Keep Your Cool
We all love summer time because of its warm temperature, the sun is always shining, nature is at its peak and the kids are always happy! There are so many positives that outweigh the negatives when we...
View ArticleLife at the Table: Our Dining Area Update
When we were on the hunt for the perfect house to raise our family in back in 2012, I remember walking into our current house and falling in love. I could see all the potential this house had from the...
View ArticleA Little Room For Fun: boys bedroom makeover
When it comes to decorating the house, bedrooms typically come last, which is funny, since we spend so much time in them! When we moved into our current home, we made sure that the kid’s rooms were...
View ArticleTable for How Many? Tips to help choose the perfect dining table for your home
Picking out furniture for your home can be an overwhelming experience with thousands of products available in various colours, shapes, sizes and prices. Often times we don’t know where to start or we...
View ArticleFound: The Missing Remote. Keeping a clutter-free coffee table
Around our home, no surface is safe from clutter. In the blink of an eye our flat surfaces can end up being blanketed with mail, art supplies and random junk from the five people that live in this...
View ArticleLiving Rooms Have All the Best Stories: Our Living Room Makeover Story
Eight months ago we made the hard decision to move from our FINALLY finished multi level, suburban, gut job of a home to an out dated, mid century modern, back split bungalow on the outskirts of town....
View ArticleSometimes The Best Seat Isn’t In The House
When we moved to the outskirts of town we wanted to fully embrace the simplicity of living outside the hustle and bustle of the city’s limits, but really we moved for the epic country sunsets. The only...
View ArticleBedroom Stories: Our Master Bedroom Makeover
We fell in love with our home because of all the natural light that poured into each and every room, especially our master bedroom. After updating our bedroom back in 2012 (before pictures here), it...
View Article10 Tips for a Refreshed Bedroom
In the Summer we encounter bright, warm and refreshing days that are good for the soul but also leave us to consider how we can simplify our living space. It’s always time to breathe some new life into...
View ArticleGrocery Store Bloom Go Glam
Do you want to add natural elements to your space in the form of frilly textures and fun pops of color but lack the time and the know how to do so? Take the guess work out of displaying your next...
View ArticleGuest Post: Home Office Makeover
Designing a home office isn’t always a simple task. When searching for furniture and accessories to fill our workspaces, we are often distracted by office supplies that not only look sterile but are a...
View ArticlePrepping The Basement For Guests
The sectional in our basement has a pretty large role! It’s the place where the entire family sits for a movie night (that’s five of us!), it’s where the kids and their friends hang out to play video...
View ArticleFour ways to use Christmas lights in your decor
Nothing compares to the magical glow of a Christmas trees.The lights reminding us of hope, love and peace. But you can recreate that same beautiful glow in other ways by incorporating Christmas...
View Article5 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Reading Nook
At the end of a busy day, once the kids have gone to bed (and perhaps after you’ve gotten some holiday wrapping done), a reading nook is the perfect place to unwind and relax! A cozy spot with the...
View ArticleBedroom, the mom-oasis of calm
We all need a place where we feel relaxed the minute we get there. For some, it’s their home in general, for others it may be the beach or the forest, while for me, a working-at-home-mom, it’s my...
View ArticleHoliday Dining with The DeKonings
When growing up, I remember how exciting Christmas Eve was, it was almost just as exciting as Christmas and it still is something I look forward to every year. My Mom and Mother-in-law that bring...
View Article3-in-1 Ottoman
I firmly believe that ottomans are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture that you can own. If you have space to include an ottoman in your room makeover, then don’t pass up the opportunity!...
View Articlegift wrapping station
One of my early childhood memories, is sneaking in on my grandmother wrapping gifts, always last-minute on the Xmas eve, in her tiny little bedroom. She would keep all her gifts hidden there,...
View ArticleDisplaying Holiday Cards Under The TV
Mail during the holiday season is most certainly extra special! It brings a smile to my face when I open the mailbox and spot the colourful and festive envelopes that have been carefully packaged and...
View ArticleSide Server – Holder of Crayons and The Perfect Server
Selecting piece that can play double duty is a great idea, especially during the holiday season! That’s exactly why we chose the Bleecker Server for our basement space. This beautiful piece features...
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