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Lost and Found – "Brooklyn Limestone's" Kitchen Pictures!

On April 8, 2010, in Before and After, Decorating, Pictures, Projects, by Kerrisdale Design

Ages ago I came across this image on Decorpad and LOVED it. I filed it away for the day we build a house and I get to select the cabinetry – I adore the door profile here, just enough interest while still so simple. Cabinets to the ceiling, glass in the top section, black framed window, [...]

Eames Management Chair

On March 31, 2010, in Decorating, My Home, Products, by Kerrisdale Design

As I have mentioned before, I’m trying to get our office looking a little prettier over the next month or so, and another component to the plan arrived yesterday! I have long coveted the Eames Management chair. I adore the edgy contrast of how a white one looks paired with a rougher wood table or [...]

TV Over Fireplace – Taboo No More!

On March 29, 2010, in Decorating, by Kerrisdale Design

Though I’m married to a guy who loves all things technological, I can’t say I’m enamored with technology to the extent that I like looking at it or want it to be a focal point in a room. I used to be a big proponent o f hiding tv’s away in an armoire whenever possible! [...]

Carys' Bedroom Inspiration

On March 25, 2010, in Decorating, My Home, by Kerrisdale Design

Ok, I totally wasn’t exaggerating when I said I was a bit obsessed with that wallpaper. So much so, that even after spending a very exhausting day with a grumpy preschooler and a fussy teething baby, I HAD to stay up and quickly put together a design scheme for Carys’s room based on that lovely [...]

Cole & Son's "Magnolia" Wallpaper …. Obsessed!

On March 25, 2010, in Decorating, My Home, Products, by Kerrisdale Design

Though Carys’ bedroom isn’t on the priority list right now (poor girly!), as there are lot’s of other things to finish up around here first, that hasn’t stopped me from THINKING about how I’ll decorate her room when the time comes! For ages I was sure on colours etc and the general direction for her [...]

Flowering Branch Love

On March 16, 2010, in Decorating, Good Stuff, by Kerrisdale Design

Come early Spring, I’m sort of obsessed with flowering branches. Forsythia, magnolia, cherry blossoms, apple blossoms, quince, crabapple… it’s all gorgeous. There is something about spare woody lengths studded with little blossoms that is both elegant and effortless. It’s an addition to our decor that can only come at this time of year, and its signal of [...]

Mama's in Trouble

On February 26, 2010, in Decorating, Life, My Home, Projects, by Kerrisdale Design

Bad news in the Amadatsu household: Mommy (moi) has misplaced the Nikon battery charger. ARGH. I’ve look everywhere – high, low, and in between, and I simply cannot find it. I have even checked our vents (crazy sounding I know, but Carys has discovered how to take the covers off and thinks its fun to [...]

Be Patient…

On February 23, 2010, in Before and After, Decorating, My Home, Projects, by Kerrisdale Design

Hello everyone! It’s been a busy week so far, so this is just a quick note to say I’ll have a full post for you later in the week. What’s been keeping me so busy you ask? Well, I wish I could report something exciting, but I’m afraid it’s a totally unglamorous reason…..Tax Season. I [...]

Kids Room Art DIY – Framed Vintage Calendar Images

On February 17, 2010, in Decorating, DIY, by Kerrisdale Design

So yesterday I made some progress on our master bedroom, doing some fabric shopping for drapes which I hope to have made (by a wonderful seamstress I know, not me thankfully!) over the next few weeks. Since finishing the master bedroom is underway, I thought I’d finish up a (small) project that I’ve been planning [...]

Going Green?

On February 10, 2010, in Decorating, by Kerrisdale Design

Lately I’ve been a bit green obsessed. Kelly Green, to be exact. This is a bit of a departure for me. I’ve NEVER been a green girl, I have instead always leaned towards blue than green in decorating, despite the fact that this guy was always my favourite out of all the muppets: Perhaps it’s because Spring [...]

Work In Progress – Master Bedroom

On January 15, 2010, in Decorating, My Home, by Kerrisdale Design

Earlier in the week I promised you all a sneak peek of the master bedroom at my house, so here it is! A few images of the larger elements to whet your appetite until I finish pulling it together, take some fab photos (I’ve been practicing, as per New Years Resolution #7!) and post the [...]

Elle Decor Eye Candy

On January 8, 2010, in Decorating, Pictures, by Kerrisdale Design

Last night I needed a little break from the kids, so I popped out for 45 minutes for some Mommy time (don’t worry, I left them with Jeff!). Where did I head for a little break you might ask? Save-On Foods! Yup, 45 minutes of blissful alone time and I head to the grocery store! [...]