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a blue forest (& bye for a bit!).

I spotted this blue forest that sweet Jan snapped in Vancouver and immediately became re-energized. This world can be so beautiful, yes? Kudos to Australian artist Konstantin Dimopoulos for creating the installation. LINK: POPPYTALK Speaking of re-energized, the next few weeks around here are going to be a whirlwind of crazy. We have an important

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modani.

I’m so pleased to announce Modani as one of our furnishings sponsors for my renovation! Last week, I received this sweet little chair in the mail and can’t wait to find a place for it (guest bedroom? office?). Stay tuned and I’ll show you what else I chose from the site. Hint: There’s a Chesterfield

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[to do] nature typography.

Why not gather some nature and spell words on this sunny spring morning? Ready, set… GO. LINK:  VLADIMIR KONCAR p.s. A quote from Vladimir: “[This personal typographic diary is] my playground when I’m fed up with commercial work. I collect various objects and from them I form the letters. With those letters I write my

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a floral mug.

I rarely gravitate toward florals, but this charcoal palette seems to toughen up those sweet blooms in the best way possible. Bonus? The hidden message inside says “a modestly marvellous mug.” How could I resist? (£10) LINK:   LISA STICKLEY LONDON

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a peek at our new kitchen!

Remember this blooper reel? Ken and I finally stifled the giggles long enough to film a kitchen walk-through for you fine folk, and I’ll be sharing it on HGTV.com tomorrow. Until then, enjoy a sneak preview!:

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