Wednesday, August 21, 2013

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 51

I live in a pretty incredible area - in Montreal, It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 
Because there are days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one or two homes that are for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
Keep in mind this is in the heart of the city - so the prices reflect that  - think Manhattan - where these places would cost 3 or 4 times what they're listed for here!
On occasion I'll showcase beautiful homes in other areas - countries - continents - the one thing most of them will have have in common will be their age - because I love old homes with stories to tell, join me won't you?
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I thought we'd head out to Newfoundland this week - I've never been there - and though I've always heard how beautiful it is - I never realized just how spectacular it really was until I started doing a little research for this post!!!
There's only one listing to show - because I wanted you to see at least one interior - but really I wanted you to see this magnificent province!!!

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Realtor  DERRICK BARBOUR
I'd love to know the history of the families that have lived in this house - the men of the house most likely made their living from the sea - I imagine songs being sung - and red cheeked children running in from school.
I imagine hard times - because Newfoundland has had their share - but I also imagine perseverance and
a fierce pride.
I imagine strong folk - salt of the earth - friendly - red hair and freckles on smiling faces.
I imagine a Mom - with an apron on - curls being blown around her face - hanging laundry outside.
I imagine pots of chowder on the stove - a fiddle playing - feet stomping - and love - a lot of it.
I imagine a bedroom room window open - and breezes swaying old lace curtains -
I imagine the ocean singing a lullaby with promises of another day of beauty.
I imagine difficulties that are surmounted, families that are closerthanclose and strangers being welcomed with open arms.
I imagine..................a childhood spent as close to Heaven as you can while feet are planted firmly on rugged
beautiful soil.
I imagine a life lived in complete harmony with nature.
And it makes me want to visit.
(I'd Paint this Pink - Or Green - Or Purple - Or Yellow ( you'll see why after )
















Now the real tour begins - let's go!!!

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I suppose if this were part of your natural pallette, you'd certainly be inspired to add color to your world I'm sure...............

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Almost sacred isn't it?

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Wouldn't these make the most amazing art work?



They also have the most incredible tourism ads I've ever seen
Please take a moment to watch?
You don't have to visit me for the next month - because I think I'll have taken up far too much of your time
after you've watched them -  
But really they're poetry -
Whoever creates these is an absolute genius........................
Turn your volume up!!!
They're only a minute each - enjoy the magic of Newfoundland!!!
Can't wait to hear your feedback on these ads :)















I have a longing to go somewhere I've never been
and a strong desire to alter my Bucket List slightly.........................

Have a beautiful day all!!!
Much love,

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Monday, August 19, 2013

Pink Dresser !!!

I had computer problems again yesterday - so I've been " down " since then - but am back " up " again!!!  Sorry if I haven't replied to your comments - I'm going to do my best to catch up today :)

And here I go again - changing things because they're hanging around a leetle too long for my liking!!!

Remember this?  ( you can see the transformation HERE )


Well it would seem no one else liked it as much as I did


or weren't impressed with my shabbifying this piece


and so I had no choice but to change it up a little bit



and even though I haven't had much luck with pink - I think this looks so sweet for a little girl's room


I'm not even sure how I made this color - it was in one of my " recipe " bottles - where I mix colors up when I get to the end of tins..............


but it's such a soft pretty color whatever it is


I was trying to organize a little this week - trying would be the operational word here - and came across these


They're panels from the dollar store - which I use as a privacy blind in my office ( being in a row house you absolutely need privacy blinds )


and for some reason I've never noticed the hearts in them !!!
but this dresser is meant to be in a little " sweetheart's " bedroom - and so hearts were added
using the panels as a stencil - a " subtle " touch was all I wanted



And now my fingers are crossed that someone has the perfect spot in a little girl's room for this!


To see the Heart Wreath ( for 2.00 you can click HERE )
Have a wonderful day all!!!

Partying over Here !!!
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