new house files | little main floor bath

This is a case of the 'I've loved it forever but never had a place for it but I do now so thank goodness I remembered it'

That ever happen to you? File things away in the back of your mind and then forget you love them? I've been stuck with our little main floor bath for what to hang. It has a captains mirror above the sink and this pendant light..

It's a simple almost masculine space. Which is cool, but I couldn't think of what I wanted in there. AND THEN TODAY I remembered this-

I love the rustic frame, great colors.. it's perfect for this little room! It was so great too that I was able to support a fabulous shop in Red Deer ( where I grew up ) Hudson Madison, instead of ordering it online, and they're shipping it down to me :) Amazing shop, amazing service. Make sure you look them up if you're in town! x S


design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your space as well as balance, and revel in that gut feeling that it’s the right fit. DESIGN SERVICES start at only 10.00. See Sarah Swanson Design at the top left of this blog!

THRIFTED Perfect summer pieces size large to xlarge! #fabfinds #marni #summer #lightandbreezy

I wish these were in my size. Every single one of them. I want the cutoffs, white gauzy tank and cherry cardigan so badly..what a great summer look!

Here's a quick run down of policies..

It's pretty simple.. I post an item with a price + shipping to Can/US. ( if you want 2+ items, we'll get you a lower, better shipping fee )

You email me if you're interested sarah@sarahswansondesign.com
( no comments please )

I'll send you a PayPal invoice and once it's paid your new item will ship within 2 days. If my shipping estimates are over priced, I refund you anything over a $1 back through PayPal. I'm getting really good at estimating fee's by the item!

I will disclose any imperfections of course! + all sales will be final.

I will sell items ranging from tots to maternity, size 0 to plus. If it's gorgeous and I find it, it'll be here.. so please read the descriptions well!


Wear it to work, casual on warm weekends with sandals or dress it up with some great jewels and shoes for a summer wedding!

Item 1. Joe dress, polyester, size large. Side pockets and fabric tie belt.
$24 + $5 shipping

These shorts are pure perfection. H&M boyfriend shorts. This is the exact color I'm looking for in cut offs!

Item 2. H&M denim shorts. Size 12. Measure 18.5" across the front. 17.5 " outseam.
$15 + $7 shipping

So cute. Essential light weight summer cardi. I love it paired with the above shorts ( or the linen ones a few down! ) With the white tank that is also coming up :)

Item 3. Alfred Sung cardi. Size Xlarge. 3/4 sleeves.
$17 + $5 shipping

This is the tank.. it's adorable.
Item 4. Old Navy tank, size large.
$12 + $4 shipping SOLD

Easy, light weight, casual goodness..
Item 5. Joe linen/cotton shorts. Size large. 17" across the front, 12 1/4 " outseam
$14 + $4 shipping

Marni. Enough said ;) This skirt is crazy awesome!
Item 6. Marni dot skirt. Size 42. Aprox size 12. Measures 16" across the front.
$40 + $7 shipping

design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your space as well as balance, and revel in that gut feeling that it’s the right fit. DESIGN SERVICES start at only 10.00. See Sarah Swanson Design at the top left of this blog!

well it is Friday | mojitos

We have a super fun weekly tradition with friends.. during the week we get together and have dinner + drinks. We think up silly rhyming phrases ( wing + wine wednesday etc ;) ) and it's a total blast :) This past Wednesday we had a mexican theme and made mojito's for the first time ever. Oh my word were they good.. thought I'd share the recipe incase any of you are up to trying one this weekend! xx

Mojito's

In an 8- to 10-ounce glass, combine 20 rinsed fresh mint leaves (each about 1½ in. long) and 2 teaspoons superfine sugar.

With a wooden spoon, pound mint leaves with sugar to coarsely crush.

Add 4 to 5 tablespoons light rum, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; mix well.

Fill glass with ice cubes and 4 to 6 tablespoons chilled soda water.

Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Yum! Happy weekend!


design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your space as well as balance, and revel in that gut feeling that it’s the right fit. DESIGN SERVICES start at only 10.00. See Sarah Swanson Design at the top left of this blog!

THRIFTED is back! Five great finds in sizes Large + X Large #summeressentials #classicpieces #denim #navy #green #peplum

THRIFTED is back! Yay! So in line with simplifying how I manage my Etsy GALLERY WALL shop, I've decided too that having too many outlets gets me a little overwhelmed...so THRIFTED posts are coming back to the blog :) Hope that works OK for you all! 

Here's a quick run down of policies..


It's pretty simple.. I post an item with a price + shipping to Can/US. ( if you want 2+ items, we'll get you a lower, better shipping fee )

You email me if you're interested sarah@sarahswansondesign.com
( no comments please )

I'll send you a PayPal invoice and once it's paid your new item will ship within 2 days. If my shipping estimates are over priced, I refund you anything over a $1 back through PayPal. I'm getting really good at estimating fee's by the item!

I will disclose any imperfections of course! + all sales will be final.

I will sell items ranging from tots to maternity, size 0 to plus. If it's gorgeous and I find it, it'll be here.. so please read the descriptions well!

Love this top, it's perfect paired with a great white pant. The right accessories can take it from weekend day to work day and right out at night!

Item 1. Liz Claiborne blouse size XL. I would say it would fit a little more like a flowy large.

$19 + $5 shipping SOLD

Gorgeous. It's the perfect shade of greige with amazing details. Button closure at back neck and peplum waist.

Item 2. Zara Collection size XL.
$15 + $5 shipping  SOLD

The perfect easy summer piece. Wear it as a tunic, a beach cover up..it's one of those pieces you'll keep grabbing when it's hot and you need to look adorable quick :)

Item 3. Joe tunic size large
$15 + $5 shipping  SOLD

What's better and easier then a navy + white stripe?! Add a cute boatneck and great stretch and you have a closet staple!

Item 4. Joe striped top size Large
$16 + $5 shipping SOLD

Perfect. Classic. A tiny bit distressed. Closet staple? Absolutely!

Item 5. Gap denim skirt size 14. Measures 19" across the front and is 22.5" long
$15 + $7 shipping