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Recently in my retail design class, we learned that people tend to be more inspired, creative, and get more work done in a coffee shop environment than in a quiet office.Research suggests that it is the chatter and noises of the coffee shop that actually allow us to focus and think outside the box. In fact, one company, Coffitivity, allows you to stream the noises of a coffee shop into your home

Just popping in today to share a glimpse into my daily life via my instagram feed.Are you all on Instagram? I was pretty late to the game but it has quickly become my favourite form of social media. It's so fun to see what you are all up to each day.If you don't have Instagram...well, it's time loves, it's time. But in the meantime you can catch up here. ^My new prints came from The Aestate,

I love the idea of using fashion or jewelry as decor, and what better way to display (and have the option to change it up) than with a dress form? They even look good unadorned...totally sculptural and reminiscent of a PG nude bust, no?The Things That Matter by Nate Berkus via The GlamoraiKat Tanita via Glitter GuideThe Things that Matter by Nate Berkus via The GlamouraiMark and Sally Bailey via

 DON'T GET ME WRONG....LOVED MY DINING ROOM BEFORE. BUT WHEN WE CAME HOME FROM VACATION A FEW WEEKS AGO, I FINALLY REALIZED WHAT THIS SPACE NEEDED.  I CHOSE A FABRIC IVE BEEN OBSESSED WITH FOR YEARS IN MY FAVORITE COLOR GREEN......AND DECIDED TO GO FOR IT!!! DRAPERIES FINALLY!!!BEFOREAFTERAFTER FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN DELIBERATING WHETHER IT WOULD LOOK STRANGE TO HAVE WINDOW TREATMENTS

This week I wanted to share some of the lastest pins on my Pinterest boards.1) This beautiful entryway caught my eye.  I like the neutral colors.  Makes me want to get on sprucing up mine.2) How awesome is this washi tape wall.  If my daughter saw this she would so love it. 3) Since putting crates in the nursery, it's always fun to see how others have used them.  Here they are painted in bright

I'M SUCH A HORRIBLE "BEFORE" PICTURE TAKER-BUT THIS IS ALL I GOT!THIS HOMEOWNER WAS SICK OF THE PEACH WALLS AND WANTED TO ADD SOME PANELED DRAPERY...........AS USUAL, ONE THING LEAD TO ANOTHER....... AND BEFORE WE KNEW IT, THE DINING CHAIRS WERE REUPHOLSTERED, AND WE ADDED HOSTESS CHAIRS, AND PAIR OF NEW LAMPS, AND OCCASIONAL TABLE LAMP, AND A NEW HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE. SOON WE WILL HAVE A

A few weeks ago I hit up the Aberfoyle antique market with my best friend Laura.This flea market is the shit y'all- the oldest and biggest in Canada and home to amazing finds such as the bar cart I got last summer that I am still working on styling....shhhhhh.Ever since Lindsay posted about Staffordshire Dogs here, I've been what one might call obsessed.So when I happened upon this beautiful pair

 Happy Monday loves! Did you all have a fabulous weekend? I've made some changes to my office nook lately. Part of it has to do with needing a spot for my gold perfume prints, and part of it has to do with the fact that I couldn't bear to be apart from my bamboo chairs any longer. I hauled one out of storage (aka Mom and Dad's basement) and it looks so perfect here. The gold prints (from I See

Hubby and I have been talking about the master bedroom to do list and one of the things he suggested was some sort of wall treatment.  I showed him some examples of planked walls and he liked it.  Planked walls can add so much depth and personality to a space.I like the white and bright rooms... source sourcesourcesourceBut I love the darker versions too...makes the room cozier.source

Happy Friday peeps!1) Since the baby's been born, it's been so nice to be able to wear real clothes again.  When I stand in my closet it's like having a whole new wardrobe to wear.  But to freshen up my wardrobe a bit, I've been hitting up my favorite stores and enjoying going into the dressing rooms alone!  It's tough trying on clothes with two kids in tow that want to get loud as soon as your

Is it Thursday already? Time is flying my loves.Today is a fun day because I'm over at Love on Sunday sharing my favourite thrifted find. You better believe that playing favourites with my treasures is no easy task...can you guess what I chose?Amy is awesome. She is a fellow Toronto blogger (holla!) and design enthusiast. She is even in design school too! Pretty much twins, you know? Take a look

As discussed on Monday, I've partnered with Baby Cafe again as a design contributor and today I'm sharing a 'Fly Baby' design board featuring today's giveaway item, the DaVinci Sleigh Multiposition Lock Glider! Last time I created a room with Baby Cafe, it was all about the little girl, so this time, I went for a baby boy design with the theme of clouds, flight, and aviation!Head on over to Baby

THIS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CUSTOMER NEVER STOPS INSPIRING ME TO THINK IN A NEW WAY. THIS TIME, SHE THOUGHT FOR ME.....AND SHE HIT THE BULL'S EYE!YOU MAY REMEMBER THE POST BELOW.....http://lucywilliamsinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/front-door-fabulous.htmlWELL, MY SUPER STYLISH CUSTOMER THOUGHT THIS DOOR COULD BE GREAT ON HER HOUSE TOO.....AND... I THINK SHE NAILED IT........ WE HAD THESE

  Well guys, I said I would, and I did!Last week I discussed how my beloved gold perfume prints felt out of scale above my couch. I either needed to add a third one, or do something large and abstract. I decided to go large and abstract, and I had so much fun painting this huge canvas (2'x4'). I didn't do any planning, just kind of put brush to canvas and let myself go.If you're planning on

Now, more than ever, I feel New York city calling my name. No - literally. That's right, my little ol' blog's name went up in lights in the big city last week, thanks to my partnership with Baby Cafe and an amazing giveaway I am helping to host (click here for details and stay tuned for more on Wednesday).More specifically, an ad featuring my blog logo is up on the famous Reuter's sign, a 7,400

I'm still riding that Great Gatsby high - the book, my sweater, and the movie are all perfection in my eyes. As is the idea of doing an art deco tile installation in the shower. Would you, could you?via Robin Mutovia Coco Cozyvia bigdigreno I more certainly would, old sport. Just sayin.

THIS LIVING ROOM NEEDED AN UPDATED LOOK ON THE LEFT WALL. BEFORE, A LARGE BLACK HUTCH DOMINATED THE WALL. IT WAS DARK AND THERE WAS NO SURFACE AREA FOR LAMPS.BEFORE NOW A BEAUTIFUL NEW CABINET ANCHORS THE WALL ALLOWING SPACE FOR A PAIR OF LAMPS. WE ORDERED AN ENORMOUS MIRROR SO IT WOULD REFLECT LIGHT FROM THE WINDOWS OPPOSITE THE WALL.AFTERAFTERAFTER

 Today's painting is inspired by one of my favourite living room pictures. I fell in love with Alex from Things that Sparkle's living room when it was featured on The Everygirl a while back. It's so pretty! I love the balance and height that the pink candles and branches add & my favourite detail has got to be that pink ostrich feather pillow!Hope you are all enjoying your week!xo

So as you intuitive lads and ladies may or may not have noticed, I recently updated my sidebar head shot. I must admit, I love getting dolled up for a photoshoot. Here are some of my favourites from the shoot:And my personal fave, the one I ended up selecting:Aren't photoshoots fun?!I also updated my social media buttons, thanks to Melissa of Melissa Rose Design!  She is my go-to girl when it

 Happy Monday loves. Today is an exciting day here on the blog! I'm revealing a client project I was lucky enough to help out with.Let's face it - we interior design junkies love a good monogram. There is something so classic, preppy and stylish about them - so when Erinn of Dixieland Monogram contacted me for design suggestions for their new retail space, I could not have been more excited. The