We wrapped up week 1 of 3 (haha...sure) of online We wrapped up week 1 of 3 (haha...sure) of online learning and we’re all losing it a little. Things that are helping: pretending that we’re in the Mystery Machine, headed for a campground with a mystery to solve! Jude says the camp counsellor is pretending to be a ghost while Luca was busy getting “Honey” into her sleeping bag for the night. And then a pirate showed up, so this story is really getting good 😂

@playmobil is honestly a life changer because the kids get to build AND use their imagination. It’s a win-win, and let’s face it, we could all use a little win these days.

How are you all coping with kids at home?
Why yes, this is exactly what my dining room table Why yes, this is exactly what my dining room table looks like right now. No, there aren’t markers, papers, toys, food, crumbs and tears on it. Nope. Nope. Nope. None of the above. Everything’s cool and calm over here, folks.

(If it’s not abundantly clear, I am joking.)
What does your Monday morning look like today? We’re over here prepping for online learning (note computer on dining room table) and I’m using our @playosmo to get our kids engaged in some math and language activities before we really get going. Every time I post about our Osmo, I’m asked: “do you really like it?” And my answer is always “YES!” I mean, just look at these kiddos. Jude is obsessed with the tangram and Luca loves sounding our words - he was trying to figure out whether to use ‘k’ or ‘c’ for ‘cat’ here. To them, they’re “playing”...but we all know what’s REALLY going on! #unboxingosmo #osmosocialclub
Well it would seem that I just CANNOT figure out r Well it would seem that I just CANNOT figure out reels, but I’m not letting that stop me. I made one showing you the materials and steps to make this super easy ornament storage so would you go watch it, pretty please?

I’ve been using this method of ornament storage for 7 years and it all started with a cardboard box, some red cups and a single layer. A few years later I upgraded the system to multiple layers, used foam board and white cups and voila! Scroll over to see what I mean.

Would you try this? It’s super easy and you can probably still go ahead and just use old cardboard and whatever cups you have on hand. It’s the best thing I ever did for my holiday decor!! Just make sure you use double sided tape or hot glue to attach the cups - loose cups are no bueno!

If you do this, show me, ok? I wanna see everyone put away their ornaments with no breakage! 🙌
Ready for lots of THIS over the next couple of wee Ready for lots of THIS over the next couple of weeks...but with a puppy in the middle of it all. We’re picking up Taco on Friday so prepare yourself for puppy pictures ALL over the place.

Also: I’ve been feeling uninspired lately and have taken a little break from both posting and consuming when it comes to social media. I’m trying to soak up the holiday magic, read things other than captions (as I write this that seems weird), and even writing more things down.

This time of year always makes me reflective - less because it’s the end of a calendar year and more because it’s my birthday in 9 days. Yes. It’s on the 25th. Yep. Christmas Day. No, seriously. Yeah, Christmas baby! I don’t mind it now, but I didn’t like it as a kid. Oh you know someone who also has a birthday on (or very close to) Christmas! Cool! <— that was just me reacting to like every single conversation ever about having a birthday on December 25th. 😂
I’m still thinking about these adorable little @ I’m still thinking about these adorable little @tubicenlighting lamps that you just touch to turn on and off. And this cutie little door all decked out with a smart doorbell and lock. And the beautiful blue kitchen by @remodelcanada.ca. And all of the vanities from @canaromatoronto. And this gorgeous hardwood flooring from @coswickcanada.ca.

Can you believe this was all under one roof? @improvecanada has 350 showrooms and it was so much fun seeing how many we could get to yesterday.

I’ll be sharing lots more about @improvecanada in the coming months, but if you’re curious and want to go see it for yourself, they’re open! You can call and book an appointment or even have a customer service rep help you make an appointment at showrooms suited to what you’re looking for. Pretty great, right?
#improvecanada # ad #makeitright
So I made a thing and I’m totally in love!! Now So I made a thing and I’m totally in love!! Now I just need to gather all of the boys for an adorable family photo. Christmas miracle, maybe?

I made these sweaters for all of us last weekend using my @officialcricut Joy and now I may need to start personalizing a LOT more shirts around here! It was my first time using infusible ink and I love how the sweaters stays super soft! I may just be wearing this for the rest of the year!

O.S. If it wasn’t clear, our last name is Murray 😆

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Can you believe this room was completed two years Can you believe this room was completed two years ago? And I still love it as much today as I did then. And I still believe that my kids can have a fun, comforting space even if they don’t get to decorate it themselves with superhero bedding and Lego everywhere! But ALSO, I would never judge you if you’re that parent who does let your kids decorate with all the primary colours because you do you, boo and if it makes you and your kids happy, I say do the dang thing!!!

Ok that is all. Have a wonderful judgement-free day!
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Decor, Sponsored · January 16, 2015

#FlowTable Meets #VictorySectional x3!

Hey, friends!

So ummm… what’s up with the hashtags? Well, if you follow along on Instagram [and you most definitely should], you may have noticed a few pictures about styling a certain coffee table with a certain sectional sofa. Like these…

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

Why? Because I was super lucky to team up with Leon’s to make over one of my best friends’ living room.

Here’s a little back story: a few months ago Lara and her husband bought a house, and as Lara worked on furnishing her home, she asked me where she should look for a sofa. I immediately said, “Leon’s!” It happens to be where we got our sofa, and I knew they had some pieces in there that were just to die for! As luck would have it, she DID get a sofa there [the Victory Sectional, to be exact], and then I was fortunate enough to give her the good news that she would also be getting a coffee table! YAY! We shopped around over at the Stockyards location [I really wish I had pictures, but my phone died. DIED!!! Ugh!] and found the perfect coffee table – she’s called Flow, which I love. Here’s a shot of the sofa and table together before we got to styling!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

As you can see, we’re working with great pieces to start with here. The sectional is the perfect warm grey, and the coffee table is a great size, but doesn’t overpower the space since it’s glass.

Ok so should we just get to the styled looks already? 

You got it. There are 3 looks, so you can really get an idea of how this combo can match just about any style or taste!

MASCULINE CHARM

Look #1 was inspired by men. Ha! Just kidding. No, but really though, I wanted a space that a guy would appreciate. I don’t know why, but I tried to picture what Hugh Hefner would want a cabin in the woods to look like when I was styling this. Is that weird? Anyway, weird or not, I was going for a classic masculine rustic look, and here’s what I got:

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

Do you see a little Hef in there? Maybe with that dark wooden box? Alright, fine… never mind. Side note: a box like that on a coffee table is a great spot to hide the remote! Here’s a closer look at what’s on the table:

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

I really wanted to make use of the space underneath the table to showcase more of the rustic details. The stool you see there was a thrifted find makeover, and you can find the full tutorial right here! I used antique books in dark and warm tones, and that magnifying glass to add class to the rustic candlestick and stool.

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

On the other side of the table we have much lighter elements with some DIY painted mason jars [with tea lights inside], an all white snow globe and faux antlers. On the sofa I placed a faux sheepskin rug, two black pillows, a white leather pillow and a handmade blanket [post also coning soon on that]. The two printed pillows actually come with the Victory Sectional! Can you believe that? A great sofa that comes with great pillows. Amazing.

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

The whole look felt really cozy and made me want to go sit by a fire. Maybe on that sheepskin with a book and a hot cup of coffee? Yes please!

BLACK, WHITE & GOLD

Always, always, always a winning combo, I needed to throw in my own faves and have a little black, white and gold in there. The great thing about this look is that it’s pretty versatile and can work well for a couple – there isn’t anything either too feminine or masculine about the look. It’s neutral in all senses.

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

Sure, there’s some glitz and there are flowers, but that’s because both of those things are awesome, so there. I kept the blanket on the couch for this one because it’s so neutral and the sheepskin is actually in the basket under the table. The black and white tray [DIY here] is great as a catchall for those times when you just need to take your earrings off before catching the next episode of Suits, amiright?

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My favourite thing about this look is the mix of textures – the peonies, the brass tray and the blanket underneath. Yum!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

You’ll notice the use of two different trays this time. I do love trays, but not just because they’re pretty – because they’s useful and they trick your brain into seeing organization rather than clutter! The leucite tray is really simple – 3 vintage brass candlesticks, DIY coasters, and a disco ball. Underneath the tray I placed a piece of marble contact paper, which can very easily be switched out for any other print – such an easy trick!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

The sofa was styled pretty simply – two black and white cushions and the white leather one again. Super neutral, and super versatile. Black and white is great all year long, and it would be very easy for Lara to throw in some prints once the Spring arrives to liven this up!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

KATE SPADE PINK

I’m pretty sure Lara’s husband would hate this look [mine probably would too], but I just HAD to throw in a super girly look – I did start with the manly one, didn’t I? This one was entirely inspired by queen of colour and fun – Kate Spade. Tons of pink and a hint of that amazing green, and this would be a great look for a bachelorette, or a lady with a very understanding partner. Ha!

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Books were key here – one of them being one of Kate Spade’s own because that green is magic! Also a hint of black and white and some gold for good measure. On the sofa I placed a very pink pillow with a fun owl print to tie in the colours of the table. 

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

The same DIY mason jar from the first look was used here, but as a vase with peonies this time. Under the table is a thrifted brass magazine holder, which feels really light and airy despite holding heavy magazines thanks to the glass panels. I love this thing!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

The black and white comes in via this adorable cup and saucer [also thrifted], which I used to place some matches in. There’s a little surprise I’ll be sharing with you soon about this little combo – hint: it’s actually a useful decor item!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

The brass candlesticks and pink candles are thrifted, and the pink book is just covered in wrapping paper to match the decor – another super simple trick to making what you already have work for you! I also made a fake bookmark out of green ribbon for it because it’s all in the details!

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

As another nod to Kate Spade, I left a black and white striped pillow on the couch [though you can’t see it here], and used the white leather one on the other side.

Living Room Makeover with Leon's Furniture | The Learner Observer | http://thelearnerobserver.com/flowtable-meets-victorysectional-x3/

Super girly and super fun! I also love that there are special pieces on this table – the Eiffel Tower from a trip and the diamond-shaped paperweight which was a gift from mom. Personal touches are always welcome!

NOTES

My top 3 tips after styling this living room:

  • You don’t have to change everything. That blanket, the white pillow and the pillows that came with the sofa, for example, are in all 3 looks because they’re neutral. You can just swap a few accessories when you want a different look and keep what you love or what’s neutral around.
  • Leave a little space on your table. I left some room the table for setting things down, like drinks or plates, because I don’t know about you, but I tend to eat and drink in my living room!
  • Use the space under the table. Yes, it’s nice to be able to put pretty things under a glass table, but it’s also a great spot for storage, whether it’s for a footstool, extra blankets, or magazines. And sure, go ahead and make that stuff pretty, too!

 

So what did you think? Which look is your favourite?

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I’d love to hear from you in the comments below! xo


SOURCES:

Victory 2 Pc. Sectional: Leon’s Furniture
Flow II Collection Cocktail Table: Leon’s Furniture

Masculine Charm:
Stool: thrifted/DIY (post/tutorial here)
Rope candlestick: Homesense
Magnifying glass: Chapters/Indigo (similar here)
Faux antlers: thrifted
Mason jars: DIY(post coming soon)
Birch battery-operated candle: The Home Depot
Faux sheepskin rug: Homesense
White leather pillow: Homesense
Black pillows: Ikea – discontinued (similar here)
Blanket: handmade (post coming soon)
Rug: Lowe’s – discontinued (similar here & here)

Black, White & Gold:
Lucite tray: Homesense (added contact paper to bottom)
Candlesticks: thrifted
Disco balls: Dollarama
Coasters: DIY (post coming soon)
Gold tray: thrifted
White pillar candle: Urban Barn
White peonies: Linen Chest
Black bowl: thrifted
Small black and white tray: DIY
Black and white pillows: Ikea
Blanket: handmade (post coming soon)
Rug: Lowe’s – discontinued (similar here & here)
Faux sheepskin rug: Homesense
White leather pillow: Homesense

Kate Spade Pink:
‘Places to Go, People to See’ book: Chapters/Indigo
‘Madame Bovary’ book: Chapters/Indigo
Brass candlesticks: thrifted
Cup and saucer: thrifted
Pink matches: Dollarama
Small brass tray: thrifted
Coasters: DIY (post coming soon)
Mason jar vase: DIY (post coming soon)
Peonies: Ikea
Magazine rack: thrifted
Black and white pillow: Ikea
Pink owls pillow: Ikea
White leather pillow: Homesense
Blanket: handmade (post coming soon)
Rug: Lowe’s – discontinued (similar here & here)

*note: I did receive the coffee table for this post from Leon’s, but all opinions are my own, and I totally love this table, and I’m so so so happy I got to make this happen for my fabulous friend. Just so you know.

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Comments

  1. Kassandra DeKoning says

    January 16, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Honestly, Iove the pink! It looks amazing, it makes the sectional pop! And I really like the black, white and gold. It’s a little safer for those terrified of some colour,
    and is super classy and chic :) Well done. I love all the looks!

    Reply
    • Thalita says

      January 16, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, Kassandra!! I’m partial to the pink myself, especially this time of year when I’m ready for some colour in the middle of the dreary Winter! Thanks so much for your sweet words! :)

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Amazing I love it

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    January 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Love the pink one it just gives the couch and space more colour!! Plus I live in a house of all boys so to be able to add a touch of femininity is always a plus. Love the owl pillows. Think I need ro hit up Ikea!

    Reply
    • Thalita says

      January 21, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks, Julie!! I also love the pink because, well, pink! You always do a great job of adding femininity without making the space look like too girly, so kudos to you!

      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I love all of them , but , the gold and white really caught my attention. When you are coming to do help mama?

    Reply
  5. Raven Corwin, aka Meggie says

    January 16, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    Fab as always! I like #2 best because sparkly is a GOOD thing, right? Although if I were a single lady, you better believe there would be loud pops of colour like the pink! The furry blanket is very masculine in the right setting (which you have there). Think cave man! However, they are each lovely, and easy to achieve if you have a few basic design tips in your repertoire (or have a friend like you who does). Basic? What? Not an insult! All things need a good base to build from, and you are great at pulling out FAB from the bones of a thing- like a sculptor entices the art from the rock, rather than forcing the art into the rock. I love the idea of putting something under the glass table for extra punch.

    Reply
    • Thalita says

      January 21, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks, Meg!! Sparkly is a GREAT thing! If I could get away with that much pink in my living room, I’d be all over it! haha! And how amazing is that compliment? I mean, I am definitely not deserving, but thank you! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Julia at Home on 129 Acres says

    January 17, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    Great looks. I loooove the brass and glass magazine holder. That thing is awesome!

    Reply
    • Thalita says

      January 21, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks, Julia! Honestly, it has GOT to be one of my favourite thrift store finds!!

      Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:13 am

    I’m a black and white sort of girl! So definitely that was my fav! Which one did ur client end up choosing?

    Reply
    • Thalita says

      January 25, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      That’s awesome!!! That was also her fave. A pretty and classic combo, no matter what, right?

      Reply
  8. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    I love all of these looks! The pops of pink are fantabulous, and I love that you channel Hugh Hefner in a rustic cabin for the first one! And of course, who can resist a combo of black, white and gold!? Everything looks so chic, Thalita!

    Reply
  9. Meagan says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    T! Where did you pick up those pink taper candles? I need some for my sister’s bridal shower and haven’t spotted any yet…

    Reply
    • Thalita says

      March 24, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Oh man I got them at a thrift store! Darn. I’m sorry that’s totally not helpful! I’ve seen some at a local store and at Linen Chest also, but I’ll keep an eye out for you.

      Reply

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We wrapped up week 1 of 3 (haha...sure) of online We wrapped up week 1 of 3 (haha...sure) of online learning and we’re all losing it a little. Things that are helping: pretending that we’re in the Mystery Machine, headed for a campground with a mystery to solve! Jude says the camp counsellor is pretending to be a ghost while Luca was busy getting “Honey” into her sleeping bag for the night. And then a pirate showed up, so this story is really getting good 😂

@playmobil is honestly a life changer because the kids get to build AND use their imagination. It’s a win-win, and let’s face it, we could all use a little win these days.

How are you all coping with kids at home?
Why yes, this is exactly what my dining room table Why yes, this is exactly what my dining room table looks like right now. No, there aren’t markers, papers, toys, food, crumbs and tears on it. Nope. Nope. Nope. None of the above. Everything’s cool and calm over here, folks.

(If it’s not abundantly clear, I am joking.)
What does your Monday morning look like today? We’re over here prepping for online learning (note computer on dining room table) and I’m using our @playosmo to get our kids engaged in some math and language activities before we really get going. Every time I post about our Osmo, I’m asked: “do you really like it?” And my answer is always “YES!” I mean, just look at these kiddos. Jude is obsessed with the tangram and Luca loves sounding our words - he was trying to figure out whether to use ‘k’ or ‘c’ for ‘cat’ here. To them, they’re “playing”...but we all know what’s REALLY going on! #unboxingosmo #osmosocialclub
Well it would seem that I just CANNOT figure out r Well it would seem that I just CANNOT figure out reels, but I’m not letting that stop me. I made one showing you the materials and steps to make this super easy ornament storage so would you go watch it, pretty please?

I’ve been using this method of ornament storage for 7 years and it all started with a cardboard box, some red cups and a single layer. A few years later I upgraded the system to multiple layers, used foam board and white cups and voila! Scroll over to see what I mean.

Would you try this? It’s super easy and you can probably still go ahead and just use old cardboard and whatever cups you have on hand. It’s the best thing I ever did for my holiday decor!! Just make sure you use double sided tape or hot glue to attach the cups - loose cups are no bueno!

If you do this, show me, ok? I wanna see everyone put away their ornaments with no breakage! 🙌
Ready for lots of THIS over the next couple of wee Ready for lots of THIS over the next couple of weeks...but with a puppy in the middle of it all. We’re picking up Taco on Friday so prepare yourself for puppy pictures ALL over the place.

Also: I’ve been feeling uninspired lately and have taken a little break from both posting and consuming when it comes to social media. I’m trying to soak up the holiday magic, read things other than captions (as I write this that seems weird), and even writing more things down.

This time of year always makes me reflective - less because it’s the end of a calendar year and more because it’s my birthday in 9 days. Yes. It’s on the 25th. Yep. Christmas Day. No, seriously. Yeah, Christmas baby! I don’t mind it now, but I didn’t like it as a kid. Oh you know someone who also has a birthday on (or very close to) Christmas! Cool! <— that was just me reacting to like every single conversation ever about having a birthday on December 25th. 😂
I’m still thinking about these adorable little @ I’m still thinking about these adorable little @tubicenlighting lamps that you just touch to turn on and off. And this cutie little door all decked out with a smart doorbell and lock. And the beautiful blue kitchen by @remodelcanada.ca. And all of the vanities from @canaromatoronto. And this gorgeous hardwood flooring from @coswickcanada.ca.

Can you believe this was all under one roof? @improvecanada has 350 showrooms and it was so much fun seeing how many we could get to yesterday.

I’ll be sharing lots more about @improvecanada in the coming months, but if you’re curious and want to go see it for yourself, they’re open! You can call and book an appointment or even have a customer service rep help you make an appointment at showrooms suited to what you’re looking for. Pretty great, right?
#improvecanada # ad #makeitright
So I made a thing and I’m totally in love!! Now So I made a thing and I’m totally in love!! Now I just need to gather all of the boys for an adorable family photo. Christmas miracle, maybe?

I made these sweaters for all of us last weekend using my @officialcricut Joy and now I may need to start personalizing a LOT more shirts around here! It was my first time using infusible ink and I love how the sweaters stays super soft! I may just be wearing this for the rest of the year!

O.S. If it wasn’t clear, our last name is Murray 😆

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Can you believe this room was completed two years Can you believe this room was completed two years ago? And I still love it as much today as I did then. And I still believe that my kids can have a fun, comforting space even if they don’t get to decorate it themselves with superhero bedding and Lego everywhere! But ALSO, I would never judge you if you’re that parent who does let your kids decorate with all the primary colours because you do you, boo and if it makes you and your kids happy, I say do the dang thing!!!

Ok that is all. Have a wonderful judgement-free day!
Put the finishing touches on our front porch this Put the finishing touches on our front porch this past weekend and I gotta say, this might be my favourite one yet.

Truth: I actually really dislike the exterior of our house. With exception of the front door, it’s pretty darn ugly. The 1970’s red brick mixed with buttercream yellow and burgundy siding are like the WORST combo ever. Add in little bits of the foundation which is painted blue and the concrete isn’t pretty either.

BUT those things don’t stop me from prettying up this little space anyway. Because for like 99% of us, making a home takes time. Renovating takes time. Even if TV shows and social media lead us to believe otherwise.

Now if you want to see some front porches full of personality and holiday cheer, all by Canadian ladies who get that nothing happens overnight, do I have a great lineup for you! Go check them out! #acanadianchristmasporch
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