Navy. Yep saw someone else do it so I followed suit- I loved it, but feared if even the slightest breeze were to sweep by, I may be revealing TMI. If I had a daughter though she would be wearing this number in 2 shakes...

16. Blayre and I picked up a few of these fab coffee cups, acrylic handles, glass cups. SO CHIC. from Loblaws Maple Leaf Gardens.

If you'd like help creating a home you absolutely love, contact me about my design services

Always Stay Graceful,

L.

Anna Spiro

From Day one Anna Spiro has been my girl! In fact, just to fill you in, she is the reason I started this blog to begin with! In a world that sticks to beige and greys, Anna doesn't shy away from bright/bold interiors. She loves colorful, beachy undertones, and traditional design elements with a hint of "je ne sais quoi". There is a playfulness about her that take her designs to the next level. She experiments with the unexpected, bright neon pinks, pom poms, and pineapples, are sprinkled throughout her interiors. I adore her ability to mix rustic, and traditional, lime greens & Staffordshire dogs with such certainty that it will leave you wondering " Why hadn't I thought of doing that?". She continues to push the boundaries of beach chic, always keeping it fresh and current- this lady is most definitely my superstar of interior design, a true inspiration!! I'm pretty sure I will continue to find reasons to write about her again and again...It's a crush!! ;)

Staffordshire Dogs/ Art/ Garden Stool/ Trellis Wallpaper/  Lumbar Pillow/ Yellow Wicker Chair

Here are some pics of her work:

 

If you'd like help creating a home you absolutely love, contact me about my design services

Always Stay Graceful, L.