Friday File: Random Musings

So funny that no sooner did the clock strike 

midnight last Hallow'eve (writing this Thursday night), 

that all those retailers were fast and furious 

sending out their virtual holiday cheer - 

guess the season is now "officially" upon us!!

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In the meantime, I have some serious work 

to get done on my main floor and here 

is some of what is on the mind:

 Obsidian

HB

You may recall I had posted a wee while back about my 

longish hallway and my plans for a little makeover. 

New builds have their advantages, 

but architectural interest and detailing

is not one of them! 

So this space is in dire need of a little 

character infusion, and I've got me a plan!!

Step 1: Paint 

Top pick as of now = P and L's Obsidian. 

It's one of those colours that you just can't 

pin down - my favourite kind!! It has depth - it's 

definitely black - but not stark - and subtle, 

if that's possible for a black.

In any case, painters booked, and we're ready to go!!

Step 2: Moulding

Am thinking substantial, period and high gloss.

Step 3: Out with the old

Step 4: Add

In with the new...

One King's Lane: Vintage and Market Finds

Step 5: +++++

Still figuring out the rest of the details

 - very excited!!

2.  Pineapple

Of course one thing leads to another, and in this 

case literally, as my hallway is adjacent to the 

front entrance and wee little powder room - 

and I need to figure something out!

I've been contemplating this wall covering 

for a while, but looking at this picture again, 

and I think the deal is sealed!

Good golly but this paper is exquisite, 

and I think I know a wee little powder room 

that would be happy to give it a home!

I've had the samples taped to the 

powder room walls for far too long now - 

it's time to make a move!!

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And somewhere in my basement is a pair 

of these two babies in gold:

via Circa Who

Not wanting to o.d. on the pineapple 

in the powder room but am thinking of using 

one of them in the entrance way (right adjacent 

to the wee powder room). 

And for the rest of the entrance way, thinking 

of a light-tone grasscloth as a reprieve from 

the two black spaces flanking it. 

So thank you!! Feeling like this has 

been an entirely design-cathartic 

and productive session! 

And lastly, before I leave you to your 

respective weekends, a little preview 

from the 219 Boutique.

As we've mentioned, 219 will be featuring some 

custom pieces unique to us, 

and we wanted to give you a sneak peak at one 

of the pieces we're working on.

We are totally loving reference to Art Nouveau...

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(I would walk through open flames for that mirror!!!)

... and will be featuring this mirror 

in two custom colours exclusive to 219!

Won't do the full reveal now, but little hint, here 

were a couple of sources of colour inspiration:

via Elle Decor

Lonny

We're getting closer and closer to the official 

launch and are crazy kid at Christmas excited!!

 Happiest of weekends all you design lovelies!!

C. xo