OUR PREVIOUS HOME

This was a 100 year old Victorian flat in the heart of Montreal - steps away from downtown in a neighborhood called Westmount -

We moved on - but I left my heart there ......................( hoping it catches up to me someday )














The bathroom reno was one we never got around to -


We're currently living in a gut job home - Fun Fun Fun !!! ( NOT NOT NOT  )
Are you ready ( are you ready for this - are you sitting on the edge of your seat? )
Our " new " home - OMG - what the hell have I done LMHO


At least this section now looks like this


It's coming - slower than the second coming - but still........................

XXX

17 comments:

  1. penny griecoApril 15, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    why did you leave such a gorgeous home? i would did to have a home like that!

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    1. UnknownApril 15, 2014 at 11:31 AM

      I had nowhere to paint furniture - I did it in the entry way -
      And to buy a similar house in that neighborhood with an extra room would have brought the price up to more than 600,000 to 650,000 - we couldn't afford that - soooo we bought a dump - and I mean a dump - with more room - on the outskirts of the city -and are currently renovating it -
      Truth be known - I should be committed - but shhhhhh............
      And thanks so much for the compliment :)

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  2. RhondaJune 16, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    I am just now seeing this post! What a beautiful home, my heart would be broken to leave it too! But I totally understand needing a place to paint! What we won't sacrifice for a place to create!

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    1. Decor LoverJune 16, 2014 at 3:01 PM

      Suzan, I have to say you are my favorite blogger! You could do standup...I hoot and howl at your remarks. Can't wait to view your old/new home!

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    2. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 4:58 AM

      What incredibly kind words - thanks so much - you made my day!!!
      xoxo

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  3. LindaJuly 4, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Suzan, I just found you today. Your old home was magnificent & I feel like your new-old one will be as magical as your creativity, style and humour. And just think of all the stories to come! :) I grew up in Montreal and wish I could meet you for a coffee & some laughs. Since I can't, please keep your projects & stories coming....

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    1. UnknownSeptember 28, 2014 at 6:11 AM

      I never saw this comment Linda- and now I'm dying to know where in Montreal you grew up!!!
      XXX

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  4. At Rivercrest CottageSeptember 30, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    I heart skipped a beat seeing that house. I'm sure your new one will be just as beautiful when you're done with it. I know exactly what you mean by not enough room. We are considering building out to get extra space (and by we I of course mean me cuz hubby only wants another garage) for painting and guests.

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  5. UnknownOctober 30, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    I just discovered your blog/pictures/other thingies tonite...and I have been sitting here at the puter for over four hours looking at your pictures and reading your VERY funny-laugh-out-loud comments, along with your conversations with John...who, incidentally, I haven't actually seen, but will assume that he is indeed real and not just a "prop" that you simply talk to instead of the walls...:) You are REALLY funny and I so enjoy this, but must go to bed now as it's nearly 3 am....and I'm old and tired!!! :) love your stuff!! Kudos...

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    1. UnknownOctober 31, 2014 at 2:54 PM

      Thanks so much Sara !!!
      Maybe I'm a prop - and the blog is written by John LMHO !!!
      Welcome to my world of insanity - truly
      xoxo

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  6. UnknownNovember 23, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Love your blog,style,and your commitment. Thanks somuch for sharing your home(s) with us. Looking forward to more of your stories and pics.

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  7. KimberlyJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Suzan, I just found your blog and love your look. I was looking at your "before and after" pictures and found what I think is the color that I have been searching for. The 7th row of pictures is an end/side table. Would you be able to tell me the name of the paint color you used and any ideas on how you achieved the look? It really is beautiful.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:13 AM

      Hi Kimberly - thanks so much ( first )
      Secondly - I used a product called Modern Masters to paint that end table - after priming it first - I rolled it on - 2 coats - and then used polyurethane ( water based ) to protect it!
      Modern Masters has the most beautiful line of Metallic Paints
      Best of luck to you!
      xox

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    2. KimberlyJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:42 PM

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  8. KimberlyJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Thank you for your reply. One more question, what is the color that you used? You're right - there are so many beautiful colors and I want to be sure that I get the correct one! The paint looks like it will take a little practice to achieve the beautiful finish that you did. It will be fun learning to use a new product. Thanks again and I look forward to more inspiration from you.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      I used " silver " for these - but I've also used " pewter " which is just as beautiful - ( more dramatic actually ) you can see a sample of pewter here
      http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2013/06/once-twice-three-times-lady.html
      xxx

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    2. KimberlyJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      Awesome. Thank you!

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Due to a large amount of spam ( that I'm tired of going back to posts and deleting ) I'll be using comment moderation from now on !!!
Can I beat these spammers at their own game? Probably not - but I'm going
to try my damnedest !!!
xoxo

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