*Written by Liette Tousignant, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating One of my daughters is an absolute cat lover and had a dated cat calendar that she wouldn’t part with because she loved the photos so much – so I offered to frame her favourite images. I’m not a cat person ( I prefer dogs) but this calendar had the cutest kittens so I can understand why she was holding on to...

Written by Liette, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating. When I saw these pretty downloadable plant prints I knew they’d be perfect for my mudroom. The price was right – free. Thanks to Magnolia I created a nature-inspired gallery wall that barely cost anything and looks stunning. Here’s what I did and a couple of tips if you decide to download the printables.   Since I’m always looking for things to frame and hang on...

  You’d think with all the pretty pictures we see on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or even the decor magazines and TV shows, that we’d be fuelled with inspiration to decorate our walls. So why are we still struggling with decorating our spaces? If you are feeling stuck and need budget-friendly art ideas to jazz up your walls, this is the perfect project for you! You don’t have to be qualified or crafty...

You’re back from holidays with hundreds of great vacation photos, but what happens to those precious snaps once you’re home? I used to forget about them, only showing them off occasionally when asked about my holidays.

Decorating with maps is a creative way to decorate walls without spending too much money. I listened to my own advice and added style to a big wall without a big price tag.    I picked up these maps at my local tourism office and inserted them into black IKEA frames. In addition to looking great, they’re extremely handy when showing our guests the lakes and tourist attractions around the...

OK, my heart is fluttering over this little project. How cute is this? This DIY would absolutely make Martha green with envy! If you’re like me and like to decorate for Valentine’s Day but don’t want to paint the whole house red, you’ll love this easy DIY. Also, you don’t need any special skills or complicated tools, in fact you probably already have everything you’ll need. The best part is that...

Whether you’re decorating your first home, first apartment or if you’ve just repainted your walls and are looking for an inexpensive way to freshen up your space, do it with art. Artwork is the easiest way to update your décor without spending much money. Here's what we did.... We bought this colourful patterned paper pad at Michaels, we loved it so much that we used it to make beautiful wall art.  Back at...

  Framing records is a fun way to decorate your walls with something other than pictures. We framed records in black frames with white mats to create a 60s retro chic look. It’s classy, vintage and timeless. This wall decorating project is an inexpensive way to deal with a big blank wall. Here’s what we did. We started with a black love seat and a blank wall. Displaying the records We...

If this canvas could talk, it would tell you that it’s been painted over and over again quite a few times. It’s all about up-cycling. Last year I wrote “diy wall art” on it. This week I decided to refresh it with a sweet Valentine note. This DIY is super easy to do, requires very few things and makes a great affordable piece of wall décor. And of course you...

Two of the questions I get asked the most often are “what can I hang on my walls” and “how can I do it inexpensively?” I’m a true believer that art doesn’t have to cost a fortune to look good. So whether you’re decorating your first home, first apartment or if you’ve just repainted your walls and are looking for an inexpensive way to spruce them up, you’ll love these easy art...

Hanging three picture frames in a perfectly straight row is easier than you think. This is the perfect type of wall arrangement to hang above a long piece of furniture such as a dining table, a hutch or a headboard because the art mimics the shape of the furnishings below. Here's what I did.

Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your décor with brighter, softer colors. Pastels seemed like the perfect choice for this DIY wall art project. By simply swapping out the existing artwork in frames I already had, I created a soft delicate palette for my walls. This DIY project is an easy and inexpensive way to welcome spring into your home. This is what you’ll need: • picture frames of...