Monday, December 28, 2015

A Little Christmas Miracle

I was visiting someone close to me in long term care and they had promised a friend of theirs Christmas lights for their little tree that had none.  I was going to the nearby mall after anyways and picked some up and brought them back the very same day.  I handed them to the recipient of these lights and their face was a bit confused so the person I was visiting said "Merry Christmas"!  Then their face lit up with instant joy and they began to open up the lights.  I had to leave shortly after but when I returned there on Christmas eve I noticed such a bright and lovely tree and it was hard to believe that it was the very same tree that was lacking that luster but was now owning such a warm glow!  I am so proud of the person I am close to for orchestrating this and I am so happy to have played a part in such a little Christmas Miracle!  Look at how beautiful it is!!


I hope everyone kind had such a lovely Christmas or holiday and all the best for the New Year!!
 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Decore J'adore

We purchased a circa 1929, 2 story, single detached, charming red brick home in Toronto years ago and decorating it has not been a challenge since art deco and vintage classic design styles 
are among my favorite.  The house itself is full of charm with it's stain glass windows, brass accents, solid cherry wood through out and solid design, as well.  Was not hard to find the perfect pieces for it.  I still want to replace the furniture in the living room but I want to have my basement redone first.  Hopefully soon.


I found this majestic vintage art deco brass peacock fireplace cover for a mere $40 Canadian on Kajiji.  It even has patina on it but since I will be keeping it I might polish her up.  Goes perfectly with the house.    

My husband and I were at the Don Valley Art Show at Todmorden Mills and picked up this beautiful painting by Judy Tarnofski called Mid-Summer Medley.

Here are my Bob Mackey of NY dining room table and chairs at the smaller setting.  I have another two chairs and 2 table inserts to make it even bigger.  It's very lovely and of okay quality.  With reproductions they are usually not solid.

One of my stain glass windows.  This one is located in the dining room.  It's such a beautiful piece that really brings such charm to the room and house.

98% of my doors have glass knobs and the rest are brass.  The home inspector mentioned how rare that was and was so impressed at how original our house was.  We were very lucky to say the least. 


My vanity was a lot of work.  There were carpets upstairs and ugly 80s light yellow particle board built in desk and walk in closet.  I ripped it all out and we were lucky to have had the original hardwood floors underneath all throughout the house in which we had the upstairs refinished and then the rooms painted.  

Our backyard is landscaped with Japanese plants and trees mostly.  It's very beautiful to say the least.


Even the door hardware is incredible.  

Sunday, December 6, 2015

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

So we haven't had much snow at all this year but that doesn't mean that there isn't any festive lights, glam and cheer!  I don't really get into the consumerism part of Christmas but I do enjoy the rest, especially giving to those in need.  I give a few modest gifts to the people I am the closest to and not ask for much just so that I can give to my local charities.  This year I also started making things and selling things in order to raise more. I also love taking pictures this time of year too.  Toronto is beaming with the Christmas and holiday spirit and it shows.






More on my Flickr album Christmas Time In Toronto!

I like to wish all the kind and good people a very Merry Christmas &/or Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!  All the best to you and yours in 2016!

Warm Regards,
Anna Garasto