Pallet for Home

I took down my Christmas decorations more than a week ago, but I must admit I wasn't really ready to this year.  I loved the white theme I chose for the holidays and did not tire of it like I normally do.  So, I decided to continue it into my Valentine's Day decor.  Using some of the same vintage wool blanket that I made my tree skirt out of, I made a heart garland.

Today I'm loving this space spotted on the latest Dwell magazine. Furnished with vintage pieces, this space has a clear rustic flare, while still being very modern. I am in love with the floors, perfectly imperfect. A client of mine used uneven oak flooring in her interior and the result was truly amazing. By switching the width of the oak planks - or their color like here - you can obtain a flooring with a lot more character. This is simply gorgeous.

J'aime cet intérieur déniché dans le dernier Dwell. Meublé de pièces vintage, il affiche clairement une note rustique, mais reste en même temps très moderne. J'aime surtout le parquet. Une de mes clientes a utilisé dans son intérieur des planches de parquet en chêne de largeurs inégales, et le résultat était incroyable. En mélangeant largeur ou teinte de parquet, comme ici, on peut obtenir un parquet qui a plus de caractère, de vécu. Ici, le résultat est vraiment sublime.

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Bonjour and happy Monday! After a long break and a slow recovery last week, I'm back in full swing and all pumped up with new energy. Wishing you a fab' and productive work week my dear! Xo, Si-

Bonjour et bon lundi! Après une pause pendant les fêtes et une douce reprise la semaine dernière, je suis de retour, plus inspirée que jamais et pleine d'énergie. Je vous souhaite une belle et productive semaine de travail. Si-

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Growing up, my mother always had little sayings that she would share with us.  Words for us to live by, if you will.  And as I grew, I did adopt many of them.  One of my favorite sayings that I learned from my mother is "Bloom Where You Are Planted".

2012 was a year with its own set of challenges.  I'll be honest, it was quite a difficult year for me.  But through the challenges, I was