Lately I've been spending a lot of time at IKEA picking up and returning stuff for our second floor renovation. Rather than wasting time on the weekend, I've been going during the week with LJ in tow. You may remember I went a few weeks ago and had a bit of a break down in the nursing room. I left … [Read more...]
My “Get Out of Jail Free” Day
I'm home from work today. I'm not sick nor are any of my children. In fact, I've never felt healthier. There isn't a weather disaster. In fact, it is an unseasonably warm, sunny fall day. I'm not so stressed and overwhelmed that I need a mental health day. In fact, I'm quite content; school's going … [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...]
Caught in the Act
Around this time last year, everyone on our street found a beautiful pot of flowers on their front porch. Every single house. The random act of kindness was delivered by one of our neighbours. His generosity filled the street again today. This time I caught him in the act. How … [Read more...]
Asunder.
You know, when you have a renovation on your horizon, no matter how massive you anticipate the project to be, somehow it's still just bigger than you'd imagined. *quietly sips wine* Don't bother looking at your watch - it's wine o'clock all the time right now. (And don't look at me like … [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...]
Pretty City, I Will Love You Forever
Remind me of this in November, when I'm itching to run away to anyplace else. … [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...]
About Hometowns
A little while ago, a Facebook friend posed this question: "How long do you have to live somewhere before you call it home?" The comments were varied and interesting: there were military brats who said they just picked their favourite city to call home, because they never lived anywhere longer than … [Read more...]
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