When the weather outside is frightful we all start to think of a warm spot by the fire. The go to theme for winter is a rustic cozy living space.. Winter has really been a tough one this year, tones of snow and slush, and record cold temperatures. All that in mind, there is nothing better then coming home after a long day at work to the perfect cozy space, just calling to you to warm up and relax. This…
Every year many people are faced with the never ending piles of leaves that are left behind by the trees on the property. There are many natural comfort options and thermal uses for the garden that leaves are great for. But what about other more creative options… Aside from the almost unlimited children’s crafts that can be done with leaves, there are a lot of really great decor elements that can be creature using leaves as well. At this time…
I’m sure you have begun to notice that the weather is starting to change… Leaves on the trees are changing, nights are getting cooler and all the wonderful colours of fall are starting to pop up in stores. Time to refresh your home decor! This shouldn’t be stressful, this should be a fun time. I like to start by going out and seeing what new trends are out for this year. Just because it is a new year doesn’t mean…
My Cousin recently announced the wonderful news of his fiancee being pregnant. The entire family has been really excited for the new addition. My sister and I were out shopping for the baby shower and I realized how over whelming it can be. There are so many colours, and designs, choices and brands… Where the heck do you start? I was inspired to write about some decor tips in creating a baby room. It is so easy to get ahead…
As a decorator I have been to many spaces where smell has been something the home owner didn’t think of to address. Spaces where there is still some more potential for great. The great thing, like most decor elements there is lots of variety out there to choose from. I’m hoping to open your eyes to something that has been around for a while, however has really started to see a growth in the market as we are all becoming…
There are many types of interior finishes and textiles that you can use inside your home to add character. Feature walls is something that has really picked up in popularity. Feature walls can be done using a different paint colour, adding wallpaper, using laminate flooring or wood paneling. So why not try using stone work as well… There are many options for stone work, many different types of stacks, materials, textures and colours. There are so many options to choose…
In the heat of the summer we close up all our windows, we turn down the shades and we turn the air conditioning on. In the deep cold of the winter we close our windows tight and turn the heat on. These are great energy saving methods when using your heat and air conditioning, however without the flow of fresh air, the indoor air quality of your home begins to diminish. Some of you may have known this, but for…
In many homes the laundry room is in the basement, or some off to the side room that no one wants to go to. In a busy household laundry is one of those things that is a pain in the butt but has to get done. Why wouldn’t you want that space to be more relaxing and put together? We all live in a crazy go go go world, the spaces in your home should be relaxing and not more…
The spring and summer real estate season is here and it’s moving in full force. If you are someone considering putting your home up for sale there are some things you should be considering… As a decorator I have seen a lot of home owners make the mistake of not presenting their home to its maximum potential because they think the market right now will hold its own… This way of thinking is not completely wrong, but why leave any…
Hibiscus is a beautiful flowering plant that can be used as a great patio or terrace plant in the summer, but is also a great indoor plant all year round or during the colder months. Flowering plants love the heat and need sun in order to bloom, so make sure to pick the right spot for this wonderful plant. Once you have the spot picked out its time for the fun stuff… The shopping… I would suggest to start with…