I store produce in two glass-fronted cupboards in my kitchen. Each cupboard holds several bowls on shelves, and to a friend of mine, it looks like the bowls magically replenish themselves every week. I wish. This whimsical idea has been entertaining me, though. What if I really did have magical bowls? What if they really [...]
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magical bowls
Posted in #photo365, animals, cooking, food, interior design, junk style, my life, organizing, pets, photographs, professional organizing, shabby chic, storage
Also tagged bowls, burnt, cat, cats, chocolate, cooking, dark chocolate, food, interior design, iPhone 5, junk style, Lindt, pot, sea salt chocolate, shelves
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olympic trials
The setup: I have two cats. We’re in the middle of a heatwave right now. The status update from two days ago: Aaaand in the lightweight male neutered category is Guy Goodfellow with his first attempt at a hairball on upholstered furniture or bed. While his choice of white sheets will add to his score, [...]
Posted in animals, home, interior design, junk style, my life, pets, shabby chic
Also tagged basket, flea market chic, junk style, laundry, sheets, white
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chair fetish
Okay, so if you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you may have guessed that I have a bit of a chair fetish. I’ve already posted photos of this rocking chair in my front room, this wicker armchair in my back room, and these chairs around my desk, yesterday. I love chairs. [...]
Posted in appreciation, home, interior design, junk style, photographs
Also tagged chair, junk style, plywood, stacking, vintage
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another place where i create
Last week I shared some photos of my back room, which I use as a studio for writing, drawing, crafting and sewing. (It also holds my books and my clothes.) As luxurious as it may seem, I actually have four places in my apartment where I can (and do) write – thanks to the portability [...]
Posted in appreciation, home, interior design, junk style, my life, photographs, professional organizing, shabby chic, storage
Also tagged chairs, country, desk, junk style, laptop, living room, office, rocking chairs, rustic, shelves, vintage
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pantry
Yesterday I spent some time going through my iPhone photos and uploading them to my computer. I also did a few photo shoots, including this set of photos of my pantry. I’ll be publishing them soon on my lifestyle blog, Kitchen Sink Wisdom.
Posted in cooking, eco-friendly cleaning, home, interior design, junk style, my life, photographs, professional organizing, shabby chic
Also tagged canning jars, eco-friendly cleaning, junk style, pantry, shelves, storage
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renewal – pulling the plug
I love the moment when I finish washing my dishes and the sink is empty of water, and clean. In that moment, I feel truly ready to start all over again at the next meal. I appreciate pulling the plug. ~ See more photos of my kitchen sink here. Photo theme for April: Renewal
Posted in appreciation, home, interior design, photographs, theme - renewal
Also tagged drain, junk style, kitchen, plug, sink, vintage
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comfort – worn furniture
This is another one of my favorite chairs. It lived in my family’s home throughout my childhood. It’s in my back room right now. It desperately needs re-upholstering or slipcovering, but right now I love its shabby chic appeal. Plus it’s one of my most comfortable chairs – I don’t want it to be out [...]
Posted in appreciation, interior design, junk style, photographs, shabby chic, theme - comfort
Also tagged chair, green, junk style, slipcover, tear, upholstery, worn
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comfort – cooling off my rooms
On Thursday night (after the outdoor daytime temperature went above 20C (68F), and the indoor temperature in my apartment got above 27C (80F), I visually “cooled” my room by putting away any clutter. In the summer, when it can get over 37C (100F), I get super minimalistic with my interior decorating, and try to stick [...]
Posted in appreciation, how to's, interior design, junk style, shabby chic, theme - comfort
Also tagged cooling off, hot weather, interior design, junk style, temperature, white
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comfort – wicker armchair
This armchair is in my back room right now. I bought it at a church rummage sale in Toronto five years ago. It had been an outdoor chair, and was a little disheveled. Two cats later, it looks even more the worse for wear, although it’s still pretty sturdy. The church where I got the [...]
Posted in appreciation, interior design, junk style, photographs, quilts, shabby chic, theme - comfort
Also tagged armchair, grey, junk style, wicker
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comfort – cushions
I have a thing about cushions. I like them filled with down, and I like them covered in natural or white fabrics. I have several that I’ve made covers for, out of recycled or vintage fabrics like old sheets and old linen tablecloths. This one is made from a sheet so old, it’s falling apart. [...]
Posted in appreciation, interior design, theme - comfort
Also tagged cushion, distressed, down, junk style, white cotton
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