Seeing Green

Here's a little inspiration for a fabulously green St. Paddy's day weekend...

Click this link to set the mood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca0F9q9KIQc

Why is it we love St. Patrick's Day?  I'm not an expert, but here's what I think:

- Green.  As in the colour of spring.  Who wouldn't love that?

- Guinness, Jameson's Irish Whisky, Bailey's Irish cream... need I go on?!

- Pot of Gold.  Yes please.

- Rainbow's and Leprechauns.  Stuff dreams are made of...

Who doesn't love a little bit of Green for St. Pat's? 

Love the apple green window sashes.  A daring choice.

I'm a fan of tree branches inside the home.  Such an amazing effect.

A little touch of greenery can make for  beautiful and inexpensive table decor.

How pretty is this for your St. Paddy's celebrations?!

Fashionably Fresh

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

BOOKS!

Ok, lets talk about books. I have always been fascinated with libraries. Home libraries, public libraries, office libraries, even school libraries. I am especially intrigued by old books. The gold embossing and leather binding just draws me in. Something is calming and yet exciting about a collection of books. One book may tell a story or teach a lesson but a collection of books reveals a lifetime of stories. 

p.s I am also in love with this space and I am loving the pulley system light fixtures! So cool!

    
Books shelves have the ability to define a room and even the color pallet of that space. This neutral room is turned vibrant with the bookshelf corner. 

Not only am I in love with the floor to ceiling books in this living room, but the symmetry created by the lamps is featuring that BEAUTIFUL vintage leather sofa! 

Color coordinating your books is also a vibrant way to create this fun rainbow effect!

Doesn't this just make you want to go reorganize your own books and turn your home office, den, or even your computer room into your new "Home Library"? I know I do. 

xoxo

Oh the joys of window shopping!

Restoration Hardware: check, Crate&Barrel: check, C C's on Whyte (not actually on whyte): check!! Seriously, if you need ideas or inspiration for your next home decor project, I suggest you get your buns to one or all of these stores.  

Restoration Hardware


I’m quite sure  Restoration Hardware was singing directly into my heart.  It’s rustic, yet modern, simple yet full of depth and character.  If you haven’t heard of this place or seen their stuff I suggest you go online and check out their website immediately www.restorationhardware.com   Upholstery, lighting, bedding, case goods,  bathroom vanities etc. etc.  The new spring 2012 catalogue comes out officially March 11th, but I’ve had a sneak peek and I will tell you now, this should be your new coffee table book.  So go, go now, go make your heart happy :)

Next up is, Crate and Barrel 

Crate & Barrel: one word: Summer!  A stop here makes you wanna pull out the Margarita machine and deck lights!  Awesome home accessories for your kitchen, bath etc.  Not to mention furniture for home office, living room, bedroom, kitchen.  So good.  Get ur summer party started!!  www.crateandbarrel.ca

Aww and C C on Whyte... prettiest place this side of Europe.  If you want to be charmed u must go here.  There are fabulous treasures to be found in this french boutique. www.cconwhyte.com

From us to you. Enjoy, 

Welcome to A Punch of Pretty!

HELLO!


My name is Jen, and I'm Lindsay!!
We are honored to welcome you to our new blog! A Punch of Pretty. We are interior designers in Edmonton, Ab. We work at www.lorielms.com .We love what we do and generally love life, so we decided to start this little blog to keep you all updated on all that is pretty and beautiful! Not only is this blog about interior design and all of the adventures that we come across in this industry but we will also be blogging about life in general.
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