While we are anxious to spend as much time as possible outdoors we still want the inside of our homes to look stylish but desire decor that is simple and easy to maintain.
Read moreAdd Emotion and Depth to Your Decor With Art Work
As with so many of us, pursuing her creative passion is an encore career for Mary. Read on to learn more and be sure to check out her website.
Read moreSpring Decor Updates in the Bedroom
Along with the arrival of spring and a change of season comes the motivation to make updates to our homes. I’m not talking major renos, although I know some of you are doing that, but rather simple, easy updates that will make your home feel lighter and brighter just like the weather outside.
Read morePaint Finish Cheat Sheet
I know a number of you plan to paint and it truly is a quick, economical and relatively easy way to update and refresh your homes.
I say relatively easy as a trip to the local home improvement store for paint can mean you are faced with A LOT of questions and decisions. The first involves the type of finish you want: matte, eggshell or semi-gloss? Next is the type of paint: alkyd, latex, oil? Read on for time saving tips.
Read moreDecor Updates for Spring
I love this time of year when we transition to spring decor. With a few simple and easy changes to your rooms, you can have a fresh new look that will take you well into the next season. Read on for some ideas and tips for updating and refreshing your rooms.
Read moreInterior Decor With Lift
This month’s guest blogger is a unique company that not only produces furniture and decor that are works of art but that bring a whole new meaning to ‘upcycle and repurpose’. Mike and Carolynn at Craviations, use repurposed helicopter parts to create designs that “reflect your love of aviation and showcase your sense of adventure.” (www.craviations.ca)
Read moreEasy Update With DIY Decor
Not sure if it was the weather or the time of year when we’ve been indoors A LOT and look around our homes and think, “Yep! It’s looking tired, time for an update.” Whatever the reason, they got me motivated and energized to make some small updates to my home too.
Read more5 Considerations For Choosing Paint Colour
When refreshing the décor in our homes a new paint colour is one of the easiest and most economical but can also be one of the most challenging and confusing decisions to make. To pull a look together the right tone, shade and hue can make all the difference. I know you are already overwhelmed but read on!
Read moreIdeas for Simple Winter Decor
While it is far too early to decorate for spring which is a loooong way off for those of us surviving the cold, snowy winter in the northern hemisphere, what can we do to decorate for the winter season now that the holidays are behind us?
Read more5 Quick and Easy Christmas Decor Ideas
If you are short on time or inspiration, one of the quickest and easiest ways to bring a festive touch to your home is with the use of natural elements.
Read morePillows for Christmas Decor
There are ways to add a touch of Christmas and celebration to our homes without a big fuss or big investment of time. Read on for ideas!
Read more4 Steps to Hanging a Gallery Wall
Over time we accumulate pictures, art work, mementos and decor items that we’d like to display and enjoy rather than leave tucked away in cupboards and drawers. This is often best achieved in the form of a gallery wall. The following steps will help you achieve a beautiful look without creating more work and effort.
Read moreColours of the Year 2018
It is clear from what has been announced for 2018 that pale pastel colours are behind us and the trend is toward more intense, bold colour.
Read more4 Tips for Styling Stems
We all have those awkward corners and spaces in our home, those areas that cry out for a touch of decor and style. It can be challenging to know just what to tuck into these spaces – I know I have a couple that have challenged me! For one of those corners I have a distressed ‘sap’ bucket that I use for faux stems that I update for each season and celebration.
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