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The Spring and Summer issues are always light and lovely and fresh... They offer us airy, sun-filled ideas and inspiration and we love those issues! But... wouldn't you agree, there is just something about the Fall issue ... it marks that long-awaited transition into the months that bring us nothing but comfy, cozy, roasty-toasty, cuddle-up, snuggle-up inspiration. And,  it is the issue that brings the promise of the issue AFTER it -- the coveted  Christmas issue!! (Coming in mid-November). If you wish to pre-order a copy for yourself (our shipment of the magazine is due to hit our doorstep THIS WEEK!) HERE and get yours!! Also new from our friends at  Jeanne d'Arc Living in Denmark, here are some amazing new items in the shop: BEAUTIFUL, large ceramic bottles with swing stopper... Metal tags/badges in three color choices: These VERY large zinc trays (set/2)...  Just cannot even describe how amazing these are: Below, the parcels of reproduced French script ephemera a...

Seems being misquoted in the media isn't a new headache for the celebrity set... See how many of these famous quotes we've all been repeating somewhat incorrectly. Kind of fun to see how they were originally stated!     :) Happy Monday to you all!!! {CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO GO TO THE SLIDE SHOW!} http://www.life.com/gallery/65041/image/78011596/famous-quotes-that-were-never-said#index/0   

Prior to ten years ago, today's date was just another day, however for me it held a very special significance. But today, for all of us the date will be infamous and for so many, bring back memories of sorrow and especially loss. It was a day that we will all remember where we were, or what we were doing. I was in Lisbon, with my husband, and feeling so far away from home at that moment. All I wanted to do was be with my sons. I remember thinking about their safety and that of my Mom's. Suddenly all the people who were important to me became more vulnerable and fragile. September 11th brings back all the losses. ...every one of them. But for me, it is a very special day, my anniversary. I will always think of it with much happiness. The shadow cast over it ten years ago will always be there, but I will focus on all the happy memories, like we all must when something is lost to us.

Many of the beautiful lakefront wineries bordering Lake Ontario have become favourite venues for city brides.This particularily blustery day was witness to such an event, the romantic lakefront wedding of Allison and Phil  Allison was a very hands on bride, and was also very specific about what she envisioned for her special day, flowers as if hand picked from the garden, in a loose uncontrived way and an English garden romantic feel to the event. Her bouquet echoed these sentiments perfectly with astilbe, old fashioned full blown garden roses, that resembled peonies and lisianthus and euphorbia. A collection of vintage cut glass, and simple Mason jars to hold the arrangements catch the late afternoon sun. A vintage torchiere was arranged with a loose collection of the same flowers for the outdoor ceremony which was held in the middle of the vineyard. The bride with the help of her mother provided the hand crochet linens and tiny jars of homemade preserves whic...

Often, someone will ask me where I get the inspiration or idea for a wedding set up or other project which I have taken on. I honestly cannot answer that most times, because I draw it from everything around me. Mostly however, I am inspired by Nature, which I am fortunately surrounded by everyday, by having been given stewardship of this place that I call Acorn Lane. Colours and textures. ..which result in the creation of little mini scapes of what I see. A grooms boutonniere. ...or a delicate wristlet. Wedding bouquets waiting to be received. Ceremony flowers with the added branches from a fallen tree which will be placed on the white pillars.  They were arranged in vintage silver punch bowls. The element of rough with luxe is always a winning one! An all white colour scheme with silver. Pewter table linens and an all ruffles white chocolate cake from Criveller, the ultimate confections. Some florals were arranged in vintage silver champagne buckets with...