I feel as though I have been fighting a sickness all week. Maybe when I finally slow down this weekend, it’ll finally take over. Hopefully not!
If you’re like me, when you’re feeling sick, all you want are…
cozy blankets – Doris Leslie Blau
lots of tea – Bea’s Cookbook
an oversize sweater – Damsel in Dior
my bed – as seen in Style at Home
flowers – Erica Cook
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Over the last few weeks, I’ve come across so many gorgeous photos on Instagram featuring pink lovliness. Many of the photos I’ve saved, I have to admit, I’ve collected from Leslie Shewring who is the co-author of Decorate for a Party. Have a look….
Sketch London by Leslie Shewring
Aren’t these images so pretty?
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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Every Monday in the month of October, pink will be taking over White Cabana. This month, #WhiteCabanaWearsPink to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Read more about #WhiteCabanaWearsPink.
By now you may know that I adore Calgary-based blogger Erica Cook‘s style. It’s her recent kitchen sneak peek that has inspired today’s marble-clad post.
marble on marble in the kitchen, photo by Erica Cook
marble and metal canisters, Food52
On Monday, I took you on a guided tour of Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. Today, I’m sharing with you a few other things that I saw and did in the city.a
I was in Calgary for work, so my week was quite jam-packed. In between work obligations, however, I walked as much as I could to see what the city had to offer.
I absolutely loved the design of this parking structure.
I was surprised by the arches at the Hudson’s Bay downtown.
I was amazed by this handmade silk Fortuny chandelier.
I was impressed by the art around the city.
I found this plant store quite charming.
I missed seeing the inside of Lauren Bagliore‘s shop because it was closed when I passed by.
I was surrounded by beautiful objects at Kit and enjoyed a good conversation about Calgary (and design) with one of the sales associates.
I was happy to stop in to Bite for a treat.
It was an incredible treat to spend some in-person time with Erica Cook (Moth Design) after being online friends for 6 years. This fireplace scene in her home is pretty recognizable in the blogosphere.
…and it was an extra special treat to come home with some Erica Cook original artwork.
I enjoyed an extremely delicious meal at Sugo.
Overall, I really enjoyed Calgary. It’s a friendly city and very easy to navigate. Walking around was simple, and the C-Train was certainly convenient. I would definitely be interested in going there again and spending some time in nearby Canmore and Banff. I heard the scenery is just stunning. I would love to see that part of Canada!
To see more of what I did, what I saw, and what I ate, check out #WhiteCabanaGoesToCalgary.
Online vintage furniture retailer Charish recently asked me my opinion about the following questions:
1. What essentials does everyone need for their coffee table?
2. How do you properly layer the items?
I think I might be out of the ordinary on this one, because my coffee table is quite empty and unstyled. I have a small basket that holds my remote controls, coasters, and a few kinds of lip gloss (you can never have too many).
But there are so many inspiring interiors that do beautiful coffee table styling. Calgary-based designer Erica Cook, for example, is a master stylist in my opinion. I love how she pulls items together on her coffee tables.
via Erica Cook
via Erica Cook
via Erica Cook
As I browsed through Charish‘s coffee table inventory, I thought about what I might display on particular tables. Here are five of the tables that caught my attention and the items that I might use to style them up pretty!
On this woodsy timber coffee table, I’d use a few stacks of beautiful books (with cream and white covers, of course). I’d arrange them symmetrically to follow the squareness of the table, and I might add some brass trinkets to contrast the wood.
timber coffee table, $700
On this brassy number, I’d add a collection of cloisonné bowls because it reminds me of what my mom would do in her traditional living room. I’d increase the fancy factor because that’s what those curves are calling.
brass ring cocktail table, $925
The mid-century coffee table below would have minimal styling. Perhaps I’d add a tray or two with some books or objets neatly placed inside.
vintage Florence Knoll coffee table, $585
I don’t think this modern glass table actually needs anything on it because it already has so much to offer what with its curvy lines and such, but if I had to opt for something, I’d include a carefully curated stack of books with a simple, but interesting, object on top to complement the table rather than compete with it.
tempered glass coffee table, $250
Finally, I think this simple travertine gem would look beautiful with a collection of colourful floral arrangements on it. Who could ever go wrong with flowers? Am I right?
travertine coffee table, $1200
For those of you who may not know, Charish is an amazing source for vintage furniture and decor (yes, including coffee tables). It currently only ships in the United States, so here’s hoping it considers shipping internationally very soon so that the rest of us can benefit from the unique inventory!
Alice in Her Palace