I picked up a big, heavy old 60’s dresser from a Kijiji ad for $30 a year ago. It’s fairly low and long so I figured it would be perfect for both a display surface and tons of closed storage. The problem was that it was U.G.L.Y. But not anymore…
Read MoreI get asked quite a bit, “what about using a colour for a focal wall?” It’s a valid question, and focal walls do have their place. Bits of colour in strategic spaces add life and interest to an all-white home, and they can give you a little boost of pleasure when you come across them.
Read MoreCrates are so versatile, functional and stylish aren't they? I love them and always grab a nice antique one whenever I spot a deal. They're sturdy, so they work great for storage solutions and even furniture for your home. Plus, wood (whether antique or new) is a sustainable option for your home.
Read MoreThe Danish have an amazing word for embracing life, hunkering down and living cozily and happily:: hygge (pronounced 'hoo-gah'). This is a concept that those of us in the doldrums of winter need to embrace! And it’s easier when you create a hygge home.
Read MoreI’m not a fan of decorating “rules”. Everyone has their own tastes and styles, and all of them are wonderful if they make you happy. You don’t have to have to follow trends or what designers say you “should” do.
Read MoreThe coffee table provides a fantastic opportunity to display meaningful items, and there are many approaches you can take to styling it.
Read MoreLet’s face it. We spend a lot of time at work. And we need to be at our best while there so that we’re productive and content. If you spend all that time in a space that’s not inspiring or worse, drags you down, it’ll take it’s toll eventually.
Read MoreLighting is an essential component in both a functional and beautiful home. I don’t typically have many hard and fast “design rules”, but having adequate lighting from a variety of sources
Read MoreI'm a believer in living in only as much space as you really need. Living small is cozier, environmentally-friendlier, and better for the bank account. It brings family together instead of everyone being spread out in their own spaces, and it’s less work to clean!!
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