Benjamin Moore just announced their color of the year for 2016 “Simply White” and I couldn’t be happier with their choice because I simply love white. After months of renovating our family cottage, we painted everything Cloud white – everything from walls, ceilings, baseboards, doors to casings and I LOVE it.  No regrets! On a very cold day this past winter, I got an urgent call from our contractor asking...

If you don’t have a headboard, don’t worry – you can create one with pictures. It can be a temporary solution if you’ll be moving or adding a headboard later. Or, you might just like it so much that you’ll decide to keep it that way. It’s also stylish and inexpensive. I created this headboard display using pretty white frames in the master bedroom of our cottage. We recently did a major...

In fashion, accessories can make or break an outfit. The same is true when it comes to decorating. The right accessory can make a huge style statement in a room – in my case, it’s my bathroom. Here’s my bathroom before and after. There was nothing wrong the way it looked before, but because of the high ceiling I felt that something else was needed above the black and white...

  Some people name their car, their bike, or their boat. This inspired me to name my cottage – welcome to my Purple Door Cottage. The reason for the name is simple. With taupe siding and white trim, the cottage was in desperate need of a pop of color. My daughter and I searched coloured doors on Pinterest and fell in love with this beautiful deep purple. The color is perfect for our space...

If your town puts on a rodeo or if you’re hosting a western-themed party, you’ll probably dress the part. Why not add some western decorating touches to the house too? In our home city, the Calgary Stampede is a big event, and everyone gets into the spirit. Restaurants, shops and even offices decorate with hay bales, barn wood and painted windows. This display in the lobby of Calgary’s Devon Tower was...

Sometimes when you’re renovating, you run into situations like having no hardware on cabinets because it’s on back order or otherwise delayed. That’s exactly what happened to me, and it was driving me crazy every time I tried to open the cabinets. Until my contractor suggested a simple trick. Just fold pieces of painter’s tape in half,  leaving a bit of the sticky part hang out. Stick the tape on the inside...

Woohoo!  I can’t believe I’m in Oprah’s magazine. Yes this one, the July issue. I’ve been an Oprah fan for as long as I can remember, so to be featured in her magazine is super exciting. I’m in the “We Hear You” section featuring a replica of the April issue of the Oprah magazine cover we designed. We loved the pink, mauve and yellow cover so much that it inspired us to repaint...

Art doesn’t have to be expensive. You can make your own one-of-a-kind pieces just like I did in this easy DIY wall display. The best part is that you can customize your art to fit your style, décor and most importantly your budget. I recently painted my wall with this beautiful Antiguan Sky green by Benjamin Moore and decided on all white gallery to create a nice crisp summer look....

On a recent visit to a decorating store, I spotted some quirky bookends that would add a great touch of whimsy to any bookshelf or décor. Incorporate fun bookends anywhere around the house where they’ll catch the eye and become real conversation pieces. On my visit to Steeling Home, a vintage store where they sell one-of-a-kind accessories, I found these bookends that would fit any style or budget. They would...

Doesn’t this picture just melt your heart? This Father’s Day puzzle art takes only a few minutes to make and is guaranteed to bring a tear to any father’s eye. This is the kind of priceless homemade gift that will live on your bookshelf or night table forever. It’s adorable and creative, plus kids will love to help out. I was inspired by some puzzle art I saw on Pinterest and decided...

The chalkboard trend has been going strong for many years and judging by all the chalkboards that keep popping up in design magazines and TV shows, it’s here to stay a while longer. So, when I rediscovered an old picture frame I had bought at a garage sale years ago, guess what I did with it? Oui, I made a chalkboard! You’ll love this chalkboard DIY because it’s quick and easy...

Flamingos are trendy? Really? Who knew?  If you’ve flipped through any décor magazines lately you’ve most likely spotted pictures of the long legged bird on furniture, cushions and other accessories for the home.  And, if you didn’t know about this new trend, going forward you’ll certainly notice it. After noticing images of flamingos on Pinterest, Instagram and on various blogs, it inspired me to make my very own art to embrace...