Monthly Archives: June 2012

Happy Friday!

Posted on June 29, 2012 | 4 Comments

I miss these guys already, don’t you? Peonies…I mean. They are my favourite, but their time is pretty much up for this year. Did you know that the peony is a symbol of wealth, luck and happiness? I love that flowers have symbolism and meaning; a language of their own.

Wishing you a wealth of sunshine and happiness this weekend! Here in Canada it’s a long weekend, so I bet many of you will be celebrating Canada Day enjoying barbeques, maybe doing some camping or taking off on road trips. We will be mostly hanging around home, keeping it low key. What are you getting up to? Any weekend adventures?

Have a Happy Friday!

Luv Meesh xo

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Rubee Tuesday

Posted on June 26, 2012 | 4 Comments

Have a Rubee Tuesday! Woof!

Luv Rubes!

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The Notebooks.

Posted on June 25, 2012 | 8 Comments

I am a list maker and note taker. I have multiple note pads and stickies scattered all over…filled with scribbles and doodles, lists and likes, to do’s and to check out’s. I recently noticed that my scribblings have evolved from the list to the notebook.

A moleskine notebook is never out of reach. It hangs out on my desk at home and in my purse when I’m out and about. Inspiration and ideas could strike at any moment. {and these days, I need to be ready} It’s a catch all ideas notebook and a useful resource.


I think this notebook gave birth to the others. They are taking over my desk.

These adorable pale green and orange notebooks (above) were purchased at Chapters for two bucks a piece! I’m calling them my Paris notebooks. One is for travel planning….things to pack, things to do, places to visit. In the other books, I *hope* to scribble notes, discoveries and adventures from each area we visit in France this sumer. Good intentions, right?

I have a notebook for quotes and a notebook for photo notes.

Are you a list maker and note taker? Scribbler or doodler?

Have a happy day!

Luv Meesh xo

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Sometimes the smallest gesture…

Posted on June 22, 2012 | 4 Comments

…can mean so much.

The other day I received this very cool postcard via snail mail from my talented sister-in-law, Lesa. It made my day! Thank you, Lesa!

As some of you know, my guy and I are embarking on an adventure to France this summer. Lesa and her hubs will be our travel companions. I have never ventured across the pond, but our “tour guides” have been to Europe numerous times and they are thrilled to share it with us. So excited!

I have taped Lesa’s creation to my wall and I am counting down the sleeps until I can set foot on the Champs-Elysées.

Oh, this little gift via mail has made me SO excited! I was already…but…Eeeee! It’s getting closer! I think Lesa is right. I’m pretty sure I will fall in love with Paris. (Just wait ’til you see the Paris apartment we rented!)

If anyone has any recommendations of Paris shops, restaurants, sights not to miss, etc. let me know! I have started a list.

Arc de Triomphe photo and postcard created by Lesa Mollinga.

Happy Friday!

Luv Meesh xo

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Who’s Yo’ Daddy?

Posted on June 17, 2012 | 6 Comments

Happy Father’s Day to all the fantabulous Daddios out there… past, present and future! Today, I want to introduce you to a few furniture fathers that although you may not immediately recognize their names, you will recognize their designs. Please meet the fathers of these amazing chairs!

Images from the top: Kubus Armchair made by Wittmann / T-Back Lounge Chair made by Thayer Coggin via DWR / 654W Lounge Chair by Knoll / Flight Recliner in collaboration with Nicholas Dodziuk  for DWR / Grand Repos manufactured by Vitra.

And to my Dad…who loved a comfy *black* leather recliner…miss you much and think of you everyday!

Chairs!

Luv Meesh xo

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Rubee Tuesday

Posted on June 12, 2012 | 10 Comments

Rubee kisses for you!

Have a Rubee Tuesday! Woof!

Luv Rubes!

PS. If you are viewing this post in a reader or on a smart phone, the animation may not play…please come to this page to get Rubee kisses. :)

PSS. from Meesh – Sorry it’s a little jerky…just learning to make gifs.

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A few things and a confession…

Posted on June 11, 2012 | 10 Comments

It’s Sunday evening. (When you read this it will be Monday morning.) I’m sitting in front of my computer and I have nothing for you…I’m stuck. Is this what they call bloggers block? I’ve kind of been struggling for a little while now. Have you noticed? Inspiration meter is reading zero. That is my confession…

In an attempt the bring something to the table today, I snapped some pics of a few special things in my living room, and a few that just colour coordinate…that’s something we bloggers do, when we don’t know what else to do.

I never thought I had a lot of balls, but I guess I do. See the first photo.

I go to the local thrift store often. One of my favourite finds is handmade, seventies pottery. See the second photo.

I won a lovely print of the Hotel Vancouver by Nancy at Marcus Design a few months ago. I just hung it and love it. See third photo.

Yes, I colour coordinate my books. Currently I’m hoping “Making Ideas Happen” works its way into my brain via osmosis. Maybe I should re-read it. See the last photo.

Now to do something about this slump and get my blogging mojo back on track, I’m taking a blogging e-course. It’s called Blogging Your Way – Version 2.0. Created and taught by Holly Becker of Decor8 it is an amazing and inspiring course. (I took Blogging Your Way – Version 1.0 when I first started I Dream of Chairs back in the Spring of 2011.) This time around guest instructors include Jeanette Lunde from Fryd + Design, Nicole Balch of Making it Lovely and Katrina Tan creator of Pugly Pixel. I know I’ll learn a lot from these talented ladies!

Well, I just had to get that out there. Thanks for listening…

Have a great day!

Luv Meesh xo

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Rubee Tuesday

Posted on June 5, 2012 | 6 Comments

Have a Rubee Tuesday! Woof!

Luv Rubes! xo

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Service!

Posted on June 4, 2012 | 8 Comments

Last week I had bamboo, rattan and wicker on the brain and on Friday I popped into my local Sally Ann to be greeted by this gorgeous serving stand at the door!

She’s bamboo and rattan and in really great shape, so I’m going to live with her as is for now. She’ll probably end up painted white by the end of the summer. What do you think…leave au natural or paint? Oh, did I mention her top serving tray is removable! Bonus!

Now to dress her up for a party! (I know it’s only Monday, but let’s hope the week goes by quickly!) Inspiration below…

From the top: 1. Meesh’s iPhone / 2. The Doctor’s Closet featured on  The Glitter Guide / 3. Society Social / 4. Society Social.

Have a great day!

Luv Meesh xo

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