GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE FELLAS

And now for the fellas in your life.  A flask for the Bourbon, a S'well bottle to hydrate, and a fitbit to see if the Bourbon to H2O ratio is working.  Gift giving with a sense of humor. And a stuffed dog. What could be better?

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:

lighten up

Today I am going to get you inspired to shake off the chills with some images of beautiful beach retreats.  Small details can work big miracles to switch the feeling of your interiors to light and airy.  I think you must know by now that I am a big fan of slipcovers. And white. And sisal. If you have checked out Canvas Interiors and our FB page  you can see the method to my madness.

So here are a few images to jump-start your summer thinking.  

 a cozy nook at the top of the stairs

 small space, graphic details used sparingly

warm wicker, wood and shells 

little  details

 a quiet corner

 a touch of glam

 sink in

 dive in

 fresh

open air 

(and the spot of our wedding dance floor before they put in the pool)

layers of texture

Just looking at these images makes me happy. This type of living lightens my mood. When I was little growing up in Toronto, I wrote a poem about wishing I was a bird so I could fly away in winter to live in the sunshine. 20 years in California and then on to Florida with a detour once a year to Harbour Island. Yup. Got that covered. My inner voice was guiding me in 1st grade.

Now, there are two clues in these images about a fabulous and fun post I have prepared for this Thursday.  It will include, yes, a giveaway of something so cool I want to enter.  But alas, that would not be fair so I'll leave it to you!

Be sure to check back this week!  

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merry

As we head into full holiday mode here Chez K 

I leave you with some peaceful winter images to start your week.

I'll be taking a little break from the web waves this week to relax. 

And thank you again for visiting me here - I know there are a lot of fabulous blogs out there 

and I am humbled by your visit to this one.  

To you and yours I wish you all the best.

xoox 

catherine

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