SIMPLE PLEASURES ON REPEAT

This is the time of year where life speeds up and I want to slow down. Which is hard to do when holiday travel, a new Canvas Interiors store opening and the blogwaves collide.

This blog truly is a daily journal. I don't have a huge editorial calendar on the wall with a content plan mapped out. I get up in the morning and most weeks just blog about what I am feeling that day or what I have experienced (like freaking myself out by buying a backpack).  


This blog is an organic expression of my style and my and visual nature. It is a space that just kind of happens. So I do hope you will understand if I take a break and enjoy the holidays free of the deadlines I place on myself. It is a very difficult thing to do - to step away for a couple of weeks. But something I need to do to fully engage with my kids and be Mom-without-a-deadline. 

All I can hope is that by taking a break I come back in the new year refreshed and creatively inspired and that you come back and hang out with me. 

In the meantime I thank you so much for reading. It truly is a pleasure to create and play in this space and I appreciate your time and interest.

I hope you get to embrace and enjoy the simple pleasures this holiday season.  It is one of my goals and the main reason I am taking a little holiday break from the blogwaves.  Take the time to breath and see the little moments.  I will be working on that each day. 

I will be hanging out in Copenhagen and on Instagram so if you are curious as to what the holidays look like there, follow along.  I hope to see you!

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Wishing you a beautiful holiday season. 

xoox
catherine

WINTER WHITE

By now its no secret that I love white. I walked into Canvas Interiors yesterday and was so excited to see a subtle shift in the floor that really made it feel like a sea of dreamy white sofas. I just wanted to sink in and stay awhile. But car pool awaited. I snapped a few quick shots and ran. The feeling of light and bright stayed with me though. 

In the spirit of my favorite color, I put together this collection which you can find on our website. 



White accents, shiny bits, a little silver - put it all together and your home will glimmer.  A good place to be.


You can see this and other lovely goods on our website here. 


We have a talented group of people ready to help you from afar. Currently in two bricks and mortar locations and oh-so-close to opening our third, we have real people at the other end of the mouse to help you. We ship anywhere so don't be shy, click away.

If you have questions feel free to email hello@canvasinteriors.com

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SCANDINAVIAN STREET STYLE

Popping in with a little inspiration today.  Scandinavian street style is about as cool as gets.


What would you pack?  Black jeans, layers and boots.  Done.  Sounds easy right?  I'll let you know. 

In the meantime you can shop the look here:








I BOUGHT A BACKPACK

I can't quite believe I did it but I could not put it down. And facing international travel with two small children in the coming week, the thought of a backpack sounded totally practical.  So I came home and felt the need to post about it. After seeing these images I feel much better about sporting it.  I really liked it but it seemed, so, well... 90's to me. I am over that and have a fresh appreciation for the look.


Be casual, be cool, be dainty, be hands free.  

Shop the look:



BLACK AND WHITE

One of the best things about starting with a white palette is that you can add anything to it. Of course my favorite thing to mix in is black. So simple and elegant, these pieces from Canvas Interiors can add just the right touch. 

This post was sparked by my post on grey floors (see here). Light washed grey floors, white sofas and chairs and black accents always look smashing together.  

Here are my current favs in our store right now: 





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We have a lovely and talented group of people ready to help you from afar. Currently in two bricks and mortar locations and oh-so-close to opening our third, we have real people at the other end of the phone to help you. We ship anywhere so don't be shy, click away.

If you have questions feel free to email hello@canvasinteriors.com




GIFT GUIDE: UNDER $100

As you round out your shopping list here are a few ideas for the ladies in your life. A little sparkle and shine, a little cheeky, a little creative. Something for everyone.



I have my eye on the Alexa Chung book and the Tom Ford body oil. Just sayin'. Incase anyone's reading who might be gift shopping for me. Like someone in my family, or like, my husband or sister. That cozy pink sweater is pretty too. Just sayin'. 

SHOP THE LIST:



GIFT GUIDE: GOLD (REPOST)

Holiday season is upon us and I for one and all about keeping things simple this year.  In that vein I am going to share gift guides here over the next week but instead of having it be a fleeting post you have to go back and search for and say 'where did I see that barware again?' you will be able to find all of them happily waiting for you in the handy dandy gift guide at the top of the page.  

Today's gift list: GOLD


Find all source information by clicking here:  SHOP|GIFTS 
or come back in a week and you will still find it all in the SHOP|GIFTS tab in the main menu bar

Gifts for the host/hostess, your sister, friends... these are all reasonably priced (all under $200) and fun. Who wouldn't love gold tattoos in their stocking? ($12!)

I am totally feeling gold/brass thing right now so this seemed like a logical place to start!  Are you ready? Set, go!

SHOP THE LIST: (note: the chevron glasses are sold out so I added a decanter below)



GIFTS FOR HER (YOU) REPOST

Today its time for us girls. You will notice that this list is a little longer than the others and that is because I edited through a gagillion things to get it down to 8 and I just couldn't.  So this list is a bit longer and lots of fun.  

I will also add these to the right side of the sidebar and move them to the top so you can just handy-dandy forward the list to 'Santa'.




From a fuzzy vest to a functional down jacket ( I live in this thing during our chilly FL winters - don't laugh) there is something for everyone at every price point.  And can I just add that the boots are possibly the best boots ever in life. 

I feel its easier for you to browse in a store-like setting so go I've put them all in the SHOP|GIFTS  tab in the menu bar above.  Check back any time and they will be there. 

Or you can shop this list: 


Happy happy! 

GIFTS FOR HIM -REPOST

I decided to repost my gift guides over the next few days (today, SAT AND SUN)  just incase you missed them the first time around. I do hope you find something fun!  Check back Monday for an all new gift guide - an under $100 group of pretty little things.

ORIGINAL POST:

On to the fellas. I can safely say the most fun I have during holiday shopping is finding something for Mr. K.  I would report that the biggest successes years past have been the down jacket and the watch so I had to include them.  




find all source information here in  SHOP|GIFTS
and come back any time to find them in the main menu bar above


There are more gift ideas in the SHOP|GIFTS section including a favorite here chez K, Happy Socks. They are just so... happy. 

or shop this list: 









GOING GREY

I was talking to a friend yesterday about light vs. dark hardwood floors. She is getting ready to embark on a renovation and needs to start choosing finishes. We went back and forth between the the merits of dark classic and light natural.  Neither one of us coming to a resolute conclusion because neither choice seemed right. And then it hit me like a ton of bricks... grey.

I gathered some images to share with her and of course thought I would share here too. It is a great neutral, looks dramatic with either black or white (her two favorite colors) and can be as light or dark as you choose to play with.  

contemporary elegant


retro or modern


dramatic or airy



mix it up with old and new



cozy and casual



layers and warmth or light and airy


Whether a hand painted finish or highly milled and sleek I love the whole idea. 

The possibilities are endless.


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AND SO IT BEGINS

I'll leave you to it today as I'm sure you are checking out a few deals.

Here are my go-to's on Cyber Monday. I do hope you got out on Saturday and shopped local. And today I feel you get the most bang for your buck at places like Nordstrom where you can get everything from beauty gift with purchase deals to socks. Big stores with big margins. 

Here is where I am headed today (click on the links):


Bloomingdales  //  Piperlime  //  Athleta  //  ASOS  //  Gap


Here are my picks today from Nordstrom, all on sale... yipee!



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