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 […]
How to Reduce Echo in a Room
How to Reduce Echo and Improve the Acoustics (without being technical and scientific) Hello hello hello! In the good old days (you know, the 90’s) echoing didn’t seem to be such a big issue for homeowners – wall to wall carpeting, upholstered furniture and 8′ ceilings made a big difference in the sound absorption of […]
Marble – Get ‘The Look’ Without the ‘The High Price’
How to Get The Marble Look for Less I love marble. Its timeless and classic style makes it a top choice for many bathroom and kitchen renovations. HOWEVER, it’s freakin’ expensive and a big ole pain in the rear end when it comes to maintenance. I was going to go on a big ole Ginger […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Decorate with Large Clocks (and my favourite oversized clocks)
Decorating Ideas: Large Clocks Let’s talk about Clocks! I am OBSESSED with large clocks and couldn’t WAIT to share this blog post with you. And while every home suits a small clock here and there, not every home suits a large clock, which can look out of place and awkward if not hung in the […]
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 FIX a Dark Room – And it Ain’t With Paint!
Make a Dark Room Look Brighter with the Right Lighting Partner Post to The Best Light Paint Colours for a Dark Room Now I am cute, funny and amazingly modest, however, I am NOT a rocket scientist. That being said, I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to realize the following: Dark rooms […]
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 […]
5 Easy Ways to Turn Your House Into a Home – Case Study
How to Turn a House into a Home – Case study of OUR house! In between Pinterest, HGTV and all of the design magazines, it can be easy to get caught up in what is trendy and hip, while forgetting about what really matters when it comes to decorating a home. So what does matter? Well, […]
How to Accessorize a Bookshelf – 4 Guidelines to Follow
Tips and Ideas to Accessorize a Bookshelf Accessorizing bookshelves may seem intimidating (and hopeless) if you don’t know where to start. However, I’ve found that most of my clients have everything they need to have a nicely accessorized bookshelf. They have the bookshelf, they have the accessories, they have the knick-knacks – they just don’t know […]
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