We added these super fun wicker placemats with colourful pastel tassels recently to the shop and thought it would be the perfect excuse to try and create a wonderful summer table setting. We had so much fun creating this dreamy table! It would be such fun to gather a bunch of girlfriends around this table. Instant smiles and good times, right?

Here are a few tips Camille and I figured out while styling this pretty pink table.

Tip no.1 Layer 2 tablecloths! We were hesitating between 2 tablecloths and then we figured why not layer them? So we used a pink linen tablecloth, folded it, and placed it on top of the floral one. We really love the look. I’m going to use this little trick again and again.

Tip no.2 Mix & match the plates and glasses. This adds lots of interest to the table and let’s be real, it’s a lot more fun! These plates are from Anthropologie. Aren’t they just gorgeous? We also used different glass shapes and colors.

Tips no.3 Add texture to your table. (Our new wicker placemats with tassels are perfect for that, grab yours over here.) You could also use different kinds of serving baskets to add texture to your table.

Tip no.4 Place lots of pillows on your dining table chairs or bench. Walk around your house and grab some pillows (or shop from our gorgeous new collection, we have so many dreamy new pillows .) It adds so much coziness to a table setting. We just adore the way it made our table look so magical. Try it, your guests will feel so comfy!

Tip no.5 Put some fruit on your table before your guests arrive. Bring out the lemons, watermelons and pineapple (or any other fruit you will be serving), they add so much color to a table setting and it’s simply mouth watering!

Tips no.6 Ok, this one is obvious but in case you forget, cut some flowers from your garden and maybe a few big green leaves you can just lay on the table. Monstera or palm leaves are perfect.

We want to see your summer table stylings! Tag us via Instagram 🙂 – Stephanie

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I’ve neglected my home office decor for so long. I didn’t quite know what to do with it because the space I have for it is not as big or as pretty as I thought I needed. But I’ve been enjoying working from my home lately and I really needed to set an inspiring mood without spending too much time or money to make it happen. Don’t get me wrong, I love to work at the Baba loft but it turns out I’m SO much more productive when I work alone without any distractions. Anyone else feels more productive working alone?

Camille and I came up with 7 easy ideas to get you inspired for your own home office decor, and please note, you don’t need any fancy furniture. See what we’ve done to set the mood around this affordable Ikea desk. All you really need is a wall and a few accessories to put it together.

1. Add interest to your walls. Posters are the best. I know I’ve said this before but art prints are the easiest and most inexpensive way to create a fun decor. All you need are a few posters on your wall and maybe one more leaning against your desk.

(Wall hanging, mint palm poster, peace poster, little round vase, cactus ring holder, gold, silver & pompom belly baskets, Moroccan rug)

2. Keep your desktop minimalist but surround yourself with a few of your favourite things, like your favourite books and agenda (ban.do of course) we love to store all our small knick knacks in these golden paper bins.

3. Next, you need big plants around you. Plants bring any space to life. (Any plant!) Amongst our favorite, the now classic Monstera plant (on the left) and a big bird of paradise palm plant. Our belly baskets make the best hiding pots. (Just add a plastic plate at the bottom and hide your plastic pot in it.) Also put a few of your favourite smaller plants on your desk. We swear they’ll make you happy!

(macrame plant hanger, monstera leaf poster, peace poster, mint leaf poster, wall haging, belly baskets, pink leather pouf.)

4. A vintage chair is always a good idea. Vintage chairs are easy to find and have so much more character. This one we found at our friend’s vintage boutique, Les Objets Perdus.

5. Download a fun design for your computer desktop, it’s just so much fun. Plus, this colorful print designed by Bella Gomez is free to download via DesignLoveFest.

6. We also like to add texture to the mix. These colorful wall hangings are the best. You could also use a hanging plant like this cute pompom macrame plant holder.

7. If you’re lucky enough to have a home garden, keep a few fresh flowers in a vase on your desk as often as possible. Cheap! And so pretty.

(If not, treat yourself with a sweet bouquet from Laurieanne Atelier Fleur)

We hope our little styling ideas will help you put together an inspiring home office. Have fun with it! -Stephanie

PS: We’d love to see your home office decor! Tag us via Instagram so we can have a peek 🙂

When artist Emeline Villedary & I decided to create this illustration collaboration together, we knew it would involve botanics, flowers and luscious green monstera leaves. What SHE didn’t know is that she would create such magical artwork. To be honest, I had a feeling our collection would involve that kind of striking beauty – because she’s that good.

I just adore how beautiful and feminine the prints are but yet, they show such strong movement and determination. I feel they are the perfect gift for a mother or a daughter. We also came to the conclusion that it would feel right to give back with this beautiful art project. Emeline and I are both mothers and we were chatting about how difficult it must be to raise a child as a solo-parent. We decided to give $5 back for each print sold to a local organization Emeline knew about. It’s called “MAP Montreal”. Their mission is to empower single mothers and help them get an education, a decent job, affordable rent and subsidized day care for their child. Most of all, it helps women stand strong and confident as solo moms.

We also decided to have the illustrations printed locally in Montreal on the most luxurious Arches paper ever seen! I’m not kidding, guys, they look and feel like original artwork. They are drop dead gorgeous!

They also look pretty cute as a duo. I love these two pastel ones together.

That monstera leaf art print is my absolute fave! (Cute gold basket available here) Emeline’s pick is the yellow Pastel Botanical illustration. I’m curious, which one do you prefer?

-Stephanie
XO

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