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…
I don’t know about you, but I love Orchids. They are really easy to take care of and are an amazing indoor plant. Last year a friend of mine brought one over as a house warming gift, since then I have redecorated and the pot o longer works with my indoor decor. Finding a good reason to go to the garden centre has never been a problem for me. There are a few bigs ones near me, I can literally…
There are tons of products out there and tons of places to buy them. Patio heaters and fire pits are a really popular addition to any outdoor space and decor. Here are a few I found as examples of whats available to you. Hampton Bay Patio Heater Overall Ranking: 4.5 stars Price: $198 Website: homedepot.ca INTRODUCTION This product has 45,000 BTU stainless steel burner. It has a powder coated finish and an elegant look. Assembled it stands 86.6″ high and 31.5″ wide. PROS/CONS…
Looking for some ideas for under your staircase?? How about a play area for your kids, or a dog room for your furry friend, storage is a easy solution if you don’t have enough space in your home elsewhere. Maybe you need some space for a book shelf, or a desk… you can really get creative and have a lot of fun creating something for your home under your staircase. Storage – I have seen some great examples of under…
The dream closet is something many people literally dream of… I’m someone who likes to take those dreams and imaginative ideas and find a way to make them work in reality… Lets take a look on how we can do that together. Like any project in your home, building the perfect closet is the result of a good plan. The plan can always evolve once you get started, but you need a good direction before you get going. There are…
Planning for the shade spots in your garden can seem challenging. We all have that area in the garden that gets neglected because we just don’t know what to do with it. I like a good challenge, and I’m hoping that we can discover some solutions for you here. I don’t know about you but I get excited when spring comes and I start to see all the garden centre’s open with fresh new plants and planters. When is comes…
When you think about metallics you usually associate it with Christmas, or tacky decor, when really metallics can add a lot of dimension to your everyday space. The most popular request by many clients when taking on a decorating project is for their rooms to feel open, and for their to be a lot of light. If you cant bring down walls and you don’t have access to large windows in the space, the next best thing to capture the…
When decorating a space there are so many creative options available to you to make a great impression. It’s not always just a three step process… Pick your furniture, find a paint colour that matches, and then pick accents like cushions and ornaments to bring it to life. Yes you can do many things with those three steps, but why not take it a step further? One of my favourite ways to do that is to create a feature wall….
Decorating your home should be for you, not for other people. I find that people sometimes tend to start with their main living spaces when decorating their home in order to create something they can show off. Of course your home should be something your proud of and want to share, but don’t forgot one very important space… Your bedroom. I understand that people want their main living areas to look great, thats where you entertain and show off all…
Every home has their problem areas. Its those spots where you look and it feels like somethings missing. In my home it was this little corner in the kitchen. Little spaces like this may be challenging, but with every challenge there lies an opportunity. For this space I wanted to find some accents that would add to the character of the kitchen. This is what I did. I used this really cool storage…