How to choose functional decor
How to choose functional decor. The older I get, the less I enjoy moving many small trinkets out of the way to clean and organize.
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- Apr 7
- 2 min
One Room Challenge Week 1 - Spring 2023
For this season's One Room Challenge I am renovating my daughter's bedroom, taking it from a builder basic room to a curated space fit...
- Oct 12, 2022
- 5 min
Fall ‘22 One Room Challenge - a bed and a loft
Fall ‘22 One Room Challenge - Week 3, building the loft and bedframe and paintng the feature wall.
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Fall Room Challenge ‘22 Week 2 - Dino Time
One Room Challenge Week 2 - How to freehand a textured Dinosaur Mural onto the wall with faux Roman Clay
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
Fall ‘22 One Room Challenge - Boy’s Bedroom - Week 1
Here we go again! The One Room Challenge is upon us and I am happily jumping in again...even though I'm still not done the space I started f
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
Spring One Room Challenge - Week 1 - Mood Board
It’s finally time to renovate our family room. Here is the mood board and shows the modern industrial design plan.
- Feb 26, 2022
- 5 min
How to Make your own Growth Chart Wall Ruler
How to make your own DIY Growth Chart Wall Ruler. Step by step guide with supply list.
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
My Favourite Christmas Ribbon, Rope and Twine for Decorating and Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping supply guide, red and white ribbon/twine/raffia sources.
- Nov 20, 2021
- 5 min
Gift Guide 2021: Baby 0-18 months
Gift Guide for babies 0-18 months including gifts over $50, gifts under $50, Clothing Gifts, and Stocking Stuffers. Find the perfect gift
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Amazon Prime Flash Sale - October 19
I don't know about you, but I like to get my Christmas Shopping done early. The thought of rushing into busy stores and fighting my way...
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
One Room Challenge - Week 3: Carpet
One Room Challenge Week 3: Carpet selection and Installation. Choosing carpet was a new thing for us as we’ve always had hardwood in all our
- Oct 13, 2021
- 1 min
Amazon Prime Flash Sale - Oct 12
Amazon is having a flash sale that ends at 11:59pm PST on October 12. Here are some items that are catching my eye: Oral B Electric...
- Oct 7, 2021
- 5 min
One Room Challenge: Week 2 - Paint and Lights!
This week was all about paint here in our teeny tiny theatre/media room in the making. The goal was to get both colours up before the...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
One Room Challenge: Week 1 (The Space)
I am so excited to be taking part in the Fall 2021 One Room Challenge. I signed up to be a guest participant a couple of months ago, so I...
- Sep 26, 2021
- 4 min
Best Apple Pie Recipe
Best Apple Pie Recipe using Erin McDowell’s all butter crust and Nonna’s apple filling recipe.
- Sep 19, 2021
- 4 min
Ikea Hack Closet Organizer
Weekday mornings can be pretty hectic. Trying to get my oldest (who moves at the speed of a sloth) to get ready can sometimes be rage...
- Sep 17, 2021
- 8 min
How to Design and Build a Modern Dining Table
Finding a table that was the right size and style for our dining room seemed impossible, so I designed and built one myself!
- Sep 11, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for Choosing Wall Paint Colours at Home
There are so many options for how to choose paint colours for your home. Here are some tips to help make sure you are happy with your choice
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Online vs. At Home - Deck Edition
Shopping online can sometimes be daunting. You never really know what an item looks like in real life. Links for deck purchases and tips.
- Sep 5, 2021
- 5 min
How to Make Fresh Pasta (Nonna’s Recipe)!
There's something so comforting about sitting down to a fresh plate of pasta. It's even better when you know *you made that*! And you can!
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