Oak and Wood Cabinets – How do Decide Whether to Stain or Paint I love oak cabinets. Crazy right? I know that 90% of you are cursing your 1990s oak cabinets, while the remaining 10% love them and wouldn’t let a lick of paint go near them! I hear ya. I have oak cabinets in […]
BIG NEWS: 2 Home Staging E-Books
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 are 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. […]
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 (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 a timeless home […]
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 […]
5 Steps: How to Design a Home From Scratch After a Natural Disaster
How to Start-Over After a Flood or Fire (Natural or Unnatural Disaster) Man oh man. I’ve received half a dozen emails in the last few weeks from readers who are picking up the pieces after a natural disaster, in particular Hurricane Harvey – DAMN THAT HARVEY! The gist of these emails was ‘how do […]
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