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Waiting for The Gingerbread Cake
Every year for Christmas I make traditional Polish gingerbread cake, and every year the day before Christmas, my girls and I curl up in my bed and read Christmas stories while waiting for our...
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Magical Christmas Bedroom
I remember so clearly the day we found out we were having a little girl. The joy I felt was incredible and yet at the same time, I remember the fear of not knowing how to raise a girl (we had had two...
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A Living Room Makeover Story – Part One
My love for interior decorating and design stems from my childhood. My parents immigrated to Canada in their mid- 20’s. They definitely didn’t start off with much but they worked hard and invested in...
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A Living Room Makeover Story – Part Two
For those of you following along on our Living Room Makeover story, I wanted to share with you the vision for the space. Some of the key words my parents used to describe their dream living room was:...
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A Living Room Makeover Story – Part Three – The Reveal!
My dear parents, Josie and Eddie, have been married for 40 years and are still very much in love. Growing up, they were a shining example of how a marriage built on mutual respect, true friendship and...
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!...
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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...
View ArticleWaiting for The Gingerbread Cake
Every year for Christmas I make traditional Polish gingerbread cake, and every year the day before Christmas, my girls and I curl up in my bed and read Christmas stories while waiting for our...
View ArticleMagical Christmas Bedroom
I remember so clearly the day we found out we were having a little girl. The joy I felt was incredible and yet at the same time, I remember the fear of not knowing how to raise a girl (we had had two...
View ArticleLeon’s Custom Colours
Life is full of colour, and our colours are inspired by everday life. You know your favourite Astin sofa that used to only be available in one shade of grey? Or the “sleek armed but still stands up to...
View ArticleColourful and Carefree: A Living Room Update
My children have finally got over the hump of big spills and wiping dirty fingers on the sofa, so I thought it was the perfect time to take our family room out of hiding and make it more of a relaxed...
View ArticleForm(al Wear) and Function
When life changes and you need a space to change. One of the most important (and wildly overlooked) considerations when it comes to designing a home is actually what you can’t see: how a space...
View ArticleA Young Couple’s Open Concept Space
Come together, right now, over cheese (and wine). Two years ago we traded in our 700 square-foot condo for a house. In the dead of winter we toured over 30 properties, but nothing stole our hearts....
View Article10 Tips for a Small Laundry Space
Hide the Machine – if you can’t conceal the washer and dryer behind closed doors, think about adding a curtain, which can infuse some lovely texture and colour. Go Neutral – to make a small space feel...
View ArticleGather Round
Where the best seat at the table is really any seat next to each other. Imagine for a moment having grown up in a household of eight. Hectic, right? Yet as busy as my parents were tending to our family...
View ArticleLiving In Motion: Living Room Design with a Baby
Where the final step of the renovation process is actually his first. When my husband and I purchased our Ravine House just over a year ago, we saw it as both an incredible opportunity and a ton of...
View ArticleMastering The Art of Rest: A Multifunctional Master Retreat
From makeshift to masterpiece, a multifunctional retreat worth its weight in pillows Six months into moving (into what is hopefully our forever home), we were still sleeping on pullout daybed with a...
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