slightly obsessed


With cooler weather finally making its way to my neck of the woods, I once again rediscover my obsession with:




 I find myself longing for this sweater...
with leggings and riding boots.


this sweater with velvet jeans



this sweater wtih just about anything



and this sparkly little number for a night out.




Not to mention their advertising. 
Beautiful art direction, gorgeous photography.  


design duo

The first time I saw this room




I took one short quick breath and dropped the mouse.  It was what I had envisioned our living room to look like in the house we were planning to build.  We have since bought a house instead of building but this dream room still speaks to me.

About 2 years later, while concepting the vibe of the new store, this image resurfaced in my research and again, resonated with me.  It is the embodiment of all things canvas:

clean lines, uncluttered, relaxed, white, light, restrained yet comfortable.   

The husband and wife design team of Atelier AM created an amazing environment for their clients. It is one of my all time favorites and the quality of light in the house makes me long for the western sky.  

Our vision is to bring a bit of that magic to canvas.  

































found:  Veranda

texture


The boxes are being opened and the texture of the store is coming to life. 

Start with a blank canvas:


Then add texture.  Kind of like Donna Karan and the black bodysuit.  Are you old enough to remember that?  The theory:  start with a basic base, then build a wardrobe around it.  

Be  it be sparkly or rustic, fancy or subdued.  

The canvas, or slipcovered sofa in this case, is the base.  The rest is up to you. 

Donna  was on to something. 












fresh


Things feel so fresh and new at canvas.  I thought I would share a few more images from the other night and include flowers. Against a neutral backdrop they look very fresh and right at home.  

The beauty of a neutral decor vibe is that whatever you bring to the party, it always shines. 

















totally random: 3 blondes


I am now officially obsessed with Patti.  Not to mention the impossibly perfect hair color of all 3 of them.  The images by Art Streiber are beautiful. The article sheds light on an interesting life and a strong spirit. 




found: storemags.com

come on in



We opened the doors last night for some good friends to take a sneak peek at the store and its progress. It was so nice to see it come to life and enjoy it with our friends.  

We have much to do with new orders arriving every day.  There will be more unpacking and concepting of new spaces.   I can't wait to open the boxes and add to our canvas.  Yes, sorry, couldn't resist.  It will probably not be the last time we invoke the 'create your canvas' thing. 










totally random: found




Found this dress at a resale store.  Very excited to wear it tonight.  




cozy and chic


Cozy and chic... the two can live together. Cozy doesn't have to mean 'cute' and chic doesn't have to mean 'unapproachable'.  There is a way to be both. Both at home and on the street.  I guess this appeals to the Gemini in me.

found: pinterest






its the little things


A lot of the big pieces are being unpacked and the next wave of stuff to arrive will be the 'little things' that make a room.  Lighting and tabletop will fill in the personality we are trying to achieve.  

Think Malibu beach house meets a Villa somewhere in Belgium.  With a dash of sparkle.  

Canvas and sparkle.  Good mix.  


















images via Arteriors

totally random: Harbour Island

Now for a trip to our favorite place.  Harbour Island.  It is a place of many happy memories (our wedding), delicious dinners, and lots of laughs.  It is inspiring and relaxing. 

A few images of fabulousness as we head in to the winter months...

if I close my eyes I can almost hear the waves...

The Dunmore new pool and cabana
the top of the Dunmore stairs - a great place for said bride to walk down the 'aisle' to the beach


moi



view from Dunmore stairs

unpacking

The unpacking continues.  It is so exciting to see pieces arriving and coming to life in the space.  We have designed a vibe in our heads, and now comes time to make it real.


a sneak peek at a bar stool


rug texture


table & tufted chairs



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