So Canadian Eh?

Do you guys read Barbara's blog hodge:podge? You seriously should.
She's an awesome fellow Canadian Blogger and has amazing decorating tastes and talents!
One of my favourite series on her blog is

where she interviews some pretty fabulous people, including decorator and Summer Home host Samantha Pynn, the absolutely hilarious and lovable Tommy Smythe, and editor-in-chief of Canadian House and Home Magazine, Suzanne Dimma, among so many others.

And today, guess who joins that list...
ME
I'm just starting out so my list of achievements isn't miles long like some of those mentioned above, but it's truly an honour! Thank you Barbara!

To learn a little more about yours truly, check out the interview HERE!

Favourite Furniture Fridays: Hodge Podge by Markova Design

 Today's guest blogger is the talented (and Canadian) Barbara from
Hodge Podge by Markova Design!

It's exciting to be visiting Tiffany's blog today sharing one of my favourite pieces of furniture in my home. 

Last year after we switched the kids' bedrooms around, our middle child, J, who is now a 16 year old blonde eyed beauty, moved into a bright and sunny room. It is one of my favourite rooms in the house, as I have stepped out of my comfort zone and embraced colours I normally don't use in my house. We have been using her room as a design lab and are thrilled with the results.

The first pop of colour was on this amazing night table, that had seen better days, I found on Craigslist for only $25! 

It had a sad 70's laquer top that was quite scuffed. After a good sanding, some primer and a fresh coat of  Spectra Blue, 2049-50,  by Benjamin Moore, it looks amazing against the dark brown and cream stripes of J's walls.

I decided the leave the original hardware as-is, as I loved the patina and style.

So if you are ever feeling daring and adventurous with colour, try it on small pieces for great visual impact! Thanks again for having me visit Tiffany. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

XO Barbara
Thank you so much for sharing Barbara, such an amazing transformation! Your daughter is a lucky girl to have such a gorgeous bedroom (and talented mama). Be sure to check out her blog!