Monthly Archives: December 2011

Your Three Favorites of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 | 4 Comments

Well, another year is almost over. 2011 went by in the blink of an eye! It’s true what they say…the older you get the faster time seems to go by. I’m so excited and looking forward to 2012! I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions, but in 2012, I hope to live life to the fullest and in the present moment, remembering that relationships and experiences are what matter most. How about you? Do you have any special plans for 2012? Do you make New Year’s resolutions?

Since it is New Year’s Eve, a countdown is in order. So here are idoc’s three most popular posts of 2011.

{Number 3} NoRTH

I’m still crazy about these demijohn aka carboy pendant lights. Sure wish I had a big enough space to hang them.

{Number 2} Frank Lloyd Wright: Taliesin West

Visiting Taliesin West in Arizona was a personal highlight for 2011. Thanks, Sis!

And finally… idoc’s most popular post of 2011…

{Number 1} Cozy Time: Woolies and Furries

I guess this one just made everyone feel all warm and fuzzy! It was also one of my favorite posts of 2011. (Image: Karen Bertelsen via Style at Home)

Wishing everyone a creative and prosperous New Year! May all your dreams come true!

Chairs!

Luv Meesh xo

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Happy Holidays to You!

Posted on December 24, 2011 | 5 Comments

Sending you all the warmest wishes for a happy holiday season! Yipee! I also wanted to thank every one of you for all of your support over the last year. Thank you for reading, subscribing, following, sharing, tweeting, facebooking and commenting here on idoc! It really means so much to me to have you here! I have met so many great people this last year, through blogging, and I look forward to nurturing those friendships and making many more.

Chairy Christmas! ;)

Meesh xoxo

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For Santa…

Posted on December 22, 2011 | 4 Comments

It’s called The Throne. This one is for the King of the North Pole…

Now if everyone had this chair awaiting Santa when he dropped down their chimney, you can bet they’d never be put on the naughty list. Mrs. Claus would look fabulous sitting in the white one, don’t you think?

The Throne armchair, made by Italian furniture company, Caspani.

Chairs!

Luv Meesh xo

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Design Hook Up: Ice Cube and The Eames

Posted on December 21, 2011 | 3 Comments

The Eames: “They was doin’ mashups before mashups even existed.” – Ice Cube

I betcha didn’t know that Ice Cube was a fan of mid-century modern design, did ya? Or that he studied architectural drafting? Well, I didn’t either until I saw this video on Pacific Standard Time. Cruising Charles and Ray Eames’ L.A. home, Case Study No.8, Ice Cube shares how he’s inspired by the iconic designers and their legendary work. You can really feel his excitement. Love it! I can see a design quote fest coming from this short video. Watch it, you’ll see. Unpretentious and Awesome!

This one’s going on my Bucket List. Visit The Eames House.

Meesh xo

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Operation Paperwhites: Plants on the Ground?

Posted on December 19, 2011 | 8 Comments

Some of you have been asking how my paperwhites are doing. (So nice of you!) Maybe you are worried that I have killed them! I have not! See!!!

Operation Paperwhites is proving mostly successful. Those dirty little bulbs have grown SO tall. Like 21 inches tall! They have bursts of delicate white flowers on top and are so smelly fragrant! A few of the stems were leaning a bit so I tied them up with twine.

The day after I took the above photos however, I got up in the morning to find one plant completely flopped over. Oh, NO! Poor thing got top heavy and its skinny stem couldn’t hold up! Roots and all pulled out of the beach glass where they were anchored. Plants on the ground! Plants on the ground! Lookin’ like a fool with my plants on the ground! 8) So, all plants were immediately relocated into taller vessels.

Apparently, if you add a little rubbing alcohol or vodka to the water, it will stunt their growth so they don’t grow so tall. My flowers were tipsy before the booze, this is supposed to help? That plant on the right looks drunk already. Ha! I really liked the look of them in a shallower dish, so I might try this method next time.

Did any of you give growing these pretties a try? Mine are in full bloom now and Christmas is less than a week away, so I guess I wasn’t too late in planting them as I had thought. If you originally missed the bulb “planting” click here.

I  hope my update helps and maybe saves you from waking up to your plants on the ground.

Wishing you a great start to your week!

Luv Meesh xo

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Happy Friday!

Posted on December 16, 2011 | 6 Comments

The countdown is on! Nine more sleeps! Are you starting to panic yet? Can you tell that I am? Just popping in to wish you a Happy Friday!

Wouldn’t red and turquoise be a fun holiday colour scheme? What is yours? Do you decorate in traditional red and green? Or do you go for something totally different like candy floss pink or dramatic black and white? In case you missed it, here is mine. Sorry to be so short, but I gotta run!

Have a productive weekend!

Meesh xo

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Christmas Trimmings

Posted on December 14, 2011 | 17 Comments

You may think I’m loco, but I’ve had my Christmas tree up for over two weeks now. And I’m loving it! It is really getting me excited about this holiday season. I still have so much to do though and I’ve only just begun shopping! Eeeek! I always vow to have all the presents bought and wrapped early. Some how it doesn’t happen, and I end up having to brave the craziness of the mall. Seems like I’m headed in that direction again! There’s only 11 days left!

When it comes to holiday decorating, I’m usually ahead of the game. Imagine that! Here are a few Christmas corners around the house.

Owls and little birds have invaded my house this year. You saw one of my little friends here last week. I don’t know where they come from, they just suddenly appear! I’m sure you’ve had that experience…teehee. I think they fly in when the door is open. ;)

And now for the tree in all it’s night time glory…

The last few weeks have flown by! Do you feel that way too?

Well…Off to be productive!

Meesh xo

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Shortbread Cookies

Posted on December 9, 2011 | 9 Comments

Have you started your Christmas baking yet? I made these shortbread cookies last weekend and perhaps that was too soon. They are almost gone! A funny thing happens around here in the middle of the night…I think we have a cookie monster!

This shortbread recipe is amazingly simple. You can either go fancy or quick and easy with the decorating . I did a bit of both.

Grandma’s Shortbread
(recipe from Canada Corn Starch Box) via my sister. :)

Makes 24 cookies  (Suggest to double recipe, because they are so yummy!!!)

½ cup Canada Corn Starch
½ cup icing sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter, softened

Sift together corn starch, icing sugar and flour.  With a wooden spoon, blend in butter until a soft, smooth dough forms.  Shape into 1 inch balls.  If dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill 30-60 min.  Place balls 1-1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly with the bottom of a small glass. (Alternatively, roll out dough to ¼ inch; cut into shapes with cookie cutters.)

Bake at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned.  Cool on a wire rack.

Butter Cream Icing                                                                                                              (I used this icing for the round shortbread cookies. This recipe also courtesy of my sister.)

Beat together:
1/4 cup soft butter
1 cup icing sugar

Add:
1 tsp vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup (additional) icing sugar

Beat well.  If necessary, add 1/2 to 1 more tablespoon milk if you want the icing thinner. Decorate with icing, coloured sprinkles, candied cherries or nuts if desired.

For the snowflake cookies, I used tubes of Cake Mate, Cookie Icing. I’ve never decorated cookies like this before and it took me quite a few tries to get it right. They smelled so good and tasted so yummy, I ate all the mistakes. There were a lot of them…Don’t do that. You will get a tummy ache.

So yummy and melt in your mouth!

Have an amazing day!

Meesh xo

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Recipe for a Wreath: Just Add Adorable

Posted on December 6, 2011 | 8 Comments

Store bought wreath a little lame? Here’s how to spruce things up a bit…

grapevine and bauble wreath from Homesense / fuzzy bird ornament from the Bay / white tipped pinecones and organza fabric on hand.

A little birdie wanted me to tell you to “Have a super day!”

Meesh xo

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Deck the Chairs with Stars and Snowflakes!

Posted on December 2, 2011 | 10 Comments

Fa-la-la-la-la! La-la-la-la!

Everyone likes to get dressed up for the holidays, don’t they? Christmas trees put on glitzy baubles. Fireplace mantles don cedar boughs and holly berries. Houses are bright with flashy lights. Clark wears an ugly sweater. So why should your dining chairs miss out on all the fun? I bet they’d like some pretty outfits to wear too! Just like these…

via Sweet Something Designs / photo by Michelle Edwards / Check out her amazing outdoor tablescape!

via Shelterness

via Better Homes and Gardens and Country Living

via Better Homes and Gardens

via House to Home

Christmas dinner is buffet style at our house this year, so my poor chairs won’t get a holiday outfit. Although by the end of the night, a few may be wearing gravy and mashed potatoes, so they shouldn’t feel too left out! ;)

Chairs!

Meesh xo

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