Packing & Painting

Cassie posing at the new digs

The past few days have been spent immersed in the world of my upcoming move. Friday was spent cleaning and painting at the new place, and yesterday I focused on packing what I have here. Eleven boxes later, I'm physically tired but surprisingly still pumped. Whodda thought?

This afternoon I will put the second coat on my new office walls and continue cleaning the new house so it's ready to receive us on Friday. I look forward to it.

Favourite Things: Crooked Hardwood Floors

if these floors could talk ...

My floors are crooked and well worn. I'd love to hear the stories they'd have to say about life in this apartment over the years. Wouldn't that be neat?

A Home for the Soul

A home for the soul sparks our imagination. Its architecture and furnishings offer more than mechanical function and urge us to explore the essence of who we truly are.

- Anthony Lawlor, A Home for the Soul

I've often struggled with the theory of detaching from my material comforts, with the notion that a home is really just a collection of wood, metal and plaster I should be able to transcend. My material comforts and surroundings - my books, my furniture, my coloured walls - nurture me, they feed my spirit. Now I know why: they help me be me.

Favourite Things: Red Kitchen

Mémère's apron

My kitchen is small but it's oh so fun. The red walls, white trim and checkered floors make it a vibrant space. White wooden cupboards with tongue & groove shelves just add to the charm. Just another one of my favourite things ...

Favourite Things: Girly Lamp

girly delight

I love the rosettes and texture of the crisp white lamp shade against my purple wall.

When I walked out of the store with this lamp a lady at the cash exclaimed "Oh what a beautiful lamp for a little girl!", to which I responded "Are you kidding?? This one's for me!"

Favourite Things: Curlicued Radiators

curlicues on radiator: function and art

As a farewell homage to my beloved apartment I decided to revive the Favourite Things theme I started last year. This morning I played with my camera, trying to capture some of my favourite features in my home.

Since Day 1 I've admired the curlicues on my radiators and pointed them out to many a visitor. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.