Something you can't replace

I may have spoken too soon. After getting a raise, I found out that the Design Studio at Haworth has been eliminated. So, technically I still have a job. Is it one I want? No. But I still consider myself lucky to be employed. Things will just look a lot different from here on. It's very sad to say good-bye to the job I loved and the people that made it so fun. I can't believe how attached I've become after one year in this position. I feel for those who had to say good-bye after a decade of work. The other day I was listening to some Cold Play and I thought of this song differently in light of recent events. All good things really do come to an end. But unlike the hopeless feeling this song leaves you with, I believe it's the beginning to something even more wonderful.

"Fix Me"
Cold Play

When you try your best, but you don't succeed

When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep

Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face

When you lose something you can't replace

Thankfully, this past weekend I was able to forget about all this mess from work. Bryan and I headed down to Lethbridge to hang out with family. We escaped to the mountains for a day with Richard and Becky as well. There is nothing more calming and peaceful to me than the beauty of the snow covered mountains. And we could not have asked for better weather. Believe me, it was hard to make myself get back in the car and leave the mountains behind. That's why pictures are so amazing.

Oh Happy Day!

Leah is back at work after gallivanting around the world on her cruise….. Jamaica, I am very jealous! And despite the whack load of lay-offs at work, I’m happy to report that I still have a job. Hallelujah!
Plus, what girl would not be happy after getting spoiled by THE coolest guy? Here’s a very small sampling of Bryan showing some love.

Design Envy

One of the designers that I was working with on the NY showroom is now working with the design firm Pierre–Yves Rochon out of the Chicago office. Take a look at some of the amazing projects this firm has taken on.

BEE-autiful.

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

Chicago, Illinois

Ritz Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

Hotel du Lac
Vevey, Switerland

Four Seasons Hotel George V.
Paris, France

I can only Dream!

Hard days work

My boss was doing some spring cleaning and found these AWESOME glasses. Who doesn't like the opportunity to dress up??

And here I am... caught RED handed, taking a "music" break in our new lounge area. Yes. I do get around to working some days. Promise.