Ready to be inspired by some lovely interiors photography today? Meet Virginia MacDonald, a successful and very talented photographer based in Toronto who has a passion for interiors, food, still life, lifestyle and bonus: animals! Her animal shots are so cute, you have to go to her website to spend time browsing through them to put a little smile on your face today. Before you run off to see those cuties, stay with me a moment to browse some of my favorite photographs from her stunning online portfolio.
I love flowers, don’t you? I always knew that I did, but I discovered just how much over the past few months as I styled so many different homes for the book I’m working on. I realized that in any space, no matter how glamorous or simple, flowers can add that final touch. In fact, I noticed this right away so from the beginning I insisted on using flowers in nearly all of the homes, not in every photo of course, but when you get the book next year in the spring you’ll see them throughout in various rooms. I don’t know, maybe it’s my signature now? :) But they had to be there in order to “feel” the space. Something about flowers really connects me to a space. Their color, fragrance, and how quickly and easily they can make a room or a nook feel so chic — the frosting on a cupcake! In addition to flowers, I also like the look of a topiary trees in modern pots, rosemary plants and other herbs in the kitchen, a giant leaf in a vase on a table or some branches on a shelf, flowering or not, as their shape can be a nice sculptural touch to a room and provide texture, color and a focal point as well.
(images: virginia macdonald)
Tags: photographer
August 3rd, 2010 at 11:57 am
Nice site, but wish it wasn’t Flash…
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Incredibly photography and I love that Virginia is from Toronto…it’s lovely to read about people from here who have achieved success through their creativity and dedication to their art form.
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
gorgeous!
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August 3rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Flowers add such spirit to the room or an outdoor setting. I have recently started collecting bud vases (some new, some created, some ‘turned-into vases’ from other existing items I already had). I love spreading them throughout the house… spreading this ‘spirit’ and beauty all about!
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August 3rd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Awesome nice pictures from Viginia McDonald. She is really a talented photographer and know how to present interior decoration and design in a way of art.
And yes, I also agree with you about what you say about flowers. I do love flowers too and nothing adds more of a touch to a room than some flowers.
I even use dried flowers to decorate my rooms if no fresh flowers are on hand. It doesn’t even always have to be a bouquet of flowers, just one beautiful rose in a decorative vase will catch the eye and add charm to the room.
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I’ll let you in on a little secret, you know how most mother’s would love to have a fantastic photographer photograph their children? Well my dream would be to have professional photographs of my home! These photos are beautiful!!!! As far as flowers, I couldn’t agree more, they are a must for me too! We recently moved to a new house and the house was a disaster but I still insisted on buying flowers so there was something that was pretty going on!!
August 3rd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Everything is so perfect!! I love the interiors…
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August 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Love the muted gray room with the yellow couch. It’s so fresh and clean! Just beautiful images.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
GORGEOUS work!
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August 3rd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Tasty stuff! She’s a big talent, for sure! Thanks for the peek into her portfolio, Holly!
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August 3rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Thanks for the tip about Virginia…really nice work!
August 3rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Gorgeous indeed! I love the soap, the utensils, the flowers and that settee just looks like it needs someone to sink into it with a good ‘cuppa’ tea and some design mags…:))
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August 3rd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Beautiful photography. Nice to see her here as I usually see her work in Canadian House and Home and Style At Home.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
These photos are absolutely lovely!
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August 4th, 2010 at 10:47 am
The picture’s by Virginia are fantastic, it really shows her dedication. I love them all but especially the pictures with the french furniture. The vanity table is just gorgeous! Given me an idea for my guest room!
August 4th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Virginia is brilliant. just love HER and her work! a classic she is.
August 5th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Aw, these are so pretty!! Perfect summer feel to them :)
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August 5th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Stunning! I love her style which seems to me so elegant, yet very simple, clean and effortless. I wished every day you could have such good light, sun and this couch in your sun room! What a dream
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