My wife and I moved to our house in Acton last summer, so as you can imagine, we have spent the last 10 months chipping away at making a 9 year old home new to us. Personally, I wanted to keep it simple, such as, making a coffee table out of beer empties. You know from the 'Frat House Collection' … [Read more...]
Pantone’s Colour of The Year: Yay or Nay?
Do you follow home decor trends? I do. I LOVE reading home decor magazines and taking bits of inspiration into my own home in small ways. This year, Pantone announced the colour of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green. I have to admit....I was not inspired. I haven't decorated in large doses of green … [Read more...]
Hurry Up Summer!!! (teaser)
Groundhog celebrity Wiarton Willie didn't see his shadow last weekend so we're expecting an early spring which means another 6 weeks of winter...right. Hey, it's incentive! I think my friends in Cali just laugh every time I mention the cold harsh-ish winters we get here. I start getting antsy … [Read more...]
Make way for Santa! Really!
My neighbourhood is pretty excited about Christmas. You can tell by all the giant Christmas inflatables on the front lawns and twinkling lights on the houses. The kids all love checking them out on their way to school each day. My husband contemplated one of the Santa inflatables when we were in … [Read more...]
Non-traditional Winter Wonderland
I checked my phone the other day when it made that "ding" noise. You know, every time you get a text message? My BFF Winnie was ready for a drink after decorating the seven trees in her home. Did she just say SEVEN????She totally cracks me up!! Her family celebrates Christmukkah so there's … [Read more...]
Game On! Talking hockey with the TOEWS family!
So there doesn't appear to be a hockey season but for many families the dream, and the fun, continues through their kids. I know you! Yes, the moms and dads who get up early (how many times each week???) and bundle up the kids to get to the arenas. I applaud your dedication for the love … [Read more...]
Have a Seat
"Steve, look what I found online! Two used Natuzzi leather couches for an awesome price! They're in great shape and would look so good in our house! These are going to go fast, I just know it. I should phone right now!" I called out with excitement.He then proceeded to take a dump on my dreams and … [Read more...]
Re-Stored
After posting the other day about that desk-thing we created for our kitchen, I received a couple of inquiries about the cabinet parts...On the right, we stashed all the electronics - the stereo components, and the printer, along with cameras and cords and stuff.We had to cut a larger hole in the … [Read more...]
Evolving Space
We've had, in our kitchen (which is used mostly as a common living space) some furniture mashed up together, that was "temporary." You know how that goes. We'll just put this over here for now... and then three years later, you come around to sorting out your wares. Sometimes you just don't have the … [Read more...]
Inspiration. Innovation. Interior Design Show 2012
Listen, can you hear that pulsating sound? It's my heart racing from my senses absorbing everything from the opening night party and media preview last night at the Interior Design Show in Toronto. So many incredibly talented and innovative designers/companies are exhibiting this weekend and it's … [Read more...]