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Decorate As You Dress: Spring 2013 Decorating Trends
April 16, 2013
It’s finally starting to feel like spring, so if you haven’t started your spring decorating than now is the time to start. And what better way to do that then to start with the fashion runways. I’ve identified 5 key decorating trends that you can take into your home this season but it’s so much more fun when we add a fashion mix to it. I went onto one of my favourite websites called Fashion + Decor and found fashion & room pairings to match my recommended spring 2013 trends. So let’s get started:
1. Bold Colour
Stella McCartney Spring 2013 RTW and House to Home
Just by adding some emerald green (Pantone‘s 2013 colour of the year) into your wardrobe and home will totally put you on trend this season. If green isn’t your colour then any other bright colour will do. Promise.
Elie Saab Spring 2013 RTW and High Point Market
Chanel Spring 2013 RTW and House Beautiful
Alice + Olivia Spring 2013 RTW and Elle Decor
Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2013 RTW and Design Legacy
2. Florals
Every year it seems like florals are on trend for spring…..and why not, flowers to me scream spring time. Its the interpretation that may be different each year. Depending on your personality you can go big and bold with florals – like the wallpapers below or the floral sofa…..or as discreetly as you want with just a few toss cushions on your favourite neutral sofa or fresh flowers in a beautiful vase. Anyway you like it…..just add some florals!!
Chanel Spring 2013 RTW and Lonny Magazine
Alice + Olivia Spring 2013 RTW and Elle Decor
Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 RTW and Jeffrey Alan Marks
Peter Som Spring 2013 RTW and Architectural Digest
Peter Som Spring 2013 RTW and Architectural Digest
3. Black & White
Anything black & white is so hot right now….whether its colour blocking, stripes, polka dots….in your closet and in your home!!
Peter Som Spring 2013 RTW and Architectural Digest
Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 RTW and High Point Market
Chanel Spring 2013 RTW and High Point Market
Celine Resort 2013 and Elle Decor
Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 RTW and Elle Decor
4. Plenty of Pattern
If you love pattern, then this is your lucky season because pattern is every where — whether subtle or in your face…its here to stay! Oh, and don’t be afraid to mix up your patterns – the more the merrier.
Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2013 RTW and Design Legacy
Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Couture and Lonny Magazine
Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 RTW and Elle Decor
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 RTW and Lonny Magazine
Billy Reid Spring 2013 RTW and Elle Decor
5. Gold Rush
Want to raise the glam factor in your wardrobe and your home? Then just add GOLD!! Whether it is shiny or matte….the value of gold has just gone up!!
Zuhair Murad Spring 2013 Couture and Kelly Wearstler
Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 RTW and Decor Pad
Jenny Packham Spring 2013 RTW & Theodore Alexander
Burberry Prorsum Spring 2013 RTW and Elle Decor
Rachel Zoe Resort 2013 and Lonny Magazine
And just because I can, I had to include a dash of leopard print. Every home should have at least one piece of animal print and this glamorous room just reflects my feelings on this matter. So gorgeous!!! It really does make me swoon!!
Peter Som Spring 2013 and Paper City Magazine
If you love the clothes in your closet then why shouldn’t that style or colour be reflected in your home? If you’ve got great style…so should your home!” If you are having difficulty figuring out your style, then please contact me here for a 2 hour consultation so we can get you started. Have a wonderful day!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Disney & the Princesses!
March 11, 2012
Hi everyone
I’m at Disney world this week trying to blog from my iPhone, so I hope this works! Posts will be light, but here are some pics of my view from my hotel, The Contemporary and our room decor.
Have a great March break!
Purple Passion Wednesday: Glamorous Living Room
November 9, 2011
Wow, what’s not to love in this glamorous & gorgeous living room!
It’s got all the elements required to make it a Glam Slam!!
- High ceilings painted in aubergine
- Tall windows with purple drapery
- A grandiose ornate mirror over the fireplace
- My favourite: the over scale lilac tufted ottoman
- Velvet sofa in a plum fabric
- A variety of toss cushions in varying shades of purple!
Stunning!! What do you think?
If you are looking to create a glamorous living room in your home, then call or email me.
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Christine’s Rewind: What happened in September!
November 2, 2011
Hi! I’ve decided to start a new series today on The Glam Blog called “Christine’s Rewind.” Sometimes I get so busy with client projects or my column for Dabble Magazine that I don’t get to blog about things that are happening in my world. Than weeks go by and all of sudden it feels like the moment was missed to blog about it. So this new series will highlight what happened in the month previous that I never got to share with you. So here goes my September’s rewind – hope you enjoy it!
So did you catch my second appearance on Cityline? If not, than click on the picture with Dina Pugliese and I talking about how to incorporate the pattern Chevron into your home decor.
Start at the 1:28 minute mark if you want. (Cityline Chic Chevron segment)
My client Natalie’s fireplace got installed….so exciting. Can’t wait to show you the final reveal for her dining room! Yup, the fireplace is in her dining room.
And the custom area rug and sofa that I designed for her got delivered! What do you think? Stay tuned for final reveal. We had some issues with fabric availability for the two occasional chairs so they are delayed at this point.
And here is a sneak peek into my other client, Cindy’s new dining room. Once we finish accessorizing the room I will dedicate a post to her living room and dining room. It’s a total revamp from what she had before!!
I also attended the Korhani Rug Media Breakfast at Holt Renfrew. Fashion and rugs…what more could a girl want!!
Aren’t these rugs stunning and oh so glam!! You can order these gorgeous limited rugs on Korhani’s website.
All photo rights reserved by Brill Communications
Here I am with Kirsten Korhani, the Creative Director, her husband and 3 special ladies I met that morning over breakfast.
The last week of September I was invited to attend the She’s Connected Conference. In a room with 200 digitally connected women and 10 Corporations. It was a very informative 2 days.
Picture courtesy of She’s Connected
Fun with Tamara (wondermoms) Laurel (Opti-mom) and Wendy (mapsgirl)
Laurel and Shannon from Her Blossoming Self
Yes, it was a busy month. Hope you enjoyed my September Rewind !! Stay tuned for my October rewind!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Happy Glamorous Halloween!!
October 31, 2011
Saturday night I was at a Halloween party with some friends and thought I would share some pics of us in costume!
I decided to go as “Harrietta” Potter while my husband dressed as one of Lord Voldemort’s Death Eaters (insert evil laugh here)
My friends Fiona & Chuck – fun loving hippies!!
Cindy & Mark, a Greek Goddess and Jesus
Below is how I decorated my front foyer for Halloween — similar to last year’s theme which is always Halloween Glam!!
This year I added some bleeding candles and some body parts in a martini glass.
Hope you and your family have a safe and happy Halloween!
Christine xoxo
Sarah’s House is Back!!!!
October 11, 2011
A new season of Sarah’s House begins on Tuesday, October 18th!! I had a chance to walk through the house that Sarah and Tommy transformed…and it was absolutely stunning!!
Also, Sarah Richardson is seeking lucky homeowners for Season 2 of Sarah 101. Check out the details below:
Ever dreamed of inviting Sarah into your home and having her re-imagine a room in her signature style? Well, this just might be your chance! Sarah is currently seeking spaces in need of a high style makeover for her hit series, Sarah 101. Is this your dream come true? Here’s how it works:
- We are seeking motivated individuals who will receive a decorating/design makeover from HGTV’s top design talent, Sarah Richardson and her partner in design, Tommy Smythe.
- Each makeover will have an approximate value of $10,000 in product and over $15,000 in design services, and will be conducted in a short period of time depending on the scope of work (approx. 2-4 weeks).
- We are seeking dramatic “befores” as the backdrop for magazine-worthy “afters.”
- We are looking for adventurous, excited homeowners (or renters with permission from the landlord) who are willing to open their door and invite in one of Canada’s best design teams to treat their home as a blank canvas.
- We are seeking interesting spaces with loads of character and “great bones”, which can be transformed through re-decoration or light renovation (no extensive structural work), and homeowners willing to share their design adventure on camera.
- The team will consider your taste and style notes when designing your room, but you may not be consulted on the actual plan or design, so being a fan of Sarah’s style is imperative. Visit www.hgtv.ca/sarah101 to see the spaces transformed in Season 1.
- The television production will contribute a retail value of $10,000 to your project, and any expenses above the allowed budget will be the responsibility of the homeowner.
- The TV crew needs to have full, unsupervised access to the room throughout the duration of the project and full co-operation of the homeowner.
Interested? Please fill out an application form at http://www1.primevista.com/submissions/casting-call. We look forward to receiving your application – and don’t forget to attach the pictures! We appreciate all applications but only suitable candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Enjoy!!
Christine xoxo
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Cityline & Dabble Day: Tips on Styling an Étagère
July 14, 2011
WOW! What a fantastic week it has been for me professionally and personally!
1) The Dabble Magazine Day show on Cityline aired on Tuesday, July 12th!!
2) I had a group of great women join me for breakfast that morning with lots of champagne and OJ to watch and celebrate my debut on Cityline!
3) I’ve had wonderful feedback and comments from many, many people on Facebook and Twitter!. So thank you very much!
So if you didn’t get a chance to watch it live, then you can click on the link to see it via the Cityline website.
Oh, and this really excited me also!!
It may seem insignificant to some but it’s a big deal to me – especially when you are trying to build up your business –- my name and company name was on the website as a Guest Expert!! Whooo Hooo!
So just to quickly summarize the styling tips I shared in this segment:
· Think in layers when placing items on the bookshelf and in different heights (i.e.: glass bowls layered in front of the picture.)
· When selecting objects, be aware of the scale and color. Objects shouldn’t blend in or get lost on the shelves. Beware of adding too small decorative items that will just end up looking like clutter
· Books are wonderful home accessories, so showcase the most beautiful ones in your collection.
· You can arrange the books by size, subject and color. And don’t forget to place books horizontally as well as vertically – it adds a nice rhythmic pattern to the shelf
· Most people love symmetry when styling their shelves….it provides some structure and balance to the room…especially if the rest of the room has more chaos – like kids toys, etc. – this can be accomplished through matching book ends
· When grouping objects together – just remember the basic rule of threes — objects tend to look better when gathered in odd numbers, like 3s or 5s
· Adding objects such as shapely ceramics, decorative boxes, small sculptures, family photos and original artwork makes your bookcase more visually appealing and personal.
And because I was so nervous I totally forgot this last point I wanted to mention which was:
· Don’t forget about the background of your shelf….in this case; the shelves are open so you can see the dramatic painted dark wall…which helps your decorative pieces stand out stand out.
· Or you can paint or wallpaper the back of bookshelves to add a pop of colour and really bring the shelf to life
Well I hope you enjoyed watching this Cityline/Dabble Mag segment as much as I enjoyed taping it. Have a lovely weekend!! Cheers!
Christine x0x0
Dabble Magazine, Cityline and ME!!
July 11, 2011
What are you doing tomorrow at 9am – that would be Tuesday, July 12th at 9am or if you prefer afternoons…than how about 2:00pm?
Why you ask? Because one of my career aspirations is coming true tomorrow!! I’m appearing in a design segment with other fabulous Food & Design contributors from Dabble Magazine on Cityline.
It’s an action packed hour with Kimberley Seldon and her daughter Raleigh on stilts!! yes, that’s right – stilts!! Dabble Chef Corey James Burgan prepares a Caesar Salad to die for and great tips for having a great picnic!
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In this photo: , Corey James Burgan, Raleigh Gilliam Seldon, Nicholas Rosaci (photos), Christine Da Costa (Erin Mercer
Dabble’s DIY guy AKA Mr. Chic-ster Nicolas shows everyone how to create a funky étagère
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And I get to provide tips on styling a modern informal étagère versus a formal more traditional étagère.
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Do not ask me what Tracy and I were laughing about after my segment….I swear to god it is all a blur to me right now. When I watch the episode tomorrow it is going to be totally new to me also!!
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In this segment Nicholas and I were teamed against Kimberley and Tracy and Corey and Raleigh to see who could set up a picnic table the fastest.
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I won’t tell you which team won!!
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Then we showed Tracy what each of our favourite item was to bring to a picnic!!
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A great pic of Dabble contributors, Kimberley and Tracy
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End of the show Kimberley and I were all smiles!!
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Thanks so much to Kimberley for this great opportunity and to everyone at Cityline for making my first time on Cityline so much fun!
Hope you will be watching tomorrow!!
Christine xoxo
Dabble Magazine & Cityline
July 8, 2011
Hey, did you catch the latest summer issue of Dabble Magazine? It’s full of amazing design, travel and food. If you have never been to Seattle, then this issue is a must read!!
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Now turn to page 14 – 15 to see what Dabble contributors are up to. Do you see or read anything that catches your eye?
Ok…maybe it’s too small to read….so here’s a bigger snapshot!
Now can you read it!! Yes, that’s right I will be appearing on Cityline next Tuesday, July 12th for Cityline’s first Dabble Day!!
Whoo Hooo!! So please watch it or PVR it. And don’t worry, I will l send you a reminder blog post on Monday!!
Have a super weekend!!
Christine xo
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