Halloween is creeping up fast, so it's time to start collecting a bit of inspiration for the big day. This year the 31st lands on a Tuesday night, which makes for a more quieter evening usually, but if you're planning a party the weekend prior, here's a few decor ideas to kick off the season.

1. Cat Drilled Pumpkins
(Above) A clever idea from Handmade Charlotte! Click here for the how-to!

We're sharing one of our favourite autumn recipes on Electrolux's blog, Live, Love, Lux today, an adaptation of a recipe I learned back in middle school, only spiced up with a secret family spice mix. Although this loaf can be made as is, to make it a little extra special we've added a unique cream cheese treat inside along with a chocolate ganache drizzle on top. The result is a marriage of flavors; the peppery pumpkin spice, the sweet cream cheese center (not to forget a surprise gingersnap cookie inside) and a smooth chocolate topping that will be making everyone coming back for more! Click here for the full recipe. #sponsor

A super-easy idea for your airplants. Make an air plant planter (or cake stand 😂) using a $1 terracotta pot and pot tray). You may have seen this trick with plates and cups and we love it using terracotta.

Curated by Frédéric Bonnet
November 4th, 2017 – April 2nd, 2018
Museo Amparo
2 Sur 708, Centro Histórico
7200 Puebla, Pue., México

Today we came across the most beautiful upcoming exhibition being held at Museo Amparo in Puebla, Mexico. The major exhibition is dedicated to Sheila Hicks; the first in Mexico after her collaboration with Antonio Souza Gallery in 1962.

Sheila Hicks - Free Threads, Textile and its Pre-Columbian Roots, 1954-2017 offers a new and
original interpretation of her work, allowing to appreciate a large number of works that have not
been exposed for several decades, including some made in Mexico in the 1960s.

With approximately 120 pieces made at different times, as well as numerous photographs and
archival documents, the exhibition will provide a broad overview of her artistic work, allowing to
highlight their Latin American roots and influences.

A student of Josef Albers at Yale University, Sheila Hicks received a solid pictorial training, a
medium in which she made her first works - two oil paintings from 1954 and 1957, never exhibited
before, are to be displayed in this exhibition. It was during that period that she developed a
sensitivity marked by the power and effects of color.

Let's take a look!

If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen our story on our random visit to IKEA, where I stumbled across one of their display workers setting up their newest collection, LURVIG for pets. And now we see it's online.


IKEA designers worked with trained veterinarian Dr. Barbara Schäfer to ensure that the products were developed with the important needs and behaviors of pets in mind: sleeping, eating, playing, exercising and being close to us. The result is a collection that addresses animals’ natural needs, yet fits the style and form that people seek to include throughout their homes – all at an affordable price.

You can never really go wrong with a minimalist look, and it seems that the plywood look has turned into a classic after all these years. It doesn't really seem to be dating itself and if accessorized right, it can be a really great look on a budget.  Here are a few that crossed our radar.

1. Floating Headboard
(Above). A perfect accessorized headboard from Gravity Home via Roomed.

If you're like us, Canadian Thanksgiving always catches us off guard. With last weekend all involved with design here in Vancouver, this week has us playing catch-up. And let's face it, we can't always be Martha Stewart (natch), so cue store pies for Thanksgiving. Not always the best plan, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

If you've been reading Poppytalk for a while now, perhaps you remember our post on Vipps' Shelter back in 2015.  Well now, Vipp, the people that brought us the much-loved waste bin, have just launched the Vipp Hotel.

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Today we're excited to share with you a really fun project we came across on Instagram by Kezz of Kezzabeth blog out of the UK.  Kezz and her partner Grant have been very busy fixing up their second home, one room at a time and documenting it all on her blog. We loved this patterned floor they made for their conservatory renovation. The result is an attractive patterned floor that looks like tiles!  Kerry shares the how-to below. Thank you Kerry!
~Jan

Patterned tiles are a huge trend at the moment - but if you’re up for a bit of challenge, you can save yourself some cash by creating your own patterned floor, just with a bit of paint! 

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The world of design converged into Bologna, Italy this week for Cersaie 2017, the largest tile and bath fair of the year.  Although unlike last year where we were able to attend in person, we most definitely had to hunt down what caught our eye (via Instagram) and chime in. Here are a few favourites we came across.

This past summer we got a little addicted to a certain type of popsicle. In a quest to eliminate the sugar-filled summer favourite, we started testing out a few different options. One of them was this coconut milk based ice cream-style popsicle. Meaning, we took our favourite Coconut Ice Cream recipe and liquified it a bit to create a popsicle version for freezing.  This raspberry one was the bomb. A creamy mix of healthy fat and good for you berries and now a staple all year round!  This recipe makes 6 popsicles.

We're loving the strong embroidery and stitching trend right now, and I'm even more excited to try out my new punch needles I got online recently. There's so much beautiful inspiration around too, and this month we've come across a few ideas from some of our favourite crafty magazines and on instagram. Come and check them out below!

STRÅLA LED chandelier | VINTER 2017 duvet cover and pillowcase | VINTER 2017 cushion  | VÄSSAD rug

We just got a little sneak peek of the IKEA Winter collection (launching this October 2017) and are excited to share a few pics today with you! Inspired by the rugged beauty of Iceland, the new collection is all about adding a touch of nature to your home through natural materials and warm muted tones.

Autumn is a perfect time for DIY projects, and it seems there are so amazing ones around right now. From lighting to a beautiful bench, here's a few that blew up our radar this week!


1. Himmeli Light Fixture DIY
by Lilyardor
Make this in seven easy steps and no welding. Click here for the how-to.

Just in time for the Autumn, Zara Home introduces their latest home collection,  Botanical Autumn. With a combination of powdered colours, delicate flowers and vintage-inspired embroidery the new Autumn '17 collection turn spaces into a sort of calm and tranquility.  Let's take a look!