Chevron + Man Cave

Here is a project I worked on over the summer. I was finally able to schedule a time to shoot it for my portfolio. This is a bachelor pad, I was asked to take a pretty bare space and add a little lux. The budget was very tight, so the feature wall was to be the major "wow" factor in this space. It is still a work in progress, but a big departure from what we started with. It really is incredible what one can do with a few cans of paint, a different room configuration, and a few decorative objects!!

After the jump see a pic of before & more afters!! 

The Little Things

I am always trying to improve my home. Like many I have a budget and so I am always trying to come up with ways to refresh my home without spending a fortune. Here are a few ways to give your space a facelift, all of the tools are at your fingertips- time to get out there and be creative! These are all things I have done, and continue to do, you may have to go out and buy a can of paint, but it will be worth it! Have a great day!! xo

Flowers, as you know I am always changing things up with flower arrangements. It is such an easy way to experiment with color, to see it you can further commit to in a fabric, artwork etc. I truly believe that a small bundle of flowers will completely transform a room- and a mood! They are such pick me ups, they brighten a space, add sophistication, support the current color scheme. I love adding bright coral for a burst of vibrant color!! 

Revamp an old piece of furniture with a coat of paint. It is so worth it to customize a piece that you will love to spruce up your space. If you are looking to add a pop of color in a neutral room- paint an tired piece of furniture in a glossy cherry red. I am still a big fan of painted pieces, it is a very economical/great way to incorporate color into your decor. 

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Paint a Chalkboard! An easy paint job that will create big impact. Here are some pics of our old apartment where we painted a small portion of the wall- it really livened up the space, I would definitely do a chalkboard wall again! Check out more pics of our old apartment here.

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Always Stay Graceful,

L.

Apartment Therapy

Hey Everyone, I have been away for the past few days looking for a new apartment in Toronto. Well guess what? We got one!! Yay! I am so excited. In less than a week we are moving in, so we were really cutting it close to the moving date. I was afraid we would run out of time! The apartment is right in the heart of downtown, beautiful views, a rooftop terrace, tennis courts... We really lucked out! here are some of my ideas for the new apartment I can't wait to get started! What is your dream space?

Always Stay Graceful,

L.