SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

While I spend a lot of time editing fashion finds and directing you to  fashion websites there is also another side to life here Chez K. Our third child, Canvas Interiors is a bricks and mortar endeavor.

While we do have a website and it is shopable, our heart is deeply rooted in our physical locations. As we head in to the new year we are prepping our third location and it is a very exciting addition to our mix.  To be hands on with the product, hand source it, style it and best of all get to know you - is truly the fun part.


You can feel the passion, creativity and dedication of our staff and our brand when you walk in the door.  And while you can get just about anything on Amazon, you can't get a smile and a handful of M&M's. 

Please take time this Saturday to visit a local store and give some local love.  

to find our locations in Altamonte Springs and Jacksonville FL
Winter Park FL coming very soon! 




  




SIMPLE PLEASURES

have a beautiful weekend


xoox
catherine


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see below for my Black Friday picks



BLACK FRIDAY GO!

Today is the day there are deals to he found.  Between long walks and leftovers perhaps you will have time to find a special something you have been eyeing.

Here are a few of my favs today from the two sites where I have the most fun sale shopping.

Shopbop: use code GOBIG14 at checkout and Revolve (second row) fun sale items including summer things I've had my eye on.








Revolve:









Happy Friday, Happy Thanksgiving weekend, and happy shopping!

Oh and check back later today for a really fun Friday image... its picked, loaded and ready to post but I thought I'd give you a head start on the Black Friday thing first. 

READY SET (THE TABLE)

As I tinker with the vibe for our Thanksgiving table decor I thought I would share tablescapes with you today. Hopefully something inspires you to try something new.  I love the challenge of diving in to my existing supplies and making the table look fresh and different.

Here is what is inspiring me today:

light and white 


mismatched brass candlesticks (i've been collecting...)


casual natural greens 


I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving and enjoy the little things. Find some greens in your garden, dig out some old candles you haven't looked at in a while. Grandma's crystal? Dust it off and use it. Be creative and repurpose things you already have. Group all your random votives together for visual impact. Enjoy the process. Oh, and little wine at 4pm tomorrow won't hurt either.  



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OH MY FRYE

I had a moment of sheer delight at Bloomingdales the other day.  I tried on a few pairs of boots searching for just the right ones to no avail and was ready to pack it in. Then I saw these:


I have a thing about Frye boots. I love them but each time I try them on I feel like they swallow me whole. Too wide, too chunky, too big. HOWEVER.  I tried these on and almost cried. They are buter soft, the perfect cut, slightly bad ass with the harness and looked super cute with my rolled up jeans/white tee/army jacket ensemble. 

SOLD.  I'm in love.   Shop the look here:



INSPIRED: ALYS BEACH

As you may know by now we have a love affair with the Bahamas chez K. Our hearts take us back yearly to the island of our wedding and now a place of memories for our kids.  During the rest of the year I long to find a place within driving distance where we could escape a little more often and create more lasting memories for Small and XS K.  Beach town experiences in particular. 

When I find myself with a few minutes to daydream about this idea, I cruise around VRBO.  I stumbled on this gem in Alys Beach and had to share today. Lots of eye candy, lots of decor inspiration (look at all those white sofas... very Canvas Interiors don't you think?) and a link to the property at the bottom.  Enjoy!





view this gorgeous rental: here

SLIGHTLY OBSESSED: BLACK LACE

If you google 'black lace dress' you get a few lets just say, saucy images. I have been obsessing about black lace lately so here are a few dresses to add to your holiday shopping list. Believe me I edited through a lot of images to find this mix.  Ladylike, sexy, a little bohemian. Black lace can say just about anything. Including saucy if you really want to. 


SHOP THE LOOK:


GATHER

We had our first large gathering in the new dining 'pavilion' as it has now been named.  Simple quick take-out took on a whole new vibe when we sat together with family and friends around a cozy table and enjoyed our new space. 

We are ready to toast the upcoming holidays - I for one am excited for a festive bit of holiday style in our house. So much so that I did a DIY glitter project over the weekend. And I am not a DIY kinda gal.  

We put our Berkshire table in the pavilion and it is a happy place to be. One of the things we try to do to make our store a convenient stop for you is stock most of what we carry. Here are some our dining tables from Canvas Interiors and if you are feeling the holiday itch like I am, check these out. We could very well get one to you before your next big gathering, especially our local friends. 

cheers!

THIS JUST IN

We have been unpacking quite a few new goodies at Canvas Interiors over the last few weeks. Here is a quick snapshot of  new arrivals:


The new art, dramatic black and grey pieces and the creamy caramel wood and leather add a delicious layer to the canvas. (Yes, I did it again, sorry can't resist)

You can see more on our website, Canvas Interiors.


OOTD

I  am jumping little happy jumps at my Gap tee shirt scores.  Finally! I am giddy that they have made some longer tees that aren't big and sloppy all over.  Shoulders sit where they should, arms are nicely fitted. Body is long and just lose enough. Yay Gap!

Outfit of the day:




This is what I'm sporting today folks, head to toe (minus the heels of course). 

LOOK:













FUZZY LOGIC

I have lovingly worn a fabulous faux fur coat for the last three 'winters' here in Florida. No joke it got into the 40's the other night. We are back to a respectable high of 81 tomorrow, dipping back down in to nightly lows in the 40's by Sunday. With my creamy white faux fur at the ready, I am eyeballing either a black or grey one this season.  


Dress it up or down, the faux doesn't have to stay in the closet for a special occasion like it did back in the day. Wear it, enjoy it, have fun out there.

SHOP THE LOOK:















street style images found: top row: 1 // 2 // 3    bottom row: 1 // 2 // 3 



MONDAY FINDS

I hope you all had a fun filled Halloween weekend. I for one am excited to get on with holiday nesting. I like to layer things in slowly from now until Christmas. I pulled out some sparkly little pinecones today. Tomorrow who knows what I will be inspired to add to our canvas. (I know.. so clever). 

Today's finds are from our store Canvas Interiors and can easily be used year-round. I'm really into the sparkle and twinkle of the holiday season. I like the glow. 




You can find all of these lovely goods on our website in our collections - this one is 'party essentials'










you can find all of these items on our website collection


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