By SZInteriors, on March 26th, 2012% 
At last, a stretch of sunny weather that allowed us to get back outside and work on the BBQ pad I wrote about here. But ‘we’ actually turned out to be my Dad! Dad loves a project and this one was right up his alley, so he took it over for us… I was his ‘helper’, and hubby made sure we were fed!
Here’s a long ago ‘before’ shot when we first moved in…
The area has definitely been cleaned up since this early photo, but I thought you should have a true ‘before’ perspective.
After checking out . . . → Read More: Our DIY BBQ Pad – Day 1
By SZInteriors, on March 23rd, 2012% 
If you’re a Mid-Century Modern buff, or follow iconic designers, then visionary designer Verner Panton will be a well-known name to you. I bet you’re familiar with his famous Panton chair from 1967. And that’s just one of his many cutting edge chair designs.
But that’s not what I’m writing about today. No, instead I decided that with all the DIY faux capiz shell chandeliers out there, mine included from the Winter Pinterest Challenge, it was time to mention the originator of its influence, Verner Panton and his ‘Fun Lamp’ series.
In this photo you see Panton textiles on the wall . . . → Read More: The ‘Fun’ Series of Verner Panton
By SZInteriors, on March 19th, 2012% 
How was your weekend? Was Saint Patrick’s Day good to you? We had a quick whirlwind adventure spent with family, and are now getting our feet back under us. And yesterday I spent the latter part of the day finally striking another thing off the ‘to do’ list. My inspiration was spurred on by this recent comment left on my Duvets: Wool or Down post…
I bought the same duvet cover from Urban Barn and on sale as well! Just trying to find curtains, so was trying to maybe find another set to make curtains. We also bought the . . . → Read More: For the Love of Panels!
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 12th, 2012% 
Have you heard? Have you been???
Duncan has a great new stop in town that you’ve gotta check out! Maybe you already have? It’s The Old Firehouse Wine Bar located on Ingram Street in downtown Duncan. In… you guessed it, the old firehouse! Which, until recently, was the home of Gallowglass Books. Now the space has been renovated and is shared between Dolce bakery and the wine bar. But ownership hasn’t changed. You’ll still find Jeff Downie is the man behind it all!
Here’s a little glimpse of the inside.
I am totally loving the amazing lighting in this . . . → Read More: The Old Firehouse Wine Bar: Do Tell!
By SZInteriors, on March 6th, 2012% 
I know, I know. It’s not Halloween! So what’s up with my nosing around for skeletons in your closet?
Well…
If you had these remnants of ‘seen better days’ shades stashed away…
Source: Mitzis Collectibles Blog
Would you pull them out and strip them down to look like this?
Source: Four Corners Design Blog
Would you consider using them fabricless like this?
Source: Wicker Stitch Blog
I think skeleton shades are pretty cool.
Source: Michele Raven Designs Blog
. . . → Read More: Got Any Skeletons In Your Closet?
By SZInteriors, on March 5th, 2012% 
As a blogger…
I am sitting and working for long periods of time. Too long, in fact. I try to get up and make sure I move around, find reasons to go up and down the stairs throughout the day, pay attention to my posture, but in the end I’m still sitting for WAY.TOO.LONG. And yes, periodically go through bouts of lower back pain.
Sound familiar?
This image, shared on my friend Sarah Loewen’s facebook page, was my wake-up call.
Source: Sanders Says Blog
But it’s the caption that went with it that really . . . → Read More: What do Sitting and Smoking Have in Common?
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 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 27th, 2012% 
If you read my post the other day on the bookcase reveal, you’ll remember that I had to seriously thin out our books.
I bet you’re wondering what happened to the ones that didn’t make the cut. Let’s just say that ‘thinned out’ doesn’t exactly mean ‘purged’.
Here’s where they are now.
I did go through them, and have moved some on, but what you see here are the ones we’re keeping. We love our books, so now these ones need to find a new home within our home.
I’m trying to bring some colour and fun . . . → Read More: What’ll Happen to the ‘Other’ Books?
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