Jazzy Home Decor 2013

 January 2013 issue of Livingetc  is out and I snapped it

up as soon as it hit the shelves.  As I told you before, 

this magazine is a hot commodity among the 

urban dwellers of Toronto Canada.  

But,

for Christmas, I was given a year's subscription

to Livingetc.  I will probably have to wait

for a couple of months before the magazine

finally arrives at my door.

 So, how about this? 

A blackboard powder room.

Wouldn't it be fun to see what guests

might write on the walls 

after a couple glasses of wine?

Or not.

 This is one of the photos from the article 

highlighting a NYC brownstone and their

renovations.  I love the use of the fretwork

in the stair handrail.  It's a lovely detail and

I bet you could use a old gate or ornamental

woodwork as well.  It's nice to give a

bit of attention to an overlooked feature.

 Love the concrete kitchen walls

but

I especially love the color of the cabinets.

Great way to spice up a kitchen.

 Strange that in a January issue, Livingetc still

showed some Christmas decor ideas.  I think

they did this because the projects could be

adapted for year round appeal.

These are paper lanterns that are hanging in a

foyer.  I would definitely do this.

I live in an old Victorian and it has a 

higher ceiling by the door.  

This is another fun idea.

Check out the runner with two colors.

I am a sucker for Fairy Lights and these designs

are so unique.  I still have my Fairy Lights

from Christmas and I am pondering all kinds

of ways to use them in my home.

The way I figure it ... why not celebrate

life like a holiday year round.

That's one New Year's Resolution.