As most of you who follow my blog know, we have been living through over 6 months of a massive home renovation. One of the biggest and most demanding parts of the project was the kitchen. Looking at the pictures below from start to finish makes it seem like just a flash in time but it has been a … [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...]
My Dream Kitchen: The Whirlpool White Ice Collection
How would you introduce colour and texture to a sleek white kitchen? I am not really a kitchen kind of person. I don't love to cook (although eating is extremely pleasurable) and baking is not in my repertoire. Plus, for the last 12 years+ our kitchen has been my least favourite room in our house; … [Read more...]
Demolition Premonition
Suddenly reality hits, and you are literally in a cloud of dust..., demo dust. Let's face it, renovating your house is a daunting task for several reasons. It starts off with all of the exciting elements- a more functional space, sparkling new finishes, the latest gadgets. Suddenly reality hits, … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Demolition
Big changes ahead! A home renovation is a massive undertaking! This photo gallery takes you through the demolition phase of our 90+ year old home in Toronto. We are upgrading, reconfiguring and building an addition. Have you ever gone through a home renovation? What tips or advice can you offer? … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Weeks #2 & 3 Demolition
A LOT has happened in the last few weeks. We are out of the house and squatting living quite happily in my sister's basement. But the biggest transformation is the house. Seriously, you can't believe it unless you see it. So, that is exactly what I am going to do - show you. I have highlighted … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Week #1 Purging & Organizing
I know I have mentioned our home renovation before but not in too much detail. Mostly because I knew that not only would it take over my life for the next 4 or 5 months but it would also likely take over this blog. I am pretty sure that everything I do or think about for the next half-year will be … [Read more...]
Times they are a-changin’
My life has been a whirlwind over the last few months and I feel that I have finally come up for air. Last week I spent 5 days on a beach with an old friend with the goal of perspective-getting and it worked. Before arriving at The Crane Resort in Barbados I had been able to make little sense of … [Read more...]
Reno Hell
Okay. So it's not really hell, but it sure is a pain in the arse.We decided that our main floor powder room absolutely HAD to be redone. Thanks to the genius who decided to put 3/4" oak floors in there. And did not put a seal around the bottom of the toilet.I know that my boys … [Read more...]