April Food DayAs many of you are probably aware, there is a drive underway this April 1st, for bloggers to unite and donate to the organization Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. April Food Day is asking all those who write blogs and those who read them to donate $1.00 in April. One dollar is such a small amo…
DIY Canopy BedsDIY Canopy Beds Blakes Hotel London Canopy Bed Left: Dominio Canopy Bed Right: Anthony Todd Canopy Bed To achieve the above DIY Canopy Bed treatment - mount curtain rods on the ceiling and hang your choice of draperies The above drawing is from Blogger Erin at Elements of Style an…
What are you going to do with your week?If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy AdamsPatricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can inf…
Earth Hour 2009This year, Earth Hour 2009 has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a…
Ice-Bag Wine ChillerThe Ice-Bag Wine Chiller is a new product that has just hit the North American Market. It is a clear plastic wine tote and chiller that is reusable. It is completely water tight and portable. With it's sleek design and trend-setting appeal the Ice Bag Wine Chiller is an alternative to the ice b…
Ibiza Interior Design and ArchitectureIbiza. Even the word has magic. One thinks of beautiful Interior Design and Architecture; of nightclubs that open at dawn; of a night life and a daytime so tightly integrated, one can’t see where the one ends and the other begins. One thinks of royal high-jinks and celebrities avoiding the pesky pap…
Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan DeckAs this week marks the beginning of Spring and pink is a color I associate with spring as the cherry trees are starting to blossom, I have two favourite Benjamin Moore Paint colors to share with you that are season appropriate: 1. Benjamin Moore Spring Azalea & 2. Benjamin Moore Springtime Bloom. Th…
Miele Limited Edition Chocolate LaundryA few weeks ago a package arrived in the mail, and to my surprise when I opened it, there was a box of chocolates in shiny brown wrapping tied with a red satin ribbon accompanied by this photo of the new Miele Limited Edition Chocolate Laundry. This new "Limited Edition" Chocolate Laundry claims a …
How to CLEAN and CARE for LUCITELucite and acrylic (which is the generic name for this plastic), have become popular materials forfurniture,tables, lamps, hardware, trays etc. It is important to clean and care for lucite properly fromthe start as it is a somewhat delicate material. Proper steps should be exercised in cleaning luci…
Six Things About About MeI have been tagged by the marvelous Maria.... soooo the rules of the game are to divulge 6 facts/habits and trivia about myself..... and try not to embarrass myself in the process. So here goes: 1. My favourite color is yellow and always has been ever since I can remember. …
Palm Springs Images and the Colony Palms HotelThese are a few of my favourite pictures from my visit to Palm Springs. The weather was dry and warm. The Moroccan-inspired Colony Palms Hotel is an old landmark in Palm Springs that is a favourite spot for those who 'don't necessarily want to be seen'. It has been on the Condé Nast Traveller Hot L…
