By SZInteriors, on February 22nd, 2012% 
Do you remember the bookcase I was painting a week ago?
Well, it all began here.
A boring pine bookcase caught up in yesterday’s look.
And so I decided to give it a makeover.
I used paint that was on hand, which you might remember from here, here, and here.
But I had inspiration to use this colour, other than the fact I had leftover paint to use up! When you piece the inspiration together you can see how the paint colour was a good fit. Besides, turquoise just makes me feel happy, so using it on an office . . . → Read More: Inspiration for a Bookcase Makeover…
By SZInteriors, on February 17th, 2012% 
My friend Carol over at The Design Pages tagged me in a fun little question and answer game, and today I’m ‘telling all’ as I answer her questions! So kick back and enjoy But this is only part of the fun, because I get to tag a whole new group of bloggers and pass the ‘tell all’ on to them! And just a little housekeeping before we get started…
RULES You must post the rules! Answer the 11 questions the tagger posted for you , and then create 11 new questions to ask the people you’ve tagged. Tag 11 . . . → Read More: TAG, You’re It!
By SZInteriors, on February 14th, 2012% 
Happy Valentine’s Day!
When I came across this photo on Pinterest, it reminded me of the famous LOVE sculpture we see so much of.
Source: Pinterest / Etsy
Do you know the one I’m talking about?
The original 3-D sculpture below was created by American artist Robert Indiana. It’s displayed at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and has been since 1970.
Source: Flickr
This short YouTube video shows the sculpture being moved into place – it’s pretty interesting to see what was involved. Imagine this sculpture broken down into pieces, letters into parts… I’m . . . → Read More: LOVE Around the World: Robert Indiana
By SZInteriors, on February 13th, 2012% 
It feels like forever since I’ve been able to tackle a project, and my DIY list is getting kinda long!
I’ve been working away at the office, you know, trying to purge it and bring some pretty into the space. But then my days got lassoed away with random appointments and commitments, and before I knew it weeks had slipped by! Stay tuned. The office will get finished… it drives me a little crazy when projects hang on forever.
In the mean time, here’s a glimpse at what I was up to this weekend.
Yup, this bookcase is from the office, . . . → Read More: Pining for a Change!
By SZInteriors, on February 10th, 2012% 
With the resurgence of Kelly Green front and center, I thought it would be fun to step back in time and see what Kelly was up to in the good old days.
Do you remember this brilliant green?
If you were around in the 80′s I bet you do… but weren’t the 80′s just yesterday? Anyway, for a colour that was ‘so yesterday’, be ready to see a whole lot more of it in the coming year.
Especially in fixtures like this retro pendant.
Source: Green & Indie Design Blog
And in furniture . . . → Read More: The Vintage Past of Kelly Green
By SZInteriors, on January 31st, 2012% 
Here’s a small Pinterest round-up, I just wanted to share. I thought these ideas were a great toast to outdoor spaces, with a little creative use of indoor pieces!
Like this deck.
Pinterest / Jillian Harris
It was styled by Jillian Harris… you know, the Bachlorette from a few seasons back?
And when does a quatrefoil mirror not look good?
Pinterest / Style Me Pretty
Have you ever thought to collage a grouping of mirrors outside?
What about flower pots hanging on the . . . → Read More: Taking the Inside Out!
By SZInteriors, on January 26th, 2012% 
So our stormy weather blasted through, flipped our BBQ over (yup, it’s toast), knocked our power out, and did in one of our mega UPS battery power bars… so glad we had the UPS though, or it could’ve been the audio equipment instead
Guess why this folding screen caught my eye…
Source: Pinterest
Let’s just say I’m ready for some sunshine and colour! Bright, cheerful, playful and dry!
Since I’ve got you looking at the folding screen, I decided to share a few more. I know they’re nothing new, but they . . . → Read More: Change It Up… One-Two-Three
By SZInteriors, on January 24th, 2012% 
Who’s ready for Spring? Anyone???
When I saw this photo on Pinterest I was caught by the bright, cheerful colours. A welcome splash to the eyes
Did you see this photo, too?
Source: Pinterest
Isn’t the fresh cut bouquet pretty?
I thought you might like to see a few more. And the vintage vessels they’re displayed in!
Enamel pails, pitchers and watering cans.
Love the live ferns in these pails.
Source: Martha Stewart
And the table they’re sitting on. You can . . . → Read More: Spring In A Can!
By SZInteriors, on January 16th, 2012% 
Yesterday was a day I’ve been looking forward to since last year. Okay, since the beginning of December… but that’s last year, right?
Yesterday I attended a workshop where I finally got to hang out with Annie Sloan’s chalk paint… for a whole afternoon!
Do you remember my little mention of Annie’s paint here? Well I have been dying to try it ever since. I mean, who can resist no sanding, no priming, and getting by with one coat?
And look at all the colours we got to play with.
So hard to choose. Did you know . . . → Read More: Scuffing About With Annie Sloan
By SZInteriors, on January 12th, 2012% 
I have two rooms in my line of vision for ‘goals’ this year. One is the office, and the other is our bedroom. Both have been poked at since we moved in, but not really tackled with any intent.
Here’s a look at the master from this post.
Yup, lots more on the list of ‘to do’…
We just upsized our bed to a King, so now we’re minus a bed skirt and a bit of floor space. But the duvet cover was purchased with a King in mind, so it’s all part of the plan
I’ve . . . → Read More: Cozy Colour for the Master Crib
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