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Monday, August 15, 2011

Restoring a Farmhouse

A fabulous (and fast) before and after happening over at Aesthetic Outburst today. Abbey whipped up their new farmhouse dining room into shape in record time, creating a most desired aesthetic I might add. Love the thrifted lighting and that wool rug at a local (to her) store called Nasco Home not to mention the refinished hardwood flooring!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

A Day at the Beach with Gallant & Jones

Contributor post by Janis of Pinecone Camp

Hi all! Janis here, from Pinecone Camp. I had the opportunity to shoot, once again, with the talented women behind Gallant & Jones. The two of them design and build, a line of beautiful beach and garden chairs as well as camp stools and trays. I'm the proud owner of a few of their chairs and stools and I love them! So comfortable, and perfect in the back yard with a g&t. ;)

Our shoot took place at a Vancouver beach and the nearby park. The day was a bit cool, but the lighting was pretty. We had two fabulous "models", Tanis, owner of the fabulous Bao Bei, and Elisa from appleturnover-homemade stories.

Nothing like a picnic shoot, where you can actually eat and drink the props! Wish all my shoots were like that. Sigh.

Have a great day!

janis

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An interiors and lifestyle photographer (and closet baker by night), Janis Nicolay hails from Vancouver and adores travel, airports, road trips, camping and mid-century style. Check out her new recipe cards and beautiful photo's on etsy.

Blog: pineconecamp.blogspot.com
Site: janisnicolay.com

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Inspiration: The Backyard Urban Cottage

Every summer I'm inspired by outdoor spaces and backyard cottages. I've been collecting images of them for a bit now (see here and here) and hopefully one day will be able to create a space outdoors for the summer ourselves. In the meantime I continue to collect inspiration. This time from the latest issue of Covet Magazine and the backyard urban cottage of publisher Vicki and daughters Lily and Piper. By clearing out the clutter, Vickit turned her garage into a summer time space they call the Beach House that comes complete with a loft for sleepovers. Click here to see. (Photo by Tracy Shumate).

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

IDSwest Media Preview: Design on Display

Tom Dixon presented by Inform

Last night Earl attended the IDSwest media preview for their event happening at the Vancouver Convention Centre this fall (September 29 - October 2nd, 2011). Highlighting the show this year will be the L41 Compact Home (images below) designed by architect Michael Katz. On site for the preview, the L41home is an ultra-compact, affordable, sustainable, energy-efficient house.

Other lineups for the 2011 show will be a keynote from Ross Lovegrove, a Tom Dixon pop-up bar (designed by the man himself) presented by Inform, lighting designer Jeremy Cole, local design star Omer Arbel, an entrance lighting showcase by Enlightened Design, Future Masters Vol 2. will return with the design stars of tomorrow (in partnership with Artsy Dartsy), Studio North (participation option for emerging design firms), the hobo lantern (a portable luminary and handbag) by molo and more. Below a few pictures from the preview last night and more info about this favourite event can be found at IDSwest.com.