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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!
Urban Barn’s Custom Furniture Seminar avec Moi!
March 7, 2012
Have you RSVP’d for Thursday’s Urban Barn seminar at the Oakville store? I feel like such a celebrity as it is being hailed as a “Meet + Greet with Design Blogger Christine Da Costa in Oakville.” Tee Hee!!!!
Tomorrow I will talk about my inspiration behind the custom chair I designed for the Custom Chairity Competition, as well as tips for ordering custom furniture and answer questions from the crowd. Space is limited so RSVP early!
Also, you will receive 15% off all custom furniture during this event! Sale ends on March 11th. Urban Barn also has a special promotion during this event: Buy one regular priced cushion and receive a second cushion free with purchase!
Click here to RSVP for this in store event!!
And if you haven’t voted for my chair yet, please do so by clicking here!! My chair is currently in 2nd place and I need at least 100 more votes to push into first place. So please pretty please vote for my chair and pass it around to your Facebook friends so they can vote to!!!!
Thanks so much for all your support!!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
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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
My Exciting News: Urban Barn & A Custom Chair Competition!!
February 29, 2012
I have some exciting news to share with you!!! The Canadian home furnishing store Urban Barn is holding a Custom “Chairity” Competition And I was totally thrilled, honoured and beyond excited when they invited me to design my very own custom chair with four other Interior Design Bloggers across Canada. This event starts today until March 11!
And here they are in all their glory!! The custom five chairs are currently on Urban Barn’s Facebook page AND you, the public are to vote on your favourite chair. When you vote you are automatically entered into a draw to win one of your own custom chairs or one of five $100 gift cards. How fabulous is that?
Voila “The Glam” Chair! This is how I describe it:
“Christine’s Glam Chair was designed to make a bold statement in your home. This glamorous chair with its high octave purple snakeskin texture, silvery grey arms and whimsical floral seat cushion is sure to be a conversation starter in any room of your house!”
I would really appreciate it if you would click here and cast your vote for my chair!!
Then on Thursday March 8th at p.m. I will be at the Oakville Urban Barn store to talk about my inspiration behind the custom chair I designed for the Custom Chairity Competition, as well as tips for ordering custom furniture. So you are all invited…..I really hope to see you next Thursday!!!
You will also receive 15% off all custom furniture during this event! Space is limited so RSVP early!
At the end of the contest the winner will be announced, then each chair will be auctioned off with full proceeds going to the charity of each designer’s choice. The charity of my choice is Jays Care Foundation. Since 1992, Jays Care Foundation has been empowering children and youth in need, inspiring them to make positive choices and helping them realize their dreams by providing access to programs that support physical activity, education, and life-skill development.
So please vote, whether its for my chair or not……but hopefully it is!! 
Thank you!!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Happy 1st Birthday Dabble Magazine!!!!
February 28, 2012
Wow, I can’t believe a full year has gone by already since the very first issue of Dabble Mag was launched!! I am so honoured to be involved with this inspiring online magazine as a design contributor. And it’s all due to the founder and editor-in-chief Kimberley Seldon! She is a fabulous woman with a wonderful group of Dabble team members working with her!!
So In honour of their first birthday, Dabble is having a fabulous contest!!
Enter to win a Design Express Trip for two to Charleston and Savannah on June 13-17 with Editor in Chief, Kimberley Seldon!
Valued at $11,000!
One lucky winner will win a Design Express Trip for two to Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA taking place on June 13-17th with Kimberley Seldon. Includes flights, accommodations at Charleston Place and customized events.
5 days, 4 nights, 2 amazing destinations!
The DE Charleston / Savannah Contest is brought to you by Kimberley Seldon Travel Group and CityTV’s CityLine.
The winner will be announced on March 28th, so enter to win!
I would love it if one my blog readers or followers on Facebook or Twitter won this contest….so please enter asap!!!
And if you haven’t had a chance to read the latest issue of Dabble Magazine and read my latest What’s Trending Column (its on page 64) on the gorgeous stone Malachite, then what are you waiting for.
Now let’s raise our glasses up and make a toast to Dabble’s 1st birthday!!!! Cheers!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
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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
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Colour Trends & Decorating Ideas Seminar!
February 17, 2012
Happy Friday!! Just thought I would let you know that my good friend Leigh-Ann Allaire-Perralt is speaking at a decorating seminar next Tuesday at 7p.m.
So if you are in the area of Oakville, then come on by and say hello to me and Leigh-Ann. All the details are below!!
Hope to see you there!! Have a great Family Day weekend if you are in Ontario!! And if not, then have a super weekend anyway!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
February 14, 2012
Here’s hoping that you, my wonderful readers, enjoy a day full of glamour, gorgeous decor and lots and lots of love!!!
I fell in love with this romantic living room when I first saw it in one of my favourite blogs The Decorista.
It reminded me of pink roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates! The soft pink walls, the luscious brown velvet sofa, a rose hued chandelier and fabulous flower art on the wall. It’s utterly a romantic room!!
I hope that you all have a special romantic place that you go to with your loved one…..and if you don’t, then maybe it’s time to create one in your home!!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY LOVELY READERS!!! 
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
IDS Week and other fun events you need to know about!!
January 25, 2012
Well, its that time of year again when utter craziness begins with fabulous social events! Starting tomorrow, the Interior Design Show opens in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. And I can’t wait!! It’s always a great par-tay!!
When I attended the media preview and the gala last year I posted about them here and here! Although I can’t make it to the media preview this year due to time constraints I will be attending the gala with all my interior design friends and attending Trade Day on Friday.
But first, Kimberley Seldon is having a pre-gala launch party & tweet-up for her new Business of Design website. Business of Design is a network community of industry peers; an innovative professional development website specifically created for interior design professionals.
Once Kimberley’s party is finished at Modern Weave, then it is off to the Gala for the IDS opening night!! Remember this pic of the gang from last year! Same faces – new outfits!!
Haven’t figured out what I am going to wear yet but I am wearing these fabulous ‘shooties” by LAMB I bought last week! Are they not to die for!! And yes, my feet will be dying by the end of the evening!! 
Then Friday morning we are off to Trade Day at the IDS Show. I’m attending Blog Podium right at 9 am to hear a series of great speakers speak to a huge group of design bloggers.
Should be a very insightful morning!! After that the gang will wander all the fabulous design booths and I promise to take lots of pictures.
Ok….I need my beauty sleep so see you back here with tons of fun from the IDS!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
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Guest Posting over at Decor Happy Blog!
January 19, 2012
Hi Everyone,
Today I’m guest blogging over at Decor Happy Blog. My good friend Vanessa has been hosting a series of organizing guest posts. Today I am talking about how I organize my shoes in my closet!
Here’s just a sneak peek:
So head on over there and read all the lovely guest posts about organizing your home for 2012 and let us know how you are organizing your home this year!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
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