Galvanized metal has been on trend for awhile now, but it's shows like my beloved Fixer Upper, that have made this material so popular. Trays, baskets, chairs and flower pots alike, look great in this distressed metal finish. The modern farmhouse look is really optimized in this trend--mixing the appeal of old charm and the cool factor of metal. I "borrowed" my parent's round metal tray many moons ago (how trend-setting of them!) and it is one of my most-used pieces for entertaining.

Check out my Pinterest picks below--how amazing are those corrugated metal walls?

Back Deck Styling

May 5, 2015 Chloe McPherson

Sunshine, cleaning and decor styling. That about sums up my perfect day. So getting outside and setting up my parent's back deck this weekend, was a task right up my alley. We use this area of the backyard for a variety of things, so I decided to break it up into zones. There's the living room lounge in front of the fireplace, an al fresco dining area and a bar cart for entertaining. We also needed to leave room for access to the hot tub, and storage was key for blankets to keep warm for those night caps.

Keeping with my parent's country Canadiana theme, I added to the existing outdoor furniture by bringing two wicker chairs from the kitchen that weren't being utilized. I also found a tray that I re-purposed as a bar cart, and of course, brought out some vintage finds (tin storage bin, green bottle) to add some character. I treated this space the same way I would with an indoor room--It's amazing what a few accessories and styling tricks will do to complete a space, whether that's your living room or your deck.

Check out where we will be spending many a-Summer night below!

And here I am feeling very accomplished, and sweaty, after the season's first full day outside (props to my Papio for his hard work painting and cleaning!).

L.O.V.E.

April 28, 2015 Chloe McPherson

It was love at first sight. The perfect fit. I can't remember what it was like before it was part of my home. Don't you L.O.V.E. finding that perfect, meant-to-be piece?

If you're like me, decorating your home, includes incorporating a television (there's no pretending Netflix marathons and reality TV binging don't happen here!). However, it can be tricky gracefully incorporating it into your design scheme. A trick I recently learned, is instead of hiding it behind a closed unit, or letting it stand alone on a blank wall, work it into your decor. Place art in and around it (don't be afraid to let the art hang slightly behind the TV), and make sure to ground it with furniture if it is mounted to the wall.

See how the addition of my new L.O.V.E. sign changes the look of my television unit below!

How Bold Will You Go?

April 14, 2015 Chloe McPherson

Wallpaper has been making a comeback for awhile now. From large florals, to bright hues and whimsical vignettes, being bold is back! My favourite applications are loud prints in powder rooms, subtle texture in a front entry and fun and quirky scenes in children's room. Check out some of this season's papers below.

Watercolour Paper - Graham and Brown
Sea Blue Paper - Farrow and Ball
Plum Paper - Home Depot
Mint Chevron Paper - Walls Republic
Robin's Egg Paper - Rifle Paper & C0.
Pink Ombre Paper - Lowes