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Kelsey Dundon

Bookmark | Design Crisis

In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web.

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I don’t remember how I first stumbled across Erin Williamson’s blog Design Crisis (probably Pinterest. It’s usually Pinterest.) but I am so glad I did.

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It’s beautiful, quirky, inspiring and shows you all the guts, dyed fingers…

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…and real-life mess that go into a design project. erin-williamson-21

Her finished products are always so bold, so full of personality, but they’re often  done economically with treasures hunted from vintage shops and eBay.There’s a whole lot of love that goes into the homes she works on. Including her own.

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She doesn’t post nearly often enough (but hey! Neither do I.) but Design Crisis is definitely worth bookmarking. And bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it.

[Images from Design Crisis, naturally.]

P.S. Beef up your list of favourite links with The Anthology’s Bookmark picks.

July 20, 2015 by

Giveaway | Win a Design Consultation with Marie Joy!

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I am an obsessive redecorator. Always have been. And there’s nothing I value more than a second opinion (well, that and a little Pinspiration). So in honour of the upcoming BC Home and Garden Show, we’re giving away a design consultation with Marie Joy Design worth $250!

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The design duo will be like your own personal Apartment Therapy, answering your most burning questions like How do I make my living room seem bigger? How should I light my dining room? Is a kitchen carpet a yay or nay?

The winner will also get four tickets to the BC Home and Garden Show happening February 18 -22 at BC Place (where you’ll be able to bid on my Home Tweet Home birdhouse, benefitting Ronald McDonald House BC).

So let’s make your place amazing! To enter to win email KDundon@TheAnthology.ca with subject: Marie Joy Design. Contest closes Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 12:00 noon PST. Contest open to BC residents only. Good luck!

CONTEST CLOSED: Congratulations, Sarah!

February 13, 2015 by

Give | Spreading the Valentine’s Day Love

 

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Sometimes I feel like the only person on the planet who loves Valentine’s Day. And I don’t mean the roses and baby’s breath kind of VDay, I mean the “I Choo Choo Choose You and there’s a picture of a train” kind of Valentine’s Day. It’s so sweet, so cheesy, so full of sugar!

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I stopped by CTV Morning Live with a few sappy, sassy, and sexy gifts for the Hallmark Holiday.

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I hope you <3 it! Take a look here. Thanks again for having me, CTV!

February 12, 2015 by

Bookmark | Bambula

In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web.

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I can’t understand a word of it (and Google Translate isn’t much help: “Next summer, the yard looks like you’ve probably kivemmalle”)…

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…but boy, is Bambula a beautiful design blog.

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Filled with design trends (house plants!), DIYs (plant hangers!), and beautiful snippets of Finnish family life…

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…it makes white walls look dreamy in ways only Scandinavian design blogs can.

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So bookmark Bambula already. And bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it.

[Images from Bambula, naturally.]

P.S. Beef up your list of favourite links with The Anthology’s Bookmark picks.

February 10, 2015 by

Pinstagram | Holiday Edition

The Anthology’s Pinstagram column marries the dream (Pinterest) and the reality (Kelsey Dundon’s Instagram photos of places and faces in and around Vancouver).

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Lights! Glamour! Action! Right before sharing my favourite spring trends on Global Television + a night light of sorts.

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Black from head to toe. Before doing a makeover with Metropolis at Metrotown on Global Television + an all-black outfit of a different stripe (which feels very Audrey Hepburn).

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That’s a wrap! A bow-tiful ribbon by CANVAS with gift wrap from Papyrus + possibly the cutest way to wrap a present ever.

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Santa baby. The closest we came to getting a picture with Santa this year + a vintage Christmas party invitation.

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Red and green! Accidental holiday colours behind the scenes at Global Television + a very glamourous red gown.

P.S. There are more photos where these came from so add The Anthology on Facebook and follow @KelseyDundon on Instagram.

December 23, 2014 by

Give | Last-minute Gifts for Men

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I’m a last-minute shopper. Always have been. Always will be. And I’m not alone (please tell me I’m not alone). So to help you pick out a little something for your gentlemen friends, I stopped by CTV Morning Live to share a few of my favourite things.

My picks? The include:

Traceable down-filled vest from Patagonia (which just opened their first store in Vancouver at Fourth and Maple)

Sphere ice molds from J.Crew

Beer chocolates from Granville Island Brewing

Merino zip from Icebreaker

Italian chess set from Atkinson’s

Movo globe from Atkinson’s

Wood bow ties from Bo

And then some! Take a look.

December 22, 2014 by

Home | The Festive and The Furious

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I love a new twist on the traditional. Like finding a whole new way to use a classic wreath in your home.

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When I filmed a series of videos for Canadian Tire’s new CANVAS collection, I incorporated wreaths in a way that’s, well…

picture perfect. If I do say so myself. Take a look!

December 14, 2014 by

Pinstagram | Life’s a beast

The Anthology’s Pinstagram column marries the dream (Pinterest) and the reality (Kelsey Dundon’s Instagram photos of places and faces in and around Vancouver).

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Beasts among us. Hanging with my crew (wearing my favourite rainy day in the woods look: lululemon headband, Canada Goose Hybridge Lite Hoodie, J.Crew Toothpick Cords and Cougar boots) + a beautiful, beast-ful editorial.

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Art attack! TPacked walls at the Emily Carr Student Art Sale + a rather magnificent piece.

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Rattan-a-tat-tat. The beautiful change area at Eastwood Cycle Sanctuary + a beautiful outdoor space.

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A view and a half. Stunning False Creek during a morning run + a camp spot that beats any hotel.

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Blue and yellow. A floral print by KT and Paul + an eclectic home.

P.S. There are more photos where these came from so add The Anthology on Facebook and follow @KelseyDundon on Instagram.

December 12, 2014 by

My Home for the Holidays

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Christmas came really, really early at my house this year. I’m never that organized. Unless I have to be. And this year I had to be.

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Canadian Tire shot a series of videos at my place to launch the new CANVAS line. So I got super festive even decorated a tree for my kid (who is way too young to appreciate it).

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It’s essentially a giant tower of tinsel covered in colourful ornaments and chalkboard baubles.

Santa would totally approve. Take a look!

December 10, 2014 by