Most people live in thier homes for 5-10 years before deciding to move. Most people when buying a home start with a long list of things they would like to do to the home to make it their own. Some of that list gets done and some of it does not. The result in many cases is a home that’s been loved and lived in, in the middle of a to do list and outdated. When your the buyer you…
Using different materials for fresh projects can add a lot of character to simple decor solutions
Have a bar space for entertaining is a nice thing to have. Not everyone has a basement setup where they can do it. And with the new generation of decor and creating the family hub, the bar / entertainment space is now something you want too integrate within the kitchen or living space. In my home I chose to create my bar space is in the dining room. I don’t have space to make a whole cabinet and counter set…
Recently I started a painting project. I asked my husband to grab me a few things I needed on his way home from work, I was suprised that he had no clue what I needed, he was more then willing to go with a specific list, but wouldn’t be able to walk in to Home Depot and get what I needed. So here is a post created for those of you who need a list to get you started. Choosing the…
Interior lighting is one of those projects that almost seems to get forgotten when people are considering updating a room or decorating their home. There is a lot more involved in doing your lighting then you may think. You need to consider the size of the fixture in proportion to the space, the color of the bulbs because they will effect your paint and finishes colors, and the style or theme you are working within when choosing the fixture. To…
Entertaining at your home for Christmas can be very stressful. You are secretly or not so secretly concerned about what your family and friends will think of what your house looks like or how the presentation was laid out. We all have those people in our families that say not to make a fuss for them, but are the first people to call everyone after the fact and complain about everything they didn’t like. Let’s get prepared and own your…
The season of entertaining is among us. Over the year we have had the best intentions to redo the kitchen, or paint the living room. We go to the laundry room and think… I would love to make this more functional. You get into the washroom in the morning and have your shower and think… This bathroom needs a totally new look. But of course life gets in the way and the budget doesn’t allow for those large makeover looks…
I’m sure at some point in your life you have enjoyed the relaxing sounds of trickling water, wether it from a fountain, running water, or the flowing water in a fish tank. The use of a fish tank as part of a rooms decor is popular for some, for others they like them but feel like it’s a lot of work, or they are concerned they won’t know how to care for the fish. I am not a fish expert…
Adding decor elements in your home can be the finishing touch to a look. They add character to a side table or blank wall, they are the added expressions that make the space feel complete. Have you ever thought about the meaning or symbolism behind them? Some popular decor and themed elements right now are; animals rocks and minerals thai symbolism chinese symbolism and more Animals Cats; Now Im not a big domestic cat lover, however the cat itself has…
For those of you who have a green thumb, and to those of you who want to learn, Spring is Here… Victoria Day weekend in Canada marks the time when it is typically safe to start your outdoor gardening. At this time of year the likelihood of a frost is pretty slim. There are some variety of plants that should still be brought in at night if it is cool, but overall you should be in the clear. Spring gardening…