Sweet and Feminine Nursery - Szabo Family

When Kristin first approached me about decorating her baby girl's nursery, I immediately knew it would have to be sweet to reflect her beautiful (growing) family! However, it was also important that the shell of the room remain neutral so it could easily transition from baby, to potential guest room. I was also conscious of making this room flow consistently with the rest of her home--an explosion of bubblegum pink would stand out like a sore thumb in her neutral, nautical-inspired decor. 

BEFORE PHOTOS:

First thing first, I wanted to add architectural interest. I did so by mimicking bead-board with a simple plate-rail trim, and painting it out in Cloud White CC-40. This is an easy and inexpensive way of creating depth in a standard bedroom. Edgecomb Gray HC-173 was painted above the plate-rail--a grey/beige with a very slight hint of a pink undertone. 

Staying within a modest budget, we prioritized on luxe fabrics like the beautiful curtains, and rocking chair cushion. This was also the jumping off point for the sophisticated colour scheme. I couldn't resist adding a pop of pink completely, so we had a vintage dresser (handed down from Kristin's Great Grandmother!) painted in Fusion's Little Piggy by Sweet Finds Reclaiming. Custom bunting by Ollie and Lu added a bit of quirky, and I love the softness of the crib netting. Hits of vintage, like the lamps, and a homeowner who isn't afraid of a little DIY (like the re-purposed chandelier) helped keep the project under budget, and created a room full of character, and love!

AFTER PHOTOS:

List of sources:

• Fabric: Designer Fabrics 
• Sewing: Classic Drapery and Upholstery 
• Paint: Fusion, Tones for Totes 
• Dresser refinishing: Sweet Finds Reclaiming
• Custom bunting: Ollie and Lu 
• Netting and clothing hamper: IKEA 
• Artwork and frames: Home Sense 

The 2017 Town of Whitby Mayor's Gala

I should correct the title of this post to The 2017 Town of Whitby Mayor's Non-Gala Gala! The Night Out On The Town fundraiser aimed once again to be a non-traditional gala. Meaning no formal seating or plated dinner, no long speeches and black ties. The evening was set as a casual, cocktail party, where friends and new friends can mingle, try different food (mini tomato soup and grilled cheese, seafood bar, risotto balls!), grab a pint of Brock Street beer, listen to some great music, and even get their fortunes told.

I was once again tasked with the decor for the event. This year, I decided to turn Trafalgar Castle's main hallway into an outdoor streetscape, with a starry night, real trees, and of course tons of twinkle lights. The Great Hall was filled with harvest tables, wine barrels, and cruiser tables for casual socializing and seating. Garland, and white roses added life to the tables, and the ceiling treatment softened the vastness of the room. 

Other busker entertainers included a man on stilts, caricature artists, magician, a blues band and even a silver Elvis. Guests shut down the party on the dance floor with the Professor's of Funk--the perfect way to end a night celebrating all things Whitby.

Vendors

• Flowers, garland, living social wall: Mint Floral Co. 
• Accessories including vases, candles, votives, trees, ceiling treatment: Annie Lane Events & Decor
• Harvest tables, chairs, cruiser tables and wine barrels: Gervais 
• Metal bench and pillows: Penney & Co. 
• Starry night spotlights: Apex Sound and Light 
• Venue and catering: Trafalgar Castle 

Proceeds go to local non-profits, including this year's lead causes Grandview Children and Lakeridge Health. 

The Marilyn Denis Show

A couple of weeks ago, The Marilyn Denis Show came to Whitby to film a Christmas segment at Penney & Co. Michael put together three different holiday-inspired vignettes for the crew to tape, and was then tasked with going into the studio to talk to Marilyn about ideas for decorating your mantle. 

I often attend Michael's Marilyn Denis Show tapings to help him with the set up and take down of the set, and of course moral support! So I didn't think anything of it when I joined him at the store this time. Well, things don't always go as planned do they? The producers were kind(?) enough to ask me to join Michael in decorating the Christmas tree. Of course, my first vein thought was, "thank goodness I washed my hair." Luckily, Michael is such a pro at this, I did as I always do, and followed his expert lead. Click the photo below, and skip to the 23 minute mark below to see the Penney & Co. segment. 

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— Chloe McPherson (@ChloeRoseInc) November 28, 2016

The Doctor's House - Shipp Wedding

On Sept. 17, I was lucky enough to mix work with pleasure--definitely the best kind of business. I acted as event decorator/day-of planner for my lovely friends Brian and Meghan. Brian and I go way back, alllll the way back to high school in fact. Yikes, it feels like a lifetime ago when we were sitting in the cafeteria lamenting the past weekend's shenanigans. I then gained a friend, when Brian introduced me to his wonderful finance, Meghan. So their wedding was certainly a labour of love for me. 

Meghan envisioned feminine simplicity, requesting classic Baby's Breath for the bouquets and centre pieces. Lace and soft pink ribbon on vintage mason jars, carried her colour scheme into the decor; and rustic wood blocks filled out the table's vignettes. The venue itself was beautiful in it's own right, so we knew it wouldn't take much in the way of decorations to make the reception stand out. It was really a fun night of celebrating two great people, and I was more than happy to call myself a vendor/guest! 

Venue: The Doctor's House 

Event decor (including rentals): Chloe Rose 

Bridal bouquets: Chloe Rose 

Signage (including wedding logo): Meghan's brother!