Sunday Snow on PEI

So far this fall we've dodged the bullet until today. I woke up this morning to our first snowfall. Everything is covered in a fresh layer of snow and all of a sudden it feels more like Christmas time. So for todays post I have some images of the interior of Moving Designz Home & Cottage from last week. The shop girls, Anita and Ashley have done a fantastic job of setting up the store with beautiful holiday displays.

I'd like to thank everyone for their kind comments on our new tv ad. And yes, the voice is mine. Also as one reader pointed out, Saturday was actually Dec 05 and not Dec 07. We drew for the cover late yesterday afternoon and the winner for the Christmas cushion cover is Maria Killam of www.colourmehappyblog.blogspot.com . Congrats Maria! Maria also has a fantastic website filled with beautiful images of her design work. www.mariakillam.com

As for the progress on my house... I've got it pretty much back together. I still have a long to do list including hanging artwork but things are slowly coming together. I have the drapery panels hung up in the livingroom but not the diningroom. The drapes for the diningroom were not ready in time for this picture.

This is the lovely display as you enter the store to the right.

Ashley made this JOY plaque using individual letter we sell in the store, a large red felt snowflake, and foamcore covered in black fabric. Well done Ash!

In this area of the store we combined red and chocolate brown with the jewel tones of teal. It is very pretty.

I love this wire bowl filled with faux pomogranites. In fact I think we sold the last one on Friday.

The bed is dressing in white, pale blue and red. I never thought I would put these colours together but they actually work together when paired with the chocolate upholstered headboard.

A new addition to our artwork are these large DIY frames. They come in various sizes with either a white or black frame and white matting.

We all love these white ceramic penguins.

One of my favorite decorating ideas is placing Christmas themed vingettes in clear glass vessels. The white filler in the vase with the red cardinal is actually epsom salts.

Thanks for reading. Have a great week!

Susan

Cozy Christmas Decorating

As promised in my last posting, today's post features a condo unit we decorated for Christmas last year. It was also the featured home in Island Living Magazines Christmas edition 2008.

The owners are Muriel and Peter Brown. They moved into this spectacular unit last year in November. The space located 2 floors up directly over Moving Designz Home & Cottage and part of Harbour Terrace Condominiums.

Peter Brown of Bayside Builders and Vista properties was the developer and general contractor on the new condo complex. As you browse through the images note the attention to detail and the upgraded finishes including: restored brick walls, solid oak flooring, quartz countertops, coffered ceilings, a gourmet kitchen including an induction cooktop, crown molding, a raised wainscotting ledge with built in uplights, beautiful oil brushed bronze light fixtures, marble floors in bathrooms, paneled columns, high ceilings and custom cabinetry. All of these elements are what make this home so very special.

The floorplan of the space. Although the furniture arrangement is slightly different for this post I thought it was essential to show the entire living space. The area marked storage is a fantastic butler's pantry now!

The welcoming entry with a seating bench to one side and an entry console.

As you enter the living space your view to the right is this magnificent galley style kitchen.

A close up of the bar/island. The bar stool is from Moving Designz and comes in either black or brown leather and either counter or bar heights.

We used some letters to spell the word Peace on the wall, they are easily attached or detached using double sided velcro.

The table as we set it for a Christmas party dinner.

A close up of the buffet/server decorations. We used a faux magnolia garland intertwined with mini lights, a wreath made from salal leaves and red berries, elegant glass candle holders and a large bown filled with green apples.

Close ups of the table arrangement. We used cake plates to elevate the pillar candles and accessorized with a garland of red holly berries in place of a table runner, red Christmas balls, large pinecones, white ceramic artichokes which look like oversized pinecones and cute little penguins for a touch of whimsy.

This shot looks toward the far side of the living space.

These 2 leather chairs make a cozy seating area next to a curved corner wall. These chairs are from Moving Designz and can be ordered in brown or black.

The livingroom. All of the furniture, lamps and accessories are from the store except for this wonderful artworkk painted by a family friend. The trees are simply decorated with only large white icicles and red balls.

We used an alternate table arrangement for this shot. On a large white platter we placed moss and then added some colourful Christmas balls. So simple, so elegant and best of all it's very inexpensive and easy to do.

The library with lovely custom shelving set against the original brick walls. The Cheri chairs are from Stylus and available in hundreds of colours and fabrics via Moving Designz.

The tub area in the master bathroom features lots of simple decorating ideas; cannisters filled with silver balls and ribbon, faux pine branches and berries, silver lady finger starfish, and martini glasses filled with cranberries and tealights. Another simple DIY project.

The master suite was decked out in bright Christmas red.

I know I said I would post some images of my decorations and I will on Sunday or Monday depending on how the weekend goes. I'm not quite finished with my decorating but should be by then.

Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend!

Susan

Christmas Decorating at Moving Designz Home & Cottage

With the Christmas holidays soon approaching we have been busy getting the store ready with lots of gifts ideas, holiday trimmings and new furniture styles. As well, we have been busy completing finishing 4 large design and decorating projects just in time for Christmas. I hope to have a sneak peak ready for the next post.

The colours we chose for the store this year are traditional reds and fresh springy greens, rich shades of chocolate, silver and blue.

Our bedroom section is decorated in cheery reds. We made the bed up in a white quilted coverlette set and accented it with our rich red velvet vintage style quilt and shams. Perfectly cozy!

Penguins in silver tones and clear vases full of festive balls. All Christmas ornaments are on sale at 15% off the regular prices.

Shown here is one of our sofa styles upholstered in a mid tone natural.

A close up. Since this sofa is neutral coloured it can be accented with just about any colour and combination of toss cushions throughout the year. Tip: When choosing sofa fabric go for something neutral.

Our floor model sectional is also upholstered in the same neutral fabric yet this time accented with blue and chocolate toss cushions. The Barcelona glass topped table is new to the store and features an X style chrome base and a thick glass top.

I love this lamp.

This small scale chair is perfect for tight spaces measuring at just 32" deep.

Another new chair style upholstered in a pretty black and white damask pattern.

We've chosen to have this chair upholstered in a soft menswear tweed. With its clean lines, low arms and tight back this chair a classic choice in any room.

Our pretty Christmas tree is adorned with lots of cute fuzzy birds.

We've filled this table with $10 and $20 gift baskets for that last minute Christmas or hostess gift.

Sparkly silver starfish and pretty scented candles already gift boxed. Perfect stocking stuffers.

More pretty gift and Christmas ideas. These little penguins are absolutely adorable!

I love keeping Christmas decorating simple. One of my favorite ideas is filling bowls and glass vessels with flowers, balls, pine cones, candles, greenery or simple ornaments. So simple, so pretty!

Our kitchen section is filled with simple whiteware and beautifully patterned dinnerware perfect for entertaining or gift giving.

Our ladies personal accessory section is filled with lovely purses, wraps, hats, scarves, pashminas, jewellry and unique roll onboard travel bags.

Still can't decide what to give? Don't forget we offer gift certificates in any denomination and beautiful gift baskets.

Thanks for reading. Have a great week!

Susan