BEACH HOUSE DREAMS

Much of the country is frozen right now and we are experiencing 'cold' FL temps. This is when my mind drifts to the beach. I start reading Australian fashion blogs and looking at summer clothes down under. Which in turn inspires me to think about the Canvas Interiors vibe for the coming spring/summer season. We've been loving moody grays and bits of silver this winter with a dash of charcoal faux fur. 

Here are a few snaps of the floor as it looks now.  All of these items can be found on our website, canvasinteriors.com, or if you are reading locally you can visit one of our three locations which you can map  here. 

My inner voice is telling me to get back to my Cali roots by way of Micheal Kors' East Coast beach house. Make sense? Time to do a few mood boards.

this image: vogue

WISHES AND PANCAKES

Hello! I hope your 2016 is off to a wonderful start. I've been nesting, reflecting regrouping, and realigning. Which I tend to do very slowly. So excuse the dust on the blog. I feel pretty strongly that until inspiration kicks in I just don't want to ramble on about nothing. It must feel authentic and organic and inspired.

What is authentic is the construction zone that is our home right now.  If you follow me on Instagram you have seen the mess that was our backyard.  I can happily report that we spent a lively NYE in our new 'shed' with dear friends. We dusted off the paver dust and sawdust just in time to celebrate (the carpenter was still working the morning of new years eve).

We had a houseful of friends for days during which time we made lots of wishes and pancakes. As it should be.

Here are a few snaps of the backyard craziness start to finish. Moldy bricks (we do love Chicago brick, just not for a pool deck) and cracked concrete out. New creamy pavers in. And a pavilion, pergola, cabana thing. All of those words sound funny to me so we call it 'the shed'. 

demo day:

taking shape and getting input:

 old deck. dirt. new deck.

 the  'shed' going up

 at long last the table is set

ready.

Thank you for spending time with me here today. Next up on the reno list is enclosing an unused porch and remodeling the master bath.  Tune in here. 

And ps: you can find the outdoor sofa and tall white dining chairs at Canvas Interiors. Go figure! :)

STYLING A VINTAGE ARMOIRE WITH CHAIRISH

In our vernacular at Canvas Interiors, we believe style comes from putting things together that come from different times and places. Collections evolve as you do which is why we like to deconstruct a look and reconstruct it with our Canvas Interiors vibe in mind. And then I run off to a flea market and find vintage bits to use for display to add a bit of history and authenticity to our mix (oh Rose Bowl Flea Market how I miss you).  

So when the talented folks at Chairish  reached out to me and asked if I would pick a vintage armoire of theirs and style the top of it I said yes, yay, ok sure! I used accessories from our Canvas Interiors collection and do believe that it is a fabulous mix of old and new.

1. Add one bold statement piece.

- Drake dragon root sculpture

2. Layer in a little romance and rustic charm. Use items of different heights and finishes. Wood, rusted iron, a piece of art leaning on the wall as a backdrop. 

- Finn wooden urn

- Lille wire baskets

- I love you art

3. Glam it up with gold hurricanes. Group them together for high impact.

- Luna tall hurricane 

- Luna short hurricane

4. Make it dramatic with black and white photography leaning on the wall. Add a collection of smaller items in front like books wrapped in white paper or your milk glass collection. 

- Drew Doggett fine art photography (available in many sizes and framing options)

I have an old gentleman's armoire I bought at the Rose Bowl flea market many years ago. I proudly displayed my budding white McCoy pottery collection on it.  It moved with me from LA to SF and now resides in our guest room in FL. Not only does it serve a purpose for our guests but it looks great with a few stylish items on top.

Thank you Chairish for the opportunity to play with you!

LETS GO TO MALIBU

I spent a little time updating the collections on our website. It is a great creative exercise to pretend I am in a location and design a space in my head.  Hmmm yes. Sitting in an airy spot in Malibu staring out at the ocean. Don't need a whole lot of color when nature is your backdrop. Warm tones, plenty of cushy seating, and a kick ass outdoor chair to watch the sunset. That's all a girl needs. 

There is a little cross over between the collections but I really try to capture the vibe of the place and give each collection its own personality. Running throughout is our Lee Upholstery which we can special order in a wide array of fabric and finish choices. 

Find all these items on our website or stop in and see us in one of our 3 locations.

Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and Jacksonville FL. 

Shop the Malibu collection 

CANVAS INTERIORS LATELY

We are gearing up for a busy fall and super excited about it.  Yesterday we moved the whole floor around in Winter Park and it was like Christmas morning. Everything looks fresh and new and the whole space feels vibrant and ready for fall.  

Here is a peek at a few snaps from around the store pre-floor move. Can't wait to share post-floor move with you once the dust settles (literally).

Visit us in store or online 

canvasinteriors.com

CANVASSTYLE CRUSH: KATIE MARTINEZ

I came across the work of Katie Martinez in 1st Dibs' magazine.  I developed a major style crush and promptly wanted to share her work with you here.

It is a great article about how she got started and how her experience shaped the vision for her business today.  I found a lot of great insights on stepping out on your own and making your business exactly the way you want it. From big brand experience to focusing on branding your decidedly smaller company is a path I walk on as well. Katie's mastery of the details and her clear vision for what will make her happy inspires me. And her work is pretty spectacular too. 

read the article: here

see more of Katie's work: here

CANVAS INTERIORS LATELY

Every now and then I pop in here in blog-land with the other side of life... Canvas Interiors.  I'm going to try to do that a bit more often here so you can see where I am if I'm not blogging.  A bit of a juggling act for sure. Don't want you to think I'm asleep at the wheel. If you don't find me here you can find me on Instagram daily both for the store and the blog. 

A lot of new pillows have arrived including the John Robshaw sweet camel guy and the beautiful grey one (middle row far right).

When new things arrive its fun to rearrange. Even the most subtle shift on the floor makes everything feel fresh and new.

And this was fun... opened the garage door and looked back.  Thanks Nikki for making me look at things differently that day!

You can see our collection by heading to our website and keep up with daily shots from the showroom floor by following Canvas Interiors on instagram. Or stop in and see us in Altamonte Springs, Jacksonville or Winter Park FL. 

CANVAS INTERIORS #3

When Mr. K and I started cooking up the idea for Canvas Interiors the picture in my head was always full of natural light.  Loft-like light in an old building that we gut and paint white.  And that is exactly what has happened in store #3. 

Here is a sneak peek at the progress thus far and a little glimpse of where the building started.  I can't wait to show you more when the finishing touches are in place.  

 the shell

old cement floor meets new cement floor and a lot of white paint

little details being put in place and in the bottom right you get a glimpse of one of two garage doors that were added to open the space up.

More soon! In the meantime you can follow me on Instagram for both the blog and the store to see more.  

Canvasstyle on Instagram     //    Canvas Interiors on Instagram

CANVAS INTERIORS: IN THE BEDROOM

I spent some time in the store the other day and before I knew it I had shot over 200 frames. There was a lot to see... new items, rearranged items, fresh new bedding. I just wandered around and let my eye lead me. I love when that happens. 

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite bedrooms. Surprise! The Briland Chandelier again... I love this one.  Sorry can't help myself but to shoot it and talk about it. All items are listed below and linked to our shopable website so browse & dream away.  

Maybe your own nest needs a little refresh or you just gutted your beach condo (I watch a lot of HGTV and fantasize about this)... check out these items that create a cozy dreamy summer nest. 

Find each piece here:
Briland chandelier // Brugges ottoman // Sofia bed // Hartford pillow //  Elizabeth wall sconce  // Luke dresser 

For further info about anything you see here, you can email the store at hello@canvasinteriors.com and the lovely, talented and really nice design staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

SLIGHTLY OBSESSED: CHATEAU GUDANES

I saw the restoration of Chateau Gudanes pop up in one of my many 'feeds' (Elle Decor and Veranda have both picked it up) and got immediately intrigued.

The Chateau is being restored by an Australian family and their account of the journey has totally captured my imagination. Peeling back the layers of history sounds like the best job ever. Built in the early 1700's, the Chateau lay in ruin until this adventurous family discovered it. 

This is a total fantasy of mine, to restore an old property and spend countless hours unearthing the past. When I was little I used to dream of being allowed to stay in an old run down place by myself so I could explore. I will absolutely be digging in to this website and have already followed on Instagram.   From discovering original hand-painted wallpaper, to horses grazing on the front steps I am completely captivated.  So I thought I would share it with you today...

Now I just need to find an entire morning to read the blog and look at every single Instagram pic. 

check out their blog and find their instagram feed here

all images: Chateau Gudanes