Upcycling is a fabulous way to give something a new life. With that said, here’s a little inspiration for those of you who are planning to go curb shopping or back alley surfing this weekend.

In 2010, I was featured on TELUS TV showcasing some innovative ways that you can create huge impact on your walls - not your wallet. We may no longer be in a deep recession, but the economic downturn had a lasting impact on how we live, shop and spend. We still want to create a beautiful and comfortable home we'll love, but we're also looking for ways to trim our spending and balance our budgets. Home décor doesn't have to be expensive. Anything from children's art to cd covers can become art. In fact, some of the most beautiful pieces that have the biggest impression are often the most affordable. Click to view the video.

Years ago we bought two black padded desk chairs like the one shown below for our kids. The chairs managed to survive junior high, high school, four years of university and a week on the curb in the back alley when we were ready to get rid of them forever.

Often the most memorable gifts are the ones made by the kids in our lives. They are the gift ideas that don’t cost a dime, but are made with love and that parents proudly display in their home for years, even after the kids have left the nest. The LEGO movie was such a big hit […]

Every May when my kids were little, I was guaranteed to receive a beautiful handmade Mother’s Day card or painting that they had carefully made at school. I cherish those gifts and special notes so much that I decided to frame a few that I’d received over the years. This is one of them. Since […]

Here’s a quick and easy wall décor project you can do with the kids, just in time for Valentine’s Day. It makes a unique gift for any of the special Valentines on your child’s list. Be as creative as you want, anything goes. The most important part of this project is to have fun and […]

Why hide the tape behind kids’ art when it can be used as part of the masterpiece? Use a different color of tape to enhance each piece or use the same color throughout. You can even use a few colors per piece. There are no rules, so have fun with it. Choose painter’s tape or […]

A few quick tips for displaying your vacation photos: Consider white frames and mats to frame summer vacation pictures. White looks crisp and classy all year round and fits any décor style. Picking identical frames and mats lets the viewer focus on the pictures rather than the frames. Holiday pictures can brighten up any room […]

We’re always looking for unique and inspiring ideas to decorate our walls without spending a lot of money. So, when we ran across these great ideas from Better Homes and Gardens we couldn’t wait to share them with you. Click here to see how you can use beautiful fabric swatches to create an elegant look […]

You might think it takes a lot of money to have beautifully decorated walls. The truth is artwork does not need to be expensive to be beautiful.