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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I had not re-read this article since it was published in the National Post way back in January 2007 — but it really is a good one. The journalist asked a number of couples who work together like Kelly and I (Liette) to share their “do’s and don’ts” of co-entrepreneurship. Obviously, we have many thoughts […]

Hanging pictures with your partner is certainly not most people’s favorite “around the house” job. In fact, for most it’s something that gets put off as long as possible, or at least until company comes over. Surprisingly, that wasn’t the case for homeowners Ken and Shirley. They recently re-decorated their dining room and needed to re-hang […]

If you're planning to downsize or if you currently live in a challengingly small space, choosing the right furniture is key to keeping your home both comfortable and functional.

We always love it when the latest issue of House & Home magazine shows up at our office, but this week the arrival of the June issue was extra special for us. While we were flipping through the magazine the words “straighten up” caught our attention and we spotted our Anchor Points in the Style […]

Every May when my kids were little, I was guaranteed to receive a beautiful handmade Mother’s Day card or painting that they had carefully made at school. I cherish those gifts and special notes so much that I decided to frame a few that I’d received over the years. This is one of them. Since […]

Hanging pictures at standing eye level can be very confusing … especially if you’re 5’6” and your partner is 6’2”. For pictures that will be viewed from a standing position such as in hallways or an entryway, the best rule of thumb is to position your artwork so its center hangs at 60″ to 66″ from the […]