My FIRST E-Books…and there’s more to come! I’m so friggin’ excited I can hardly type straight (either that or I’ve had one glass too many…again)! Seriously, I love to hear myself talk SO MUCH, that I thought I should not just have a BLOG, but I should write e-books too! Actually, REALLY seriously, I friggin’ […]
The 6 Best Paint Colours for a Bathroom Vanity – Including White!
Popular Paint Colours for Bathroom Vanities (or even a kitchen island!) When it comes to painting a bathroom vanity (or island for that matter), there’s no need to stick with the ole wood or white of the ’90s when there are SO many awesome colours to choose from! And a vanity is a GREAT […]
The Best Paint Colours To Go With Oak (or Wood) – Trim, Floor, Cabinets and More…
The Best Paint Colours to Update Wood Stains – Red, Yellow and Orange Partner Post to 5 Ideas: How to Update Oak Cabinets Without a Drop of Paint! There are SO many colours of wood in the world – virtually every colour in the rainbow it seems! And while some of these colours can be quite timeless, there are […]
The Best Neutral Paint Colours to Update Dark Wood Trim
Dark Wood Trim: The Best Neutral Paint Colours to Coordinate While this blog post refers to the wood trims of the ’70s & ’80s, the colour ideas are also FAB for older homes with dark trim work. With a focus on updating the oaks and maples of the ’90s, it’s easy to bypass the dark wood trims and doors […]
My Kitchen – Painted and Distressed Cabinets (Oak to Gray) $3500 Kitchen Remodel!
Painted Wood Cabinets – From Old Oak to Gorgeous Gray! THIS IS A BLOG POST OF OUR OLD HOME – 2 HOUSES and 7 years AGO! It’s such a great example of budget-friendly update ideas, that I decided to update it and wanted to share it as MOST of you probably haven’t seen it! […]
Home Staging Tips and Ideas – 4 Rules to Follow
4 Rules for Home Staging Home staging is a great way to improve the selling potential of your home. If a healthy relationship is developed between you, your home and your realtor then you have a great chance of selling your home at the right time for the right price. Here are the things that when used […]
How to Mix Patterns and Colours – 4 Steps to Fantastic Pattern and Fabric Mixing!
Toss Cushions and Home Decor – Mixing Patterns in 4 Easy Steps Pattern mixing is a great way to add pizzaz and personality to any room, however, it can be downright impossible if you don’t know the basic rules and guidelines. Does this stripe go with that floral? Does this ikat work with that […]
Ideas and Tips: How To Decorate Small Spaces and Rooms
Decorating a Small Space Whether it’s one room or your entire home, small space living doesn’t need to be limiting. In fact, it can encourage you to be more resourceful and thoughtful with your decorating! Let’s check out a few perks of having a small space or home (and then we’ll get into the […]
How to Choose the Right Subway Tile Backsplash: Ideas and More!
Ideas to Jazz Up a Simple Subway Tile As far back as the early 1900’s, subway tile has been a top choice for tiled surfaces. Why? Well there’s a few reasons… It’s budget-friendly. The average kitchen needs 30 sq ft of backsplash. You can easily find FABULOUS subway tiles for under $8 sq ft. So, worst […]
How to Create a Timeless House With Personality
Creating a timeless house – that still feels like home! In the era of Pinterest, Houzz and HGTV (otherwise known as house porn), it’s EASY to get inspired, to see all of the wild and wonderful ways you can update and modernize your home. However, sometimes we can get a little TOOO inspired. Creating […]
Our Painted Maple Cabinets – 2 Years Later
Ask Kylie: Will My Painted Maple Cabinets Really Last? LONG story short, yes. However, we’re not friends because you enjoy my short stories… When we bought our home 4 years ago, I knew that the maple cabinets wouldn’t be sticking around for long. They were in great condition, but just weren’t ma’ jam. And […]
How to Add Curb Appeal to Your House’s Exterior – Budget Friendly Ideas and Updates
Curb Appeal Ideas That are Easy and Affordable Adding curb appeal is a great way to add value to your home whether it’s financial (for selling/home staging) or emotional (for staying-put). And it’s not about doing glorious landscaping with ponds large enough to skinny dip in (although the neighbours would be impressed), it’s about making small […]
Paint, Light, Decor and More: Basement Decorating 101
Everything You Need to Decorate a Dark Basement or Family Room When I look at my analytics, the thing that tells me what a lot of you are searching for on my blog, there are 3 main topics that come up every week… How much wine is too much wine? How much wood would […]
Ideas to Update Pink or Dusty Rose Countertops, Carpet, Tile and More…
How to Update Pink and Rose I’m a big fan of rose – when it has a french accent and is in my wine glass. However, when it comes to decorating, pink/rose can be a tough one to update. When used as a decorative touch or accent, pink or dusty rose can look feminine, classic, and […]
5 Ideas: Update Oak or Wood Cabinets WITHOUT a Drop of Paint
Ideas to Update Oak Cabinets (or any wood) Cabinet You might be surprised to hear it, but I’m actually a huge fan of oak cabinets…that’s right, a HUGE fan. Why? Well, unlike melamine, thermofoil and veneers, oak cabinets are almost always REAL solid wood. And with real wood comes real potential. The above photo shows maple cabinets, […]
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