Decor Style Tip : Transitioning from Summer to Fall with Textured Throws & Pillows

Decor Style Tip : Transitioning from Summer to Fall with Textured Throws & Pillows

I know it's only August 3rd which means we still have about two months of summer weather... but I can't help it... I don't know if it's because we've had a couple of rainy days or if it's because my summer vacation just ended - but I'm ready for fall. Since I would probably look [...]

Simple Home Updates : Powder Room Refresh

Simple Home Updates : Powder Room Refresh

When we moved into this house, the powder room was lacking any sort of style. There was a wood framed mirror on the wall that was visually too heavy for the small space and a chrome faucet that didn't go with the vanity or light fixture. Since I had already made Matt change a bunch [...]

Simple Home Updates : Outdoor Wall Sconces Under $100

Simple Home Updates : Outdoor Wall Sconces Under $100

I've always been a firm believer that changing a light fixture can instantly change a space. Replacing boring or dated fixtures doesn't have to break the bank either. Ever since we moved in, I always hated the mega traditional outdoor wall sconce that the builder had put in as it didn't suit our style or [...]

Five Bathroom Renovation Tips: Read This Before You Renovate

Five Bathroom Renovation Tips: Read This Before You Renovate

As you may or may not know, I work as a designer at a full service kitchen and bathroom renovation company. Since I have worked on a lot of bathroom renovations over the years, I thought I'd put together a list of five tips to consider before you renovate your bathroom. So whether you're doing [...]

The Best of IKEA: Storage Solutions for an Organized Home

The Best of IKEA: Storage Solutions for an Organized Home

Whether you’re in a house with room to spare or are desperately seeking storage in a smaller apartment – keep an eye out for these pieces when you’re at IKEA! I’ll admit - I’m a bit of a neat freak. I’ve always believed in the whole “a place for everything and everything in its place” [...]

Our DIY Board and Batten Grid Wall

Our DIY Board and Batten Grid Wall

Instead of working on a blog post last weekend, I decided to tackle a home project that we've been meaning to do for weeks. Ever since moving into this house, I've hated the 19 foot long boring wall across from our kitchen. Because our house is tall and narrow, our main floor layout is a [...]

Outdoor Lounge Area : The Look For Less – Two Ways

Outdoor Lounge Area : The Look For Less – Two Ways

If you read my Modern Minimal Beach House Favourites post, you may have been anticipating the outdoor furniture look for less I said I would do. I decided to put together TWO different outdoor lounge area looks for less AND include a third small space / more budget friendly option for each as well. The [...]

Modern Minimal Beach House | Outdoor Lounge & Dining Favourites

Modern Minimal Beach House | Outdoor Lounge & Dining Favourites

It might be because our beach vacation was cancelled and with that, my tan was too... It might be because we got snow in May this year... but lately I've been feeling like summer is never going to get here. I've been living vicariously through outdoor furniture photos and dreaming about the day that we [...]