Have you ever ‘shopped your home’ to refresh a space? I have. I love experimenting with styling and decorating, but I’m not prepared to spend oodles of money for every little project in order to do this. While I do love a good find at home goods stores and thrift shops, there are times –…
DIY Yarn and Felt Wreath
If you saw an earlier post on the blog this month, you already know that I love a good wreath project. I find wreaths to be a great way to add a cheerful and inviting touch to the front porch. As DIY projects go, wreaths can be a really inexpensive way (like this $5 sunburst wreath) to add dimension and detail to a space…
3 Skin-Nourishing Summer Smoothies
One of my all-time favourite ‘go-to’ quick beverages to make is the all-mighty smoothie! There is nothing so refreshing and – made right – so nutrient-rich for your skin as a smoothie. It is a great way to start the day when you are on-the-go and need something quick and easy before heading to work or school. …
10 Tips For Creating a Cozy Living Room
Next to the kitchen, the living room is the most well-loved and well-used part of the home – at least for most of us. It is the space where friends and family gather for coffee and conversation; it’s where we congregate to watch our favourite television shows and movies on Netflix; it’s where we snack, lounge, nap, read,…
Our Road Trip to Niagara-On-The-Lake
My husband and I recently returned from one of my all-time favourite road-trip destinations: Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL). We were in need of some real R n R and NOTL is one of the best places in Canada to do this! It is a beautiful, quaint historic region that is in the Niagara area – also known…
DIY Painted Cork Coasters
These days, renewable, reusable and biodegradable materials have become increasingly popular to use in homes – including cork. From cork flooring to stools, candle holders to bulletin boards and trivets, its application is endless. For crafters (pros and enthusiasts alike), handmade items made of cork hold a variety of possibilities. So, for those of you wanting to get a little crafty with…
DIY Yarn Wall Hanging
With macramé and wall yarn art making a major comeback in home décor these days, I wanted to incorporate it somewhere in my home. If you caught my home tour in an earlier post, you would have seen my diy yarn wall hanging in the reading corner of our bedroom. It was so easy and so much fun to…
$5 DIY Wreath in 5 Easy Steps
If you are looking for an easy, inexpensive way to add ‘punch’ to your porch, why not try making your own diy wreath with everyday household items? It is an easy way to spruce up your front door; whether you live in a single or attached home, apartment or condo, a wreath hanging on your…
My Home Tour
Welcome to my summer 2015 house tour! I am thrilled to be providing a sneak peak into our home as it stands now. Today, I’ll be sharing interior views with the promise to show you detailed exteriors, including the backyard, in the near future – it is patio season, after all, and I’ve got outdoor decorating schemes already swirling…
Welcome!
Welcome to A Pretty Fix. I’m Jelica and this is my blog about home style, décor, diy and craft projects – all those details that help make a house a home. I also share a bit about life at home, including recipes (gluten-free anyone?), adorable cameos of our fur-baby (aka our cat) Napoleon, and bits of life…