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"Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing." ~Harriet Braiker
My style philosophy is to have fun with decorating your home - not take it all too seriously - and to inject your own personal style into your home. If you are unsure of colours, look to your wardrobe; chances are, if you enjoy wearing a particular colour, you will also enjoy it in your home. If you feel your home is beginning to look like everyone else's, or like you copied the look exactly from a magazine, throw something unexpected into the mix. Showcase your collections in a way that honours them, and use a favourite piece as a jump-off point for the space. My own style is a blend of what I love and what I can afford. Would I decorate differently if my budget was very generous? Sure, but I would still comb flea markets, thrift shops, and antique shops for my favourite vintage pieces. While I definitely seem to have a penchant for watery shades of blue, it was a direction that was never planned. Instead, I gravitated naturally to the cooler, fresh palette...seeking the calm that it inspires in me. When shopping for my home, I am not a colour purist, and indeed, gravitate to many colours. Ultimately, I buy what I love and make it work in my home. Seasonal decorating is great for accommodating this, and I am known for changing things up seasonally.
If you have decorating questions, I do my best to answer short inquiries via email:
linda@restyledhome.ca
linda@restyledhome.ca
If you want to read more about my design ethic, have a look at the following posts:
I love the picture at the top of your blog. Is that picture copyrighted? I love the banner that I made myself on my blog but in the fall I think i want to change it. Is it part of a template? It is so feminine and beautiful. Sal
ReplyDeleteYes it is. Thank you for asking...I love it, too!
ReplyDeleteI actaully have a question. I desgined my little girl's nursery into a sweet shop. It is pink and brown with antique white furniture. It foam and ceramic cupcakes all over the room. But now I am in love with robin eggs blue adn i want to incorporate that color onto the wall into stripe. One large stripe of the blue, 2 thinner strips of beige and bubble gum pink. Do these colors go together?
ReplyDeleteGreat to know Linda! Your philosophy on style is appealing! That's what every woman really wants to hear when they need some guidance in redecorating! You are "REFRESHING"! ;) I'll say it again, "REFRESHING"! :) ~CC from catherinesteacups.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYour blog is just gorgeous and so full of inspiration! So glad I found it this morning. Will have to add it to my morning must-reads!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, but find it puzzling that you don't say in your "About" section where you're located. Obviously Canadian (ref. Thanksgiving), but where?
ReplyDeleteHello, Linda!
ReplyDeleteFrom a maritimer to another.. :-)
I just found your blog and I am so impressed with it! You're great, I love the way you blog, your pictures and I saw you "house" and it is divine! I love the colors!!!
Anyways, I've started my blog in September and I am trying to do good job, but there's so much to learn still, but I am passionate about it. If you can, drop by to say "hello", ok?
I hope to see you there!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
I love your style of decorating! Best of luck to you!
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