Monday, April 7, 2014

Monday Meandering

Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazing weekend.

We finally had a day yesterday that seemed like Spring was actually here. I dusted off the cobwebs on my bike and took her out for a spin finally.  Felt so good. Let’s hope the temperatures stay up there.

1) Speaking of bicycles, I love this photograph found on Etsy here.   In fact, I love all of her photographs and want one of each!

(It actually looks like my daughter’s bike (which I borrow when she’s not around) as she has a large wicker basket like this on the front.)

Also, follow my Etsy page if you are looking for art, pillows or other items to freshen up your home for Spring.

2) My latest pictorial for hgtv.ca on “10 Spots Where Persian Rugs Look Best” is up.  You can read it here

3) Designer Brooke Harris was all over the internet last week. First I spied the gorgeous Brooklyn townhouse she designed here and the dining/piano room of the townhouse here.  Then I saw more of her work here. Very talented indeed.

 

4) My IG friend Erica (I’m sure you have heard of her) wrote this post re her quote that went viral.  Hear hear Erica!

EricaCookECmothdesign 

5) My friend Wendy is spearheading an Interior Design Master Class where people in the industry can “make key business connections and discover how to unleash your marketing magic.”  I’m attending to support Wendy and some of the sponsors/brands I have worked with including Delta Faucet, JF Fabrics, QDesign, Switch Studio and my photographer Stephani Buchman.  If you are an Interior Designer, Decorator or Stylist, you will want to attend as there will be key info on getting published.  Read the details and register here but hurry as seats are filling up fast.

6)  Speaking of getting published, this has been one of my popular pins lately and I’m happy to share that this kitchen will be featured in one of my favourite magazines this Fall. So grateful.

Have a happy week! I’ll be back on Wednesday with a Before & After of a bathroom reno.

If you require design advice, please contact me at vanessa(at)vanessafrancis.com

6 comments:

  1. Oh how much do I love Erica's quote?! It's fantastic! And congrats on your kitchen feature...it looks gorgeous!

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  2. I love that kitchen - the tile on the backsplash is incredible. Congrats on the magazine!

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  3. so much pretty - thanks for sharing.

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  4. Thanks for the lovely inspiration and for the interesting links to check out!

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  5. Great roundup! And thanks for sharing that lovely quote - so well said.

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