We're in the middle of finishing up a few projects at the moment - two installs yesterday. One residential -  #Kingswood and the other a commercial office space - #PCI. Both VERY different. I love it.

I'll share more sneaks of #Kingswood next week (we're going to be trying out area rugs I can not wait!!) but for now here's a lil preview of the more contemporary bordering on modern offices we've been busy making happen!

These beautiful Quatrefoil hand towels will sooooo compliment your abode! Please send me your contact information and I will get these mailed out to you as soon as possible!!

Thank you to all who entered. We've got another exciting give away coming up very shortly!

xo

We're crazy busy. We're starting a major residential project in #Boston which we are in the process of packing up for as we're headed there next week for much of the week. We've also gotten the go ahead for a new Chic Bakery in Burlington - #Kelly's & then there is the Salon at #81Yorkville that's just getting underway too. We are also mid-project with a variety of projects some of which started so quickly & are being completed just as quickly, I haven't even found the time to blog about them yet. Of course this means more sneak peeks coming your way. Tres exciting but I've resorted to making lists for my lists.

I still have Brimfield posts to finish up too. Oy Vey.

I love to be busy did I mention that? 

I mean balls to the wall, rock em sock em insanely busy. If I'm not, I get nervous and edgy. Not exactly what you want in this redhead. I will go out on a limb and say though that if you have a mid-large project that you are looking to discuss with us, sooner rather than later as we're booking for early fall now and wouldn't want to disappoint. I marvel at firms who are able to book in advance and have waiting lists. Definitely something I would consider doing, if I actually knew how to say no that is. It's a compulsion I swear. Can't help myself, eldest child syndrome or whatever you want to call it. I'm a people pleaser.

Because I aim to please... here's a lil taste of all that is keeping us busy. Did I mention we have another Chloe Magazine photo shoot the end of May? Oh ya that. You know what's worse, I've art directed it in such a way that the shoot will be into the evening. In my sick mind, I figure I could get an almost full work day in first and then do the shoot. Like doing it in the evening means I win some time or something added to the day. See, it's a sickness really and truly. I can't help myself.

This means that uploading pictures is slower than molasses. So no pictures. 

Plus as an added bonus, I'm including some sneak peeks on a new project we are working on in Boston. If you want to see some of these photos, go over to Instagram and follow meredithheron. Feel free to @BellFibe and demand them to get my internet back working so you can be dazzled with Antique finds and all things fabulous.

I'll try and find a way to upload pics later on. My apologies - Hubs swore this was going to be a better option and we've both been let down. Grrrrr

AND today is the last day to enter our Toile Sur Rendezvous Quatrefoil Hand Towels Giveaway!!! Follow both of us on Twitter & Like us on FB to qualify!! Make sure you tweet out to us so we can register your entry!

This should totally rock your Tuesday.

My latest HGTV Blog Post.

Keep your coffee away from your keyboard.

Don't say I didn't warn you. I've coined a few new terms.

Click HERE to Enjoy!

More #Brimfield/#RABRIMFIELD love later gators.

So the backstory - I was thrilled to be invited to Brimfield as a guest of Robert Allen. The caveat was, I had to first get to NYC to meet at Robert Allen's studios to preview a new fabric line, The Neutrals. Um, NYC, new fabric line?? I don't know if I even bothered to read the rest of the details before I hit send with a Hell Ya I'll come! The third read thru saw the inclusion of taking the Fabric on the road to Brimfield - I may have whooped out loud!

Brimfield, for many who Canadians who are not in the Know is Antique Hunting Mecca. Fields filled with antiques as far as the eye could see, food trucks of epic proportion & in the middle of it all is the VIP Tent for Twittererererers to meet (finally) in person (neutral territory for those nervous to meet their online imaginary friend) which was the brainchild of Gretchen Aubuchon (Founder & EIC of Fashion and Decor) and Cynthia Bogart (EIC of The Daily Basics). This Tent of Fabulosity was sponsored by the likes of Style at Home (Media Sponsor) - our amazing Canadian magazine of Design Gorgeosity (The team from SAH braved a 10hr car ride each way all in the same van together!!!!), Benjamin Moore, Company C & Sashay's very own sponsor  Kathryn Markel Fine Arts and of course Robert Allen Neutrals.

While I could tease you for hours spent reconnecting with my blogger friends over cocktails made by the fabulous Warren Bobrow & my cheat day made all the better with my 1st taste of Dunkin Donuts ( I ate two) and then the Pulled Pork Sandwich ( I also ate two)...... but you want the Design Porn I know I know. Shut up Meredith Already right?

So needless to say, we were over the moon when they approached us about offering a giveaway. I'd love them to get on the radar so that they open a showroom in Toronto. They've been great to work with despite being in Montreal, samples haven't been a problem but I love being able to go and see and touch and feel when bedding is concerned.

I'm a designer first, blogger second, Prize Offerer/Giverer 3rd so forgive me if I'm not a well-oiled machine here. I also have a 2.5 yr old who is currently singing a Toopy & Binoo opera from his crib after a ridiculously long work day - and a Mother's Day Tea starting at 8am tomorrow! However, I love the giveaway prizes so much, I'm committed to sharing this now. 

Toile Sur Rendezvous has given us two beautiful hand towels for our giveaway. One terry & One Linen... but the embroidery... who isn't a sucker for quatrefoil. Made by Matouk, these babies have quite the lil price tag attached to them should you try and buy these at a retail establishment!!

How to enter:

You get an entry for each of the following:

Like Meredith Heron Design on FB - HERE

Like Toile Sur Rendezvous on FB

Subscribe to MHD Blog - the RSS feed on the right

Subscribe to TSR Blog

Follow MHD on Twitter (like duh you probably already do... lord knows I have quite the sense of humour) @meredithheron 

Follow TSR on Twitter @ToileSurRV

Tweet the Giveaway!

When you've finished these please hit the Leave a Comment button & let me know your entries on MHD's facebook page so I can round up all of your entries (Accounting not my strength, may have to have a minion tally it all up!)

I'll be drawing the winner Next Wednesday, May 16th so you have until midnight on the 15th to enter!!!

Here's what you are trying to win!

Sometimes the organic isn't as pretty. It can be messy. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes it's plain ol' practical. What's cheap, readily available and can be ready to be installed in three weeks if not before. Well actually it has to be before.

Client's have deadlines and demands. Luxury service means you have to cater to them.

So here's our down and dirty - we need to make decisions today, order today and install the week before June 1st. You read that right.

And you wonder why I drink.

(um I wrote captions to all the pictures below to only have them disappear - I'm now downing a bottle & getting out my voodoo dolls)

But I love it. Wouldn't change it for the world. I'm built for this.

We had a mini reveal this past Thursday. Quick & Sassy - as I was hopping on a plane the next morning to head to Boston to meet our new client!! Yes, you read that correctly! More on that in the coming weeks. Over the moon excited about it. Client is fantastic, the house is what the term "Has Great Bones" was created to describe. Love when a house immediately has a welcoming "home" feel to it. Can't wait to help them personalize and make it their own.

Back to Kingswood.

Wanna lil taste?

I'm Martha Freaking Stewart living undercover here in Toronto. It's okay to be a bit jealous - I mean I totally get it.

::choke::

Sorry, a tamari almond seemed to go awry as I tried to pass myself off (rather unsuccessfully) as Martha.

Puhlleeassse.

The only green thing about my thumb would be it's proximity to the green cardigan I'm wearing and my Kate Spade bag I carried whilst purchasing my plant materials.

So here's the deal. I can make pretty fabulous floral arrangments. Urns and containers are also included in this, so I can fake a green thumb pretty damn good. If it goes in the ground though, ya well let's just say it's a good thing you can't be arrested for plant murder because I'd be serving 600 years by now.

Diana meet the Blog-o-sphere.

MHD took on a most delightful intern this spring and her name is Diana. She's been VERY hard at work helping us make our office (the outer area not my sanctuary) into what it rightfully should be. It's still in progress but I thought I would share a little indulgence into what is shaping up.

The hardest part about being an actual WORKING designer (not just playing one on TV or blogging about it whilst eating bon bons in my pjs with The View on in the background) is maintaining a beautiful working space while actually you know working. Fabric samples and paper seem to multiple between eye blinks. Suppliers showing you new fabulous wares leaves you wondering why the hell you agreed to so many fabric sample books/libraries. I mean it truly is a hoarders dream this being a designer.

So when you find that special team who can help you walk the walk and talk the talk, you jump on it like white on rice. If someone would kindly explain to me the origins of that statement I would greatly appeciate it. If it is somehow a bad thing to say, um well just be greatful I chose that one to inadvertently offend and not something else. Please send your negative mail via errr Bali perhaps?

In the mean time, we were busy loading in our table fabulosity for last night's Taste of Success aka Kosher Iron Chef! The event was a huge success, sold out - their first year even!

We worked with the uber talented Michelle Kosoy from Kosoy + Bouchard which is how & why we were in the event for starters.

I just wanted to take the time to express our heartfelt thanks to the following sponsors who made our table possible. You will see, the results were spectacular!

Maxwell Fabrics (their fabrics almost stole the show from Michelle's gorgeous porcelain!)

Dale Design Group (upholsterers extraordinaire, braved our tight timelines and did gorgeous work to chairs that needed some TLC!)

Starlight Drapery (impeccable seamstress always)

442 Woodworking (sprayed our chairs - which I'm sure they were thrilled to FINALLY have out of their studio...ahem)

Huge thanks to Anne, Celia & Diana from MHD who made it feel almost effortless!

Now I'm sure you envision my weekend as one of luxuriating around whilst being fed bon bons &  having my whims catered to right?

Snort.

Well I did get my meals made for me by my fabulous husband. I would be the size of a house without him or decidedly underfed. Not sure which but probably the former. 

Spring has sprung in the world of design and lots of interesting projects are being considered as we speak. Hoping to share some ridiculously exciting news with you in the VERY near future. 

But for now, I'm going to dazzle you with some sneak peeks of the Kosoy + Bouchard & Meredith Heron Design table that we've designed for tomorrow night's Taste of Success charity event. (Think Kosher Iron Chef).

In addition to Charity fabulous we have meetings with new prospects, #SnugBistro installations, #SwankyOfficeInstalls, New project - #81YorkvilleSalon is getting measured, hoping for a new Bakery project to start, a Bryan Adam's concert and I'm headed to Boston to check out a potential new project which I'm very excited about.

We're also trying to partner with a few brands on an exciting rooftop patio project & a gorgeous kitchen project.

There's also my own mother's kitchen to deal with. Did I mention she went out and had granite installed without my knowing it was being installed so I could STOP HER? Ya that. It's also got a green tinge to it. We have been trying to get rid of the green in her house. Damn. Her cabinetry needs to be ripped out forget refaced. I haven't mentioned that to her yet. I also hate hate hate all of her appliances including her um new fridge. It's really an eye sore. If you are reading this Mom... I'll make it work but you are going to have to listen to everything I say. I mean it. And you may have to lose the fridge. I just don't think there is room enough for both it and well me in your life.

I knew I was forgetting something else!! You'll have to read all the way to the end for that one!

Our scope for Browning Ave was to put together a plan for the living and dining room with the foyer thrown in for fun. We took down walls, added crown, put in surround sound, painted and then took on the task of new furniture.

Our client warned us from the outset that she is the type of person who needs to see the entire outfit put altogether before she walks out the door wearing it. Good to know in advance. She also recognizes her own style of making choices which necessitated breaking the project into phases so that she could live with/reflect/absorb the changes in strategic doses to ensure that we make the right choices.

Not how we normally do things but if you want to achieve a Home that you love, I can't argue with the logic. Almost ALWAYS clients who push timelines, rush to complete a job all at once, overlook or miss out on opportunities to do something really special. Great things come to those who wait.

Until we get Phase Two finished though, I thought I would tie you over with a few sneak peeks of the progress to date!

Check out this fabulous pairing HERE.

Oh and you can see more of the project below in the most recent issue of Canadian Home Trends magazine!!

Anyway, my bestie has VERY definite opinions about decor, specifically her own, that I continually have to work to overcome.

She lives in a 70's style abode.

She's very determined to pay homage to this period of architecture though I've slowly infiltrated the house with my own aesthetic and spin on the 70's. For the most part, I will say she listens to me. But I've also gotten VERY good and making specific and deliberate choices that I know she will love and obsess over. It's a bit daunting though when she gives me free reign. I seriously do not want to fark it up.

So now she's decided it has come to the time to change her dining room light fixture. The dining room suite was a bit of battle between Bestie & Her Hubs. I only won in so far as, the dark brown leather parson chairs were nixed. I would have done something more glamorous and sexy myself but I think we hadn't even met in person yet and there was this whole "taking advice from a stranger on the internet" business. I mean it's commonplace now but then.... whooooa nelly.

So here's what we are working with:

Moving On.

I often find that there is this inexplicable ebb and flow to our Design Business.  Rarely are we engaged in both residential and commercial projects at the same time.  Without any actual explanation, if we are working on a major residential project odds are we aren't working on a major commercial project at the same time. I leave it up to the Design Gods to sort out but appreciate their working on my behalf to allow me to multi-task to the best of my ability.

Case in point. We've just finished up a very substantial residential project. Well it's 94% done. A few more things here and there and then it will be done. We've already had it scouted by one DIVINE magazine. Fingers crossed. (No need to beat around the bush, I'm a full on #GetPublished Trollope). As that was finishing up, we began our #SnugBistro project in earnest. Snug is set to launch in the next 3-4 weeks.

We're currently working on a few small kitchen projects one is residential the other is part of a larger office project that we are doing. We have some living rooms #BrowningAve & #Kingswood2.0  that are about to be installed and are in talks with several other commercial projects. Now the other day, I threw out to the Gods that I would love to design a Women's Boutique and I'm pleased to say that I did get a lil nibble on this. I would also like to throw out there that I'd LOVE to do a summer home/farmhouse restoration or mountain home in the next little bit.... you never know? I'm seriously dying to do a rustic modern farmhouse/family home. It's all done in my head I just need somewhere to install it all.

Redhead may be traveling though... we've got some amazing discussions and opportunities coming forward - Can we say #RedheadRoadtrip??

Bakeries, Hair Salons also on the agenda. Can not wait to knock your socks off with what we are plotting!

Ask and ye shall receive I have long since believed - that or threaten to go all Tonya Harding and voila Zac Posen happens!!

So there you have it.

To that end - here's my weekly snapshot of what is passing through my brain at the moment.

Businesses are told they need a facebook page, a twitter page, a Houzz account if they are a designer, pinterest, google + and so on. One must be accessible or risk being passed over or overlooked for someone else who is available.

For me personally, it's been fantastic. So many opportunities I'm happy to invest the time into this sort of marketing. It can be a bit overwhelming at times but it has paid off threefold or more.

However, there is a trend I'm noticing that I need to address in a public forum because I don't know if people are aware of their actions and the ramifications. Allow me to step up on to my soap box for just a moment to raise this issue.

We have shared our work across many a platform and we love to be published. Serious thrill. As one would expect, we then get inquiries about our work. Now the, "OH MY GOD I LOVE YOUR WORK I MUST HIRE YOU" Inquiries.... ALWAYS WELCOME. Of course there is a caveat in that  - you need to be able to afford our services. The good thing with that though is that most designers will offer at least a consulting rate so even if you can't afford full service design, you can still benefit from their expertise and invest in some time spent consulting. Great.

Others however, are interested in specific product. The questions we get on our Houzz.com portfolio though truly boggle the mind. They stop only just short of saying "Hey, can you give me all of your resources, trades, specifications, drawings and designs so that I can go out and copy it without giving you any credit or payment whatsoever..." I mean they ask for this but not in so many words... Frankly, it's gotten to the point where I've considered pulling our account because I am so offended. Others have full blown discussions on your portfolio about how and where people can knock off your work for less. Has your jaw hit the floor yet?

Now other people are more practical and reach out and contact us directly through our office. Again, always enjoy the direct contact. Many people express interest in a specific item that was used in a project. Area rugs are a big inquiry from our projects. In the last year, my office - that is my staff (who I have to pay in real dollars they aren't independently wealthy and work for me for kicks) have to check stock, confirm pricing, look into shipping costs. They provide the prospect with a price and then we wait. And we wait some more. Oh and we wait some more. In fact, in the last year we have received dozens of inquiries regarding specific products and to date we have received TWO polite no thank yous. TWO. The rest of the inquiries we haven't even got a "OH MY GOD I HAD NO IDEA THAT A WOOL SILK CARPET THE THAT IS 10 FEET by 14 FEET would cost $20,000."  I am certain more than a few got a serious case of sticker shock. ::CRICKETS:: y'all :: CRICKETS::

As my mother would point out with implied hostility but still delivered rather politely - "How Rude."

Please also keep in mind that the time it takes to put that quote together for someone means time taken away from someone else. I hear my mom again.... more clipped this time though.

Now, I am guilty of occasionally not getting back to a supplier who quotes us on product. I have dropped that ball on more than one occasion. Reminds me I owe someone a note as I type this. However, since I have noticed this disturbing trend at our office, I am making it my misssion to send a note to suppliers as soon as we receive a quote that says the following:

Thank you So & So for your quote. We appreciate the time and effort it took to put it together for us. We will submit it to our client(s) for their approval and should they accept it we will follow up with a Purchase Order. However, if it is not successful, please know that your quote will be put on file in our office to be used as reference for the next project that we would be pleased to collaborate with you on.

Gonna lead by example.

Maybe it's because I have a rather round birthday coming up and I'm feeling suddenly old. Or maybe it is because now that I am a mother, I would rather spend the time with my son and husband vs working on a quote that won't get a response. My team and I do beautiful work. We enjoy working with clients to help them achieve more than what they have dreamt for themselves on their projects. That is the bar that we have set and will continue to work to exceed. If this is what you are looking for, then we would be thrilled to hear from you.

I need a gin.

I KNOW.

I will warn you, this may actually be a blog about housekeeping.

I KNOW.

First I showed you blogs that featured my cooking and now I'm about to talk about housekeeping. Your worlds' are collectively spinning out of control right now. I get that. I'm a bit freaked out by it myself too truth be told.

Okay here's the dealio:

I was contacted by a fabulous PR peep to see if I would be interested in reviewing a product. I am not being paid to review said product I was simply given a bottle of the stuff to try.

Normally, I'm not really into that and I hate when blogs that I love and adore feature DIY series/product reviews/yada yada yadas. Annoys me. It's the blog equivalent of peeing in my Cheerios ya know?

However, this product tempted me because I was told that it was a stain remover.

You see, my household is a household of stains WAITING to happen. Stain causing items lie in wait around each and every corner just hoping to pounce on us. Specifically, my husband's shirt. WITHOUT FAIL.

You may have gathered I also have a 2.5 yr old son. He's mostly remarkably clean and stain free, the stain magnet gene hopefully having skipped his dna but he does love to CAUSE stains on other things. Ribena Knocker Overer. That's black current syrup for those not in the know. Okay so maybe he did get a gene or two from me... I um, well let's just say, in true diva fashion, I've knocked over more than the occasional glass of red wine. SPECTACULARLY SO.

So to say my interest was piqued would kinda be an understatement.

I was also enticed by the possibility of removing old paint marks and so forth...  ALWAYS a good thing to have in your back pocket as a designer let me tell you.

I mean seriously EXCITING TIMES. I just found out that our house that was in Style at Home's April issue was featured on Apartment Therapy today. Holy Wowsas Muchas Muchas Gracias!! If you aren't absolutely sick to death of seeing it (come on over for a bevvy & some lentils!) or you want to see their suggestions on how to nab my look for a bit less - go HERE.

In other over the top beyond fabulous news....

MHD has been hired to design the offices for Fashion & Decor - your soon to be latest addiction. You will be blown away by what they are doing in terms of taking Fashion & Decor pairings to the next level. My involvement with Founder & Editor in Chief Gretchen Aubuchon goes way back (okay it's only been a year but trust me when I say, we must have been related in a former life). We first met on twitter, then we met in real life at BlogFest and the next thing you know, I designed her sweet baby Lucy's (my future daughter in law) nursery. If you recall #ProjectNurseryFabulous last August (2011) we wrote a 3 part Client-Designer blog series for HGTV.ca. The room was only out done by the gorgeous Lucy who has totally grown into it's chicness.

The site will be THE authority on fashion and decor pairings. I've long since admired Gretchen's ability to match rooms/runway. It's like getting a blind revealed on a gossip site. I'm constantly oohhing and ahhing... And then she asked me to contribute some pairings. Folks it is NOT easy. Sometimes you luck you and it just falls into place but other times.... whooooaaa Nelly.

Gretchen & her team have been building the new Fashion & Decor site from the ground up and the space that they are using as an office is well... a challenge. I've been charged with the task of making it both functional and fabulous. Ready for a sneak peek?

Depending on the day, sometimes I am flattered other times it annoys me. I do this for a living. Do you walk up to doctors and ask them to diagnose you at a dinner party? Do you approach a lawyer at your son's little league game about that pesky legal issue you are having? Um ya no.

Now if you have asked me or approached me for free advice, I'm not trying to make you feel guilty. Like I said, somedays I'm flattered. In future, if you want me to answer your design questions FOR FREE (okay I am sorta trying to make you feel a bit guilty) email us HERE and I'll consider making it into a blog post but only if it interests me. I should add that free advice comes with the following disclaimer:

You can't pick and choose which part of the advice to follow. If you don't follow all of it, your project will fail. It will be a disaster. Okay it may be sorta okay but it won't be fabulous and please for the love of GOD do not tell anyone I helped you. You are on your own.

Colours are best selected in person. Anything other than that is just a good guess. My guesses are statistically WAY  THE HECK better than anyone else's out there. Yes, I often shout at the TV at advice given on Home Makeover Type shows by guests because I totally disagree with the choices they are giving. But that's just me. I've never claimed to suffer from a lack of confidence on my abilities.

Rushing. So many times people will ask for a colour after they've booked the painter who is starting today or tomorrow. Have you made all of your fabric selections for the main floor? Have you ordered all of your furniture? No? But yet you want a colour? Hardwood, cabinetry and tile are not really ENOUGH to make paint decisions over did you know that? Gotta have the big picture in mind. Not only that, you have to be COMMITTED TO DOING IT! If you aren't prepared to move forward from a budgetary issue. Prime the space and leave it or paint it a warm white if you absolutely MUST paint it. Paint, despite what people will tell you, will not make your space feel decorated if the rest of the space looks like a odds and ends bin from the local flea market.

Was that too harsh? Maybe. But as you know, I believe that investing in a plan, hiring a professional who is experienced and knows how to handle creating and implementing a scheme is worth every penny. It's the smart investment. Small budget? I'd still hire the professional and defer the project so that I could afford to do both. The quest for instant gratification will cost you more in the long run.

PHEW that felt GOOD to get off my chest.

Now, one of my oldest friends - I think we started out in kindergarten together is renovating her house. She did NOT ask me for free advice which I appreciate, so I'm giving her some. She can take it or leave it - no guilt there but I want to see her new kitchen shine. She has been posting pictures on facebook for all to see and the cabinetry is in and I am very fond of the layout - love the island detail which you will see below. What I don't love is that she went ahead and painted the walls and medium mocha. Cabot Trail from Benjamin Moore. Already done so we have to work with it. Now you also know I'm not a blue/brown fan but I think we're going to have to make this happen to save all of the brownification happening to my dear friend. Exhibit A:

Imagine that? Me with an Opinion. Go figure.

Got such a request the other day via twitter and I thought I would make it into a blog post.

Exterior Colours. It's that time of year again.

Here's what we are working with...

Even better, she asked me to do a cooking post based on her following my culinary adventures on Instagram.

Hold on to your hats though folks, this is going to be quite the journey.

Please find the soon to be aforementioned Chili Recipe below.

It's an Epic Tale. Read all about it HERE.

I have a roof deck patio to concern myself with at our office. You bet your sweet bananas there will be a photoshoot there. I had a meeting about that yesterday in fact. Can not wait.

Sashay also has a new sponsor on the blog - the timing is fantabulous. I mean WAIT until you meet Summer Classics.

It's like Shut the Front Door I Need to OWN you kinda fabulous.

Allow me to introduce you to my faves.

You best sit down, this could take awhile.

I've said it before but nothing compares to seeing your work on the glossy pages of a magazine. Apparently the same can be said for seeing yourself on said pages too... surreal.

I'd like to thank Chloe & their amazing team for the amazing feature. I'm so proud to be included and I can't wait to get cracking on the next issue which will be out in July! We have a few things up our sleeves and this just may include a lil video...

The magazine is available at Chapters/Indigo in Canada and at Barnes & Noble in the US. It's often found right next to Vogue! (I Die) For a lil sneak peek though - check it out HERE!

Prepare to DIE over the runners I used in the project. They are from Weaver & Loom. The Tribal one is insane. Like I've never loved a runner so much before.

I have previously teased you about the table settings I used. BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN - GLUCKSTEIN HOME from The Bay. MELAMINE. OUTDOOR. Can you believe it? Kid friendly, indoor/outdoor and let me tell you an entire place setting for four plus two sets of napkins (8 in total) and 4 placements ALL for under $175.00. AMAZING. Talk about spot the Hermes dinner plate...

Here are some more shots from the Kitchen. Enjoy!!!

That's a whole lotta food.

Have I mentioned I'm on a diet?

A serious, no messing around diet?

My aspirations to be a swim suit model before I turn 40 have only a few months to be realized. Tick Tock.

Fortunately, this diet includes a weekly cheat day. Ours (hubs is doing this with me) is Sunday.

I salivate at the mere thought of it.

I want sticky, toffee, cinnamon buns. And Mashed Potatoes. French Toast AND pancakes.

AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD COFFEE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND CREAM.

What does this have to do with design you may be asking yourself... um ya nothing.

Have a great holiday weekend - my next segment on Steven & Chris airs Tuesday so in your post hoilday eating haze, set your PVR/DVRs to see the pretty (the kitchen & boys....)

Related: I'm a bit warped.

So the first instance I used the TH Assault was because of a give away on the fabulous Waiting On Martha blog. AMAZING Blog.  A divine Zac Posen satchel was being given away and so I like entered as many times as were available to me. It was black. It was divine and then some evil woman named Camille had to be #71 and stole it from me. THE NERVE. Can YOU Imagine? I may have suggested that I encourage Camille to give me the bag a la Tonya Harding style... Allegedly...

And then I went and clicked on the link for the LOSERS to go and buy the bag at full price.

BIATCHES

Look at what greeted me...