Favourite Furniture Fridays: Simple Dwellings

Hi, my name is Amber from the design blog Simple Dwellings.  I am so excited to be on Tiffany's blog for her favorite furniture series!  I love this idea and instantly knew what I would choose.  As I look around our house, there are many things I would love to revamp and change, but our dining room hutch has a great story attached to it and makes me smile when I see it! 

We purchased our hutch when my husband and I lived in Germany.  While we lived there for three years, my love for interior design and unique furniture grew.  I used to often walk into this one furniture store and browse around, seeing if they had anything new.  Then one day, I fell in love with this off white hutch.  It was definitely one of those had to have pieces!  Well, it was over budget, so I moved on.  I often thought about it, hoping it would go on sale.  When I went back to the shop one afternoon, it was no longer there.  I was heartbroken, figuring someone had bought it.  Then one night when my husband and I were on our way to the movies, we spotted a discount furniture store with the same name as my favorite shop.  We had some extra time, so we went inside.  It was their discount store, and there it was- 40% off!  It was truly meant to be. We paid for it that night, and the rest was history!  My husband still says it was the most expensive movie date we ever had!  :)  I smiled from ear to ear throughout the entire movie!  Some things are just meant to be.

Thanks so much for having me here today, Tiffany.  It was fun going down memory lane!

Such an amazing story Amber! I completely love the piece and am smitten with your blue and white china collection!
Be sure to visit Amber's blog Simple Dwellings!

Wednesday's Sketchbook: Foo Dog (in Progress)

 Obviously I'm still mourning the loss of the pair of foo dogs that I left behind.
But, rather than pout in bed I'm using it as inspiration for a little art this week!
He's taking longer than I anticipated because of all the intricate detailing.
Can't believe it's Wednesday already!
xo

DIY: Touch of Gold Picture Frame

I wanted to frame my ultra glamorous print of Audrey Hepburn that my mom got from a vendor in NYC, but I wasn't sure what colour of frame to use since the print came with a black matte.
I thought white would be too stark of a contrast and take away from the picture, but black might be too basic.
In the end, I went with a plain black Ribba frame, to which I added a gold band on the inner part of the frame.

I love the result, and it was super easy:

1) The Supplies:

Picture Frame (I used Ribba) / Piece of art / Painters tape / Krylon 18kt Gold Leaf Pen

2) Pop the guts (glass, matte, backing etc.) out of the frame, leaving the frame only.
Carefully cover the face of the frame with painter's tape, making sure the edge is straight and clean.

3) Using the gold leaf pen, colour in the inside edge of the frame

4) Allow the paint to dry for about ten minutes

5) Peel  the tape off slowly, frame your art and enjoy!

The result is fantastically subtle. From straight on, the frame looks all black, but viewed from an angle, the touch of gold adds the perfect amount of sparkle.

all photos via Tiffany Leigh Interior Design

A super quick and easy project! What do you think?

xo

I'm out!

Lovers....I am out!

Off to enjoy Disneyland..and all of its "eye candy"

I will seriously be shutting down operations

at least on my end....

Katie will still be hard at work making sure clients be happy and shiz and shoppe be selling and stuff.

She is also gonna be tackling some immense office organization

!Immense!

I leave you lovers for the whole week with a little bit of what's inspiring me..

art

design sponge

casa

Love You Mean It

Closet cabinetry finished

 

In my latest post (here) I told you about a bespoke Lefèvre Interiors closet cabinetry, we were working on.

I would love to thank you for all your nice comments on this post! I really appreciate this!

Today I show you a few pictures of the finished wardrobe, as it was installed at our client’s home yesterday.

 

 

 

 

 

Talk to you soon!

xx

Greet

If you would like us to help designing your closet or dressing room, feel free to contact us at info@lefevre.be

For more Lefèvre Interiors realizations visit our website at www.lefevre.be

Take a Chance

via Pinterest

Wise words from Katy Perry to start your week.
I'm taking a chance on design school, on moving to the big city (of Toronto), on living in a house with 5 girls I've never met, and most importantly on PURSUING MY DREAMS. 

I'm so excited for what the present  holds.
I hope you all have a blessed week!

ps. I'm sorry about the short post. It was a busy weekend. Finally got the keys to my new lease!

Mikoh Swimwear!!!!

I live in a part of California that is hot about 363 days a year, so having a wardrobe of swimsuits is essential.

(rubbing it in)

One of my absolute FAVORITE swimsuit lines that exists on the planet is MIKOH

Have you seen this??

Are you in the know about Mikoh?????

LOOK AT THESE SUITS AND TELL ME YOU DON'T WANNA LIVE IN THEM???

Fringe: check

flattering cuts: check

bright florals: check

Camel on the beach: check

the list goes on

there is still a few days left of the summer, and plenty of time to book a beach vacation and you can't do that without a great suit to frolic around in..

These smart gals are doing a trunk show to promote the "Endless Summer"

If you live in Cali and can make it to Malibu they are selling all things swim for 50% off!!!!

otherwise you can go online and use promo code 

MIKOHENDLESSSUMMER

for 15% off your purchase of $100+ bucks 

and just to further wet your whistle

Go forth and get your cute suit on!!