Monday, March 12, 2012

Sponsor Welcome - Sarah Swanson Design

Good Monday morning everyone.

I trust you all had a fabulous weekend...mine was quite delightful indeed.

For one, I went rock skipping with the kidlets yesterday and let me tell you, that activity is soul goodness...have made a promise to them and me that we're going to head towards the lake and do that at least once a week...bliss.

And on top of that, I discovered early Saturday morning that I was mentioned in the Globe and Mail...i.e. Canada's national newspaper!!!

To have Margot Austin...aka the senior design editor of House and Home magazine say...and I quote..."she points to lifestyle bloggers with a design bent like Oakville's Christine Dovey of Bijou and Boheme...who have amazed international audiences and the respect of design professionals."...cue me dying a VERY happy death.

Let me tell you...being able to tell my parents I was mentioned in the Globe...well, that my friends was good...real, real good.

You can read more of the article's take 'Toronto Tastemakers' (congrats Emma, Jennifer, Chris and Jane;) HERE.

Now...on to the today's business.

I'm so thrilled to introduce you to B&B's newest sponsor...


I know so many of you already know and love Sarah's blog...

flourish design + style

...and are quickly falling in love with her new Etsy shop Gallery Wall...

graphic watercolor in pink

graphic watercolor in black

graphic watercolor in green

graphic watercolor in blue

graphic watercolor in gold

graphic watercolor in pink

irregular dots / graphic watercolor in grey

...which is PS, brilliant...to create a shop where every piece is 10 bucks...smart, smart, smart...these little beauties are the perfect accent to any gallery wall and to be honest, I'm a little bummed I didn't think of this idea first...so, so clever.

Well on top of all of this, Sarah is also a fabulously talented designer who is now offering up her styling, staging, organizing and design skills...and let me tell you, if you're in the market for such things, you need look no further...this lady is good....reeeeeeeeally good...





See what I mean...wowzers...that board with the yellow tables...LOVE!!!  

Yes...it seems like Ms. Sarah is a triple treat...blogger, artist and designer extraordinaire.

I'm entirely inspired by all of her endeavors and am tickled as a tulip to have her on board...you can see more of her design portfolio by clicking HERE or by finding her button on my right sidebar:)

And with that, I'll say later peaches for now and ask you to think positive thoughts today for my Nana...she's meeting with the oncologist this morning so...could use the good collective energy etc.

Ta.

xoxo


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25 comments:

  1. WOW! Christine that is huge- congrats on being mentioned in the national newspaper! What a dream! And I love Sarah's artwork- so happy to see she is a sponsor.

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  2. Sarah is the bomb dignity. Adore her style, her blog, and her shop! And you my friend are on fire! It's just not going to stop. Can't wait to see where it all takes you my friend.

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  3. Ahh congrats Christine, so so so well deserved!!!! Must be so surreal and exciting!!!!

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  4. Its so good to see Sarah over here:) She has fantastic taste (one of my favorite pinners) and love her blog!

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  5. Warm thoughts going out to your Nana. Kudos on the G&M article. It's great that we're starting to get some recognition in Canada. Unlike the States where bloggers seem to be in the spot light 24/7!

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  6. I cannot see the last photos at all.
    Congrats on the G&M mention.

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  7. Sarah is the best totally have a few of her pieces! xoxo

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  8. How incredible for your mention! So well deserved. I adore Sarah, too. Happy to say I own 2 of her art pieces. Sending good vibes for your Nana. xo

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  9. I read the article while lounging on the beach and was thrilled to see THE Margot Austin mention you!! Congrats!

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  10. Hi Christine....the accolades are well deserved you have definitely created a niche and a beautitful one at that! Congrats to you!

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  11. Congrats! How exciting! Your blog is fantastic! Also, loving every board Sarah designed, especially board # 2, love those pillows and chairs and the sofa..okay, I love it all!

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  12. congrats on the newspaper! SO huge. ANd love Sarah Swanson -- checking out her blog now.

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  13. Oh congrats Christine! Amazing. Love love her work!!!

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  14. Ooh, fun design boards! Will definitely check out her blog since I'm, apparently, the only one silly enough not to know about it.

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  15. Oh and CONGRATS sweet lady!!! You are so bigtime and awesome. Glad all of Canada now knows what we've been knowing forlikeever. :-)

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  16. So totally rad! Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  17. congratulations to you! lovely boards...and yes, yes, yes to those yellow tables!

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  18. 1) I couldn't agree more about skipping stones... definitely good for the soul!
    2)CONGRATS on the mention in the Globe!!! Very well deserved and bubbly all around!

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  19. Love Sarah and her incredible talent. I also love that her art is affordable, even for me!

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  20. Your mention is so very cool... such big things happening your way... love it! Love Sarah, she has a great blog... nice to see her creating new ventures. xo

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  21. Christine, that is SO exciting you got such an amazing write up in the Globe -you are a true rock star! congrats :) Oh + I love Sarah's work too - the gold lamp on the first moodboard is gorgeous xx

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  22. Christine! That is HUGE! Your parents must be over the moon proud!

    Go Christine, Go!

    And Sarah, I know via Marianne (Style for Living) - and she is stylish and creative indeed!

    Hugs to you. I have missed coming here.


    ox, Mon

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  23. It made me smile reading how you were able to tell your parents you were in the Globe. We never get too old to not want to please our parents do we? :) Cute.

    xx
    Kecia

    http://www.couturezooblog.com/

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  24. Sending good vibes to your Nana!

    Andrea x

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