WHY YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH CLASSIC SUBWAY TILE
When I’m working with clients or designing my own properties I use subway tile on a regular basis. I love it because it is clean and simple and always looks amazing plus its inexpensive.
Read More5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SPRING
Spring is here! Well at least it is for us folks on the West Coast. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the days are getting longer. It’s a perfect time to do these 5 things to freshen up in your home and welcome Spring.
Read MoreFAVOURITE BENJAMIN MOORE DARK GRAY
Yeah it’s Friday! It has been a long week with the time change and for some reason this one has been hard to get used to. It is nice that it is lighter later in the evenings and I fell like summer is just around the corner!
Read MoreBATHROOM RENOVATION BEFORE AND AFTER
I am so happy to find some time to sit down and write a new blog post. 🙂 It has been way too long and I intend to get back into my weekly or bi-weekly posts. I am looking forward to sharing before and after pics and do’s and dont’s from our renovation.
Read MoreMY FAVOURITE DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017
A new year brings out lots of information on what is hot and what’s on it’s way out in the design world. There are a ton of trends new and still hanging on so I thought I would narrow it down and share a few that I love and plan on using in 2017.
Read MoreIKEA VITTSJO SHELVING HACK
One thing that is hard when you move is not all of your furniture goes well in the new space. I had previously painted the IKEA Vittsjo Shelf Unit in white chalk paint and kept the glass shelving…
Read MoreMY FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSERS FROM ESCENTS
I have been looking at Escents electric oil diffusers and have been meaning to get one for myself but I just haven’t had the time so when I received one as a house warming gift I was over the moon!
Read MoreFAVOURITE THROW PILLOWS AND WHERE TO BUY THEM
I have a huge weakness for throw pillows and honestly believe there is no such thing as too many pillows!
Read MoreMY TOP 6 COUNTER STOOLS UNDER $200
It took me a long time to decide what I wanted and I shopped all over town but I seemed to find the ones I liked the most online. I love all of these and especially the fact that they are all under $200!
Read MoreOBSESSING OVER VINTAGE RUGS IN KITCHENS
I love the look of a vintage rug in a kitchen. They were calling it a trend last year but I think the look is here to stay.
Read MoreCHOOSING BACKSPLASH TILE FOR BUSY GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
I love granite and how each slab is unique and there are some beautiful patterns and colourations available. If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash.
Read MoreTHE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL RENOVATION
In the business of renovation or new construction a good general contractor is worth their weight in gold.
Read MoreEDGEWATER STUDIO – ARTISTIC TILE
I came to the conclusion we would be doing some sort of custom tile and the other day I stumbled upon Edgewater Studio Artistic Tile in North Vancouver (just across the water from us here in Victoria). I was over the moon!
Read MoreMY TOP 4 ONLINE SITES FOR ANYTHING HOME DECOR
Shopping online seems to be a common occurrence for lots of people and if you live in Victoria then you know we don’t have much available to us for home decor stores like Vancouver or Toronto or the USA. I find myself shopping a lot online and directing clients there as well. There are some good sites and some bad ones and I thought I would share some of my go to favorites.
Read More$10 DESIGN QUESTIONS
This way you don’t have to hire a designer at and hourly rate.
Read MoreHOW TO MIX AND MATCH DINING CHAIRS
The key to mixing and matching chairs is to keep some sort of uniformity. Here are a few tips to make sure your mixing and matching doesn’t look like a hodge podge of chairs
Read MoreMY TOP 4 PORCELAIN TILES THAT LOOK LIKE MARBLE
I am happy to say I have narrowed it down to my top 4 porcelain tiles that look like marble to save you some time and energy.
Read MoreDOORLESS GLASS SHOWERS YAY OR NAY?
I have started to think about our Master Bathroom design and I am loving the doorless glass shower look! Our bathroom is going to be small so glass is one way to maximize the space and make it feel bigger and if you have minimal hardware the glass sort of disappears.
Read MoreEASY VALENTINE’S DAY DECORATING
I love Valentine’s Day! Not only is it a celebration of LOVE but it is a great excuse to add some girly touches to your home.
Read MoreRESTORATION HARDWARE BALUSTRADE COFFEE TABLE KNOCKOFF
I fell in love with the Restoration Hardware Balustrade Salvaged Wood coffee table but with the Canadian Dollar being so low it would cost me approx $2,700 CAD to get it to my door. Yikes!
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