by Linda Todsen | Jan 8, 2012 | Inspiration, Odds & ends, Products we like
There is a new and delightful little shop that has recently opened in Qualicum Beach called The Weathered Gate ~ it is the sweetest, tiny space filled with furniture that has been lovingly restored by the shop owners and accented with new home accessories. The mother...
by Linda Todsen | Jan 4, 2012 | Current Custom Homes, Products we like
The modern style house that we have been working on for quite some time is now beginning to have the products installed that will shape and determine it’s final look. The first one being installed is the oversized floor tiles that are being extensively used...
by Linda Todsen | Jul 19, 2011 | After work activities, Islands in Thyme, Products we like
Adirondack style chairs have been one of our very favourites since we first saw them 25 years ago ~ they are so comfortable, have a nice wide arm for setting your dinner plate or beverage on and just plain look good all on their own. To my knowledge Adirondack chairs...
by Linda Todsen | Mar 10, 2011 | Completed Custom homes, Products we like
All of these cedar products lend themselves well together in creating a natural looking and textured West Coast appearance. But there are so many options – Shake or shingle? Left naturally rustic or stained to be more refined? Should the stain be a solid or...
by Linda Todsen | Mar 4, 2011 | Inspiration, Our House, Products we like
When this photo appeared on a blog I was looking at, I thought, Oh ~ I love that picture, the table is so fantastic and the abundance of yellow makes it so cheerful. Upon closer inspection I realized that the dining room had a similar feel to our own, that the...
by Linda Todsen | Feb 17, 2011 | After work activities, Islands in Thyme, Products we like
In our estimation, any trip out to the West Coast of Vancouver Island would not be complete without a visit to the Wickaninnish Inn on Chesterman Beach just outside of Tofino. The setting is breathtakingly stunning, it is nestled into a rich forest on the edge of the...
