It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a team to bring a new product to market. It’s taken us over a year and a half of work before being able to introduce our new picture frames to the world. It’s been a long stressful journey, but a fun one too. I thought I’d share with you some fun behind-the-scenes moments taken when we recently filmed a...

This used to be our guest bedroom at the cottage. I know what you’re thinking: it’s ugly. It was! When friends and family would come visit with their kids in tow this is where they’d sleep. It made sense to have bunks in the same room as the parents’ – it was all about having a functional space where kids could be kids, rather than focusing on having a nicely decorated room....

Call me old fashioned, but I still love flipping through the pages of a paper catalog – and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing since the brand new IKEA 2018 catalog landed in my mailbox. As always, it’s filled with tons of decorating ideas and tips, how-tos, new products and gorgeous pictures – the kind that makes you want to completely redo your space. If you have not seen the...

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:...

  Have you ever struggled getting a picture frame on a hook or nail on the first try? If so, you know how tricky it is. Each time the hook is missed, one more scratch is added to the wall – you try again and again and again hoping that this time you’ll get it.  Arghhh!!!! It doesn’t matter if your frame is fitted with a wire, a sawtooth hook, D-ring...

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’re planning a get together for the 4th of July and are looking for easy decorating ideas for your dining table, you’ll love these tips. Here’s how to create a red white and blue tablescape that will set the tone for a festive party atmosphere that will impress your family and friends.  When hosting a party my motto is “keep it simple” and what could be simpler than decorating with...

  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...