A Scottish Door

This door looks so european.  So it was no surprise that it's almost a dead ringer for the Scottish flag!

I wonder if the homeowner painted it in homage?  It's not the most well kept doorway but I thought they definitely earned points for quirky-ness!

Written with love,
Lenore

A Nautical Door

This door is straight out of the Tommy Hilfiger catalogue!

Strong red, clean navy, crisp white and bold brass have this door longing to live by the sea. 

Written with love,
Lenore

Sunday scores and doors

Found these vintage Baribocraft Canada solid wood bowls on my Sunday afternoon treasure hunt to Value Village.  They were a steal at $4.99 for a set of 7!

Spent the rest of the afternoon popping into open houses with S and S, dreaming of my own River Heights stunner!  Shot some fab doors on the way...

Told S I would feature her very own front door!

Hope your week is going well!

Written with love,
Lenore

Saturday Randoms

Happy weekend to you!

It's a gorgeous day in Winnipeg and I'm loving the sun.  The city is buzzing with people out and about and there's extra traffic with the city's freebie weekend.  It's not too late to put your unwanted items out on the curb.  Just remember to write free on them!  I did a few rounds but didn't find anything yet.  I was hoping to pick up some old wooden dressers or side tables to fancy up.

Met up with S for lunch and a walk down Corydon.  It had been too long and was nice to catch up.  Why not call up an old friend this weekend and make plans to get together?

We shared a delightful lunch at Bread and Circuses on Lilac.  I love ordering a turkey sandwich and being surprised to find it filled with real roast turkey!  This delighful bakery and lunch spot does a brisk business with their baked fresh daily breads and sweets.

We got us some frappucinos and walked the neighborhood in search of some great doors.

And last but not least...yay me!  I finished the sock monkey for Wyatt.  It didn't turn out too bad, if I do say so myself.  The mouth presented a bit of a challenge, but oh well....he's only 6 weeks old - he won't notice right?

What did you get up to this sunny weekend?

Written with love,
Lenore

Doors of the Keys Part II

More Keys doors...

The love their colour!

Written with love,
Lenore

Door of the Keys Part I

The Keys pass their days on a totally different level than I do.  Drenched in sun and humidity, they decorate their doors with in-your-face shades of watery turquoise and tart key lime.

Alternatively, they manage to look remarkably cool in the most intense of heat.  Plantation style shutters, rich wood tones and the simple elegance of crisp white co-mingle elegantly in the doorways of the old houses of Key West.

So hot and so cool!

Written with love,
Lenore

A Pair of Boston Doors

Thank you for sending me your doors!  Here are two that were captured by Charity on a trip to historic Boston last year.

They both have such an air of mystery with their long corridors and only a hint of door in the distance.

Boston's amazingly rich history and stunning architecture makes for many fantastic doors.

Don't you just want to wander down the halls, open them up and catch a peek of what lies on the other side?

Written with love,
Lenore

A Chi Chi Door

Just a few hours until I'm on a plane to Florida!  I will miss chatting with you but my internet availability will be spotty.  I leave you with this latest door as my bon voyage...

I drive past this lovely little shop called Chi Chi on my way to work on South Osborne and I love what they've done with the exterior.  The vibrant turquoise is a very hot colour this year and it is made so elegant with the soft taupe and metallic textured walls.  Tres chic!

I popped into the shop for the first time to request a photo permission and met the owner Kathy.  She gave me a quick tour (I will return for a real visit after my trip) and I was delighted to discover the store is made up of 8 rooms, each with their own theme.  The bathroom is an actual bathroom decorated with Chi Chi's wares as is the den, the kitchen and very girly Chi Chi room.  This adorable Winnipeg boutique is filled with housewares, gifts, decor items, reusable bags and even refurbished furniture!

I took lots of photos to share and I'll tell you all about it in a future post.  For now, you can check out the website and online store for a sampling of all the goodies.

Have a lovely week and I will talk to you soon!

Written with love,
Lenore

A Sunny Door

This door just plain brightened my day!

I almost missed it during my walk as the house has dense foliage and it was pouring rain.  But the sunny yellow caught my eye just as I was passing by. 

Not only is this what I imagine the colour of happiness to be....but the whitewashed boards and raw wood decking give it a warm, country feel.  It's hard to see, but the red sign is handpainted with welcome on it.  A fresh bouquet of flowers acts as a modern wreath.  Love it!

I imagine the owner to be kind, with smile crinkles around her eyes and her hair tied back from digging in the garden...she probably has loads of books all over the house and bakes her own bread.

So it's happened, on only my second door scouting trip for the door series.  A truck pulled up beside me down the street to question why I was photographing their house.  I pled charming and just told them I had a love of beautifully decorated doors and kept a photo collection of them. 

Should I have explained the blog?  Would they get it?  Should I start knocking on doors for pre-approval of my shots? 

And advice would be welcomed!

Written with love,
Lenore

Forever Door - New Series

I think doors are so interesting.

They can open to let visitors into your home.  Or you can close them and tuck yourself inside in your private personal space.

I love looking at doors on houses and seeing all the unique and interesting things people do with them.  They are a huge statement opportunity and by simply changing the colour of a door, you can change the style of a house!

So I'm starting an ongoing series of posts on interesting doors.  As they catch my eye, I'll photograph them to share.  I'll watch for cool doors in my neighborhood, around the city and in my travels.  If you have a great door to share, please send it along to me.  

For my intro door, I decided to show you my favourite door on my street.  I think it's elegant, without being stuffy and the cream/white/black colour palette is sharp and modern.  I'm not usually a fan of brass accents but with this traditional style I think it really works!

Here's a wider view, to capture the great steps and pots, they really frame the door.

If you see a tall gal with a camera taking pictures of your door - it's a compliment!  Hopefully no one minds...

Written with love,
Lenore