Early Bird Sale! Up to 50% OFF | No Comments »

    December 17th, 2010

    If you’re not quite done your Christmas shopping or you’re still looking for that perfect holiday outfit, you should definitely stop by and see what’s now on sale at LIV. Clothing and accessories are now up to 50% OFF. We’ve reduced everything from our Italian cashmere sweaters to our silk and lace dresses. You won’t want to miss this sale! See you in store :)

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.

    Great Holiday Gift Ideas @ LIV! | No Comments »

    December 14th, 2010

    Whether you are shopping for someone on your Christmas list or looking for a unique hostess gift for a holiday party, there are lots of unique and beautiful gift ideas in store now @ LIV!


    The Urban Rituelle line of soaps, lip balms and candles look just as good as they smell! Comes in Vanilla, Cotton Candy, Pomegranate and Peach.


    For something different and unexpected, a set of 4 calling bird dessert plates or mugs; a different motif on each. Beautiful and functional!


    Beautifully packaged set of 3 luxurious Voluspa soaps. Enjoy the scent of soft sueded leather, pink grapefruit and a scent inspired by the seaside.


    Each of these frames is unique, like the picture that will go inside it.
    A classic gift idea, both thoughtful and stylish.
    Happy Shopping!

    -xo, Jenn

    We're thrilled to have the multi-talented, Jenn Creede as part of our blogging team. She'll be keeping you up-to-date on all the latest happenings and new arrivals at LIV.

    Please welcome Jenn to our blogging team! | No Comments »

    December 13th, 2010

    Introducing the newest contributor to our LIV blog, the multi-talented Jenn Creede! She’ll be keeping you up-to-date on all the latest happenings and new arrivals at LIV. Stay tuned for her first blog which will be coming soon.

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.

    White beds can be colourful… | No Comments »

    December 10th, 2010


    Image via Design Sponge

    I thought this was a great example of how a white bed doesn’t have to be boring. The bedding is all white with simple black embroidery, but by adding a colourful throw and doing bold pink walls this room is screaming with colour and personality! My favorite part of all is when/or if you do tire of the colors you selected, it’s easy and affordable to just change your wall colour and add some new accessories to your bed.

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.

    A little Holiday Spirit… | No Comments »

    December 9th, 2010

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.

    www.joannagoodmanauthor.com | No Comments »

    December 8th, 2010

    It’s finally LIVE!! My personal website is up and running, thanks to the talented Mr. Jeremy Watt. Please check it out…I LOVE IT!!

    You can find it at www.joannagoodmanauthor.com, or www.joannagoodman.ca, and www.joannagoodman.co.

    As for my next novel, The Seed Man’s Daughter, I am just making some final edits and waiting for a release date. Stay tuned for more details and thanks for bearing with the shameless cross promotion!

    -xo, Joanna

    Joanna Goodman is Co-Owner and Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Joanna is also an accomplished author and Mommy.

    Everyday living | No Comments »

    December 8th, 2010

    I’m not sure who’s bedding this is, but I thought these images were so exquisite I just had to share them. There’s a certain charm to a room that feels this lived in and comfortable.

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.

    Karl Lagerfeld on Luxury | No Comments »

    December 7th, 2010

    Video courtesy of THE LUXURY CHANNEL

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.

    Holiday Event 2010…TOMORROW! | No Comments »

    December 3rd, 2010

    Season’s greetings, Liv’ers! Just a reminder, tomorrow is LIV’s annual holiday shopping event! All furniture, clothing and linens are 25% off…and lots of clothes have even been marked down to 30-50% off. We’ll be serving hot cocoa, sweets and hot cinnamon buns, as well as giving away a gift with purchase over $100. You can also win a $500 shopping spree if you enter our draw! The store looks beautiful and now is the time to get some holiday shopping done!

    Hope to see you tomorrow…

    -xo, Joanna

    Joanna Goodman is Co-Owner and Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Joanna is also an accomplished author and Mommy.

    Her Morning Elegance video | No Comments »

    December 2nd, 2010

    - xo, Julie

    Julie Brown is Assistant Creative Director of LIV by Au Lit and Au Lit Fine Linens. Designing, buying and visual merchandising with latte in hand.