A DIFFERENT KIND OF WALLPAPER……

I came across this cool mineral composite panel from Modular Arts (www.modularts.com) in a recent edition of Canadian Interiors magazine.  I thought they were so interesting and I think you will too.  Here’s some more images from their website.

  

These panels have been installed in lots of hotel lobbies, nightclubs, offices and restaurants around the world.  But now they have smaller versions of the same product. 

They are fire safe, light weight, durable, paintable, do not off-gas and are so very elegant and WOW what texture do they add to the space!!!  

For more details check out their website at: www.modtiles.com

Isn’t this the neatest backsplash….

I can so see this wavy pattern at a beach house it would mirror the water perfectly!

And of course it works in a bathroom as well….

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!

Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

Lisa

Ashley Greene on the Cover of Seventeen Magazine!

Check out IMTA's Ashley Greene on the cover of the June issue of Seventeen magazine. She gives the magazine a Twilight exclusive in an interview. Recently Summit Entertainment confirmed that Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, and Nikki Reed will all return as members of the Cullen Family in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. The third film in the franchise, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is due in theaters on June 30, 2010.

Ashley competed at IMTA in 2004, when she said,"I'm so thankful I got the opportunity to be here at IMTA because there are so many people and so many opportunities. I want to come back to IMTA even if do I make something big of it. I definitely want to come back, it was a lot of fun!" She is joining an all-star ensemble cast for the feature film Butter!

IMTA's Eva Longoria Gives Back!

Check out this amazing video about IMTA alum Eva Longoria! Eva's sister has special needs and she started her own charity to help this group of people. Eva recently helped get the word out of how important participating in the 2010 census was. She competed at IMTA in 1998 and wowed all the agents and managers scouting at IMTA. She received 38 callbacks from representatives who wanted to sign her! She signed with a manager she had met at the convention and went on to star in the hugely popular TV show Desperate Housewives as the endearing and sassy Gabby Solis.

BASKETS, VASES, PAILS, BOXES

Okay, I have to admit that one of my secret, well maybe not so secret obsessions is organization and storage.  I have a small addiction problem collecting containers of all types, shapes and sizes.  I love baskets, vases, pails, boxes, apothecary jars any type of container that can hold things….  I have quite the assortment in my home and cottage and I can’t stop buying them.  I move them around from room to room, home to cottage, cottage to home and change what I store in them almost constantly. I love to find a different use for containers that I hadn’t thought of before.  Here’s some that I have and some that I covet.

traditional bedroom design by seattle architect Bosworth Hoedemaker via Houzz

Such a beautiful armoire…I love armoires and the baskets on top just add to the love.

eclectic kitchen design by new york architect Dufner Heighes Inc via Houzz

What a great unfitted kitchen!  This table/island is spectacular!  Look at those legs!

traditional kitchen design via Houzz

I love seeing baskets in the kitchen.

traditional kitchen design by philadelphia architect Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects via Houzz

More baskets in the kitchen…..

traditional home design via Houzz

I love the woven stool – but I really love the wooden box!

This is an old sap bucket that was left at our cottage so I’m now using it as a vase….

These cute little galvanized pails (from Pottery Barn) are adorable for holding little necessities and they remind me of my sap pail.

This is one of my favourite container to use as a vase, it’s actually an old metal coffee/tea jug.  But I think it is perfect as a flower holder….

I have some of these in my kitchen as well also holding lemons and limes, faux pears and wine corks and some in my bathroom holding cotton balls and Q-tips. These canisters can be used everywhere and for everything.  The pail in the back is pretty cool too!

I love this retro mint green tin container which is in my laundry room filled with detergent. 

Here’s some great glass boxes (also Pottery Barn) that you can use to store or display lots of things…imagine some sand in the bottom with your special seashells from your last beach vacation…..

And of course Ikea’s Emu boxes – I have these everywhere….

One of my favourite things from Ikea - their Antonius basket insert but my daughters and I use them for makeup storage.  Two of them fit perfectly in my long shallow bathroom drawer for keeping eye shadow and lipstick sorted and tidy.

I am loving these Winston baskets from Pottery Barn – they would be great for magazines, too…

Even my pets find new ways to use my storage items.  Here’s how Pixie and Milo like to use my new Pottery Barn basket, which is on top of the bookcase!

Do you have any unique containers that you use in interesting ways? 

Jessica Cambensy is big in Japan!

Model and IMTA alum Jessica Cambensy is making waves in Japan! She has appeared in print campaigns and commercials for Sharp, Wacoal, Wedding Dreamers and Brilliage! Check out her adorable commercial for Systema!



And her gorgeous commercial for the Spring & Summer 2010 Wacoal Collection!



Jessica Cambensy has modeled for Clinique, L'Oreal and Max Factor in Marie Claire and Cosmogirl. Jessica has also appeared in fashion editorials, in beauty spreads and in catalogs. She was also featured in a television ad for the cosmetics company Ponds. Jessica competed at IMTA in New York City in 2003 and has been following her dream of being a working model ever since!

Patricia Ashley Update!

IMTA alum Patricia Ashley recently booked two exciting projects! She is going to appear on the New Nickelodeon Show Victorious as Teri in episode #9 called "A Film by Dale Squirres" .This episode is scheduled to air in June on the Nickelodeon channel. She is also in an award nominated Film (Short) by FPS Productions called Just Another Lost Soul which will premier on tomorrow May 26th at the Crest Theatre in Los Angeles. Patricia plays a troubled teen, a different role from her regular Disney and Nickelodeon performances.

After competing at IMTA in 2005 Patricia went on to host her own Disney Show called Gotchacovered which aired on the Disney Channel for two years. She has also appeared in numerous commercials for companies such as Target, Old Navy and Sears; and has booked several guest-starring roles in different TV shows. Check out the photo from the filming of Victorious as well as the Movie Trailer and Poster of Just another Lost Soul.

Did You See Ashton on the Cover of...

IMTA alum and superstar Ashton Kutcher was on the cover of this weekend Sunday's edition of USA Weekend. He was featured in an article called ME.LIKE.GRILLING where he reveals the secret to making all your cookouts brilliant. Ashton was just on Late Night with Letterman Friday night talking about his new movie action comedy Killers which is due in theaters on June 4, 2010!

Ashton competed at IMTA in 1997 where he won the coveted title of Most Sought After Male Model! He signed with Next Models and went straight to the runways for New York's Fashion week! He was cast in a comedy called That 70's Show as Kelso! From there he's become an A-list star with movies such as What Happens in Vegas, Spread and the recent weekend box office hit Valentine's Day!

ARCHITECTURAL HAVANA!

A few years ago my husband and I went to Cuba for a winter getaway.  We had such a great time and one day we took a tour of the capital, Havana.  I wasn’t expecting much but was pleasantly surprised by the interesting Spanish architecture.  The city is somewhat run down and they are working on cleaning it up so there were scaffolds everywhere. 

Here’s some of my favourite shots of Havana….

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this little trip through Havana.  And if you are in Canada have a great Victoria Day Weekend! 

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

Lisa