With my newly renovated house almost complete I decided to go all out this year on the holiday decorating. Lucky for me, I have one very eager 10 year-old assistant. With most of our regular holiday decor covered in thick layers of dust in the yet-to-be-completed basement we decided to take this … [Read more...]
Kitchen Coordination, Like a Boss
People often say kitchens are the hub of the house, which is true - anyone who's hosted a party knows most of the guests end up jamming themselves together, cramming eats into their mouths, elbow to elbow, crowded over the dip. The smaller the kitchen, the more organised one has to be in order to … [Read more...]
Five Ways an Organized Closet Makes You Feel Like a Rock Star.
Anyone who opens a closet door to a wall of disarray, with items slipping off mismatched hangers into growing piles on the floor can tell you how utterly defeating and exhausting it all just looks, much less how crazy it can feel to start wading through it all, just in an effort to get dressed for … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: The Last 10%
We are at the point in our renovation where things seem to be moving really slowly. We are all tired of the whole thing and we just want it done. The last 10% of any renovation is the toughest. With all the little details left to be done, with people in your space for the last 6 months and … [Read more...]
Getting it ALL – Beauty and Functionality in the Kitchen
We are very busy so I need a kitchen that works for our family. When planning our renovation I have had a tendency to get off track and a bit starry eyed looking at some of the beautiful design options, especially for the kitchen. Custom built cabinets, restaurant grade appliances and wine cellars … [Read more...]
The Kitchen Backsplash: My Toughest Reno Decision Yet
The kitchen backsplash was turning out to be the toughest decision yet. I have come to realize that the kitchen is the most complex and time consuming room in the house to redesign. There are so many details and decisions to make it is mind boggling. And one of those decisions has had me virtually … [Read more...]
Getting Laid.
Sexy, huh? We found out last Sunday that this massive re-bricking project of the front (and next, the back) of our house could get underway this week. Tuesday, to be exact. And now the front of the house will look a bit like this for the next four weeks or so. Mind you, the dumpster should be … [Read more...]
A Sleek New Trend in Bathroom Design
This is a guest post by designer, Silvia Mazzone of edesignboutique.com. My first home was a small starter that was in an ideal location, but the house was definitely not a 'keeper'. As a result, I had resolved to renovate minimally, which meant I didn't get my dream bathroom. Consequently, when … [Read more...]
Getting the Most Our of Your New Kitchen Appliances
As you may know I am in the process of renovating. Our house is currently a gigantic mess of dust and beams and electrical wiring. The architect's drawings are what I hold onto to keep me sane. I also hold on to the tile samples, paint chips and the vision of my new kitchen appliances - White Ice … [Read more...]
White: The Latest Trend in Kitchens
This is a guest post by designer, Silvia Mazzone of edesignboutique.com. For years I avoided everything white when it came to kitchen appliances. It seemed to be a hallmark of the 80's – white fridge, white stove, white toaster. It was all very pristine, but the products lines, at that time, … [Read more...]