Wallpaper by the Schoolyard Studio

If this is what their wallpaper looks like then I reallllly can't wait to see what else the Schoolyard Studio has...hopefully their website will be up and running soon but for now, they do have a blog. Anyone know a local Ottawa store that carries their stuff??

The Hudson Bay Blanket

This weekend, we finally pulled out our hudson bay blanket. I seriously LOVE this thing and now desire a smaller one in red.


Can be purchased online via L.L.Bean in the U.S. of A or in Canada via The Bay!

Light of the Week - Earle's Art Deco Table Lamp

Found via Circa Lighting - available in brass or silver...I have no idea which I am partial to! hm.

Living Room Inspiration via Flickr

Vinyl strorage plus sideboard via Living Etc.
Originally uploaded by homebug

I love the colours, the sideboard - and especially the Eames lounger. We have really been thinking about getting a lounger or something similar (read: knockoff) but I'm finding it hard to identify places that have it in a mixed environment (cause I got all this art deco stuff, I'm paranoid!! will it go?!)

With my new buffet though, I think I can achieve a very similar look to this photo in my den.

Mostly Danish Furniture Inc of Ottawa and Calgary

I visited Mostly Danish Furniture on the weekend to eye up their massive chair collection - they have everything imaginable in teak and have vintage mixed in with new. The store front can be a bit decieving as they also carry a massive collection of Asian antiques - both sides of their store are definately worth seeing. Their prices are reasonable, the service is good. The owner told me that he believes they have the largest selection of teak furniture in Canada! The only downfall is that they aren't open Saturdays...

About the store:
Mostly Danish Furniture is the only furniture store between Ottawa and the Atlantic specializing in Scandinavian designs in Teak, Oak, Cherry, Maple and Rosewood.

LOCATION
1244 Wellington Street
Ottawa , ON
K1Y 3A4
Phone: 613-761-6264

The National Do Not Call List

So the gov has been so kind as to introduce a do not call list for people that hate telemarketers. If you are like me, bothering to look for the address has involved too much work so you have yet to register. Well, today I stumbled across it and am now posting it for you - go, register, be free of annoying dinner time calls.

Canada's National Do Not Call List

Art inspired by Tamara De Lempicka

Found via http://www.chiphi-pi.org/.


Found via etsy seller six06 (and for sale!).

My old art deco china hutch

hutch
Originally uploaded by mainlander_1978

Well, this weekend I finally let it go...goodbye old friend! I think the new owner plans on refinishing it - I told her the original involved a much lighter finish with a candy-apple red interior. I'll miss it now that we finally had all of the doors and drawers closing properly.

McHaffie Flea Market

I've never been but I saw an ad a few weeks ago on usedottawa.com - it contained the following info:

McHaffie Flea Market

The McHaffie Flea Market is open EVERY Sunday from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Check out our wide range of antique and vintage items -- jewellery, books, toys, furniture, kitchenware, collectibles such as royal doulton, hummel figurines, postcards, maps, stamps, coins, dolls, toy trains, sports items, clothing and so much more!

If you're looking for it, we probably have it.

Come out and spend the day -- you never know what treasures you'll find!

We are located on Highway 31 (Bank Street) just north of Morrisburg and the 401!

Art Deco Inspiration via Flickr

Los Angeles, CA Bullock's Wilshire Department Store Tea Room
Originally uploaded by army.arch

The colours, the form, the ceilings! The only think I wonder about is the lighting....more info about the picture at the source

Russian Nesting Dolls

A few months ago, we took a trip to BC to the town where I grew up. The community I am from has a large doukhobor community (russian heritage) and as a result, russian things (like perogies!) always remind me of my childhood. While we were visiting, we thought it would be fun to begin collecting Russian Nesting Dolls like these ones I found via etsy. Beautiful and not expensive ($35??).

Lake Cabin via Tiny House Blog

I love the idea of tiny houses - especially in Canada! It seems like the norm here is bigger is better. When I see the new houses going up, they are SO HUGE. I grew up in a large house (by my standards) and know that it is wayyyyy too much work. All I want is a little house with lots of great details.

About the cottage:
Float cabins are a big part of Coastal BC history. During the heyday of logging and fishing, they were used as support camps that could be moved from place to place. On Powell Lake, float cabins were inexpensive hunting and fishing getaways for paper mill workers. Today things are a little more regulated. Cabins have registered water leases and we pay property taxes.

Found via tinyhouseblog.com.

Kitchen Dining Inspiration via Flickr

Kitchen dining area
Originally uploaded by annabel_1004

I love round tables and I really love these eames inspired chairs...

I'm adding this to my inspiration file because I love the colours, it's so fresh and bright.

Walnut Veneer Sideboard by Honderich Furniture Company

Today, I found this hot sideboard via kijiji Ottawa it's made by Honderich Furniture Company Limited. I paid a great price ($50!) but got noooo info, all I know is that it came from a great mid-century modern house and the makers mark. For sure, it is solid wood - I also found a small chip inside which shows that it is veneer on wood. I think it is walnut veneer - it's big! Via the great Google, I found this info:

In 1911 Messrs. C.R. Honderich and sons, Norman and William and Mr. A. Eydt built a large and commodious furniture factory at the CPR station for the manufacture of cedar chests, kitchen cabinets and bookcases.
Christian Honderich and his planing mill partner, August Eidt, founded the H.E. Furniture Company. The first shipment of kitchen cabinets was made on April 13, 1913. In 1917, the firm added cedar chests to their line. The cedar chest line was decided upon on the same basis as the kitchen cabinets - practically all Canadian demand was being satisfied by US-based manufacturers. In 1926, the H.E. Furniture Company became the Honderich Furniture Company. The company manufactured, at various times, desks, book cases (beautful glass door pieces, "occasional furniture" (coffee tables, end tables, etc), and dining room suites. The furniture was enduringly practical, modest (for the most part) and affordable. There was certainly a pride associated with its manufacture. The furniture was primarily constructed using solid walnut and walnut veneers. In 1967 the factory was sold to Messrs. Dow and Kirkham (Fry & Blackhall, Wingham) who operated it under the Honderich name. In 1969, the plant was sold to Electrohome.

In case you haven't noticed...

I've been slowing down the last couple of weeks - going from my three typical posts to one. I guess I'm losing my blog motivation!!! Anyway - I still have tons of things to post, they just might not come out as consistently as in the past...

Umbra

Compas Clock by Umbra
I had no idea that umbra was Canadian - did you?

Art in Homes via Architectural Digest

I found this awesome slide show via Architectural Digest - it features art in homes! My favorite picture is this one:


To find more, go here.

Chocolate Syrup Recipe (yay, chocolate milk!)

I make this all the time (in half batches) and it keeps forever:

Ingredients
1 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (sometimes I used almond extract or other spices - great for a festive feel).

Directions
1. Stir all dry ingredients together in a pot. Add water last.
2. Simmer 2-5 minutes (almost boil!), stirring rapidly, until sauce begins to thicken.
3. Push through a strainer to remove clumps, store in a glass container. Store in your fridge, it lasts forever! Use it just like you use Hersheys Chocolate Syrup.

Inspiration - AT House Tour: Karl's Mid Century Minneapolis Retreat

I love this home that was recently featured on Apartment Therapy. My favorite part is the living room - I want my house to look like this!

Retro Modern Pet Bed via likekittysville

Found via etsy by likekittysville. From the product description:
This cat-oriented yet dog-friendly lounge features a mod boomerang shape and vintage fabric. The bed is molded of steel mesh that's upholstered and connected to a sleek wood base.

The birch plywood base is easily removed so the fabric bed can be hand-washed and air-dried. The fabric and polyester/acrylic padding are prewashed and preshrunk.

The bed accommodates any size cat or small dog, with space to either stretch out fully or curl up snugly in the corner.

Thrift Shop Find - A tulip chair?

So recently I was visiting a Sally Ann and found a fantastic knock off of a tulip chair (I think). There are no makers marks though the cushion was made in Quebec. It's orange and white and totally awesome! For $7, can you really go wrong? I wonder if there is a way to find out more about it...

Picture source.

Light of the Week - Modernica Bubble Lamp

Modernica Bubble Lamp

Found via Gabriel Ross of Victoria, BC - free shipping anywhere in Canada (and I think they price match, too!!!)

Store - A Fine Thing

So I visit this store rather frequently (monthly?) - they typically have a great selection of chairs, buffets, and cool lighting. I saw some chairs recently that screamed out for the attention of Christine - leather, chrome, very mid-century!!! Unfortunately, not on the website...That said, I did find these hot art deco chairs that just suit me to a tea.


I don't think they'll be coming home with me anytime soon but I can dream!

A Fine Thing
1096 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ont K1Y 3C7

My birthday!

It comes but once a year and this year, I got ultra spoiled!!! I got this hot clock for my birthday. It's bigger then I imagined but I have to admit that the way it wakes you up is awesome.

My original post about it is here.

Light of the Week - The Edison Chandelier

So the light of the week is the Edison Chandelier - I found it via Pottery Barn which is, of course, in Toronto. I love the look but wonder how hard it would be to set up yourself...

A blog about houseplants

I love houseplants and am always working on collecting more (and keeping the current ones I have alive). I found a great blog for tips on maintaining as well as picking the right plants for you - Houseplant Care Tips.