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Glamour Friday: 7 things I love about this Beach Inspired Dining Room
February 22, 2013
When I look at this beach inspired dining room, I feel happy and serene. All the different variations of blue make me think of the beach which is exactly where I want to be right now.
Here are the 7 things I love about this dining room designed by Mabley Handler.
1. The fabulous chevron-y like fabric on the drapery & chairs by Jonathan Adler for Kravet. (Pattern: Wabash, Color: Aquamarine)
2. The Juicy Jute Grasscloth Wallpaper in Blueberry from Phillip Jeffries.
3. The Madeline Weinrib: Haveli Cotton Flatweave Rug in Turquoise. I have always loved her rugs and this one totally grounds the space.
4. This absolutely stunning linen drum shade light fixture embellished with silver nailheads and Swarovski crystals. It was designed by Michelle Hatch New York, and Chad Jacobs of Bone Simple Design.
5. Love, love, love the Dunes & Duchess 4-arm Candelabra.
6. I am currently obsessed with étagères and this one simply takes my breath away. In silver-leaf, it is from Worlds Away.
7. The pacific blue seeded glass table lamp from Rumrunner Home provides additional light on the buffet/bar area. I love how the designers used only one on the buffet versus two. I’m a big fan of symmetry but in this case one lamp works.
I thought I would keep my list to seven, but I also love the coffered ceilings and all the tabletop dishware. Do you love this beach inspired dining room as much as I do? What are some of the top decor items or furnishings that you would add to this list? Click on leave a comment and tell me what you think!!
If you are looking to add a beach inspired feel to one of your rooms, then contact me here so I can help. Have a wonderful weekend!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Glamour Friday: How to create a Glamorous Dressing Area under $1000.00
September 28, 2012
Do you have one of these? A blank wall in your bedroom?
This blank space once hosted a playpen. I’m embarrassed to say that the playpen was there for over 3 1/2 years….and my youngest is now 5 years old. It’s not like I put her in it still….I just ended up using it as a dumping ground to hang my clothes on each night. And since I didn’t quite know what I wanted to do with this blank wall, the playpen became a fixture of my bedroom. See, even interior decorators struggle with what to do in their own homes!
Over the summer I donated the playpen and while shopping at Homesense one afternoon I found this absolutely fabulous mirror!! I love the ornateness of this mirror. I have been looking for a rococo style mirror for the longest time (but wasn’t willing to spend over $1000 for one) and when I saw this one, I had to snap it up…..and of course the price was right!!!!
So now I had a vision for my blank wall. I was going to create my own little glamorous dressing room area. And this mirror was going to be the focal point!
I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on this area since I already have a vanity in the master bedroom which I use to apply my makeup every morning. Therefore, the objective of this dressing area was more to display pretty accessories and jewellery.
My hubby hung up the mirror & picture frames for me this week so its finally finished. Voila, below is my fabulous and oh so glam dressing table!!!! High style for a fashionista on a frugelista budget!
Another angle…..
I am soooo in love with my dressing table vignette. It is exactly how I envisioned it and to me, it is utterly glamorous….and totally finishes this last bit of naked space in the master bedroom. And guess what! It cost under $1000.00 to put this little space together. It’s a mixture of hi & low pieces. Here is a breakdown of how I put it together.
The dressing table is from Ikea. It’s the Malm Dressing Table and costs only $129.00!! The furry little stool to the right is from Homesense and was a steal at only $49.99. The sheepskin fur rug on my Victoria Ghost chair is only $39.99 at Ikea. The only piece that was over $300.00 was my Philippe Starck Victoria Ghost chair which cost approximately $365.00 4 years ago.
If a authentic Ghost Chair is still beyond your budget, luckily many stores now sell similar or`fake`ghost chairs for under $150.00.
This chic little stool is the perfect spot to display the Chanel purse my husband bought me 2 years ago in San Francisco. Isn’t it gorgeous?? And yes, my purse is an investment piece that will one day be passed down to one of my daughters.
A dressing table is the perfect place to showcase all your pretty accessories and jewellery, and displaying them in little bowls and trays is key to keeping the table neat and tidy.
I wear Allure by Chanel perfume everyday. So be sure to surround yourself by beautiful things that make you happy. 
I love these Kvill frames I found at Ikea also and how they continue my rococo theme on the wall beside the mirror. And they were only $6.99 each. I bought 8 for a really simple DIY project.
Two of my fashion icons are Coco Chanel and Marilyn Monroe!
I cut out pictures from these 2 coffee table books that I display on my ottoman in the family room. Two of my favourite fashion designers are Louis Vuitton and of course, Coco Chanel. 
Fashion is one of my passions that I adore so why not display something you love (other than your family) in picture frames, especially if it is going to be in your private space.
So let`s take a look at what I spent on my glamorous dressing table vignette:
A stunning look for under $800.00!! Now that`s a Glam Slam budget!! Of course, this doesn’t include the price of all my costume jewellery and accessories….because all of that is priceless! 
But now I have a little dilemma…and I need your input. My good friend and fellow designer Ana from Second Wind Interiors had a bench with Lucite legs that a client changed her mind about. If you know me well, then you know that I absolutely love anything in Lucite. So I bought it from her today because I thought it would look fabulous in front of the dressing table. What do you think?
I placed the ghost chair to the left and it actually fills that space nicely.
Should I keep the bench as my primary seating area as in this picture or keep my Ghost chair. Hit the comment button below and give me your point of view!! And this my dear readers is my glamorous dressing area on a very chic budget!!
If you are looking to give yourself a little glamorous space on a chic budget this fall, then call me at (416) 859-5082 or send me an email here so I can help!!
Have a fabulous weekend!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
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Decorate As You Dress: Turquoise & Orange!!
June 19, 2012
I have loved the colour combination of orange (whether you call it tangerine, citrus or coral) and blue (turquoise & teal especially) for many years now, and it is still going strong. So for this month’s nail colour I decided to honour my adoration for these 2 colours.
I also made my first official DIY canvas art using this fresh colour combo – highlighting another love of mine – chevron — this time last year. And it is still in my family room on display!
In my family room I have 2 bold orange occasional chairs that I had custom made 4 years ago. Who knew that orange would be so hot 4 yrs later!! Yay me!! My walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Rain Dance colour .
Yesterday my friend Leigh-Ann Allaire was on Cityline showing her DIY outdoor cushions in this colour combo. You can watch the episode here.
If you are thinking about adding this oh so classic colour combo into your home, then here are some ideas to get you going!
A bold orange sofa will make quite the statement in a room, especially when accented with hits of teal blue.
Or course orange walls will always spice up a room!
This neutral living room gets its VA VA voom from the light blue walls and the orange accessories and cushions. Subtle but bang on!
Orange & Blue look great in a child’s room or a guest room. Everything about this room is so perfect!
And sometimes all it takes is just a few colourful accessories to get the ball rolling!! It’s like adding orange or turquoise earrings to your white dress – and you have instant style!
Leave me a comment and let me know if you would introduce this colour combination into your home…..or tell me how you incorporated it into your home decor.
Hope you have a fabulous day!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Equestrian Style!
May 5, 2012
In honour of the Kentucky Derby taking place today I thought I would share with you some beautiful photos of true equestrian style!
Love this equestrian themed office….look at the legs of the desk!
My oldest daughter is a budding equestrian and I can see her wanting some of these gorgeous fashion accessories in the future…or maybe mommy wants that purse now!!
I’m incorporating a bit of an equestrian theme to Mackenzie’s room with large photos of horses and displaying the ribbons she has won so far – I like what they did in the picture below!!
The equestrian style is so classic….love it!
Love this entry way – and how they displayed all the ribbons in a shadow box! Must remember this idea!!
This is the stunning Charlotte Casiragh, daughter to Princess Caroline of Monaco.
And here is my princess Mackenzie at her last Horse Show winning all kinds or ribbons with her pony Elmo! Now this girl definitely has equestrian style!!
Have a great Kentucky Derby weekend!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
All photos except the last two are via by Equestrian Style Board on Pinterest. See it here for sources
Posted in Accessories, Decorating Ideas, Fashion, Foyers, Glam Blog, Home Decor, Home Office, Kids rooms | 4 Comments »
Glamour Friday: Purple Passion
May 4, 2012
I love anything purple and when I saw this stunning purple bedroom designed by Annsley McAleer of Annsley Interiors, I was instantly hooked!
Everything about this room is a Glam Slam! From the floral headboard, to its curvy sexy shape and the solid purple banding that give it that extra oomph!! Love the fabric of the long bolster cushion with the hits of gold and orange. And the beautiful gold-leaf chandelier is the perfect finishing touch….like long dangly earrings accessorizing the perfect outfit.
The ever-popular x-bench is a staple everyone should have in their home. The rich details of the gold mirror above bring out the gold and orange in the fabric. By painting the legs purple this traditional looking bench now has a glamorous edge to it. I think it is absolutely perfect!
And then…..these chairs…Oh la la!!! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven! I’ve been trying to find out the name of this style of chair so if you know what this chair is called please let me know. Are they not stunning or what? The purple stripe detailing and piping give it that glam chic look I love!! And any mirrored furniture is definitely a friend of mine!
So what do you think? Are you in love with this bedroom as much as I am? Would you have these chairs in your home? I know I would!!
If you are looking to glamorize your bedroom with some purple touches, then send me a message through email, Facebook or Twitter! I would love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
“I’ll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.”
April 24, 2012
What does this famous quote by Muhammad Ali mean to my blog post – nothing really! I just liked it and I have definitely been a busy little bee this past month.
You know that feeling when you lose control of the hours in your day and once the kids are put to bed you have nothing left to give….well, that’s how I have been feeling lately. And unfortunately, my lil ole Glam Blog suffers….so my apologies for the lack of blog posts this month.
So I thought I would share with you some of the client projects that has been keeping me working like a busy bee:
I’m almost finished with my Northridge Trail client. We just finished installing some custom built-ins. Here’s a sneak peak.
This is the new entertainment unit I designed for their family room — without the hardware in this pic. I love the clean lines and the shaker style door.
And here is the new built-in foyer seat with the custom cushion. Underneath are 3 small drawers for my client’s daughters to store their hat and accessories.
And a close-up of the hardware – don’t you love the half-moon pulls.
There is also a window seat in the living room but you will have to wait for the grand reveal to see it. I’m really excited to show you how I was able to transform my client’s first level of her home!!
Now my Palace Pier client lives in a condo and needed a lot of storage space….which is why we turned to built-ins. Below is a sneak peak at the installation that happened last week.
This storage unit in the office was built to organize and store my client’s daughter’s schoolwork, crafts etc. It’s also a perfect place to store the printer and display some books or photos on the open book shelf.
This is the built-in I designed for her daughter’s bedroom. As a result, she was able to remove 2 sets of dressers in this small room, open up the space but have the exact amount of drawer space she had before. Behind the mesh screen is a shelf for her TV and DVD player. The Swarovski crystal knobs give it a very girly touch….love it!!
And last but not least, is the master bedroom wardrobe with this incredible custom detailing on the doors of the wardrobe. Once this room is finished it is going to look so glamorous….so stay tuned!!
Then I was busy completing a a design plan for a client with different floor plans options of the family room. Here is a small sampling of what I present to my clients.
The Dollhouse rendering view of the room.
A 3-D perspective of the room from one angle.
And a technical overview of the room.
Well, that’s a snippet of a day(s) in the life of an interior decorator – ME! 
I can’t wait to show you the professional pictures of the first 2 projects above once they are done. Oh, and thanks for sticking with my blog!! I should be back to a regular blog posting schedule in the next week.
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
One of a Kind Spring Show: My favourite Finds!!
March 30, 2012
I attended the Media Preview Breakfast on Wednesday for the latest One of a Kind Show which is on now at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
If you have never attended this show, than I highly recommend you visit this weekend before it ends on April 1st. Where else can you find unique home decor items, fashion and jewellery all made by Canadian Artisans.
Below are some Displays & Special Features you should check out while you are there!
One of a Kind Umbrella Competition
April showers bring May flowers! We have invited all of our Spring Show exhibitors to create a piece inspired by the theme “Umbrella” to welcome Spring! From the shape of a raindrop to the freshness of the season, show off your creative edge and use your own medium to design an exciting creation based on your interpretation of this theme. Be sure to visit this display in centre aisle, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
One of a Kind Handmade Display
From sketches to photographs, paint colours to fabric swatches, explore the inspiration boards at this year’s feature display and discover the imagination that drives every piece you see at the One of a Kind Spring Show!
One of a Kind Craft Community Of Canada
A platform for emerging artists to launch their careers! This section features ten of Canada’s brightest talents in the handmade industry, as nominated by the nation’s leading art and cultural organizations. Click here for more information.
One of my favourite artisans is at the show. You may remember Lia Fagan from Mod Pieces….she created that fabulous chevron vintage lamp that I used for my second Cityline show appearance last September.
Love this lamp!
I also totally fell in love with the pottery from Claire Madill!
Gorgeous!!
Another highlight for me was this new artisan to the show, Coeur De Lion Textiles.
Is this not the most fabulous throw you have ever seen?
And look, fabulous cushions to go with that gorgeous throw!
And last, but not least, I fell in love with Tat Chao’s glass candle holders – made from repurposed wine glasses!
What do you think of this light fixture he created – it’s quite phallic looking and quite the conversation starter! It’s so original….I luv it!
Again his stunning candle holders!!!
And if you are planning on attending the show on Sunday, then please keep on reading!
On Sunday, April 1, at 1pm my dear friend and fellow design blogger Christine Dovey, Writer, Owner and Curator of Bijou and Boheme is on stage talking about The Curated One of a Kind Home.
Hope you enjoy the One of a Kind Show this weekend!! Bye for now!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Posted in Accessories, Decorating Ideas, Design Bloggers, Design Shows, Fashion, Seasonal Decor Trends, Shopping, Vintage | 1 Comment »
Glamour Friday: Jamie Herzlinger
March 3, 2012
In the latest issue of Dabble Magazine, a gorgeous Arizona home designed by one of my favourite interior designers, Jamie Herzlinger is featured. And because it is so glamorous, I thought it would be perfect for a Glamour Friday post.
This stunning 19th century Dutch corbeille shaped canapé greets visitors when they walk into this 7000 sq. ft. home.
I love this very glamorous foyer with neutral grass cloth covered walls, the fabulous marquetry commode and the stunning mirror above it make for a GLAM SLAM!
This living room is so glamorous with all the sumptuous velvets and silks in this room. And you can never go wrong with decorating in unforgettable plums and purples mixed in with neutral greys. Oh so very elegant!! Love it!
The master bedroom is very calm and serene decorated in a neutral palette mixed with lots of whites. I guess the lesson here is that it’s ok to put the bed against a wall of windows when it’s the only way to ensure that the bed remains the focal point of the room.
This sitting area goes extra glam with nail head detail on the chair and ottoman, a large mirror and lots of gold and brass accents.
This home designed by Jamie Herzlinger is truly a luxe retreat!
If you want to create a glamorous space in your home for 2012, then contact me online or via twitter…I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Decorate as You Dress! Mint Green Obsession!
February 23, 2012
Hi Everyone,
Lately I have been obsessed with mint green in both fashion and home decor. To the point where I just got my nails painted in this lovely hue!
I also started a board on Pinterest highlighting everything I love in fashion and home decor in Mint Green. You can follow my board here if you have an account.
In the meantime, here are some glorious images of this fresh colour to inspire you to add some mint green to your closet or home decor this spring!!
The current issue of House Beautiful is all about green!! Love that stunning chair!
The fashion runways for spring 2012 also showed a lot of mint green. However, this colour has been popular for many years now as seen in the gorgeous Haute Couture gown by Elie Saab from her spring 2010 collection. So there really is no need to be fearful of adding this colour into your closet or a few toss cushions!!
Now let’s look at some interior design highlighting mint green in all its glory!!
source unknown – via Pinterest
Gorgeous mint green walls!!
Room design by Nick Olsen
How about a mint green kitchen??
If that is too much for you, then how about some mint green pieces for the room: Like this vintage green fridge by SMEG! FUN!
A simple green chair can also make quite the impact!
I’m loving how fun this mint green vintage tub looks in this bathroom!
How about a quick DIY: Grab some mint green paint and freshen up your bookshelf for spring! (don’t you love how the shelves were styled also!)
I absolutely adore the look of this room. Imagine a sea-side cottage and you’ve got this gorgeous room. I love the mint green grass cloth wallpaper and accessories. 
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Here’s a sneak peak into my family room. The wall colour is called Sea Haze / BM 2137-50 and depending on the light it can look like sea foam. I really love this colour by Benjamin Moore because it changes to so many colours throughout the day! Highly recommend it!!
And last but not least, I couldn’t resist including these vision boards I found on Pinterest – they basically say it all!! I love Mint Green!!
So are you obsessed with Mint Green now….I hope so, because you will be seeing a lot of it this spring!! Have a great day!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Posted in Accessories, Bathrooms, Decorate As You Dress, DIY, Fashion, Glam Blog, Home Decor, interior design, Kitchens, Runway to Home | 1 Comment »
What Are Your Decorating Projects for 2012?
January 4, 2012
Happy New Year Everyone!! Now that we are almost one week into 2012 have you started to think about what you want to accomplish with your home decor this year?
Well, I definitely have! Besides finishing up a some client projects and continuing to write my What’s Trending column for Dabble Magazine, I have a few personal home decor projects that I have been putting off because 2011 was a busy year for me.
The 6 projects I want to start or complete are:
- Converting my master bedroom retreat into a ‘glam cave’
- Purchasing a few furniture/accessories for the master bedroom to finish off the room
- Revamping my home office a bit
- Finish decorating my 2 daughters’ bedrooms
- Converting my daughters’ playroom into a homework room
So here’s a sneak peak into some of the rooms and how they look right now:
This is my retreat that is right off of my master bedroom and it is boring with a capital B!!
Right now we only use it for watching TV some nights when the girls are in bed. The only things that are staying is my leopard print chaise because it is oh so glam! And my capize shell chandelier because it is stunning. My husband doesn’t know it yet but his god-awful recliner is so outta there!!
The TV and the stand will stay of course – but those speakers and clutter on the floor are gone!!
When I’m done it will be a purple passion glam cave with a stunning desk and chair, lighting and dramatic wallpaper!!
Next room to revamp is the kids playroom on the second floor. When we bought/built this home it had a nook on the second floor called the ‘homework room.’ But we made it into a small playroom for the girls to play in.
When I’m done with this room room it will have 2 side by side desks, an art wall one one side and a chalkboard wall on the other side with lots of shelves and storage. I also found the cutest wallpaper for the main feature wall. It’s going to look fabulous!
My oldest daughter’s room is another room that needs to be updated. Her current colour scheme is black/white & pink which will stay the same. When she’s a bit older I will paint out the pink walls.
Mackenzie is going to get a new double bed with a headboard that I am designing for her. And of course, new bedding.
This little table & chairs is going to the basement but the shelf will stay
That bare pink wall will be full of pictures – probably a gallery wall of her competing at horse shows since she is a budding equestrian. Also her dresser will move to this wall and she will need a funky mirror on the wall.
Her black velvet chandelier is definitely staying. When I purchased this glamorous piece it was because it was a piece that would grow with her – it’s not juvenile at all.
The Candice Olsen wallpaper called “Daisy” on the feature wall will remain. I love this wallpaper so much, and again it is something that can grow with her into her teen years. Her funky Homesense lamps will also stay!
The bookshelf will stay but I want to style the shelves and get rid of most of those stuffies. I’m also planning on doing a DIY project above the shelf to hang all the ribbons she has won so far participating in the horse shows. And of course her window seat will remain.
The last project I will highlight today is the bedroom of my youngest daughter Mya.
Over 2 years ago the crib above converted into the daybed below. But now she to big for it and needs her own twin bed. Which she will get when her sister gets a new double bed. Now that’s what I call recycling! 
Mya’s room decor is light pink with chocolate accents – which will stay the same except I’m going to add some orange accents through wallpaper and some accessories. Also her beautiful rose chandelier will remain….that piece will grow with her.
Because a twin bed will be coming into this room the layout will change. That rocker will also be heading to the basement to donate. (I have lots of fond (and not so fond) memories of nursing both babies in that rocker).
I’m going to keep this adorable bookshelf just change its location. The shelf will also remain.
Her change table which became a dresser in the short-term will be donated and she will get a big girl’s dresser. The armoire will go to the basement but I will keep it. It’s a beautiful piece that I will eventually paint out and keep for one of the girls or use in our future cottage.
Mya’s room has a cathedral ceiling so she has great natural light coming from her 3 large windows – although with this dark picture you wouldn’t think so!! I’m going to add some architectural detail to the other walls by adding paneled moulding and wallpapering inside the panels. It should look amazing when its done..
Okay, that’s it for now. I’m exhausted just looking at what I need to accomplish in the new few months. My office will have to wait for another post.
So tell me, what decorating projects will you be working on in 2012?
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Posted in Accessories, Architecture, Bedrooms, Glam Blog, Glam Slam, Glamorous Decor, Glamour, Home Decor, Home Office, Kids rooms, Nursery | 3 Comments »
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