Workspace Envy

Today I'm having a crazy hard work day, as I want to wrap things up so I can actually enjoy my weekend - Something I feel I haven't done in a while.  I think I would enjoy working hard a lot more if I had a workspace like this one, belonging to Interior Designer, Suzanne Kasler...

Yep, I'm very much in love with this space!  It would be perfect for me as the main office at Switch and then the studio space in the back.  Perfection I say, perfection!

The Transformation Of A Chair

Here is a quick little photo story of a chair being transformed from old and dated, to updated and stylish, at 

Switch Studio, by moi... {you can see more Switch Studio before and afters HERE}

Before

Stripped                                             Stained                                           Rebuilt

Upholstered 

Totally worth all that handwork, don't you think?  I am loving this chair's new look!  Beautiful.  If you'd like to transform a piece feel free to visit the Request A Quote page on my site HERE to inquire - I'd be happy to help!

Happy Family Day

Today is Family Day - Hooray!  I'm looking forward to hanging out and having some F-U-N with the fam!

The weather is not quite warm enough for merry-go-round fun, but either way we'll make the most of our day.  No plans as of yet, perhaps we will have a lazy day full of movies and snacks and an afternoon walk on the lake, at least that is what I'm voting for!  Hope your day is perfection!

Vegetarian Dishes

When people hear that I am a Vegetarian, often, there first question is "Do you find it hard to think of things to eat?"  The truth is, when I first started, yes, it was hard to come up with exciting meal ideas that did not include meat, but now it's easy.  I have a few vegetarian cookbooks, and I am always looking for new recipes online.  Like these ones... {click on the image to see the recipe}

Okay, this last recipe contains turkey, so what I do is either take the meat out, or substitute it with tofu.  I also find when I eat out I often have to tweak the menu, as there is usually not a ton of selection for Vegetarians.  For example, at my favourite little Italian place I start with a salad, then get an eggplant parmesan appetizer and a small side of pasta together as my meal.  Sometimes changing the menu costs a bit more, but it's worth it to stick to diet restrictions and get a delicious meal out!

Another question I get asked is "Do you cook meat for your family?" The answer is no, I don't.  It's not that I refuse to, it's just that Adam and the kids are happy to eat the vegetarian dishes I make {although the kids didn't like tofu to start}, so there is no need for me to make two meals - Thank goodness!  If we have a large number of guests over, we tend to BBQ, so I will have chicken and steaks for the guys to cook, as well as veggie burgers for myself and those who want to try a non-meat option.  I find the women are more than happy to stick to the veg meal, but the men {except for Adam sometimes, who is vegetarian-ish and avoids meat quite often, but not always} tend to want the meat.  And of course there are plenty of vegetarian side dishes and finger foods for all to enjoy!

Are you a vegetarian?  If so, do you find it challenging sometimes?  And what are your solutions?

My Dream Vacation Home

Well, I am totally craving some warm, sunny weather.  With that being said, I often dream of having a vacation home in Malibu, and if you've been reading for a while you probably know that.  I have found a fabulous home that would suit me just fine {although I would change the location of it from Puerto Vallarta to the "Bu"}...

Ahhh yes.  Perfection.  I crave so many different types of homes - A country home, a classic/contemporary home, a rustic home, a modern home...  And I just feel that the modern home suits being on the beach.  Don't you?  I'm so in love with this house!  Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go try to become a multi-millionaire!