BIG news: We’re now selling our products at Lowe’s

BIG news: We’re now selling our products at Lowe’s

I’m beyond thrilled (ok, I’m ecstatic) to announce that we’re now selling our products at Lowe’s stores across the USA. Wow! I have to pinch myself to make sure that I’m not dreaming.  These past months we’ve been super busy getting ready to roll out our “Hanging Something” displayers at over 750 stores across the USA. If you’ve been at Lowe’s recently you might have seen them. They’re easy to...

The path to Mom’s heart: a Mother’s Day surprise

The path to Mom’s heart: a Mother’s Day surprise

I wrote this article last year but I love it so much that I thought I’d share it with you again in hopes that you’ll love it too. Even though I was very young, I still remember the year my father created a treasure trail of paper footprints leading to my Mom’s gift on Mother’s Day. She was so touched, there were tears streaming down her face even before she opened the gift....

Oh Canada – thanks for your support

Oh Canada – thanks for your support

It’s not every day that we get to hang out with Canadian dignitaries, but on May 24th we did. We attended an event by the Government of Canada announcing financial support for innovative companies like ours, so I thought I’d share some pictures. We met David Lametti, Parliament Secretary (PS) to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. He was in Calgary announcing the federal government’s support for growing new technology companies...

Easy DIY Mother’s Day gift Mom will love

Easy DIY Mother’s Day gift Mom will love

  With Mother’s Day just around the corner, if you’re looking for a simple DIY gift idea with big impact, you’ll love this kid-made gift. One of the best gifts I’ve ever received on Mom’s day is a painting done by one of my daughters that my husband framed and wrapped in brown paper tied with raffia. I love gifts that add personality and soul to a home like this...

Decorate your walls with black and white photos

Decorate your walls with black and white photos

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...

Does paint go bad?

Does paint go bad?

Paint cansI asked myself the question "Does paint go bad" recently when going through a bunch of old cans looking for leftovers to paint a picture frame.

Bookshelf styling tips

Bookshelf styling tips

BooksStyling a bookshelf is not easy and it's even more challenging when you have a mishmash of books. There are a few tricks, you can use to help you get those picture perfect shelf looks you see in design magazines, TV shows and on Pinterest (my favourite).

Our love-hate relationship with sectional sofas

Our love-hate relationship with sectional sofas

Decorating the walls around sectional sofas can become a nightmare.Sectional sofas - we love them because they’re nice and big and they’re perfect for the whole family to snuggle together to watch TV. On the other hand, we hate them because they're big and bulky, take up lots of floor space and never fit perfectly centered against a wall.

How to hang a large canvas all by yourself

How to hang a large canvas all by yourself

I love hanging stuff by myself because I don't have to wait for anyone to help me. When I buy something for my walls I usually hang it up right away. None of that nonsense where things sit on the floor for weeks before it gets hung.

First, place your furniture then hang your art

First, place your furniture then hang your art

Place Furniture before you hang your artWhen decorating, a room is not entirely finished until the art is up on the walls. It's just like a pretty outfit is not complete without earrings or a necklace. But before you start hanging things up, think of your furniture layout first - it will make it easier to find the perfect spot for your art.

How to make large paint color samples

How to make large paint color samples

I usually start a painting project by shopping for colors, either looking at paint swatches from a DIY store or flipping through a color fan borrowed from a paint shop.

Don’t let mistake holes scare you – hang stuff with no fear

Don’t let mistake holes scare you – hang stuff with no fear

Plaid, DIY art, animals, cabin, bathroom, hang framesThe other day I was hanging some picture frames in a bathroom and despite all my careful calculations, my frames didn't line up. I couldn't believe it! What happened?

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