I’ve always gravitated towards minimal Christmas craft ideas for my holiday decor. There’s just something so calming about keeping things simple and clean. Now, don’t get me wrong here! I love adding layers and texture in my home during the cold winter months. A decor-loving gal like me can’t help but love her home accessories 😉 …
The Ultimate ‘Cozy Homebody’ Gift Guide (for the Hygge-Obsessed)
So last year at this time, I shared my thoughts on How To Hygge Like a Pro. In it, I talked about the unrelenting popularity of the concept of ‘hygge’ – a Danish word that describes a general quality of coziness and contentment that, in turn, generates a feeling of well-bring within us. While this elusive…
No-Knit Gift Guide For The Modern Yarn Crafter
Yarn! I just love this crafting medium. There are so many possibilities for those of us who love using yarn, especially for modern yarn crafts. Everything from weaving to embroidery, and macrame to punch needle work is making its way into the new handmade revolution being fueled by all manner of modern creatives. The internet…
Oh-So-Simple Boho-Inspired Hoop Christmas Ornaments
It’s November, Friends! And you know what that means – it’s time to start planning for Christmas. While many of my American friends still have Thanksgiving to look forward to, we here in Canada have already celebrated that holiday and now have our eyes on the prize! The Christmas prize, that is. When it comes…
The Modern Minimalist Gallery Wall Guide for Beginners
Gallery walls. We all love them, but where do we begin? It all seems a bit mystifying. Everyone approaches creating them differently and some would rather not even attempt it. For my part, I decided to keep it REAL simple for my gallery wall. Clean lines, minimal colour variation, and a method that I could…
A Cozy & Comfy Fall Home Tour
As many of you know, I love adding seasonal decor to our home. Any excuse to decorate is fine by me 😉 For fall, I normally shy away from bright autumnal colours like orange – it reminds me too much of the gaudier aspects of fall decorating. But after sharing – both here and on…
Wool Dryer Balls Review: How & Why to Use Them For A Healthier Home
We’ve all heard the expression ‘never say never.’ But in the case of my decision to permanently ditch dryer sheets, I’ll have to agree to disagree. That’s because I’ve now got a real soft spot for using wool dryer balls instead (pardon the pun!). They’ve been a great alternative to using toxic dryer sheets (yes, unfortunately, health…
A Pretty Fall Pumpkin Tabletop Centerpiece (& A Blog Hop!)
Today, I’m excited to be joining some of my blog pals in a Fall DIY & Decor Collaboration hosted by the talented and lovely Katrin from KreativK. (Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of this post to see all of the other creative ideas for fall). For my part, I’m sharing this pretty-in-pink…
Foraged Fall Wreath DIY (Video Tutorial)
There are so many reasons to love fall: crisp mornings, the sound of leaves under foot, rust colours, chunky throw blankets, plaid patterns (anywhere and everywhere 🙂 ), scented candles, pumpkin spice lattes, and, of course, fall crafts. I enjoy any and all DIYs related to fall, but one of my favourite ways to celebrate…
9 Neutral Moroccan Style Area Rugs With Vintage Appeal
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,…