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Archive for April 2011
Congratulations William & Kate!!!
April 29, 2011
By the time most of you read this, the cutest royal couple EVER will be officially prince & princess…or maybe they will become Duke and Duchess. Whatever titles will be bestowed upon them on their wedding day, most of us will be yawning and clamouring for another cup of coffee…..so while we are awake, let’s pay homage to the Brits!!
Mario Testino/Art Partner
This is what I will be wearing at 5am alongside my PJs to honour the spirit of Princess Diana and the newest princess, Kate!!
Doesn’t every girl dream of finding her prince charming? Well, this plate says it all!! 
$32 at kkoutlet.com.
The Union Jack is hotter than ever!! Love these pics I saw in an email to me from High Gloss Magazine. Who wouldn’t want one of these pieces for their home decor !!
And for every Glamour Girl in this universe, there should be at least one tiara that fits!! If not, than you can at least surround yourself with this delightful wallpaper, Crowns & Coronets created for the royal nuptials by Graham & Brown
You can even get creative and Jazz it up with their ‘Royal’ Jewels – glittering self adhesive jewels that allow you to create your very own tribute to the happy couple. How fun is that!!
So if you didn’t receive one of these invites,
than join me on your sofa at 5am and let’s toast to the cutest royal couple EVER and their big day!!! Cheers to William & Kate!!
Christine xoxo
Dabble Magazine – 2nd Issue is Live!!
April 28, 2011
Hi Everyone,
The 2nd issue of Dabble Magazine is live!! The latest issue focuses on Santa Monica, Kimberley Seldon’s hometown….so be sure to read the latest issue here
And then of course, be sure to head over to page 32 and catch my latest Industry Profile with Jeffrey Herr, the Curator at Hollyhock House in Hollywood. Hollyhock House was the very first project in Los Angeles that Frank Lloyd Wright designed — It’s quite fascinating!!
Hope you are enjoying Dabble as much as I am and please share…..what do you like to dabble in??
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
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A Glam Slam Or a Total Sham? Cher’s Bedroom
April 25, 2011
Monday’s regular feature “Decorate As You Dress” will return next week. Today I couldn’t resist sharing this bedroom with you and asking – Is it a total GLAM SLAM OR is it a total SHAM!??
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Now you certainly wouldn’t expect anything less from Cher – whatever she does always makes an impact….and so does this bedroom
Her bedroom was designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, designer to many celebrities. For Cher, he added Moroccan flair to her bedroom through this majestic headboard from the early 18th century and carried this theme throughout the rest of the room’s furnishing and decorative accessories.
So, is it a diva-worthy bedroom? You tell me…Glam Slam or Total Sham??
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
Happy Easter!!!
April 24, 2011
Just a quick note to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!!
Below are some very pretty Easter centrepieces that I thought you might enjoy!!
Aren’t these centrepieces adorable? All pictures are from Better Homes and Garden. Instructions for creating these gorgeous centrepieces are also included on the website.
All the best……and remember there is no such thing as too much Candy!!
Christine xo
Glamour Good Friday: How to Create the Hollywood Regency Look in Your Home!
April 22, 2011
Erin McLaughlin, Editor-in-Chief of Style at Home has named three of the big design trends that are popping up in the industry this spring and Style at Home has been kind enough to share them with me.
Trend 1: Hollywood Regency
Trend 2: Bold 80’s Colour
Trend 3: Diminutive Plants
And now I want to share my most favourite of the 3 trends mentioned in Erin’s Style at Home Spring Trend Report: “Hollywood Regency.” If you’ve been reading my blog for a while or follow me on Twitter than you know that was a pretty obvious choice!
The photo below of a very glamorous boudoir from Style at Home’s very popular High/Low feature highlights glamour in all its glory!! Oh yes….it is a GLAM SLAM!!
So here are some key ingredients to creating Hollywood Regency glamour in your home:
- Elaborate chandeliers
- Mirrored surfaces
- Lots of Lacquer
- Luxurious velvets
I’m also crushing on the panelled walls…..what an economical approach to add architectural detail to any plain square room!
Oh, and one last item that is a big MUST in any glamorous room!! Books – Fashion books in particular are also a stylish source of inspiration and you know how I truly believe that you should decorate as you dress.
Room Design by Samantha Pynn Photography by Virginia Macdonald
Have a wonderful Good Friday and I hope the Easter Bunny brings you lots of glam-filled chocolate eggs!! Happy Weekend!!
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
Lee Ann’s Kitchen Reno: Good bye 80’s kitchen!!
April 20, 2011
Today I thought I would introduce you to a new project I am working on. My client Lee Ann, a single mom wants to update her late 80’s style kitchen. Just imagine hunter green laminate counter tops, shiny stark white cupboards and green diamonds on your tiles! Yikes!! Definitely time for a redo!!
So let me show you what Lee Ann’s kitchen looks like now:
Here’s a close up of the hallway flooring that goes into the kitchen. And you can’t miss the hunter green laminate countertop. Lee Ann is so excited about getting rid of all that green! Now, don’t get me wrong, I love the colour green…just not in flooring or in kitchens where its too costly to replace it once you get sick of that colour.
This is the view of what you see when you walk into the kitchen. She’s got a huge window overlooking the backyard which lets in lots of natural light which is helpful because her lighting situation isn’t very good right now. The layout is a mini horseshoe. The peninsula where the dishwasher sits looks into the tiny eat-in area. See below:
Lee Ann has a very tiny eat-in area, a small desk area to organize her bills, and one lonely pantry for food storage. Not a very big area when you want to entertain friends, work on your laptop or buy some food in bulk! There are also massive sliding doors right in the eating area that will not be moved during the reno.
Another issue Lee Ann has is that the stove is right flush against the doorway into the kitchen so you get an ugly view of the side of the stove. Now who wants that as a visual? She’s also got unsightly bulkheads that can thankfully be removed. And don’t get me started on the backsplash…..that is so outta there…STAT!!!
So here’s a list of what I will be concentrating on for Lee Ann’s kitchen reno!!
Hope you are as excited about Lee Ann’s kitchen reno as much as I am!! Next week I will share with you the materials we chose for her new “classic, modern” kitchen.
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
Decorate As You Dress: My Black Shiny Wedged Heels!
April 20, 2011
I just bought the cutest pair of black wedged heels from Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers line – and they are absolutely adorable for summer fun AND so comfy.
So how can you incorporate this look into your home? Well let’s see what pictures these shoes inspired me to choose!
Photo Source: House & Home, Designer: Arren Williams Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Black walls? Oh la la!! I absolutely think this basement media room is stunning and totally goes against what you would think to do in a basement. But it absolutely works. And now one of my personal decor goals is to have a black room in my home. This is a GLAM SLAM!!
I also love this black sawhorse desk…it’s so classic and would look so swanky in my bedroom retreat next to my leopard chaise.
The Kartell Louis Ghost Chair is an iconic, classic chair and although it’s a statement piece, it will fit in with any of your current furniture. These chairs are timeless and long lasting pieces of furniture that won’t date so you will always find a place for it in your home. I currently own 2 Victoria Clear Ghost chairs and I absolutely love them. But the black ones are fab-u-lish!!
Don’t you love this entry way. The black glossy console table with those gorgeous black Kartell Bourgie lamps will make your guests stop in their tracks mesmerized by their impact to the decor senses. I recently purchased 2 crystal Bourgie lamps that I am madly in love with….can’t wait to show them to you right here at the Glam Blog!
And last but not least: Graphic accents like black and white certainly give a bedroom added oomph! Look how adorable the gingham chair is next to that stunning chevron rug!! I love this bedroom – don’t you? Oh, and did you notice the dark grey walls….see, it’s not just for basements!!
Well, I hope you enjoyed reading my latest edition of Decorate as You Dress and that these pictures inspired you to bring more black into your home decor as much my new black shoes inspired me!
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
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Glamour Friday: Poolside Cabana Love
April 15, 2011
Today I thought we would venture to the outside for some gorgeous backyard glamour. Who wouldn’t want to head outside for a quick dip in the pool, catch some rays on the lounger with those oh so fresh looking white cushions. And when the sun gets too hot, than we can head over to the luxurious cabana for some shade, cocktails and maybe a lovely afternoon nap. This cabana is definitely a Glam SLAM!!
Well apparently this fabulous view is owned by the utterly stunning and beautiful new parents known as Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. I guess it’s not big enough now that they have a little baby as it is currently on the market for $3.2MM.
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I wasn’t overly impressed with the home so I didn’t bother with any interior photos,but click on the link above if you care to see more photos of this home.
Have a fabulous weekend!
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
A Quick DIY Project: Lampshade + Ribbon = Divine!!
April 12, 2011
I’ve had these 2 turquoise lamps with very white lampshades for the last year. I purchased them at Homesense when I started to convert my family room colour scheme into an orange and turquoise palette.
I’ve been thinking about adding orange ribbon to the lampshades for some time and today I just went out and purchased orange ribbon from…….The Dollar Store!! I know…can you believe it!!! I’m still in shock!!
All I used was double sided tape at the ends of the ribbon to keep it secure at the seam of the lampshade. I’m so impressed with how they turned out….and what a difference it made to the lamps and the room. The ribbon accents nicely off the sofa cushions and my two orange occasional chairs.
Listen, I’m not a big DIYer…so I’m pretty proud of myself right now!! 
So tell me, do you like my little DIY project??
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Christine xoxo
Decorate as You Dress — My Pink Dress
April 10, 2011
Today’s Decorate as You Dress is going to feature the Pink Dress I wore to the Dabble Launch Party 2 weeks ago (if you missed it, you can read all about the party here)
Pantone named Honeysuckle Pink as the Colour of the Year for 2011. I think the colour pink looks stunning in fashion – that’s why I bought this dress of course – but now let’s see how it we can use this colour in decorating a room!!
Photo Source Room Design by Natalie Umbert
So here we have very glamorous pink walls in a very clean, classic looking living room. I love it…..it looks very chic without getting all cutesy.
Or why not consider using it in a wallpaper like this lovely Pink Damask wallpaper (Wallpaper: Julie Damask in Raspberry T4764 from the Gatehouse Collection at Thibaut) in an otherwise neutral room. Apparently a pinkish glow is the most flattering light by which to dine.
If putting it on your walls is just to bit much for you, than why not do what Sarah and Tommy did in the first episode of Sarah 101 and instead go for a sofa in striking pink or as below use it on dining room chairs for instant impact!!
Pink isn’t just for little girls’ rooms either. Pink bedding can look very sophisticated when combined with raspberry, tangerine and crisp, bright white. (Wallpaper and fabric, “Ecuador in Pink” (T9251) from the Avalon Collection at Thibaut)
And if all else fails, than go for a simple but dazzling accent cushion in hot pink that you can use to accessorize a sofa, chair or bedroom. It will definitely add that shot of colour that every home craves after a long cold winter!!
I love pink…..I have many pink articles of clothing in my closet but also in my decor! On the second floor of my home, we have what I like to call “The Pink Wing” where the 2 rooms of my daughters are situated along with the laundry room. All 3 rooms are painted pink. YES – even the laundry room is AND it has a chandelier with lots of bling on it. Cause hey, if I’m going to do laundry than I want the room to inspire me! 
I will be unveiling these rooms on my blog in the near future!! So will you think PINK this spring??
Have a fabulously glamorous week!!
Christine xoxo
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
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