Elle Decor White Interior Inspiration

 . . .  Oh LaLa!!

Stay clean in those rooms . . . hehe

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w&c designer girl!

Summertime Entertaining Budget Tips!!

I love facebook for it connects you with fabulous people you would have never been introduce to other wise. I have been a fan of Roniques facebook posting since the moment we became friends, so it was only natural to ask if she wanted to do a guest post showcasing her always so inspiring pictures and helpful decorating/styling tips for all! I wanted all of you to be introduce to her as well so here she is and I do hope she visits us more often with her more of her inspiring tips! 

How to Save Money for your Summertime Party . . .

Summer inspiration is all around us! From the warm weather to the cool breezy nights that beckon us to linger with our friends in the backyard, summer is here and it’s time to throw a party! Whether you have a pool, small terraced apartment, or even meet up with your friends in the park, there is no need to be discouraged due to your pocket. Here are tips to help you save money this summer for your fabulous party!

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·        Come up with a theme: Before you start pricing out rental chairs, tables and tikki torches come up with a theme to carry out. If you have enough space plan for your backyard, garage or at your local park to save money on a venue. Once you have decided on a location the theme may become easier to decide. From seasonal ideas such as tropical, pool party, to choosing colors, flowers, or even choosing your favorite summertime movie can be great themes to carry out inexpensively.

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·        Use everyday items for decoration:  Once you have chosen a theme think of everyday items you can use for decor. Are you a beach-goer who has surfboards, life preservers and other water sport items laying around the house, use them for decor around your party! For a garden summer party use the natural backdrop as your decoration and embellish by hanging colorful paper lanterns and even string lights from trees and bushes. There are many string lights available today that run on small batteries, so no worries for finding and electrical source.

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 What are you waiting for? Summer is here and its waiting for you to enjoy the weather, the company of friends and family, food and quality time together. Use these helpful tips to create a budget-friendly summertime experience for all. Ask your friends to pitch in on food and beverage and you will love how much you save. Have fun!

 

Ronique Gibson, Assoc. A.I.A. LEED AP, is the principal of Stagetecture.com. A home lifestyle blog that helps home enthusiasts and homeowners love their home. From decor and organization to DIY projects, Stagetecture will help you find inspiration for your home. Ronique is also the author of 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home.

Thanks so much Ronique for these great tips, can't wait to put them to use!!

Happy Summer Days to all!!!

Until next time,

w&c designer girl!!

Canada Day Entertaining Thoughts!

Happy Canada Long Weekend!! For those who are throwing Canada Day Parties here are some fun decor idea's to make your party that much more festive and exciting!!

1. Decorate your Food!

2. Show off your Colours!!

3. Don't forget to decorate yourself!

4. Remember to have fun and be a bit over the TOP!!

Have a safe and fun Canada Day Weekend!!

Happy Birthday Canada!!!

Until next time,

w&c designer girl!

Dont drink and drive. Arrive Alive and help others make the same decision!! XO

Images from: okotokslibrary.ca, Style at Home, Martha Stewart, polkadotprintsstudio.blogspot.com, Savvy Mom, HGTV.ca, Kara's Party Ideas, girldir.com

On a Budget, IKEA Kitchens are great for that!!

Last summer we did a budget friendly renovation to a small war bungalow in Toronto. If you do not know the layout, it comes with a very small closed in kitchen with a dining room and living room on the other side of the wall. Very dark and cramped feeling usually comes to mind when you walk into one. However, we opened up the floor plan by knocking down walls and created a stunning user friendly kitchen area for the family to enjoy an new open concept lifestyle! Thanks IKEA for all your support on this project your cabinets and appliances are a show stopper!! Let alone the price for this kitchen was the best part!!



We unitized every inch we could for extra counter space and storage!

EWWW the before:

So sometimes you don't have to think outside of the box, ready made cabinets could be just the answer for your budget and project!!

Until next time,

w&c designer girl!

Christine Lane Interiors -

I came across interior designer Christine Lane, when I was searching the web for some inspirational images and just fell in love with her portfolio!!

Thanks http://christinelaneinteriors.com/index.php for the inspiration!

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w&c designer girl!

Demask & Dentelle is back with some inspiring ideas!

Vanessa from Damask & Dentelle is back to share some inspiring design/decor ideas and she has some exciting news to share! Congratulations!!

Good morning dear W&C lovelies!

It’s been a while since I chatted with you last, and it is by no means because of a lack of things to tell you… but more likely due to a horrendous schedule. I am SO vey proud to tell you that I just landed my very first TV show here in Québec on a French specialized network called Canal Vie. Let’s just say that it kinda kept me very busy. Anyhoo, I am SO happy to be here once more and share with you some thoughts. 

 I came across these images and a whole lot of memories and fuzzy feelings came back to me. After living in California for a few years while attending university (and surfing everyday of course), I came to really love their casual yet sophisticated style.

Airy rooms and soft textures, beaming light and industrial accents are all key features that, to me, define this style. I mean, let’s be serious here for a moment… wouldn’t it be great to sprawl here sipping a mojito?

Let me interject in your delightful style binge for a moment more and point to the fact that this rustic looking settee and armoire are actually in the master bathroom. What a great idea to add both storage and decorate a vast space… although it wouldn’t be a problem in our bathroom which is the size of a post stamp, but hey it sure is something to look forward to right?

On these delightful images… tata and chat with you soon.

Xoxo

VANESSA SICOTTE | CRÉATRICE-CREATIVE MASTERMIND
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w&c designer girl!

History on our Victoria Day Long Weekend or AKA May Two-Four!!

As we head into our May Two-Four long weekend I thought maybe we should brush up on what we are celebrating, other then cottage time, drinking, gathering with friends and fireworks!

"Victoria Day (in French: Fête de la Reine) is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereign's official birthday is recognized. It is sometimes informally considered as marking the beginning of the summer season in Canada.
The birthday of Queen Victoria was a day for celebration in Canada long before Confederation, with the first legislation regarding the event being in 1845 passed by the parliament of the Province of Canada to officially recognize May 24 as the Queen's birthday.^[1] It was noted that on that date in 1854, the 35th birthday of Queen Victoria, some 5,000 residents of Canada West gathered in front of Government House (near present day King and Simcoe Streets in Toronto) to "give cheers to their queen."^[2] On May 24, 1866, the town of Omemee, also in Canada West, mounted a day-long fête to mark the occasion, including a gun salute at midnight, pre-dawn serenades, picnics, athletic competitions, a display of illuminations, and a torch-light procession.^[3]

Following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, May 24 was by imperial decree made Empire Day throughout the British Empire, while, in Canada, it became officially known as Victoria Day,^[1] a date to remember the late queen, who was deemed the "Mother of Confederation".^[4] Over the ensuing decades, the official date in Canada of the reigning sovereign's birthday changed through various royal proclamations until the haphazard format was abandoned in 1952. That year, the Governor-General-in-Council moved Empire Day and an amendment to the law moved Victoria Day both to the Monday before May 25,^[1][5] and the monarch's official birthday in Canada was by regular vice-regal proclamations made to fall on this same date every year between 1953 and January 31, 1957, when the link was made permanent by royal proclamation.^[1][6] The following year, Empire Day was renamed Commonwealth Day and in 1977 it was moved to the second Monday in March, leaving the Monday before May 25 only as both Victoria Day and the Queen's Birthday.

Victoria Day celebrations were marred by tragedy in 1881, when a passenger ferry named Victoria overturned in the Thames River, near London, Ontario. The boat departed in the evening with 600 to 800 people on board — three times the allowable passenger capacity — and capsized part way across the river, drowning some 182 individuals, including a large number of children who had been with their families for Victoria Day picnics at Springbank Park. The event came to be known as the Victoria Day disaster.^[7]"

Thanks Wikipedia!! Have a safe and fun long weekend everyone!!!

Cheers,
w&c designer girl!

images from: realestatethisweek.ca, earlypics.com, gatheringmosswhilewandering.com