Sourcing For The New Shop

Hip Hip Hurray It's Friday!

The kiddies have a PD Day today so I'm gonna get right to the point.

I attended the Toronto Gift & Retail Show yesterday to source some special items for my new shop. There was a lot of stuff you see everywhere & tackiness galore but a few amazing things got me very excited. 

Everything about these 3 images evokes the type of shop that I am hoping for. Simple, sculptural & unique with a bit of whimsy.

What do you think?

If this is the direction of the items that I will have for sale, is this something that would interest you?
I am also looking at lotions, potions & a bit of jewellery. I have also chosen not to share my sources was of yet, be patient all be will be revealed in due time.

CLOSING TIME

If you follow my Instagram &/or Twitter then you know by now that I am closing my Etsy shop, Pillotopia. Although the ride has been fun I have a new venture in the works. With the launch of my impending website (which I hope is live on March 1st) I will be opening a new shop that will involve much more than pillows. There will still be pillows, because I love them, but also an assortment of carefully selected accessories & gift items for the home. 

So with that being said 

Please use the coupon code below at the checkout.

BLOWOUT50

Oh & one last thing, just because the shop is closing doesn't mean you can't still hire me for some
 E-Design or contact me at hollie@holliecooperinteriors.com

See you tomorrow.

Art Find - Emily Jeffords Studio

Whilst perusing Pinterest I discovered a new artist.

Emily creates beautiful original oil paintings at her home in South Carolina.
Emily's paintings are so full of life, have gorgeous colour & a simple calmness to them.
If you ask me, I think they would be beautiful just about anywhere.

Aren't they pretty?!

Emily also has a Etsy shop for those looking for smaller pieces & at a more affordable price point, like $20 affordable.
See Emily's Etsy shop here.

Emily just doesn't limit her talents to painting. She also creates collages that are on both wood and metal. These collages involve the use of inks & various found objects.
They are quite beautiful & unique.

What did I tell you? Beautiful right?!

 Click here to see more of Emily's original oil paintings, oh & she does commissions too!

#projectfirsthome update

Welcome to another week friends. 

A few weeks ago I introduced you to #projectfirsthome. This couple is so sweet. They know what design direction they want but needed some help pulling it all together. 

I finally got my hands on the floor plans, up to this point I was going off photos that they took during a site visit. After reviewing the plans I've discovered that this place is on the small side but has awesome potential & perfect for the clients.

The painting is beginning this week, so we met over the weekend to finalize paint & wall coverings.

We've decided to go with the same wall colour throughout the house.

Benjamin Moore's Colour Story Collection, Museum Piece CSP-40. It is a lovely shade of neutral grey. 

All of the trim doors, casing & ceilings will be painted in a bright white.

The powder room is being wallpapered in Cole & Son Feathered Fan.

While the bed wall in the master bedroom will be accented with Cole & Son's Pompeian wallpaper.

Once I got the floor plans with the dimensions, it was made clear to me that the foyer & the living room which are essentially the same space are actually only 14ft x 14 ft. Can you say tight squeeze!

Here are the newly revised living room / foyer.

We also made some changes to the master & I have proposed 2 options.

Which bedroom do you prefer?

Bye for now.

Some New Items Are Up In The Shop

I am going to keep this short & sweet today. My little bunny was up all might with a fever & a very upset tummy, if you catch my drift! I had designs on sneaking back to the #IDS14 show today, but my kids come first, just as they should.

Over at Pillotopia I have added a few new items to the shop. 

Here you have it to see more of what's over at Pillotopia click here.

I was also hoping to maybe pick up this book for a little light reading, Babe Walker style.
I have no idea what it's about, but I do know it will be very entertaining!

Enjoy your weekend.

A Room Obsession & What the Haystacks Am I Going To Wear!!!

Good Thursday to you!

I am currently obsessed with this room.

The whole colour combination has me intrigued, high ceiling & the mix of furniture styles is very pleasing. I have to admit that it has been on my desktop for ages & I haven't a clue who the designer is, so I can't give them the proper credit. Do you know who it is?

The IDS14 Gala/ Opening Party is tonight & I am very excited to go. I haven't been in a few years, so I am looking forward to being dazzled & inspired.  Follow my Instagram to see some of my faves. On Monday I'll do a recap of the show.

But as a lady, the bigger question remains "What the haystacks am I going to wear this fabulous event?" Here is what I'd love to wear.

Sexy & Glam or Sophisticated Edge?

Only my closet will tell, so with that I'm off to try on just about every item in my closet.

Stay warm, baby it's cold outside.

Oh The Possibilities

I have had some inquiries about this french chair in my living room that I had painted and reupholstered. 

All going well it will be going to live with someones else.

So that got me thinking about what to replace it with, not that anything will be happening soon with the fridge on the fritz & a new dishwasher has suddenly jumped to the top of the list!

 The Mr. & I are both in agreement that a pair of statement chairs are a must. Although I still really love these chairs from Caracole, the price is a little steep & I don't want to be afraid of the kids getting some mysterious & gooey stuff on them.

I went online to check out what my source for used furniture has in store, hoping of find something that has great shape, is in reasonably good condition & is available in a pair, before I look at something new.

I  really like the size & shape of these & they are only $45 each.

 I envision black painted legs with these unpolished brass casters in either a rich blue or green velvet.

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Thoughts?