Chanel #5 for your walls

Chanel #5 for your walls

If you’re looking for art that will always be in style, think of framing Chanel #5 posters. Chanel #5 perfume has been around since 1921 and is still one of the best selling perfumes in the world, so it’s a definite stylish and safe investment for your home.  The posters will add instant elegance and […]

Hang & Level Gets an A+

Hang & Level Gets an A+

My co-workers’ sister, Nina, and her fellow teachers spruced up the walls of their Regina Christian School boardroom with the help of Hang & Level. We were so impressed with their display that we wanted to share. With the frames perfectly hung, their plan is to switch the pictures periodically to highlight the current activities […]

From the curb to the office: desk chair makeover

From the curb to the office: desk chair makeover

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.

Enjoy Your Front Porch… In Privacy!

Enjoy Your Front Porch… In Privacy!

Does close proximity to your neighbors stop you from enjoying your front porch? The solution is easy: build a privacy screen. Whether you live in a house, condo, apartment, or are relaxing at the cottage, privacy is a concern for most of us. And it’s not limited to the front porch, there’s also the back deck […]

LEGO frame — How Cool is This?

LEGO frame — How Cool is This?

When I showed this picture to a friend she said “Cool! My son loves LEGO!” Children have been playing with LEGO blocks for years, since 1947 to be exact, and the trend just keeps growing. In addition to being colorful and fun you can build just about anything with these bricks and you’re guaranteed that […]

Strut Your Well Hung Stuff™

Strut Your Well Hung Stuff™

Spread the word about your decorating talents with one of our “Well Hung Stuff” mugs. We had such an enthusiastic reaction to our t-shirts – including HGTV celebrities like Colin & Justin and Mike Holmes – that we just had to find another way for our fans to strut their stuff. Why drink your coffee […]

Dad, You’re AWESOME!

Dad, You’re AWESOME!

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 […]

Budget-Friendly Drawer Knobs Makeover

Budget-Friendly Drawer Knobs Makeover

I’m always amazed by how quickly you can change the look of something with a simple coat of paint.  Here’s the desk and counter in our project room at our office. We wanted to jazz up the blue knobs without spending much money. We’re leasing the space so we can’t make any major changes, but […]

Throwback Thursday: Shark Tank Memories

Throwback Thursday: Shark Tank Memories

May 24, 2013 is a date I’ll never forget. That was when my husband Kelly and I camped out on the street in Los Angeles to secure an interview with a Shark Tank pre-screening judge. The overnighter was worth it because we did manage to get in front of a judge to talk about our company […]

We Love Hearing From our Customers!

We Love Hearing From our Customers!

Here’s a story that was recently shared with us and we wanted to pass it on. Our friends Ann and Phillip relocated to Victoria, BC and  moved into an old bungalow that they renovated completely. What a pleasure it was to hear that they used our tools to hang up their artwork! Ann mentioned that […]

A measuring tape in your purse – handy when shopping for art!

A measuring tape in your purse – handy when shopping for art!

In addition to your lipstick, wallet, phone, pen, and the million other things you have in there, make sure to carry a pocket size measuring tape in your purse. A small light weight measuring tape (they usually go to 10ft) will come in handy for measuring furniture or artwork when you’re out shopping.  Don’t forget […]

Before & After: Camouflaging Switches, Plugs and Controls

Before & After: Camouflaging Switches, Plugs and Controls

This is control central at Lea’s house. While all of these gadgets are handy, camouflaging the controls for the thermostat, alarm system, air conditioning, dimmer switches, and outlets while keeping everything functional and stylish is definitely a design dilemma.  These power controls get used every day by both adults and kids, so they have to […]

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