minty...

To me, mint green is a colour of calm vintage nostalgia. I think of kitchen gadgets from the 1950s and pistachio ice cream. Mint green manages to make a fun and playful statement while also remaining quite subtle. When used on modern materials, mint green has a retro feel, which might not be for everyone. But if you love the retro look (like I do… I’m a bit obsessed), it’s a great, unexpected punch colour for a stove, bathtub, light fixture, etc. If you are painting mint green onto a piece of old wood furniture or a vintage chandelier, it tends to create a more tranquil, aged look reminiscent of a worn-down barn or a 1930s lace dress. Mint green is surprisingly versatile and a great candidate for a hip and unique colour scheme.

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home tour on HGTV.ca...

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moodboard inspired by... MK Olsen

This moodboard is inspired by Mary Kate Olsen. Her vibrant red dress with gold details has a vogue and vintage feel. I have selected some furniture pieces and accessories to emulate the feeling of her photo and create a living room space with a similar flair.

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not too shabby...

Okay, you keep hearing about it and nodding your head like you know what it is… shabby chic. Where did it come from? What the heck is it? Here’s the low down. The shabby chic look has two main qualities; items need to appear worn, weathered, distressed and vintage and the colours should provide the space with a light, airy and feminine feel. Shabby chic rooms usually include cotton or linen fabrics with a French romantic flair and furniture pieces where wood has been painted, re-painted and then stripped down a bit so the layers of paint can be admired. The shabby chic look originated in Great Britain and was meant to imitate cottage or country homes. The style should look effortless, elegant, minimal and weathered.

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flower power...

Nothing says summertime like bringing the outside in with fresh-cut flowers. There are so many clever and beautiful ways to display them in your home. Stick to just one flower or plant for a monotone colour scheme, mix and match a variety of wild flowers, or carefully select your vase and flower duo to create a complementary colour scheme. There are some wonderful and creative ways to display succulents and grasses such as suspending them from above or using an everyday object like a cinder block. If you’re having a party, displaying your flower arrangements in old bottles or tins creates a cheerful, clever and cost-effective centrepiece.

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tulip time...

This classic mid-century chair and table were designed by the Finnish-American architect and industrial designer, Eero Saarinen, in 1955 and 1956 for the Knoll company. The rounded form was considered futuristic and “space-age” at the time and the chairs even appeared on Star Trek!! This dining ensemble’s classic look has stood the test of time, making the design a staple in the ever-changing and evolving interior design realm. The tulip table can be paired with so many different types of chairs and still look amazing. And the tulip chairs are often used in combination with desks to create an adorable workspace. The options are endless when it comes to cushion upholstery for tulip chairs and it’s great to see tulip tables with tops made of different materials such as marble or wood. So sleek and cheerful, the tulip chair and table are one of my very favorite designs.

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