Rose Buttercream Cake Tutorial by Coco Cake Land

Guest post by Lyndsay Sung of Coco Cake LandHow lovely is a rosette buttercream covered cake? I've always loved the look of buttercream cakes - they have such a sweet and vintage feel about them. I wanted to try making a rosette covered cake, similar to the one I Am Baker helped catapult into cakey internet fame!I've been really into mixing buttercream colours together lately and I thought a two-tone rosette would be a pretty twist on this...

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Friday LInks

Janis Nicolay - Pinecone CampAny big plans this weekend?  Earl will be manning the pop up at the Chinatown Night Market (opening weekend)! And I'll be working on a few projects - plus setting up our new market online for Monday (summer summer)!  Here's a few links for a friday!Loving this living room (above) Janis from Pinecone Camp shot recently designed by Tanya Schoenroth. Love the art, lights and concrete!  See more here!Cute mini...

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5 Awesome Office Theme Party Ideas

We thought we'd take a break from our usual posts about office furniture and seating to focus on something a bit more fun! Office parties are typically boring and most can't wait to leave. The good news, they don't have to be! With this list of 5 office theme parties your next workplace function will be one to remember. Enjoy!1.) The Arabian Nights PartyFirst up, the Arabian Nights themed party. Here, all your coworkers dress up in fancy clothing...

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Etsy Pop-Up at west elm Instagram-Style

It was a great weekend here in Vancouver and especially at the Etsy Pop-Up at west elm on Saturday!  Here's a few pictures (instagram style) of the event, which was like one big party, really. I want to personally thank all of you who stopped by, it was amazing to catch up with so many of you and meet others from the online world! If you can imagine, heaps of delicious cupcakes and s'mores (with homemade marshmallows) served by Rosie of Butter...

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The Future of Modern Office Furniture

 The world of office furniture has never been more exciting. Innovative new products are being manufactured on a daily basis to meet the demands of modern businesses. From office chairs to desks, trends are more apparent than ever giving us a glimpse into the future of professional furnishings.Like with kitchens, the industrial style is rapidly taking over when it comes to office furniture. This popular look involves the use of metal and other...

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Things for Pop!

Some fun things for Pop via the folks at Reform School. 1. Lost And Found Compass 2.  Handmade Classic Skateboard 3. Cinch Tote 4.  Trappers Axe 5.  Arrowheads 6.  Wild Man Beard Conditioner 7.  Hip Pack 8.  Fear The Sea Fl...

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Film Interiors: Easy Virtue

 What's not to love about a wicked comedy based on a Noel Coward play and centering on the war of words between a glamorous American race car driver (Jessica Biel) and her deliberately hideous mother-in-law (Kristin Scott Thomas). Add Colin Firth, a decaying English mansion full of antiques and Jessica's Chanel-inspired wardrobe and the result is definitely worth a rainy afternoon's viewing.  FoyerConservatoryNurseryLibrariesSitting room/games...

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10 Mirror Ideas For Home Décor

Normal 0 A mirror reflects available light creating the illusion of more space.  A mirror in a small restaurant is made to seem much more spacious using a large mirrored wall. We use a large mirror in our small dining room to create the illusion of more space.Use a wall mirror to reflect something worth looking at; a painting or the lush plant-filled back yard to bring the outside in.Use long narrow mirrors in dressing rooms either sitting on the floor or leaning against the wall.Balance ...

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Father's Day Cards Round-Up (Part 1)

1. TabletopMade 2. Rifle Paper Co. 3. Sugar Paper 4. The Paper Cub Co. 5. Personalized Print | Old English Co. 6. Rifle Paper Co. 7. Snow and Graham 8. Bubby and Bean9.  Rocket Ink  10. 1Canoe2  11. Kate and Birdie Co.  12. Hammerpress  13. Hello!Lucky 14. Eggpress  15. The Beautiful Proj...

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Stanley Furniture Talks About Trends and Repurposing

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The Elements Collection by Bernhardt

Landfair Furniture + Design is pleased to be able to offer Bernhardt Interio...

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The Art of the Display | Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie

This summer Poppytalk is participating in the Vancouver Chinatown Night Market with a pop-up stall along with a group of other handmade makers and shops selected by the Chinatown Merchants Association under their revitalization plan that will make this much-loved summer event a unique experience. One of the people behind that revitalization is Tannis Ling, owner of the beautiful, Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie.  We love her style and restaurant...

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New Notepads from Cartolina

Loving these new vintage-inspired notepads from one of Canada's best selling card lines Cartolina. These eco-friendly notepads (printed on FSC certified paper with vegetable based inks) will be available in stores all over the US, Canada, Aus and NZ in the next month. Locally you can find them at Spruce Collective and Paper Ya, or contact cartolina.com for more info for wholesale inquiries or where one can find them near y...

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What Color Is Your Bedroom?

Not getting enough sex? It may not be anyone's fault, but the color of your bedroom.A recent study by Travelodge of 2000 homes in the UK discovered that people who sleep in rooms painted yellow, blue, or green get the best night's sleep. People who sleep in blue rooms got close to eight hours of sleep, according to the Daily Mail. And people who slept in purple bedrooms got the least amount of sleep, clocking in at less than six hours.The color...

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