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,…
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…