Is this Ride OVER YET?

Just a few more days left until school is over. It's been such a long year but somehow it went by so quickly. I am really going to be happy to NOT be a first-year student anymore. It seems like we are somewhat out of the loop on a few things as "First Years", like we are in the grey area of not-yet-designers as we are still learning many new things. Also I feel there is absolutely no connection to the design industry yet at all. Hoping this will change somewhat in the next year.

I am looking forward to the summer break as there are some things I have been wanting to do but have had NO time whatsoever;

I want to get going and post a few things on my Etsy vintage shop, Ella Cinders. I have collected a few gems since moving to Montreal last Fall. I have two of these bowls by Kaj Franck that will help to pay the bills when they sell.


I want to try this, but with recycled materials.
I want to make some curtains for my kitchen entry for sound-proofing. I would do more work there at the table since I will know I am not disturbing others (Old building=zero R-factor!) If that works out then I'm going to do some for the living room too.

I saw this over at the Ikea blog (**WARNIING-it's in Swedish!) I would like to do as well. Hmm, now that I think of it I also want to put up some shelves in my very shabby-not-so-chic kitchen. Something like this or this most likely, depending on my handy skills.

Wow, lots to do. With a busy summer ahead, maybe the ride is just beginning?

Look Up, Way Way Up!...

.............As the Friendly Giant used to say..........

Ceilings are often overlooked (or underlooked.......!) for potential to incorparate design elements so here are some "afterthought" solutions that can add some funk to an otherwise bland ceiling.

I am partial to the flowery solution after a long winter and this would be an easy and temporary solution that could be quickly changed up. Definitely good for those of us who are renters. Found at MarieClaireMaison.com.

Another Way to Post It.

I found this different take on "wallcoverings" and just had to share. Some DIY approaches that would definitely be conversation pieces.


Above is a Post-It wall! Apparently this shot was used in a Metropolis magazine article which I will definitely be looking into. Photo credit Bwillin.

This is some glass blobs that were made into a wallcovering. Photo JadeRyu.