A few things have changed in our master bedroom for summer. I’ve gotten quite a few sourcing questions so I thought I would link up the room in one spot. Welcome to our light and airy summer master bedroom design with The Brick.
End Tables || Table Lamp || Gold Geo Accent Table || Floor Lamp
Mirror || Coffee Table || Chair || Rug
TATCHA as you know has made almost every favourite beauty product list I’ve made for the past 4 years. If you are not familiar with them, their products are carried online directly through TATCHA, Sephora, Barneys New York, Spring online and goop. I love their classical approach to skincare encompassing Japanese beauty secrets passed down by generations with a less is more theme. You know what goes into the products thus you know exactly what you are putting onto your skin and into your body. If you haven’t discovered this brand I would definitely give them a try. Here are my current TATCHA go to products that will suite anyone’s beauty routine:
One Step Cleansing Oil ℅ : I love using this residue free all in one cleaners with my Clarisonic brush at night. It completely removes all my makeup gently with no irradiation on my sensitive skin. It is one of their Best Sellers for a reason, the luxurious formula smells and feels like heaven plus it works!
Classic Rice Enzyme Power ℅ : Speaking of cleansing, this exfoliating polish is perfect for my sensitive skin. It gentle removes my dead layer of skin, revealing a soft glowing complexion. It’s easily my fav bi-weekly skincare treat.
This summer we partnered with The Brick to transform our little outdoor space into a backyard entertaining oasis. Since we revealed all our hard work, you have asked so many questions! Thank you for that! No really! I appreciate all the emails and direct messages, those kinds of conversations are my favourite part about blogging. A few themes started to arise from your messages… many of the questions were the same, so I thought I would do a follow up Q&A patio style!
Let’s Talk Lounge Furniture:
Some of the most asked questions were about our lounging set… What is it made of? Is it durable? Will it hold up to weather, toddlers and that giant dog? Will the color fade? Do you have to conditioning or paint it? Good Luck keeping it looking that way… I guess that wasn’t a question. But you get the point.
We went with The Park Terrace patio set because it’s made of durable UV resistant resin or all weather wicker. We wanted something that will last over the years with zero upkeep compared to real wicker or wood options.
I was very torn because it does come in a brown/natural colour option but I loved the sleek black for our design theme. It’s completely wipeable, which for us with two babies and a dog is a blessing. So far I’ve been lucky spot treating the fabric quickly after a spill or two.
Let’s Talk Accessories:
Where did you find your accessories? Are those outdoor items? Are they kid friendly?
Almost every accessory you see is from The Brick. Most were in-store purchases, every location is different and has a variety of in-store purchases not listed online. So I’m sorry I couldn’t link those up for you but you should go to your local location to take a look. You never know what you could find.
All the lighting is outdoor solar panelled, the dishes and cups are plastic making them kid friendly. Those items I found at Canadian Tire.
Let’s Talk About This Fire Place:
Where did you find that fireplace? How heavy is it? Does it run on a gas line? Does it give off heat for guests? How often do you use it?
Within 1 day of posting our patio transformation I had over 15 DM’s on Insta Stories asking where I found this modern fire table… of course THE BRICK!!! It’s super lightweight, even I can move it if I need to. We keep it in it’s cover between uses. We have it hooked up to a propane tank and use it at least 2 evenings a week. And we haven’t filled that propane tank yet this summer. It gives off heat, but not a crazy amount, I would compare it to an outdoor heater on low. Perfect for when the sun goes down and the air cools off. It will take us well into fall for outdoor entertaining!
Over the past weekend, Matt and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary! There is no other person I’d rather share this journey with. Thank you for all the well wishes over the week, we truly appreciate it.
Over the past few months I’ve gotten so many direct messages and emails asking about sourcing for our main living room space. We wanted tons of seating, so we revolved our design around these versatile custom sectionals from The Brick’s Designed2B collection. Adding light bright whites, touches of wood elements and pops of greenery to finish. It’s easily the most lived in room in our home. It’s so important for us to have a relaxing place we can unwind, watch Netflix, and enjoy a celebratory drink together.
Our current Netflix favs include: Glow, way to many to name from the documentary section and Rogue One on repeat.
This gorgeous coffee table has the perfect mix of modern and whimsical details. I love the cement paired with the wood, we constantly get compliments.
We love to host guests! When we moved in last year, the kitchen was the first renovation update we tackled. With some help from The Brick we found 3 amazing appliances that help us cook, gather and celebrate in the heart of our home. For the majority of the week we have friends and family stop in for a visit like an endless revolving door. Let me tell you, having last minute guests keeps you on your toes! Over the years, we developed some simple tricks to hosting a large or a small group with relative ease.
1) Add bouquets throughout your home. It doesn’t matter if you buy flowers or cut them from your own garden the end result is the same… that heavenly smell. Florals have a way of keeping your house smelling fresh and light. Remember to change the water and recut the ends to prolong the life of your gorgeous blooms.
2) Have all the fixings on hand to throw together a small charcuterie board. We went with this Whirlpool all-fridge from The Brick for a reason. We love to eat fresh ingredients we rarely eat frozen. This way we have all the room we need for infused waters, chilled Prosecco, pre-made salads. Plus all the meat, cheeses and olives any great charcuterie would need. Because we are not preparing from frozen, I can put together a snack for my guests in minutes thanks to this fridge.
3) Have plenty of counter seating. The kitchen is the heart of our home, naturally whenever we have a gathering most guests gravitate to it. I love our counter seats, they allow our guests to chat with us while we prepare a meal. We can sip, gab and snack along the way without the separation of the host from their guests while cooking. It’s so casual, it has a way of making our guests feel right at home.
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