Weekend Happenings

Here's what I was up to this weekend...

Hosted a family luncheon and served spaghetti soup

Knitting a scarf for winter

Installing new light fixtures

Mini-makeover - Chalkboard door

I had a chalkboard wall at my old place and loved it.  It was a great place to jot down ideas, grocery lists and even do some doodling.

T.O. kitchen and chalkboard wall

I wanted to recreate the look in my new kitchen but didn't have any walls that it would work as well on.  Instead, I decided to paint out the door leading down to my basement.

That all-white door is just asking for some lovin'

Martha Stewart chalkboard paint - I actually used a roller brush to reduce brush marks

Taped-out the trim so I would have nice clean lines 

First coat looks good - I patiently waited an hour between coats

Good coverage but definitely needs a second coat

Second coat had a few roller lines - probably could have waited longer between coats

Third coat resulted in perfect solid coverage

Great addition to the space

My nephew, Milo, trying it out

I'm really pleased with how this turned out.  All the design books remind you to have a touch of black in a room and I think this fits the bill perfectly.  I'm planning to use the top portion for my 'to-do' lists and the bottom is just the right height for my nephews to sit in front of and draw (as demonstrated above).

Store Love - Kit Interior Objects

Kit Interior Objects (725 11 Avenue SW) is the place in Calgary to find modern furniture and accessories.  We're talking Knoll, Artek, Cherner, Flos, Georg Jensen, Herman Miller and lots of Marimekko.  It is the mecca for all things design in the city and has a wonderful range of items on display.  I spent a lot of time wandering through the shop and coveting the many beautiful pieces.

I spy an Eames Hang-It-All

Lots of wonderful Marimekko to choose from

Fun Jonathan Adler pottery

Love the radios and Pantone mugs

More Marimekko in the form of pillows

And some Marimekko fabrics

Fun bookcase

So many great accessories to choose from

Flos lighting, including the famous "gun lamp"

A little treat for myself

Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone has a fun time trick or treating tonight.