I absolutely LOVE Moroccan style area rugs. Their soft textures and geometric patterns work incredibly well in the modern home while also retaining their classic vintage appeal. I think they’re such a great way to update a space without doing much else. Just add a rug and – POOF! – you’ve got instant eye candy…
How A New Task Lamp Inspired A Console Table Style Refresh
I don’t tell many tales on the blog, but I’m pretty excited about sharing this one. That’s because what started off as simply adding a new piece of decor – a gorgeous task lamp – to our Great Room turned into a decorating project extravaganza! And what home style enthusiast could refuse the prospect of…
10 Beautiful Tissue Box Covers For The Modern Home
Recently I was reaching around our sofa to grab hold of our well-hidden tissue box. As I contorted myself to pull out a tissue, I realized just how silly it was to conceal our tissue box! But, quite honestly, I dislike most tissue box designs in general. The colours are either too garish (purple, blue,…
Weaving Techniques: Rya Loops Video Tutorial
Texture is to wall weavings what colour is to flowers. I truly feel that way. I just love seeing texture in a weaving, no matter the colour, size or shape of it. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing one of my all-time favourite textured looks using rya loops. Rya loops are so versatile and can…
Life Lately + Summer Blog Schedule
Hi Friends! The weather’s been a bit hot and humid lately, but we’ve managed to stay cool with the shades drawn and the A/C on. In fact, we’re enjoying an extra long weekend and so I thought what better time than now to give you a peak inside my life lately as well as a…
How To Make Foaming Hand Soap Using Essential Oils
I love using essential oils in our home. Whether in an air freshener, as a cleaner or as a general antibacterial agent, essential oils are an integral part of our home keeping routine. So when we recently ran low on one of our bathroom’s soap dispensers, I decided to refill it with essential oils. Besides…
3 Steps To Easy-Breezy Coffee Table Styling
Next to a sofa and chairs, a coffee table is, arguably, the most important piece of furniture in a living room. As the centerpiece, it can completely change the look and feel of a space simply by the way it’s styled. I have spent a LOT of time accessorizing our own coffee table, changing things…
10 Small & Quirky Animal Planters (starting at $16)
I’ve always been partial to quirky decor. There’s something so fun about seeing conventional pieces displayed next to something a little less ordinary and, even – dare I say – ‘weird.’ It’s what adds real personality to our home and keeps things from getting too boring. As someone who gravitates towards serene surroundings on the…
A Colorful Curated Outdoor Patio (& A Blog Hop!)
Happy Monday everyone! Today I’m excited to be sharing my colorful curated outdoor patio. Some of you already know that I recently shared a patio decor haul on Facebook Live and now I’m ready to show you all the final reveal! I’m also being joined today by my blogging pals – Katrin from KreativK, Tanya…
9 Home Decor Essentials Every Home Should Have
If you’ve been a homeowner or apartment dweller for any length of time, then you probably have those go-to accessories that make you feel at home. I always love seeing what others are using in their spaces and often get loads of inspiration from it. So today, I thought I’d share my 9 home decor…
Refresh & Update Home Decor Using Spray Paint
I must admit, my tastes change often. Or to put it in a more sophisticated way, I’m evolving 😉 So when I end up with a lot of home decor items that no longer work in my space, I’ve discovered that I can simply spray paint them to match my current tastes. It is a…
Modern Summer Textiles for Under $55!
I don’t often place an exclamation point at the end of my post titles. But for this one, I thought it was merited! I am always struggling to find beautiful home accessories that don’t cost an arm and a leg. So when I casually came across not one, not two, but three inexpensive, yet stunning…