Dreams are a window to the soul—sometimes random, sometimes murky and hard to interpret, but other times just blindingly obvious and embarrassingly shallow. In my beautiful dream the other night, I was sitting at a desk organizing papers. I took a stack of receipts and reached up to a set of shelves to where a pile of clean white envelopes was waiting. It made me deeply happy.
Life in a Tent
You see, for two months we’ve been living in a tent. Not camping, but living: getting kids ready for school, cooking, getting clean, sweeping out spiders. Two months with all our clutter and comforts and distractions stripped away, laying bare the essentials of life and letting us see what we really need or enjoy.
Ecktorp, Karlstad, Lillberg, Henrik. Do these names sound familiar? No they’re not the names of ancient philosophers or new age gurus; they’re the names of some of Ikea’s most popular sofa and armchair styles. Chances are you may even know one or two of them quite well. And maybe your neighbour does too—and your neighbour’s neighbour for that matter… Here’s one way to make your ubiquitous Ecktorp stand out from the crowd. Bemz.com.
Designing. Shopping. Decorating. When it comes to creating our homes, for most of us, the primary focus is the look of it – and understandably so, our living space is a hugely visual experience.
But try these concepts on for size: Intention.Expression.Feeling.
Living by your own design begins with a feeling and results in a look. Being authentic may mean that you follow tradition, or that you color outside the lines. Most every time, authenticity is simply what feels good to you.
It’s getting hard to ignore the chill in the air; fall is undeniably around the corner. With the changing season comes the desire for change in other areas of life. One really easy (and fun) way to acknowledge the seasons in your home is to switch your summery throw cushions with something more of-the-season. Enter Freddy&Ma. Offering 3 pillow sizes and hundreds of fun and fabulous fabrics to choose from (hundreds!), their fast and easy pillow service lets you create the perfect palette of accessories to cozy up your nest for the winter.
Pillows start at $45.
What are some ways you prepare your home for the colder months?
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A Great Wedding Gift
Monogrammes is a Canadian company that offers gift-giving on a simple and thoughtful level. Elegant and top-quality, all the linens from Monogrammes are customizable and make for delightful future heirlooms.
Products range from hand towels to Christening gowns, travel totes to cosmetic bags. If there’s a special occasion in your life, this is one of the most thoughtful and exquisite ways to mark it. And even if there isn’t a special occasion
We’re combing the globe for cool, quality, things that can be made just for…you. The way you like it. Because we’re all about helping you to be…YOU. Let us know your fav made-to-order outlets and we’ll check them out!
