When working with 620 square feet it can be challenging to find furniture that doesn't over power your space.
Windows, area rugs, drapes and a colour wheel (for direction) can help you define the space.
In this space I chose...
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Jennie Nash, author of the recently released novel, The Last Beach Bungalow (Berkley Trade, February ’08) is teaming up with Benjamin Moore Paints and the Canadian Cancer Society to bring colour inspiration and confidence to Vancouver, British Columbia.
Nash will be appearing at the VanDusen Gardens, 5251 Oak Street; Vancouver on October 8th 2008 from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm for a special presentation and book signing, serving high tea, with each guest receiving an autographed copy of The Last Beach Bungalow. She will also be appearing, on the same day at the Newlands Golf and Country Club, 21025 48th Avenue; Langley from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm for a special presentation and book signing, serving dessert, with each guest receiving an autographed copy of The Last Beach Bungalow.
Joining her for both presentations is Benjamin Moore's colour expert and frequent CityLine presenter Sharon Grech.
Grech and Nash will discuss key scenes from the book and will also examine colour and character—how colour can impact your emotions, how it can reflect a personality, and how it is a fundamental building block in creating the comforts and completeness of your home.
During a "mood" last week I sold all our living room furniture on Craigslist.
Thank goodness for oversized throw pillows and flokati rugs!
view photos here:
http://bijouliving.blogspot.com/2008/05/to-couch-or-not-to-couch.html
The old vintage couch
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bought in 1971 by the hubbie's stepdad
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Strictly oversized cushions or tatami mats and low tables in the space could work.
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This is a great piece by Rossana Orlandi that's reminiscent of 1950s throw cushions.
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Mah-Jong by Roche Bobois is stunning and could be the answer!
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We did go price out and choose our fabric for this fabulous couch by Montauk - but unfortunately it wouldn't fit through our apartment door - it's very very deep!
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A gorgeous piece by Moroso but too big as well.
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and this one is pretty but would be just too uncomfortable
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Inge Sempe Satin Chantilly sofa for edra
Perhaps.
I'm starting to feel a touch like Goldilocks...
view photos here:
http://bijouliving.blogspot.com/2008/05/to-couch-or-not-to-couch.html
Winter Sale upcoming at Erin Templeton Shoppe!
Where: 511 Carrall St (at Pender), Vancouver Canada
When: Thursday Nov 22nd, 4:30-8:30pm
www.erintempleton.com/
Designers include Erin Templeton (of course), See:Be by Colleen Baran (me), Dust by Heather Young , Refresh , Allison Wonderland, Mono by Heather Martin, Imaginary Friend, Lustre and (about 3-4) more!
Clever locals will be in person with handmade jewellery (me + Lustre), clothing, purses, belts and shoes! (handmade shoes impress me every time).
More info here
seeseebe.blogspot.com
European-inspired market held the last Sunday of every month (March to Nov and December 16th).
Find one-of-a-kind artwork and funky fashions on October 28th from 12pm to 6pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station (1755 Cottrell Street). Over 100 local artists and designers will be there including Graduate Award winners Bad Apple and Ora.
Free admission/parking/shuttle.
