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Debranding the Bathroom (Again)
We now have these three etched bottles sitting on the shelf in our shower, and these three only: “soap” – pure liquid castile soap, also used for shaving, “soda” – baking soda water used instead of shampoo, and “rinse” – watered-down apple cider vinegar used on hair once or twice a week to get rid [...]
Plants That Water Themselves
I alternately fret over and neglect my plants. As you can imagine, they are alternately over-watered and… dead. We bought a rubber plant which is supposed to be one of the hardiest household plants, but well, I don’t want to talk about it. I really do love having (live) plants around, so the idea of [...]
Dominion Building
We finally bought one of the massive prints from the salvage yard that I have been thinking about since we went last June. It is taller than me, which I guess isn’t saying much. There were five of them available, and we had trouble deciding which one to get but this one won out when [...]
Kitchen Tools as Lights
These lights remind me of the trouble light-inspired pendants from Anthro that I posted about. But these little guys are made from vintage industrial whisks! Want. (Check out this tutorial, via Remodelista.) Ashley Ann came up with another light inspired by the trouble lights using a wire basket (thanks for the link, Sarah!). A vintage [...]
The Quilt That Wasn’t
I thought it would be a long time before I attempted another quilt, but here I go. I’m just getting over a nasty cold, and this has been a nice project to do while I’m feeling under the weather. It makes me feel slightly productive while sitting on the couch, and keeps me warm at [...]
Linear Kitchens
Raise your hand if you hate linear kitchens. They are also referred to as “modern single wall kitchens” or “efficient European-style kitchens” in pretty much every apartment ad on Craigslist. We have this style in our current apartment and I will admit, you can wash the dishes very efficiently… while sitting on your sofa. We [...]
I’m In Trouble
Seriously in love with these vintage-inspired trouble lights. Wouldn’t one of these lovelies look beautiful strung above a wooden table and tolix chairs? Of course, with such a setup one would be forced to eat aged chevre and torn bits of crusty bread with a glass of red wine for every meal… Sounds perfect to [...]
Vibrant & Modern Area Rugs
Above, left to right: Coqo Floral Rug in Yellow, Anthro; Vernal Cusp Rug, also Anthro; DwellStudio Home Plus Rug, Design Public Above, left to right: Thomas Paul Lovebirds Rug, Design Public; Stilton Jellybaby Rug, Madeline Weinrib; Whorled Trapunto in Charcoal, Anthro Above, left to right: Mantadia Rug in Black, Anthro; Chrysanthemum rug, Amy Butler for [...]
Chair: Before & After
Months and months ago, when we still lived in Nelson, we found this chair at a thrift store for four dollars. It has been in storage at my dear parents’ house since we moved to Vancouver. We brought it back with us on our last visit there a few weeks ago. The wood was very [...]
Salvage Yard
This is pretty much my new favorite place. These are pictures taken this morning at a salvage yard in Burnaby. Ryan and I would some day like to build a house with materials bought exclusively at this salvage yard. We bought a 100-year-old barn door for ten dollars! In all the excitement (there was another [...]
