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FRIDAY FINDS + PERFECT PIECES FOR STYLING


I've been in a bit of a purge mood lately.. not really the spring cleaning kind of purge mood, more of an I want to be surrounded by things I love and have intentionally picked mood. It started with my closet because I knew I wanted to get pieces I wasn't wearing to the consignment store I've been going to for years and years at the start of the fall season and that turned into a try on everything - it took days - do I wear it, do I love the fit? Maybe I loved the idea of it but never wore it because the fit was off.. if there was a hesitation out it went. When it was all cleared and I sorted my closet and organized it in a pleasing way for me I was so happy- I was seeing the pieces I love and want to wear instead of being distracted by pieces I don't love or maybe felt guilt about because I bought and don't wear. This cleaning went from the closet to the garage and now I'm going to intentionally go through all the storage spaces, it's not really about wanting less, it's about choosing things that I like. I realize that sounds a little crazy, so yes it's about less in a sense, letting go of things that aren't serving but appreciating the things you have and are bringing in.

There's no question my style is classic, probably boring to some but I've always loved a basic and will buy pieces I love to wear in multiple colors. It's easy and effortless and makes getting dressed a no brainer. For interiors I'm drawn to texture and neutrals, again easy pieces that speak for themselves, minimal in a way that always reads clean and pieces I love to look at. Fridays finds today are a collection of pieces from H&M that are just stand out classic pieces that elevate -

For ease all pieces are linked HERE -






I love to watch Crate & Barrel and CB2 for great decor pieces and these pieces caught my eye today. Great shapes, great texture, the perfect color of candle ( ordering right now ). Don't forget to display candle sticks without candles too, they're gorgeous and interesting on their own! Shallow dishes for collecting what you love as much as convenience and storage - HERE


We're headed into a long weekend here in Canada for Thanksgiving, hope you all have a wonderful weekend, x

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People are often surprised when I mention that I offer e design.. how does that work? What does that mean? For the past 10+ years years I have been designing rooms from a far. You don't have to be local, you don't have to be in Canada! The best part of e design is we do all of our communicating, planning, designing, and shopping.. online. 

The process is easy and efficient. We'll start with you dropping me a quick line below, tell me a little about your project, inquire about pricing and current time lines. From here I'll have you fill out a design questionnaire where you can tell me all about the space and direction, your likes and loves, dislikes, things to stay in the space, anything I should know, along with a budget. Do budgets need to be $$$$? They sure don't. You'll take some photo's of the space and any other rooms in your home I should see so I have a full vision of your home. From here I pull together an initial design board.. this will not be a fully designed room, but one that gives you a feel, shows a color scheme, has key details. With your feedback on the initial board I continue to find inspiration, edit, source and build the room. I've found it is most efficient for both of us.. I'm not off for weeks designing a space with all the details.. that you really don't like. With this initial board I want your gut feelings. If you don't like it, I want to know. If you love it.. amazing. If you love pieces.. perfect. The idea is that I can in a shorter timeline pull together my initial ideas for you and have you tell me if you like the direction. Once the initial board feels good I can continue to develop the layers of the room. This way we are in constant contact and you are fully in the loop with where I'm at, the time I'm dedicating to you and where we are in the process. It's honest and feels good to me. 

With each step of the design process your email will include a visual design board along with all shopping links. Links will absolutely be in line with the country you reside in. I won't send Canadians links to US shops that only ship to the US. US residents will have all links that ship within the USA. At the time of the e design all links sent will be ones in stock and available.

The design fee for the room includes edits until the room is one you love. 

 

A few things to note |

I can't unfortunately control shipping timelines or items selling out if you wait to purchase.

All ordering is done by the client. 

Invoicing for the e design is done through a PayPal invoice and is due at the start of the project.

I'm always here to communicate.. if you think of anything, see something during the process, reach out at any time! I'm always happy to hear from you.

Once I send over a design board at any stage in the project, take the time you need to go over the details. Let it sink in. Reply when you can and once you do I will also reply to let you know when I am scheduled to be working on your space again. It's efficient and timely and allows you to know a general area of time when you should be receiving the next visual! Of course sourcing, finding the perfect piece in the right price point, designing and planning does take time to pull together so always allow for a few days for it to come together on my end. 

Room Pricing | 

Entry $375

Primary Bedroom $625

Childrens / Teen Room / Nursery $575

Guest Room $575

Living Room $725

Bonus Room / Rec Room / Play Room $725

Dining Room $625

* A full edesign is not available for kitchens or bathrooms.. due to sourcing / all sources being online sources for edesign the fit is just not right. That said I am happy to help with inspiration, tile, counter top and cabinet selection ( you shop! ) paint, accessories etc. Please inquire for pricing.

*Send a quick note to say hello and tell me a little about your project below! We'll look at current timelines and I'll have you fill out the design questionnaire after we connect! 

Considering E Design? Read THIS blog post! 

DESIGN QUESTIONS 

 

With fees starting at $25.00 design questions can help solve little design dilemas. Finishing touches for a space, styling questions, sourcing lighting, rugs, accessories.. you name it. If you have a design question, just ask! Fees are based on the scope of the question/s. Design questions generally do not need the design questionnaire filled out, we'll cover all details via email! Drop me a note below to inquire about your design question cost! 

 

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SARAH SWANSON

CALGARY AB CANADA
sarah@sarahswansondesign.com

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