the friday files

Alright, before we get started I need to inform you of a little blogging upkeep that is happening. This weekend I am migrating my blog to another server which means things might seem a little weird over here. I’ve been told that comments might get lost or not appear and that my email address might not work. If you have any problems please bear with me, by Monday morning I should be up and running again. If you’d like to get hold of me directly you can use this email address. I’m hoping this will be as quick and painless as possible.

Speaking of quick and painless, that’s not exactly how my week turned out. That little tooth problem I had turned into a root canal (not fun) and if you follow me on facebook you’ll also know that our furnace broke down on one of the coldest days of the year. Thanks to everyone who sent along the names of furnace repair people. By 8 pm, we had heat again and only a $200 bill! (I was expecting much worse). If you find yourself without heat or in need of some extra warmth you might want to check out these beautiful sweaters made by a Canadian brother and sister team. Thanks Bess for posting about them. What a great find!

The other thing that caught my eye this week was this blog, Reading My Tea Leaves. Erin’s beautiful photography and original posts are a joy to read. Since 2009, Erin has been documenting her life in objects with a series of posts called my week in objects. These posts are really resonating with me right now as I embark on my own year long quest to explore my life through objects.

To send you off for the weekend here are a few images from local Toronto photographer Ashley Tonner. If you loved food stylist Claire Stubb’s place in the February 2011 issue of House & Home you’ll want to take a look at these. There are a few shots here of her house that didn’t make it into the magazine. (EDIT: House and Home has requested that the unpublished images be removed from the blog.) Still lots to enjoy!

Posted by Emma - The Marion House Book on January 28, 2011 – 9:31 AM
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16 Comments

  1. Shannon
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM | Permalink

    Thanks for the link to Erin’s Blog! I LOVE IT!!! I have been picking up the camera more and more often and what I am after, she has already achieved!!

  2. clay
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 10:58 AM | Permalink

    This place is amazing!

  3. Kyle
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM | Permalink

    I love Claire’s home. Having toured the house when it was on the market, and having seen the renovation in progress from across the street where i live, i can truly say the results are amazing.

  4. Natalie
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM | Permalink

    Bright and cheerful. Fun for Friday. Have a great weekend and stay war.

  5. erin
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM | Permalink

    thank you so much for your kind words. so glad to have found your space, too.

  6. Jane Flanagan
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM | Permalink

    Have a great weekend Emma. And, yes, Erin is the best – one of my all-time fave blogs!

  7. Kathy@myinteriorlife
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM | Permalink

    Love how it’s so bright, clean and happy. Just what I need on this cold winter’s day. Thanks for sharing & happy weekend!

  8. FrenchByDesign
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 1:41 PM | Permalink

    oh yeah, that kitchen is yummy all right, but I’ll take the entire house! that pouf in the living room, it is a “Maison de Vacances”? i am loving every detail here… happy week end! Si-

  9. Splendid Willow
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM | Permalink

    Happy, efortless chic rooms! I like them too!

    Sorry to hear about your tooth problem. Just heard on NPR that the average American has 8 teeth pulled by the age of 50. You have ways to go in age and tooth pulling my friend! Me on the other hand…

    Happy weekend,

    Mon

  10. Stacey
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 4:08 PM | Permalink

    I love how light and airy the rooms are! Is that light fixture in the last pic from Ikea? XX

  11. Emma
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM | Permalink

    Hi Kyle – Thanks for the comment. We should do a Hello! Neighbor post of both your houses!

  12. Sundeep @ Designwali
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 9:32 PM | Permalink

    Such gorgeous pictures…happy friday.

  13. Emma
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 10:01 PM | Permalink

    Hi Stacey – Yes I’m pretty sure it is from Ikea.

  14. C
    Posted January 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM | Permalink

    I love your blog! Such a treat everyday. It has inspired me when writing on my own blog.

  15. Kyle
    Posted January 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM | Permalink

    Wow, i’m flattered and honoured to be asked! Of course i’d love to be featured, but i must confess i’ll need a few months to get the house ready for its close ups.

  16. dallas
    Posted February 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM | Permalink

    beautiful rooms
    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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