Today, I’m opening up our home to share some simple spring decorating ideas. These are easy style hacks that anyone can implement from DIY crafts to affordable decor that work for both spring and summer. PLUS, I’ve got LOTS OF PHOTOS, too! So grab a cup of coffee, tea or a cold beverage, if you…
Simple Decorating Tips
Our Basement Lounge Room Progress, So Far
Alright folks, maybe you’re following along on our basement lounge room progress, and maybe you’re not. If not, you haven’t missed much! Although there is so much more to do, I thought I’d give you an update on the progress I’ve made so far and reveal what is now becoming everyone’s FAVOURITE CORNER of the…
13 Simple Ways To Transition Your Decor from Summer to Fall
As summer comes to an end, cooler temperatures and warmer colours are becoming increasingly noticeable around here. It’s at this time of year that I like to think about how I can play around with subtle seasonal accents to signal the coming of fall in our home. If you’re also in a ‘fall frame of…
17 Simple Ways To Reduce Visual Clutter
For most of us, creating a visually tidy space is a constant work in progress. Striking the right balance between decorated on the one hand, and tidy on the other, is always a challenge. But over time, I’ve learned a few basic tricks to minimise the visual clutter in our most-used spaces. In the following…
Life Lately + Our Home Projects In Progress
For each of us, life is in perpetual motion as we move from one activity or project to the next. Even as summer calls for slowing down the pace, I find myself still wanting to maintain at least some of the momentum at home. So today, I thought I’d reflect on some of our home…
How To Enjoy Your Home Even When You Don’t Always Love It
Let’s be real for a moment. Not all of us totally and completely love our homes. We may even be in a transition between our ‘for-now’ home and our future ‘forever’ home. And that’s okay. That’s why I wanted to pop in today and encourage you by sharing my best tips on how to enjoy…
How To Lean and Layer Art for a Cool, Casual Vibe
These days, leaning and layering art has become just as popular as hanging artwork on your walls. While some may wonder if this is simply the lazy person’s approach to decor, nothing could be further from the truth. Learning how to lean and layer art is one of the many decorating approaches that I’ve adopted…
10 Satisfying Spring Projects You Can Do This Weekend
Spring is always an unpredictable season. Much like that awkward haircut, we are anxious for the season to begin as soon as possible! So to prevent you from fretting too much about it, I wanted to share some of my favourite ways to stay busy and productive with these 10 satisfying spring projects you can…
Elevating the Look of a Faux Tree or Plant
Even the most lifelike faux plants can still look or feel – well – fake. So today I’m sharing an easy way of elevating the look of a faux tree or plant that will pass for a real one. All you need are a few basic supplies for this easy, 10-minute project. ~This post contains…
Cozy Winter Decorating Ideas In January ❄️
Decorating after Christmas can sometimes be challenging. Everything feels just a bit less cozy and a bit more bare. Here are some simple cozy winter decorating ideas that I often use to transition from Christmas to winter at home. LAYER IN TEXTILES Here, in Ontario, Canada, temperatures can sometimes dip down to -40 degrees Celsius…
Soft & Subtle Fall Decorating Ideas (that aren’t over-the-top!)
Welcome to my annual fall home tour! This year, I’m keeping things low-key with simple swaps that are affordable and easy to incorporate. Whether you love to go all out for fall (as I sometimes do on our front porch!) or enjoy adding just one or two seasonal pieces, I hope you’ll get some inspiration…
DIY Interior Front Door Paint Refresh
Sometimes, the best home updates are the unexpected ones. After refreshing our entryway with a fresh coat of paint, the interior side of our front door felt a bit boring and – dare I say – almost clinical. So I decided to update it, too. In today’s post, I’m sharing the process of my DIY…