Cream or Sugar

This weekend is Blogpodium. I can't believe this is the 3rd time I will be in attendance, I have been waiting months for this, it crept up so fast. Again, I am so excited to meet new faces(well, in person that is), make connections, and learn more about the design world. I am constantly being inspired by others creativity, and I am always trying to push myself to experience moments that will make me grow creatively and personally, and this weekend will definitely be one of those events!!  

On Friday, I am trilled beyond belief to meeting Sarah Richardson along with 9 other bloggers. It gives me chills of excitement, as well as pangs of nerves. What will I say, what will I where, what will she be like? No matter what it will be another interesting opportunity. I am at the stage now, where I want to really challenge and push myself to the next level. I know I am at the point now that I can handle it, I am excited to see what this fall season brings. 

Here are the two boards I submitted to the Pinterest #teawithsarahrichardson contest. I can't wait to tell you all about it. 

If you don't know Sarah, she is a Canadian gem who I have followed for years, she is so unbelievably talented, and has created a major brand for herself. She is savvy and has a sassy crew that make it fun to watch a project evolve with. Here is her site, her work speaks for itself. Classic with a twist, monochromatic, pattern mixing, texture + transforming mundane pieces into masterpieces, are some of her signatures. Enjoy! 

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

Always Stay Graceful,

L.

Classic With A Twist

What is not to love about this room. Check out Tommy Smythe's home tour on Apartment Therapy for a major dose of inspiration. The balance of antique and new is really stunning. As Sarah Richardson's right hand man, it's no wonder his place looks like this- He is incredibly talented!Oh yes, and how about those wing backed chairs? Wowsa!

Gorgeous yellow table, displaying two obelisks, along side a lovely bit of grenery- very hot right now! I also love the small topiary.

Tommy has really fantastic collections of matchbooks from travelling, pencils in a color theme, and a beautiful collection of silver candlesticks. I really love this image, and want to incorporate some of his design ideas into our living room- I love a little masculinity!

Always Stay Graceful,

L.

Interior Design Show 2011

To all of my fellow interior design enthusiast...The Toronto Interior Design show was amazing, I was of course obsessed with the Sarah Richardson/ Theo Richardson instalment! I was totally insane, some of the best work I have ever seen- however this is the first time I have ever see her work in person- so it is probably always that good!!! Anyways as soo as we rounded to corner to the exhibit I saw Tommy and totally made a goofy face at him- because I wasn't expecting him to be there, I really wanted to introduce myself later but he was on the phone unfortunately! Anyways, the colors were phenomenal as as she often does each room had a color theme- it happen to be the primary colors yesterday with some beautiful accents. What I love about Sarah is she never forgets anything, the upholstery was impecable, the lighting gorgeous-She really had each room polished down to the very last detail, he looks are always very finished which I love! Here are some pictures!!

Always Stay Graceful,

L.