Raspberry Pie Mousse Cups and 25 Valentine’s Day Ideas!
Valentine’s Day is coming up – the one day of the year when you’re encouraged to eat pink food! And’s what’s more fun when you’re celebrating the day of love that making something pink and pretty and sweet for your love. Like these Raspberry Pie Mousse Cups. This recipe is inspired by my friend Sarah’s […]
Top Ten: Best Of IDS17
Did you stop into the Interior Design Show this past weekend? If you did, you know this is the place to be to discover new design talent, trends, concepts and innovative products – all the inspiration you need to see your space differently. And if you didn’t get a chance to pop into the Metro […]
Reverse Painted Glass Table
One of my favourite things this time of year is the colour forecasts that come out. I’m surprised at how often I don’t particularly like a featured “colour of the year,” and then somehow it inevitably starts growing on me. It’s like those forecasters seem to know what I want before I do! Recently, Home […]
Best of #12MonthsOfDIY
I hope you have enjoyed the projects coming out of my #12MonthsOfDIY crafting challenge group. I’ve really felt privileged to work with these inspiring, creative, amazing women. These are all women with unique experiences and perspectives and talents, and I loved watching them mix it all together to create something beautiful for us to enjoy. […]
Mrs. Meyer’s and Me (and a #Giveaway)
Growing up, I dreaded “Clean Day.” This was always Saturday in my home, and even at a young age I was expected to help out. Definitely not my favourite day of the week! At that age, I didn’t really appreciate how nice it was to live in a home that was well taken care of. […]
Quilled Paper Snowflake
Or flower. It could be a flower, right? If you’re not quite ready to think about the holidays, or the coming winter weather, you can think “flower” every time you read snowflake in this post! Whichever way you go, this is a sweet little craft that even a beginner can do in no time. I […]
Reveal Your True Colours
I’ve always been particular about the quality of light in my home. I find the right light can transform a room. I have dimmers and timers everywhere in my home, and I love to use light in surprising ways to cheer up corners of my home. I have a large hibiscus standard in a corner […]
DIY Ribbon Tassel Garland
It’s #12MonthsofDIY monthly blogger challenge time again! This month the theme was ribbon, and I got to play with some beautiful ribbon I had been saving. Isn’t it lovely? There’s something about pretty ribbon on a wood spool that makes me drool. And put a bunch of pretty spools into a matching box and I […]
Daisy Frame Art With Free Printable
Isn’t this the sweetest? A little faux floral daisy frame for your favourite piece of art. Or for a free printable like I used here. Nothing to it! This was part of my #12MonthsofDIY monthly blogger challenge with 11 of my talented blogger friends. I was inspired by
DIY Striped Carafe
This post could also be called The Laziest Craft Ever. Or maybe Instant Striped Carafe. Or even Super Fast DIY Gift Idea. You get the picture. Basically, it’s the perfect summer craft project. Just right for when you’re chilling at the cottage or enjoying a lazy summer. It’s super fast, easy, and basically can’t go […]
DIY Felt Notebook Covers
I’m excited to announce I’ve joined a group of talented bloggers in a 12 Months Of DIY Challenge! I’m jumping in a bit late, so for me it’s more like a 6 Months Of DIY Challenge. But no matter - there will still be lots of fun crafting going on around here in the next […]
DIY Fairy Light Christmas Star
Pretty, isn’t she? Meet my new Christmas star. She’s currently adding a bright touch to my holiday mantle. And cheering up the house in general. Hard to believe that just a short while ago, she was a pile of wire, cheesecloth, and shower curtain. Yes, a shower curtain. More on that later. How to take […]
DIY Gifting: Animal Bookends
Want to add a fun and quirky touch to your gift list? Make these quick and easy and extra kitschy animal bookends! Because who wouldn’t want a moose and a polar bear hanging out on their bookshelf! Adorable, right? And easy. Seriously
Rustic Vintage Christmas Wreath
When it comes to Christmas decor, what’s a sweeter mix than bottle brush trees and vintage toy cars? I thought this would make the perfect vignette to add to my Christmas wreath this year. One other bonus – this is a fast wreath to put together! Who doesn’t love that bonus this time of year? […]
Decorating With Paint
I’ve been a fan of white interiors for a long time now. Most of my home has been painted in the same shade of warm white since I first moved in. It’s simple and fresh, and creates a great backdrop for whatever furnishings, art, and accessories I’m into. But I’ve been thinking of changing things […]
DIY Chalkboard With My Latest Thrift Store Find
Who doesn’t love a great thrift store score? You all know that some of my favourite finds over the years have come from my local Value Village. Remember the dining hutch I turned into a record cabinet for my oldest? And the candleholders and bird bath I made during my recent glue-cool-things-together phase? And then, […]
DIY Birdbath From Vintage Glass
Those of you who drop in regularly know I love myself a great thrift store find. I get a little rush every time I score something fun and unique and cheap. You may remember the fun Value Village Tour I did last fall with some blogger friends. I found some vintage glassware and made these […]
My Latest Love – Elte Market
Elte has been a staple on the Toronto design scene since 1944. I can’t think of the number of times I have drooled over some stunning piece of furniture in that store. And now they’ve launched a younger, trendier sibling just down the road. Elte Market appeals to the urban homeowner, who’s looking for design […]
#RBCFirstHome Twitter Chat Helps You With First Home Jitters
Or any new home purchase jitters! Your home is probably the single biggest purchase you will ever make, and that can be a nerve-wracking experience. It’s the kind of thing that overwhelms a person like me. I remember making the decision to buy my current home, and then running over to knock on a neighbour’s […]
Campy Candle #Giveaway!
I wanted to introduce you to one of my latest finds. It’s the “It’s You’re Birthday” hand-poured soy candle by Campy. I gave this candle to my oldest at Christmas, to cheer up her home-away-from-home room at university. First thing she did with it? Pop it into her drawer to make her clothes smell nice. […]
The Easy Way To Install A Faucet. And A Faucet #Giveaway!
This is the story of how I finally got a new bathroom faucet. This story turns out fine in then end– quite beautiful, in fact. But the first part is not very pretty. I’ll be hanging my head in shame as I write it. You see, my bathroom sink faucet broke a while ago. A […]
DIY Upcycled Wood Panel Quote Art
I love a good upcycle challenge, and when it’s a curbside find – even better! This wood panel wasn’t actually a curbside find. It was more like an in-the-trash-behind-the-kid’s-school find. I was in the parking lot at the school one day and noticed this gorgeous, distressed wood panel IN THE GARBAGE. Can you imagine? It […]
Coming Up: #RBCFirstHome Twitter Chat
I’ll never forget the day we bought our first home. It was a small bungalow, on a lovely street. We bought it far too quickly, and with far too little money. We really had no business buying a home, but luckily our bank stood by us and helped us figure it out. It was the […]
Handmade Holiday - DIY Beaded Star Ornament
I have Christmas on my mind these days. It’s a little early for me. Usually I don’t really start thinking about the holidays until either the snow hits or December 1st arrives – whichever comes last. But this year, I’m already in the holiday mood. We’ve had our first snowstorm, and my Christmas-loving youngest is […]
