copenhagen home

Simplicity at it's finest. 

{Images via femina}

bamboo home

I don't know about you, but I feel like the family that lives in this awesome modern Singapore home should have a pet panda, just saying. I also can't get over how crisp and white the place is. If I could work bamboo trees into my home, I totally would.

Outdoor dining area with bamboo trees all around? Yes please!

Different option for a screen - I'm into it.

(Images via notapaperhouse)

xo sara

modern scandinavian style

There is something about Scandinavian style that is so calming and yet edgy. They manage to create a neutral space with pops of excitement. This home has just that. I mean have you checked out that dining room table and chandelier below?! I would be too nervous to have a dinner party thinking that something might happen to my beautiful table. Is it new? Is it mid-century? It's everything rolled into one. 

An all marble bathroom? Yes please! You can splish splash all over the place without a worry.

{Images via fashionsquad}

xo sara

bubble bath giveaway

It does not matter what time of the year it is, I love my baths. We only have one bathroom at home with a bath in it and it's been under renovation for months. Months! There were a handful of problems with the room that were discovered during the renovation which slowed down the process. Long story short - we were without a bath for awhile. As of recently, the bath has been installed and it has been put to good use!

How to make the perfect bath
1. Scented candles
2. Bath salts or bubbles
3. Dim the lights (or off completely)
4. Soft music
5. Don't let the water be too hot, you don't want to overheat 

{Image one, two, three}

The holidays are all about giving, so I thought I would do my first ever giveaway! Fruits & Passion have kindly given me some bath goodies to share with one of my readers. The image below is what is in the gift bag - 3 foaming bath salts in different flavours and soap and hand cream.

HOW TO WIN

You can tweet about the contest or like this Facebook page.

Ends December 13th, 2013. Winner will be announced December 14th, 2013.

Good luck!

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Check back soon for the next giveaway!

xo sara

ryan gosling bathroom

Obsessed with Ryan Gosling? Me too and so is the restaurant Bang Bang in California. They have clipped the best images of today's sex symbol and plastered his good boy looks all over their bathroom walls. Why do I, along with the majority of the ladies out there love him? He always plays the good guy and even when he's dubbed the bad guy, he still manages to be a heart throb.

{Image via Lonny}

How To Bring Ryan Into Your Life:

"Hey Girl Journal" available here

"Feminist Ryan Gosling" available here

"Colour Me Good Ryan Gosling" available here

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xo sara

milan home | modern luxury

There is something about the milan style I just can't get enough of. Tall ceilings, modern luxury, hardwood floors and lots of white is the perfect combination!

{ny times}

xo sara

ensuite + walk in closet

Two dreams of mine are to have a walk-in closet and an ensuite . . . why not have the two in one?

{trendey}


xo sara

aspen chalet

Canada is known for its great white winters, but nothing sounds more winterlicious then spending time at an Aspen chalet! This architecturally beautiful home has everything you could ask for - stunning views, spacious living and lots of wood and stone. This looks like the perfect spot for a family vacation over the holidays!

{Architectural Digest}

toronto interior design show party 2013

Last night I attended the Interior Design Show party with some friends. We were amazed at the great exhibits and the wonderful fellow designers. Events like this are perfect for running into people you haven't seen in awhile and is always a great opportunity to network and meet new people. Below are a few images of our evening.

Lianne, Brandon and myself playing with this giant table at the Benjamin Moore booth!

Too funny that we had a class earlier today on this with Mark-Anthony at Humber College!

No doubt IKEA had a spectacular booth again this year! Above is an industrial kitchen with an over-sized island, gigantic windows and ceiling filled with modern lighting fixtures.

This bathroom really was a show stopper. The vintage copper tub really took my breath away!

Lovely artistic painted wall of lumber in the spaces.

This vintage snowmobile at the Gus* booth was so much fun! 

With all of this snow lately, it would be a dream to drive around on one of these.

I absolutely can't get enough of these Tom Dixon Etch Web lights.

See them on the blog here

These pulled-pork wraps were delicious!

Discovered this great vintage lighting company called Eclectic Revival in Toronto.

They create these lighting fixtures from vintage pieces!

Always a pleasure catching up with Emmanuel! 

He just started a new jewellery line called Floro - congratulations!

Earth Inc always has an eco friendly booth with lots of greenery and wood.

This fire container was from the original Campbell's Soup factory!

I was able to have a few words with Mark McEwan from Top Chef Canada!

The after party at the Thompson hotel was lots of fun! 

Great DJ and delicious complimentary drinks - don't you just love this back wall?