Summer at West Elm

Last night, along with some other bloggers, I got to tour West Elm Toronto for a look at their summer collection. Here are a few of my favourite corners of the store - I love the use of colours and layers. West Elm is always such a treat because of the incredible varied inventory they have. Every bit of the place has endless inspiration and wonderful little pieces for your home and lifestyle. I think they excel in their layering of textures - something I would like to get better at in my own home. 

1. A beautiful installation of paper flowers.
2. More paper flowers, handmade in Mexico by local artisans.
3. Waterscape vases that look like tumbled sea glass.
4. A gorgeous grey and yellow table setting.
5. Red, black and white. So simple and chic.
6. Textures for your table!



All photos by MF Miller for Suite Henry. I would also like to clarify that this is not a sponsored post. West Elm did not pay me for any portion of this. I was invited by the Toronto store for a tour and I took photos because I enjoyed the evening. All the bloggers received a small take-away gift because we made the effort to come out and visit. There was also candy. That was nice ;)

Eating better can be... Pretty?

I know, I know. Everyone wants to eat better in the new year.

Around here we haven't committed to anything too drastic. No crazy diets. No cleanses. 

We are going to start making an effort to buy more organic and less-processed items.

I am, however, being tempted to do a complete overhaul because of the lovely Cannelle et Vanille.

The author, Ms. Aran, develops the entirely gluten-free recipes, styles and shoots the food.

The result is delicious and tempting images that really put healthy eating into a very pretty perspective.

Click here for the images above and the recipes for the Greens & Roasted Beet Salad.

Yum!

Modern Homemade

My good friend Ms. M turned me on to her new favorite blog, where after a few clicks through the posts I discovered these images. The photos are from Ikea's new cookbook, Homemade is Best. They are shot by photographer Carl Kleiner and styled by Evelina Bratell. I have featured Carl Kleiner's work here before and I am such a huge fan of his use of objects, colour and quirk. What a fantastic way to present recipes! Those ingredients look wonderful and most importantly, very delicious... :)

Fabulous Still Life

Some quirky chic for your Friday!

These guys were put together by Carl Kleiner and I am loving every inch of them.

Fabulous objects done up nice with a splash of humour. Just what I am in the mood for today.

I am also gearing up for a wicked Saturday. I've got a silk-screening/letterpress workshop to attend and I am so excited that I even beat my alarm by an hour because I was thinking of all the things I'll need to get together. I am hoping to work on some sketches and things tonight and I'll share them with you if they look worthy! (Or maybe even if they don't...)

Images found here.