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FIVE AMAZON FAVORITES

Mar 13, 2021

We’ve grown accustom to the ease of Amazon Prime haven’t we? I know during lockdown this past year it was a way to get essentials, storage solutions for all the deep cleaning ( !! ) and even pantry items while safely staying at home. It was the first time I really used Amazon and I don’t think I had any idea of all that could be found and purchased. I’ve spent the past few weeks putting together a few Amazon Shops with a curated selection of items, and let me tell you there are some great finds! I’m sharing 5 of my favorites here today that all link to the shop I’VE PRIMED IT ( it felt like a fitting shop title lol! )

This lamp is definitely a favorite and the perfect one to start this list off with. At around $100 ( and has been known to go on sale ) it’s the perfect dupe for some very high end lighting. Don’t forget the pink bulb for the perfect pretty glow.

A new set of pots and pans was a recent must need over here. I had purchased a Calphalon pan a while back that is flat and square and perfect for eggs and pancakes and it’s quickly become my favorite one to use. It was a bit ( ok big ) splurge at Crate & Barrel but I’m loving the brand and quality. After a bit of searching, research and reading reviews I found this Simply Calphalon set. The price is great for the brand, it has a 10 year warranty and they’re wonderful to cook with.

An ice roller, I’m using it right now with morning coffee and I loooove it!

Blue Light Blocking glasses are so effective!  I was chatting with my eye doctor about them and she agreed they can make a huge difference if you spend a lot of time looking at your screen. I found a difference in eye strain and headaches within a few wears.

Hands down most worn piece of clothing in my closet in the past few months. I couldn’t be a bigger fan of these cozy joggers.

Looks like I’m sharing six! We ordered a mattress similar to the ones from Snoozel Green for our bed during quarantine during continuous nights of bad sleep. It adds the coziest hug to your bed and I couldn’t recommend one more. We’ve ended up adding them to both of our girls beds and I even ordered one for my Mom! We have all down alternative and you’ll see a few options linked in The Basics.. they are all very similar so find one that fits your budget, and if you want to splurge go for down fill!

There is also a collection of SHOPS that I’ve set up for browsing, all with great finds >

The Basics with household essentials and all the daily use goodies | Coffee Table Books | Amazon Fashion for the family | Home Finds with great decor and design finds | In the Garden | Techie | Outdoor Living | Essentials | Storage and Organization | Self Care and Wellness | Cookbooks | Gluten Free Pantry | A Good Book

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People are often surprised when I mention that I offer e design.. how does that work? What does that mean? For the past 10+ years years I have been designing rooms from a far. You don't have to be local, you don't have to be in Canada! The best part of e design is we do all of our communicating, planning, designing, and shopping.. online. 

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The process is easy and efficient. We'll start with you dropping me a quick line below, tell me a little about your project, inquire about pricing and current time lines. From here I'll have you fill out a design questionnaire where you can tell me all about the space and direction, your likes and loves, dislikes, things to stay in the space, anything I should know, along with a budget. Do budgets need to be $$$$? They sure don't. You'll take some photo's of the space and any other rooms in your home I should see so I have a full vision of your home. From here I pull together an initial design board.. this will not be a fully designed room, but one that gives you a feel, shows a color scheme, has key details. With your feedback on the initial board I continue to find inspiration, edit, source and build the room. I've found it is most efficient for both of us.. I'm not off for weeks designing a space with all the details.. that you really don't like. With this initial board I want your gut feelings. If you don't like it, I want to know. If you love it.. amazing. If you love pieces.. perfect. The idea is that I can in a shorter timeline pull together my initial ideas for you and have you tell me if you like the direction. Once the initial board feels good I can continue to develop the layers of the room. This way we are in constant contact and you are fully in the loop with where I'm at, the time I'm dedicating to you and where we are in the process. It's honest and feels good to me. 

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With each step of the design process your email will include a visual design board along with all shopping links. Links will absolutely be in line with the country you reside in. I won't send Canadians links to US shops that only ship to the US. US residents will have all links that ship within the USA. At the time of the e design all links sent will be ones in stock and available.

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The design fee for the room includes edits until the room is one you love. 

 

A few things to note |

I can't unfortunately control shipping timelines or items selling out if you wait to purchase.

All ordering is done by the client. 

Invoicing for the e design is done through a PayPal invoice and is due at the start of the project.

I'm always here to communicate.. if you think of anything, see something during the process, reach out at any time! I'm always happy to hear from you.

Once I send over a design board at any stage in the project, take the time you need to go over the details. Let it sink in. Reply when you can and once you do I will also reply to let you know when I am scheduled to be working on your space again. It's efficient and timely and allows you to know a general area of time when you should be receiving the next visual! Of course sourcing, finding the perfect piece in the right price point, designing and planning does take time to pull together so always allow for a few days for it to come together on my end. 

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Room Pricing | 

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Entry $375

Primary Bedroom $625

Childrens / Teen Room / Nursery $575

Guest Room $575

Living Room $725

Bonus Room / Rec Room / Play Room $725

Dining Room $625

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* A full edesign is not available for kitchens or bathrooms.. due to sourcing / all sources being online sources for edesign the fit is just not right. That said I am happy to help with inspiration, tile, counter top and cabinet selection ( you shop! ) paint, accessories etc. Please inquire for pricing.

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*Send a quick note to say hello and tell me a little about your project below! We'll look at current timelines and I'll have you fill out the design questionnaire after we connect! 

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Considering E Design? Read THIS blog post! 

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DESIGN QUESTIONS 

 

With fees starting at $25.00 design questions can help solve little design dilemas. Finishing touches for a space, styling questions, sourcing lighting, rugs, accessories.. you name it. If you have a design question, just ask! Fees are based on the scope of the question/s. Design questions generally do not need the design questionnaire filled out, we'll cover all details via email! Drop me a note below to inquire about your design question cost! 

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SARAH SWANSON

CALGARY AB CANADA
sarah@sarahswansondesign.com

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