Mission Hill Winery

I visited Mission Hill Winery this past month in Kelowna, BC, and was amazed at this gorgeous spot that over looked the lake. Here are a few of my favorite shots:

I love the mix of the smooth concrete, chunky wood details and tailored landscaping

This door is stunning on it's own, but the installation of having a hinging unit in the center of the door, instead of the standard side installation makes it even more unique.

I love how all the wood details contrast against all the smooth concrete,

working well together but not competing

The bell tower really adds a sense of history to the Winery

These white dishes that mimic berry containers really caught my eye. I love how these pieces are an every summer day product but turn into something you would want to display on your table (Retail Shop)

For more details on Mission Hill Winery, visit there website: http://www.missionhillwinery.com/default.asp

DIY: Pillows

I often get bored with my pillows and want to change them out. Using your existing feather filled pillow forms can save you some money, so you can spend a little extra on some fun new fabric.

Step 1: Choose your fabric, ribbon and/or buttons for decoration. I chose a green linen (with gray and white ribbon detail) and a polyester white and gray stripe fabric. For all these materials, I spent approx. $30.00 at my local fabric store, for a total of four new pillow covers. I did two different pattern layouts of ribbon on the green pillows. Choose your layout, pin the ribbon on and sow on the ribbon!

Step 2: Fold over and iron your unfinished exposed edges of fabric (these edges will be exposed if you create an opening in the back of your pillow cover)

Step 3: I like to create an opening in the pillow (so I can change them out easily). You can do this by leaving extra length of fabric and have the ends over lap and not sow this area closed

Step 4: To make sure your new pillow cover is a snug fit over your pillow form, wrap the fabric around the pillow (fabric right side in), gently remove the pillow and pin the fabric to the size that fit the form and sow the remaining two edges closed

Step 5: Turn your pillow case right side out and place on your forms!

For more tips on sowing pillow forms, check out: http://sewing.about.com/od/homedecprojects/ht/pillowcover.htm

Lighting

I love this collection of lights from Steven and Chris. Their designs are simplistic but bold at the same time, resulting in some timeless pieces

These wall sconces are flexible in appearance: line your hallway, media room or flank your bathroom vanity with a collection of these chrome beauties.

http://www.artcraftlighting.com/sc_prod.php?id=37

This flush mount light would look great in any bedroom...giving your space a sense of worldly travel.

http://www.artcraftlighting.com/sc_prod.php?id=43

Instead of your standard looking pendant, how about two or three of these over an island! Stunning!

http://www.artcraftlighting.com/sc_prod.php?id=73

Trade out your standard round chandelier for this rectangular lantern for a timeless look, without being overly trendy

http://www.artcraftlighting.com/sc_prod.php?id=31