The Reveal: DIY Powder Room Makeover
Tinaâs DIY Powder Room RefreshThis powder room makeover and DIY, came about when American Standard asked us to use their new 'Speed Connect' faucets in one our projects. Tinaâs powder room was the lucky winner of a little refresh. Read more about the âbeforeâ HERE.Our first order of business was to come up with a plan. What did we want to do? The floor was in great shape as was the toilet and sink. The counter and vanity needed some...
RECIPE: Easter Cookies with Royal Icing
Easter Cookies with Royal IcingEaster is coming up and we thought it was about time we got busy in the kitchen and tried our hand at something new. I had been on Pinterest and  Instagram and seen picture after picture of beautiful Easter baking and among all these beautiful photos, have been many of Easter cookies with royal icing. So I decided to make some Easter cookies with royal icing.Sunday was a very wet and rainy day around here and...
Turkey 101: It’s Time To Think About Thanksgiving!
Turkey 101Its time to start thinking about that Thanksgiving turkey. And Christmas is just around the corner so another turkey will need to be in the oven! I know for me, and many of my friends, I turn to Google to look up âHow to Cook a Turkeyâ if it is my turn to cook the turkey. Because I only cook turkey once a year (someone else from my family will cook the other one) I usually will have to...
Happy Kitchen Project: Placemats Anyone? DIY
Day 18: Happy Kitchen Project: Placemats Anyone? DIYWeâve been blogging about the Happy Kitchen Project this month, and are having so much fun collaborating with Mandi from @chewsylovers. Weâve been alternating days for a month long blogging stint about how to inject your kitchen with that happiness vibe we all crave.So how do you set your happy kitchen table?Placemats can be a great, fun and creative way to express your individuality. We came across these amazing placemats made by a...
Happy Kitchen Project: Painting Happy
Day 8: Happy Kitchen Project: Painted Terra Cotta Pots & Wooden SpoonsWe have come up with another DIY that is a sure fire way to add a hit of colour and fun for a happy kitchen. This is great project to do with kids and may even help them want to set the table!First we went to our local floral shop and got three terra cotta pots for $3 each. We then went to the dollar store and were able...
Happy Kitchen Project: DIY Ombré Tea Towels
Day 4 Happy Kitchen Project: Do it yourself OmbrĂ© Tea TowelsWe have been talking about a âhappy kitchenâ and how to achieve that. Weâve talked about colour and how colour can infuse a space with a lot of personality.Once you have your inspiration and colour palette decided on, try implementing some of the projects and ideas we have come up with. We love this project because it is simple, and you could do it with kids or make them for...
Summer Fresh In A Jar: DIY Bug Repellent Luminaries
Summer Fresh In A Jar:  DIY Bug Repellent LuminariesSummer time is bug time.  Instead of using citronella oil, this all natural recipe, from A Little Claireification, uses fresh rosemary and citrus in a mason jar with essential oils. No chemicals in these luminaries! Thanks Claire for this recipe!We love that these can help to ward off the bugs and they are just so beautiful as well!So here is what you need to do to make these gorgeous, beautiful smelling designer table luminaries.Supplies you will need:3 or 4 Mason...
DIY: Planting Bulbs
DIY: Planting Bulbs Itâs the end of April and the sun is shining more regularly now. There is a definite warmth to the air and shadows are getting shorter and the days are longer. The garden has been hibernating for the winter but is now starting to burst forth with new leaves and Spring colour. So how can you prepare for the gardening season ahead?Now is the time to plant summer bulbs-Ranunculus, Lilies and Gladiolas will offer beautiful summer display.Bulbs...
Whatâs Wrong With This Room?
Welcome to another episode of Whatâs Wrong with This Room? When we are look through magazines or online we see images that draw us in and some that donât seem quite right. I think it is important to know that some images are styled just for the photo and may not necessarily work in real life. Sometimes there are too many cushions on the couch because it looks great for the photo but in real life they would be thrown...
Front Doorways and Entrances
Last week we talked about Mudrooms, so today the topic is Front Doorways. There is so much we can talk about here, so for todayâs blog post, lets talk about how to spruce up an entry. First off, having a clearly demarcated path to the front door is a good start. Ideally if it is 3-4 ft wide then two people can walk down the path at the same time but if it is narrower, that is fine as long as...