Monday, October 31, 2011
53 Days
Hello and Happy Halloween! Hope you had a wonderful day and evening! :) We had a great time chasing a very excited pirate around the neighborhood. And I ate a LOT of food. I mean. Lots. Well, it’s about that time folks. It’s now November…uhhh, well it will be when most of you read this…so I’m allowed to say the “Christmas” word. I’ve actually been talking and thinking about it for a good month
Beautiful Wallpapers
I decided to feature wallpaper for my latest Ideabook for Houzz. There is so much available on the market today and I featured a few of my favourites. Wallpaper is one of those elements that people either love or dislike. I think the reason why people shun wallpaper is the perceived effort in taking it down should you tire of it. It may seem like a commitment. Well, wallpapers have come a long way and are pretty effortless to take down. So, there is really no reason not to add some to your home!
There are so many patterns and colours to choose from – bold and graphic, subtle tone on tone, whimsical, glam. I’m sure there is a wallpaper for everyone!
Here are some of my favourite wallpaper room images from my Pinterest account. Although wallpapers work in any room, I think they are particularly suited to powder rooms and bedrooms.
You can see which wallpapers I included in my round up here. All of the wallpapers have links to the respective sites where you can click through to find the wallpaper of your dreams!
Happy Halloween everyone! (My little pumpkin was home sick from school today (just a pesky cold) but I’m hoping she will be OK to go out tonight if only for a half hour.)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Weekly Store ~ wk 55
First of all... a BIG 'Thank you' to all those who participated in the 'Give Away' last week... However, I've extended it till 4th Nov and will announce winners on 5th Nov. Till then, go on, share on your FB pages and let friends and family join in.... Like I said.. the stuff on shopo is awesome... You'll get lost for a while.. and I'd love to send something to my lovely readers... *hugs*
So how was your weekend?? Mine was filled with candles.. and more... *smiles*..
Here are some images of our dining table for Halloween....
Do you like what you see??
So I can't wait for you to link in...!! 'The Weekly Story' linky party ~ open from Monday through Wednesday every week.. ... ... ...
- Do a post on your blog, about ANYTHING! and it can really be anything – example – a fun recipe you tried out, a craft project, a DIY, a table top, a few candles, coffee with friends or a good book or a movie review… The list is endless… just about ANYTHING… and anything about YOU !! *smiles* ... It can also be 'anything pretty' ...
- Original photographs only... No images from other websites or magazines please!! This is about YOU.
- Link back to my blog.... only as a courtesy, so we have more people joining the party.
- Copy the 'permalink' from your post (not the link to the front page of your blog).
- Add your 'permalink' to the 'inlinkz' at the bottom of this post.
- Click the link before you. Don’t forget to comment and if you like the blog, please follow!!
Any questions, email me on torresp27@hotmail.com.
Please note, you DO NOT have to be a follower of my blog to join the party.. I'd love to see you here!!
Please grab the Colours Dekor 'The Weekly Story' button!!
~ Patricia
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Khorfakkan ~ Day trip
A fabulous day trip destination from Dubai is a getaway to Fujeirah or Khorfakkan… If you leave early in the morning, you also get to see the gorgeous sun rise…
Khorfakkan is scenically the most beautiful part of the entire country. Khorfakkan belongs to the state of Sharjah but is actually surrounded by emirates of Fujeirah.
Which means a drive from Dubai would be via Dibba, Fujeirah and then finally to Khorfakkan. Don’t miss out the Fujeirah market on your way. You will find some carpets, clay pots, plants, chimes, and other random stuff.
Khorfakkan is a popular tourism spot, surrounded with huge mountains and attractive beaches. You can also try some jet skiing, diving and snorkeling when you are there.
It is definitely a getaway from the husle and busle of life in Dubai. Its quite, serene, scenic… You can hear the shores, the birds and watch the clouds… The colours of the mountains blend perfectly against the blues of sea and the whites of the sand…
The drive back is incomplete without a stop of chai (tea!). You don’t necessarily have to take the same route back to Dubai. The drive through the mountains is surely worth a shot!! Have you been to Khorfakkan?? Let me know!!
What a lovely day!! *sigh*
Style at Home: Halloween Tricks and Treats
I was so thrilled when Elaine at Style at Home asked me to participate in their Halloween Tricks and Treats story. I shared a simple decorating trick using black and white.
We were asked to share either a Halloween decorating “trick” or a favourite “treat.” Being such a keener, I decided to do both! I adore my white pumpkins from West Elm. The candelabra is from HomeSense and was $12 – you can’t beat that! I used this recipe to make the caramel apples – so easy!
I styled this photo in my office as the lighting was the best for shooting the photo. I recently painted my office walls this gorgeous colour from Para (Straight Leg P5157-75). I will share more on that later but I absolutely adore this colour.
Be sure to read the other Bloggers’ Halloween Tricks and Treats here. Thanks Style at Home for including me – such an honour.
Have a wonderful weekend! (I’m linking up here.)
Giveaway from Elegant Touch
Elegant Touch is one of my go-to pillow sources for online design clients. She has some beautiful, designer fabric options and they are really well made. Here are just a few of my favorites from her current selection:
Okay, ready to shop?
Elegant Touch is giving away a $50 store credit to one lucky winner. To enter, simply visit Elegant Touch on Etsy and leave a comment on this post letting me know which is your favorite. The winner will be announced this Wednesday on my Facebook page. Good luck!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Halloween Decor
Are you joining us for Halloween this year?? for some gorgeous, pumpkins and stunning witch's hats ... more orange beauty... Come on in!! *smiles*
Now.. the candles did not survive past Diwali... so here is what the foyer looks like...
A few sketches in the frames... and some black paint... The girls have been busy....
another look...
I found the black tea lights at IKEA...
and the spiders belongs to Sims since she was two...
And if you happen to enter the guest restroom, the bats have taken over... as well...
on the way upstairs... some more bats...
Now.. the centre table...
The witch left her hat here... *smiles*
Orange.. is my favourite colour...
So... what do you think?? Isn't it pretty??
Halloween Thoughts
We have a busy Halloween weekend ahead. Is it just me or was Halloween just a one-night event when we were kids? It’s a full three-day affair now, and I have to come up with regular costumes plus book character costumes for my school-aged kids. (Do I sound like I’m complaining?!)
At least we’ve settled on costumes. (Thank goodness Party City offers free shipping!) We’ll have a one light-up vampire, a storybook witch and Olivia (the pig). Makes perfect sense together, right?
I remember being Cyndi Lauper on repeat Halloweens. I loved that it meant I could get my hair spray painted orange. I wish I had that picture. . .
What was your best costume as a kid?
Back to design talk next week. In fact, check back tomorrow and I’ll have a great giveaway from my sponsor and Etsy pillow shop, Elegant Touch.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Diwali magic
Tell me what did you do this Diwali?? Just like every year, we created some magical moments with our closest friends *smiles*!! Every minute with family & friends is precious!!
Here is a quick glimpse of my nest this Diwali.. I was actually far too tired to click any more pics... sorry!!
Totally love... love.. how magical diyas look...
Its amazing how just minutes before the puja... everything suddenly falls into place... And the home always ... always... looks stunning!!
Creating a lotus magic... on my dining table... What do you think??
Purple floating candles... with pink stones in them... I love the magic of purple and pink!!
And our front yard... complete with all these gorgeous diyas... that my little ones lined up... *smiles*
Oh.. and I got these new lights for the garden.. Aren't they pretty??
So go on.. and tell me what you did this Diwali?? And don't forget to be a part of the Colours Dekor Give away!! I can't wait to send you a stunning Diwali gift.. *smiles*
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