Saturday Adventure Blog - May 02/15 (Bonus Blog!!)

Hello Friends,

        What a glorious day it was to be out and about doing some of our favorite things. The sun was beaming, the air was crisp and warm. I was wearing shorts and my pasty, chubby gams were blinding everyone LOL. But I really could care less. I was in my happy place and ready for an adventure.

First things first, we decided to hustle our way up to a local farm about 20 minutes away from our house. It's a great little farm that gives you free new pace in life and it's not even far from the city.

They have an adorably little shop with tons of hidden gems to buy. They also have a great little cafe that features products made on site. They have a great assortment of local made products as well. Ofcourse, I had to get a few treats. I got a leek & parm Croussant and a Pecan tart. They both tasted divine!

The second leg of our Saturday adventure took us to Brant street in Burlington. We hit up a small meat market and then head over to a local gem, Kelly's Cupcakes. I have never tried this bakery before but everytime I drive by it, I drool over how adorable it is. They feature gluten free and vegan products. Apparently, the owners have been on a few canadian talk shows. 

Ofcourse, we had to grab some to "taste test" ;) By the recommendation of the lovely lady who helped us, I got the Dolce Du Leche, I have to be honest in saying I was not overly impressed. But the two coconut ones we fabulous! I will go back again, even just for the atomphere.

Hope your Saturday's were as fabulous as mine! 

Until next time...

Dissecting a space- My Closet/Alex 9-Drawer

Good Day my little snow cones,

   
    First things first, sorry for not posting a blog this Friday. My week had just been to crazy to work on anything but I'm back at it. Today we are going to continue with the home deco theme with a new series called 'dissecting a space'. In this series, we will take a space in my house and dissect the decor, I hope you will get some inspiration from this and I will also tell you where alot of my pieces came from.

   

       Today, we are dissecting my closet/Alex 9-drawer area. This happens to be one of my favorite spots in my room. It really pulls my room together and helps me keep my space organized. So, let's begin...

I picked up the black dot decals your see in the first pictures with the mirror and around my closet from chapters. These guys were on clearance for $6.00 originally $19.95. They also had these in gold with I thought were cute but I think it would have looked strange against my cream walls. My mirror I picked up at Ikea a while back. It reminds me of a Disney mirror for some reason. Maybe something from snow white. 

Alex 9-Drawer: Ikea

Hanging shelf: Not sure, it was given to me

Print: Chapters

Candle: Bath & Body works

Books: Various Places

Paris Hideaway Book: Micheal's

Candle and cake Stand: Bath & Body Works

Frame: Ikea

Brush Holders (Vases): Ikea

Jar: DIY

Clear Cosmetic Holder: Target

Deer Canvas: Spring Ridge Farms (Local)

I hope you enjoyed and I hope I inspired you to create! Until next time...

4 Ways to Spruce up your Space this Spring

Hello my little chocolate covered peanuts,

          With the warmer weather coming around, some of us may go through spring decor syndrome (I made this up, not actual medical condition). I am no home decorator or stylist but I do have a few decor ideas that I love. So, let's get started...

1.Re-purpose old Heirlooms

When I say 'Re-purpose", i mean taking something old and using it for something other than it's intended purpose. Such as, to decorate your space! We have tons of old Nick-nacks sitting around in my closet that we have used as decor. My mother had her first sewing machine collecting dust in our closet for years before we decided to whip it out and use it as a conversation piece. This sewing machine has given us many great conversations with our guests and it always gets noticed. Also, we have turned out old Singer table into a coffee station. We have a small amount of kitchen space so this acts like a second counter top. One thing to remember when using heirlooms in decor is not to fret if they aren't in the best of shape. My moms sewing machine has a few pieces missing and has collected some rust in the crannies. It happens, their old. 

2. Get Crisp with White

Since moving into a much smaller space last year, I have learned that using white or creams really open up a space and give it a clean and crisp feel. You can combo any color with white which makes it super versatile. I love combining gold tones with white. It adds a touch of decadence to a space without costing a fortune. 

3. Use Books to Warm up a Table

I am a bookworm, there is no doubt about it. But I also love books in decor. Stacking old books on a coffee table, add a warm vintage feel. My mom has tons of books that are not in any shape to be read but would make a great conversation piece on a side table. 

4. Bring on the Blooms

Since it is the season of spring blooms, why not go to your local grocery store or flower shop and pick up some beautiful flowers to cheer up your space. This will really liven the space up and inspire your spring to-dos. 

Until Next Time...