I received an email today from the people at MYHABIT.com and here are the goods:

The sale will feature signed copies of the book, which provides D.I.Y projects and design tips, as well as an exciting assortment of hand selected home accents.  Items will include lamps and throw pillows from notable designers/tastemakers such as Blissliving Home, Rhodia, Shine Labs, Graphic Image and Judy Ross for up to 60% off with fast, free shipping and free returns.

For the first time, customers will be able to view a video with the curator, in which Bonney provides step-by-step instructions for decorating a lamp that she describes as “shiny, happy, girly” – three words she also uses to describe the theme for her curation.  

Bonney says, “I love when objects have something that sparkle or something that makes me feel special.”

The sale will begin tomorrow, October 13^th at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET.

Click here to join for free: MYHABIT.com

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Cute don’t you think? I liked the little details of the hand-made typewriter.  In addition to the video above, they also post “teaser” videos of their issues… something new that I’ve not seen before.  Here is their current issue 3 teaser:

Anthology is a quarterly magazine and is printed in limited edition. I think it’s a bit pricey but I do beleive in supporting these types of ventures. I hope the prices of the online versions of these magazines will come down as I’ve seen others such as Rue and Lonny offer print copies as well of  their online editions. 

Happy reading.

First, get to know Kelly, here is a clip backstage at The Nate Berkus Show, I’m so impressed with her style.  A talented jewelery designer (side note, check out her jewelery at http://kellyframel.com/, it’s just as glamorous as she is!).

Now for the jewels, here is her apartment… I simply can’t get over how everything works together, mixing old and new yet everything looks contemporary. Splashes of gold throughout is very apparent, it’s the perfect sparkle… I think gold has come a long way, I’m noticing it more and more.

Here is her living room, before and after… they are both amazing… I can’t decide, I like them both.

I’m always amazed what a can of paint and a dash of imagination can do.  By painting this both black and white gives it such interest and appeal.  What a beautiful find and a well-executed transformation.  Beautifully styled with a large mirror, a black and white frame, trays and of course jewelery.

Can I say jealous!  The clothes, the shoes, I only wish my closet was this rich with choices.  This closet photo is only one of many, check here to see more.

Additional home tour photos, this home is so well put together.  Take a peak at the utensils in the background cleverly placed in clear glasses, brilliant.  It’s simple details like that that make the difference.

I’m always so impressed and enjoy discovering creative people.  I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.

{Image credits: Kelly Framel from the glamourai}

Here is a video tutorial that was created to give you a quick tour and a great way to check out their new features.

I look forward to every issue and can’t wait till the next one.
Enjoy and have a lovely day.

Overall it was a great show and I look forward to coming home every evening and watching this show. I think we are lucky to have a positive, kind and superbly creative talent like Nate Berkus gracing our television.  We need more of this kind of programming, so thank you Nate! 

If you already haven’t done so, have a look at Nate’s book Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live Into a Place You’ll Love.  A wonderful book to take advice from the master himself. 

Book Description: Nate Berkus, regular contributor on The Oprah Winfrey Show, contributing editor of O, The Oprah Magazine, and nationally renowned decorator, has created a book inspired by his belief that everyone should love the way they live. This step-by-step guide to achieving your own beautiful rooms is based on Nate’s signature style and innovative approach to design. As a small boy, Nate could often be found rearranging his room (as well as helping his mother and the other neighborhood mothers rearrange theirs). Throughout the years his passion continued to grow, and soon Nate was heading his own award-winning firm with an elite roster of clients. But it was Oprah Winfrey who gave Nate the chance of a lifetime-the opportunity to go into millions of homes around the world and join her mission to help people live their best lives. It has been a dream come true that has absolutely changed my life, explains Berkus. Not only has working with Oprah helped me redefine my own vision and purpose-but she continues to challenge me to use my own life to help others live better. And there is nothing that makes me happier or more grateful than to be a part of that. As Oprah always says, -your home should be a reflection of who you truly are. Nate says, no matter how much money you have, he believes that is so very true. I am honored to share my love of design to help everyone make that dream real for themselves with this book.

He also has a home collection available, here are tons of great finds on eBay.

I would luv to hear what you think….

Talk to you soon,
Chantal

{{{Click here to watch the video}}}  
Learn how to mix wallpaper, inexpensive vintage furniture, bold colours and sleek new pieces, using the example of stylist-writer Arren Williams’ modernist, Palm Springs inspired house. Bright hues in the living room contrast with a minimalist tiled kitchen.

Elana Safronskydid a fabulous article about about this particular video/tour and a Q&A with Arren.  Find out all the secrets how he beautified his home by mixing vintage pieces, garage sale/thrift store finds and big box store pieces.

{Image Credit: from hgtv.ca, Photography by: Angus Fergusson }

If you live in Canada and watch Cityline, especially Thursday “Home Day”, you’ve had the opportunity to see Brian Gluckstein in action.  This sleek dressed man has the most amazing interior design taste.  I always look forward to the segments showing his latest creations.  Some things are a bit on the traditional side for me (yes, I’m all modern all the time) but he just has that special quality in making homes so beautiful.

I was perusing his website this evening and found a few treasure I thougth I’d share.  First, I had no idea he was making videos!  I luv that he calls it GHTV (Gluckstein Home TV).  You can watch very informative videos such as “How to setup and style your outdoor space for entertaining”, perfect for the summer!  Another is called “How to Style Your Guest Bathroom”… you get the idea.  Stying ideas from a master all free and online, how sweet it is.

The above picture is showcasing batch products from his home collection sold at The Bay. 

Here are some of my favorite from his residential portfolio and contract portfolio… I do recommend checking them both out, they are spectacular!

{Image Credit: http://www.glucksteindesign.com}