Apartment Envy: Cassandra Lavalle

The most recent issue of rue magazine online features the Seattle apartment of Coco + Kelley blogger Cassandra Lavalle. I had the pleasure of meeting Cass at the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup this past January, so it was extra special to get a peek into her newly decorated home. The comfortable one bedroom is a reflection of Cassandra's personality: bright, fun and interesting.

Check out the brass trunk coffee table (an Etsy find)
which does double duty as storage space:

There are hits of Coco + Kelley green throughout
Cassandra's home. I love that gorgeous leather pouf:

This girl's got style!! Cassandra has an awesome
vintage campaign dresser in her bedroom:

Even the kitchen features original artwork.
The piece on this shelf was created by Rachel Wright:

Your home is beautiful, Cass!!

Visit Coco + Kelley for more photos and a source list.

All photos by belathee via ruemag.

New RUE

I've referred to Rue magazine several times here at Cherish Toronto. Rue is an online publication which features fabulous design and home decor ideas. Issue 5 is scheduled to launch today - what a great way to spend a few hours on a holiday Monday!! Even better, it's 100% free to enjoy. Happy reading, everyone!!

Wallpaper Anywhere & Everywhere

Every once in awhile, I feel compelled to write a pro-wallpaper post. What can I say, I love the look of bold wallpaper, and I think it's unfortunate that so many people won't use wallpaper out of fear. Please don't be afraid any longer. Times have changed, wallpaper can be used in any room, and new papers are easy to install and remove, so live it up a little!!

Check out these images, all with gorgeous wallpapers, all taken from issues of Rue, High Gloss and Lonny online magazines.

Master Bedroom
Ashley Putman, Lonny Mag Issue 4

Master Bedroom
Nicole Cohen, Rue Magazine Issue 3

Guestroom
Laura Day, Lonny Mag Issue 4

Nursery
Nicole Cohen, Rue Magazine Issue 3

Bathroom
Trip Haenisch, Lonny Mag Issue 9

Powder Room
Victoria Thompson, Lonny Mag Issue 3


Dining Room
Eileen Boyd, Lonny Mag Issue 8

Hallway
Lulu De Kwiatkowski, Lonny Mag Issue 7

Kitchen
Ryan Korban, Lonny Mag Issue 3

Open Shelf Backdrop
Jaime Mears, High Gloss Mag Premier Issue

Entryway
Sally Wheat, High Gloss Mag Premier Issue

Fitting Room
Kate Spade New York, Lonny Mag Issue 2

Go for it!! Be Bold!! Take the Dare!!

Dear Santa

It's doubtful that one of these will fit down the chimney, but I'm still putting it on my Christmas list. Santa, I've been a good girl this year, please bring me an etagere.

Etagere: A piece of furniture consisting of a set of open shelves for displaying small objects and sometimes having an enclosed cabinet as a base. (via Mirriam-Webster)

Vintage Brass Etagere
Home of Eddie Ross & Jaithan Kochar
Image via EddieRoss

Black Metal Etageres
Home of Frank Muytjens
Image via LonnyMag

Custom Etagere
Designed by Jim Howard for House Beautiful
Image via HabituallyChic

My Favourite!!
Atlanta Christmas Showhouse

Image via Phoebe Howard

A Pair Creates Balance
Charlotte Showhouse
Image via Phoebe Howard

Asian Inspired Etagere
Room Design by Heather Clawson
Image via Rue Magazine

Porter Etagere
Room Design by Billy Baldwin
Image via Habitually Chic

Habitually Chic: Heather Clawson

On my last trip to New York City, I met with Habitually Chic blogger and designer, Heather Clawson. We spent an hour chatting over coffee while I picked her brain and asked a million questions about her life in Manhattan and about how she became involved in interior design. I learned from her that life is an evolution, and that it's never too late to make a fresh start and do what you truly enjoy. For Heather, being laid off from her position with a prominent design firm gave her the push she needed to go out on her own and it's probably one of the best things that ever happened to her. Today Heather is busier than ever, writing daily blog posts while taking on design projects for Habitually Chic Design.

Just this month, Heather was featured in both Canadian House & Home magazine, and in the premier edition of Rue Magazine, an online publication. Congratulations, Heather, and thanks for the inspiration!!

Rue Magazine Feature:
(Click on photos to enlarge)

Canadian House & Home Feature: