By SZInteriors, on March 16th, 2012% 
I’m wishing you a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day early as I’ll be away from my computer, or at best sporadically on and off it this weekend.
Source: Simply Gluten-Free Blog
But before I go…
This week I attended a Feng Shui presentation by Gail Cole from All Things Balanced. Have you seen All Things Balanced on Facebook?
Gail has been working with Feng Shui for the last 10 years, and her presentation certainly reflects that depth of knowledge. The first time I ever read a book about Feng Shui was back in . . . → Read More: The Green in Feng Shui
By SZInteriors, on March 7th, 2012% 
I was given this vintage Royal Haeger vase by my Aunt, and have been trying to find a few details about it ever since.
You might remember seeing a glimpse of in my Thanksgiving vignette here…
Well, what I’ve learned is it’s an ‘orange peel lava glazed’ vase, and is c. 1970s. The vintage of it makes sense since orange was definitely a favorite colour of the ’70s!
Another thing with Haeger pieces, is the signature felt bottom.
If you have a Haeger piece, it’s important this felt bottom is intact as a way to identify its . . . → Read More: A Royal Haeger Vase: Orange Peel Lava Glaze
By SZInteriors, on March 1st, 2012% 
Way back in December I wrote about volunteering some of my time/services for the Ladysmith Golf Course clubhouse renovation (here).
The project is now complete, and I’m able to share the before/after photos specific to one area in particular where I was able to assist.
Here’s a look at the staff area before it all began.
The staff area is at the back of the room facing the front counter where customers are served… and this was the first impression impact!
The golf course is run by volunteers, and the budget for the overall inside renos was tight. . . . → Read More: A Belated Reveal: Golf Course Staff Area
By SZInteriors, on February 29th, 2012% 
I picked up a great little side table the other day, and plan to give it a makeover.
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But what to do?
Love this vintage 1920s table.
Source: 1st Dibs
The distressing you see is actually the original paint starting to chip and peel. No faux in this look, but it can be done!
Or I could go with a dark distressed top…
Source: Lilyfield Life Blog
And a fun colour on the bottom. I have been thinking about maybe a grayish-blue.
I like what Kate from Centsational . . . → Read More: Side Table Redo… What to Do?
By SZInteriors, on February 28th, 2012% 
Inspired by the drink!
Sometimes you see an image and it just takes you to another place. So I decided to have a little fun pairing up some summer love’n lemonades, a few adult inspired cocktails and their colour palette pals inside…
Source: Blessed By Southern Charm / Pinterest
Source: Delish via Country Living / Designers Guild
Source: Show Some Decor Blog / Southern Living
Source: Country Living / Perch New Orleans Blog
Source: The Perfect Palette / Brabourne Farm Blog
. . . → Read More: Decorating Palette Pals: Drinks & Decor
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
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