18 October 2011

Style Peek: oversized cowl sweater + skinny jeans


Happy Tuesday! Things are a bit hectic around here as I prepare for my big presentation on Thursday, I'm a bit of a bundle of nerves to be honest.... I'm a true introvert, so taking my schtick to the realm of public speaking is a bit scary!! But I know it will be a great opportunity to make good connections and show off our agency work.

How does this affect my wardrobe you ask? Big, cozy sweaters to bundle up in and cocoon while I work away! Like this adorable grey one I picked up at Winners (they have awesome new fall stuff in!). I love the huge cowl neckline, cropped kimono sleeves and side slits. Sooooo comfy! Plus - check it out - I cut my bangs! All kinds of things going on around here...





oversized grey cowl sweater - Winners

Stay cozy friends and wish me luck on Thursday!




17 October 2011

Before and After: Espresso with Cream Dining Chairs

Hey everyone! As promised, I have a Lather Creations furniture reveal. The twist is that I had a guest upcycler for this project....my husband Jack!

Jack has his own hardwood flooring company so he's a total wood guy - loves working with it and loves the rich visual appeal and warmth it adds to a room. He's been wanting to get involved for some time and was just waiting for the right passion project to come along.  So when our friends were getting rid of their old dining room chairs - Jack snapped them up. The chairs needed some work, so Jack ended up taking them apart and reinforcing them, sanding them down to the bare solid red oak wood.


The chairs have regal spindle sides and a classic ladderback design. Being so fond of wood, it was hard for Jack to think about losing it completely. So he came up with a unique design that blends the bright modern feel of the Crisp Linen paint with richly Espresso stained wood sections. 

His work is absolutely meticulous and I love how they turned out! They would be equally suited around a clean white table, a more elegant black table or even a classic dark wood dining table - depending on your style. A huge thanks to Jack for bringing your impeccable style to Lather Creations - we have to think about more than just a marriage partnership.... :)

Here's some shots of the individual chairs...





And the complete set...




If you live in the Winnipeg area and are smitten with the set of Espresso with Cream Solid Oak Dining Chairs then click here. Or if have an old piece of wood furniture laying around that you'd like refreshed, email me at lhume1@mts.net and we can chat!

Have a lovely day friends!




Lather Press: LOULOU and Madison Plus

Good morning everyone! Usually Mondays can be kind of a drag but not this one...I woke up to this very lovely feature on the front page of the LOULOU Magazine website as part of their plus size fashion gallery! I'm thrilled and honoured to be included by one of my fave Canadian magazines. To check out the full post you can go here.




Plus on Friday, I was featured in Madison Plus' Blogger Style Round Up! Madison Plus is a one-stop-shop for chic and trendy plus size shopping, allowing you to browse many different brands and stores all in one place. You can read the post here!


It's hard to express in words how humbled I am for getting acknowledged by these awesome blogs that provide such great fashion coverage for us curvy gals. Thanks so much LOULOU and Madison Plus!

Have a great day friends and thanks for coming back to visit me on the blog everyday - you guys keep me going!

ps: Exciting news...I finally have a new piece of furniture to post - coming later today!