Sarah's House, part two...

Although I haven't delivered on my threat to do a high/low post about Sarah Richardson's latest project, Sarah's House (in the country), I thought it might be fun to share more photos of her not-so-modest-but-entirely-inspiring farmhouse flip project. Maybe you can tell ME where YOU can find some of the things that she used for significantly less.

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Now, I love this yellow mirror. That's easy enough: paint + fleamarket mirror

Same goes for retrofitting an old dresser or dry sink as a vanity.

And this tub. Sarah was excited that she got it for "$200 people!" I think it is the most inexpensive item in the bathroom. I love that she painted its exterior yellow! I could live without the curtain fabric, though. It feels reminiscent of the nineties florals. But that's just me...

I LOVE the kitchen island in yellow!!! It is the best part of the room, in my opinion.

Is anyone else thinking those stools could have been better with something more industrial farmhouse? Not that I'm giving her advice or anything...I'm not an IDIOT!!

She did call me up to ask me how I did this to the stairs of my project:

(I'm kidding, of course!)

Funny, but she didn't think stick on house numbers was fancy enough for her version!

Now, your turn!!

Design Crushes...

(photo source: Coastal Living.com)

We all have them...

Considering I am a married woman, I figure a design crush is the safest, most appropriate kind of crush to have. After all, don't we all put some of our favourite design celebrities on a (beautifully designed) pedestal? And really, I have to somehow justify the ridiculous number of design magazines I have purchased over the years...

Enjoy the (growing) list of my favourites, and perhaps you'll develop your own crush on one or more of these talented individuals.

In essence, I believe in giving credit where credit is due, and the following industry leaders deserve the accolades I have given them:

Matthew Mead ...

(well, you knew he'd be at the top of the list, didn't you?)

Matthew Mead is a stylist, editor, and writer whose work I admire very much. I have had the good fortune to interview and do collaborative posts with him, and I can attest that he is as nice a person as he is talented. If you want great inspiration and style tips, read the following posts and be sure to check out his website: Matthew Mead Style.com . But first, check him out here:

Monday Morning Tea...with Matthew Mead

Inspiration from Matthew Mead...and me!

Styling...with Matthew Mead

In the Kitchen...with Matthew Mead

The Gift of Flowers...from Matthew Mead

Some Painterly Advice...from Matthew Mead

Redefining Matthew Mead Style...

The Perfect Easter...with Matthew Mead

Matthew Mead Inspires...

Man of My Dreams...

Peter Fallico...Canada's favourite male HGTV designer. Sure, he may not go around flexing his biceps like Mike Holmes, but he doesn't have to do demo; he does design...cool, smart design. Plus he can make you just about anything you want made; or even better, he'll teach you how to do it!!

Sarah Richardson...if Peter is Canada's favourite male designer, then Sarah is Canada's interior design sweetheart. Though once more girl next door (when Room Service was her media outlet), Sarah Richardson is decidedly more sophisticated city girl now, at the helm of the slick, stylish Design Inc. Either persona, Sarah can do it all - from country cottages and get-aways (like this yurt), to industrial spaces, posh homes and her own decked out (though charming, coastal style) cottage...on its own island!

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Keep checking back as I add more of my favourites to this list!