Wednesday, January 16, 2013

ADVENTURES in decorating a Mantel

Good Morning everyone!


I'm getting desperate here for a piece of furniture to paint - I mean DESPERATE - as in I'm oh so close to painting the dining room table desperate  ( which John claims would be the last straw ) - or the bathroom tiles desperate.
We still haven't picked up the headboard because when we were finally able to go the lady was playing hockey!
So only getting it this weekend ( I certainly hope )

So I was rummaging around the bedroom tonight - trying to get a mirror out behind a layer of mirrors while John was watching t.v.

John says - what are you doing now
Suzan says - I need to get that mirror in the back out
John says - WHY
Suzan says - I need to change the mantel
John says - you NEED to - as in right now - as in right this second?
John says - you just changed it couple of weeks ago
Suzan says - Yes, in fact, I do - I have nothing to post about -
John says - and only THAT mirror will do, right?
John says - would it have anything to do with the fact that I'm laying here watching t.v.
Suzan says - no it wouldn't actually - nothing at all - but if it's bugging you, I can always paint
the dining room table instead
John yells - DO NOT TOUCH THAT DINING ROOM TABLE
Suzan says - then I have to change the mantel
Suzan says - by happy I'm only shopping for it in the house!



John says - I told you we'd get the headboard this weekend
Suzan says - I need to do something in the meantime
John says - What are  you going to do - tell everyone you have more than 1 fireplace
Suzan says - hmmm - I never thought of that
Suzan says - Nah - I want to keep this blog real
Suzan says - Why can't I paint the dining room table?  It's outdated, it's
John yells - NO - STOP IT ALREADY - YOU'RE NOT PAINTING THE DINING ROOM TABLE



Suzan says - John - can you come here for a minute?
John comes into the living room and shakes his head
Suzan says - What?  You don't like it?
John says - yes - actually I do
Suzan says - Good - ok - I just need to take some photos now...................



John says - Did you paint the mirror frame? Wasn't it silver?
Suzan says - DON'T TOUCH IT - IT'S STILL WET!!!!!!
Suzan says - I had to paint it - it didn't go with the vignette
John says - the what?
Suzan says - the vignette
John says - What the hell is a vignette? Is that a fancy word for a wine glass or something? ( dead serious - keep in mind folks - he is always dead serious during these conversations )
John says - And artichokes belong in a Kitchen, Suzan - not a living room - they fall under the FOOD category
( John's a genius - by the way )


John bursts out laughing - That log looks absolutely ridiculous though
Well in this instance ( and only this instance ) I think he's right
Yes, indeed, he was - it looks better laying down.....................



later on - I pulled the mirror down to bring it back into the bedroom

John says - WHAT THE.........?
John says - You just pulled it out
Suzan says - well it was never going to stay like that -
Suzan says - I just needed something to post about
Suzan says - And I think I'll have to change it on a nightly basis until you get me something to paint
Suzan says - Unless I paint the dining room table
John says -
Well you know what John says
And I put the mirror back - it can stay like that for a day or two I suppose



But I may have to do another mantel soon!


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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 22

I live in a pretty incredible area - It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and 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's days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one home that's for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )

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Good morning all!  Think I've found another winner - 


BRIAN DUTCH - REAL ESTATE BROKER


30 AV. THORNHILL
Westmount
MLS: 10810524, Residential
4 bed - 3 bath
Straight out of the pages of Canadian House + Home, this impeccably well appointed home has been renovated to the highest standards. Situated on desirable Thornhill Ave, it features an exquisite new kitchen with the finest appliances, + 3 magnificent new bathrooms. The list of improvements goes on and on! Large private terrace, and a 2 car garage!
$1,498,000
 Step right up

come on in

if you'd like to take the grand tour
I love how this room is styled - the white back drop and the pops of color are just gorgeous!
but these next few photos - WOW

I painted my dining room the same way in my last house - black walls - white trim everywhere
still love how this color combo works

These windows are too die for - are they not?

speechless - sorry

that stove? that hood? that soup faucett? that backsplash?
love the microwave hidden out of view - love the marble


I can't tell you what this photo does to my heart - don't want to make anyone nervous
one more view before we move on anybody?

ok - time to head upstairs -


these people have gorgeous taste - just loving all the neutrals - and the striped cushions and upholstered bench
again loving those windows


















I think this one should stand all on it's own this week - I don't want to post another one.
I'm completely exhausted from jumping up and down in glee - 
and I seriously need to win the lottery because once again I've found my dream home
AND I think it's worth every single penny - in fact - I think this one is a steal considering how much some of the other homes cost that I've listed in the past!
What do you think?
Does it shine?

Happy Wednesday All !!!

XXX
Suzan

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