Once holiday decorations have been put away, it can be tempting to wait until spring before decorating again. After all, the winter blahs have a way of stunting our creative selves leaving us unmotivated to do very much (anyone else relate?). This invariably leaves our homes feeling bare and even ‘cold.’ I want to encourage…
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12 Book Topper Ideas To Up Your Home’s Style
One of my all-time favourite ways to decorate a surface is with a simple stack of books and an accessory on top (or book ‘topper’). Like trays or risers, a stack of books is a great way to put a spotlight on a decorative object that has yet to find a home in your space….
Embracing The Weird (& The Wonderful) in Your Home Decor
Woa now, what’s up with that title? I must have rewritten it a dozen times before I ultimately settled on it. It’s better than the alternative I had in mind which was “So I Bought a Pair of Hands Today…” While more clever – if a little creepy (more on those hands later) – it…
8 Wall Decor Ideas
I’ve always been a fan of framed art and photos to decorate blank walls. There are so many styles to choose from and plenty of ways to display them. However, I also crave diversity in decor, including my wall art. With so much real estate being taken up by a home’s wall space, I think…
Friday Faves: Beautiful Black and White Outdoor Spaces
Happy Friday everyone! Although it’s still a wee bit chilly in my neck of the woods, I am itching to set up our patio space this weekend. We are blessed to have two basic sitting areas. One at the top of our walkout – tiny, but enough space for a bbq and seating for two…
10 Creative Ways to Bring the Outdoors In
I love decorating with natural elements. In my mother’s day, flower arrangements and seashells were the go-to decor pieces for bringing the outdoors in. But nowadays nature-inspired decor is far more diverse. From pillows to pottery, coat hooks and wallpaper, the nature motif is seen just about everywhere. While styles and tastes may change, using…
How to Use Colour to Coordinate a Room
Using colour is a great way to pull a room together. Even the most disconnected and bland space can feel livelier and more coordinated simply through the use of colour. But it can sometimes feel a bit intimidating to figure out how to add those finishing touches or coordinate things so that a room feels ‘homey’ and no longer like a spiritless furniture showroom!…
3 Steps to Styling a Sofa
Maybe you are someone who is blessed with a pretty amazing sofa. Or maybe you are someone whose sofa resembles a wet dog that makes you cringe each time a friend or family member comes by for a visit. Either way, making your sofa look pulled together, stylish and interesting in a living room, family room,…
New Boho-Inspired Stool for the Foyer
Like the ‘slow’ movements out there which encourage us to slow down, smell the roses, and appreciate the things around us, my approach to decorating is pretty much the same: methodical, evolving and – well – just plain slow 😉 While I can appreciate those rare times when I’ve needed to make a few fast and big purchases …
My Fall Home Tour
I’m very excited to take you all on a special fall home tour today. Although the décor is still evolving – I’m always adding a few extra details here and there and never feel that anything is quite ‘done’ – it is pretty close to where I want it to be. All the main areas where guests…
Simple, Modern Pinecone Décor Ideas
After last week’s post for yarn-wrapped pinecones, it got me thinking about pinecone décor, particularly those who ‘do’ and those who ‘don’t.’ On the one side are those who avoid using pinecones, seeing them as passé, having no place in a modern home and space. For these folks, pinecones are too rustic, too old-fashioned and better left with pitchfork décor. And…
DIY Cubby Wall Display
When we first moved into our home five years ago, I had every intention of doing something with this half wall. It is quite long (9 feet!) and, as you can imagine, takes up a lot of visual space. Unlike any other wall in our home, it does not anchor a room in any way. It simply…