Let's face it - if you're renting, you're probably hesitant to put too many holes in the walls for fear of not getting your damage deposit back, right? So how do you temporarily spruce up an apartment without sacrificing style? Do it with art! In my case, I did it with Rudolph. (He's become quite the fixture - in my blog posts, and on my wall)!

Ok, let’s be honest, how long would it take you to hang 3 pictures in a perfect column like you see in this photo? Probably 15 minutes, maybe less, maybe more. Right? What if I told you you could do it in less than 5 minutes? I’m not kidding, that’s exactly how long it look me to hang these 3 frames when we filmed this video. Watch! How I did it: I hung...

  If you guessed red, you’re right! I was thrilled to hear that Benjamin Moore picked “Caliente” – a vibrant shade of red – as their color of the year.  A team of 7 traveled the world for a year exploring design trends to help them select “red” for their color choice. See how a pop of this energetic color can transform interiors. Although red is a bright color, it’s one...

*Written by Liette Tousignant, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, there’s a good chance that you’ve already started planning the menu. But have you thought about how to decorate your dining table? Thanksgiving table décor doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are some easy table setting ideas to get you started. Here’s a sneak peek at how I’ll be setting my dining table...

This is a super tiny bathroom with a tub/shower combo as the focal point, so finding a good looking shower curtain to enhance the “view” from the hallway was definitely a priority. Little did I know how challenging this task was going to be. Here’s what I did. The challenge with this guest bathroom is the busy “vein” patterns of the tiles – it really overwhelms the space. With that...

  So, you’ve decided to repaint your walls. When you head to your favorite DIY store, you’ll likely be faced with thousands of tiny color swatches. How can you possibly choose a color for your walls based on such a small paint sample? Warning:  Be aware that the paint color on a small paint sample looks darker than the color itself. Here are some smart tips to help you choose:...

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...

Have you been to a garage or yard sale this summer? If you’re like me, you find them irresistible. When I go to a garage sale I usually look for things that I can quickly transform from blah to wow with minimal effort. Over the years, I’ve transformed lots of “trash” into treasures which usually required only a coat of paint or some upholstery fabric. Take a look at these six...

You fall in love with the perfect patio chairs, bring them home only to realize that the back is too tilted or the chairs are too low. If that has happened to you, you’re not alone. Here’s a very simple tip that takes all the guesswork out of choosing the right height for your outdoor chairs. Do the chair test This chair test never fails. Sit on the balcony or...

  If you’ve ever tried to line up your photos or images so that the mat frames the exact spot you want, you know how tricky that can be. All too often, you flip the image over, tape it to the mat, flip it to check it – only to discover, it’s not even. You flip it over again, un-tape, adjust, re-tape, flip again – it’s time consuming and frustrating. There...

  This easy and simple DIY centrepiece is the perfect last minute project to add a festive touch to any Canada Day celebrations. Display it either indoor or outdoor to give your table an instant pop of patriotic red and white flair.  A little goes a long way, this is all you need to create this stylish flower arrangement: Mason jars X 3, Pretty ribbons, glue gun, scissors and fresh flowers. Getting...

I love black and white, I love symmetry and I love large frames so I decided to combine those three loves to create a stylish gallery wall. I’ve displayed favorite pictures of my kids to create a unique storyboard on the dining room wall of our cottage. The black frames look stunning against the white background and the playful photos make a great conversation piece. I bought these five IKEA...