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…
My Recent Favourite Amazon Home Finds
This week, I’m inviting you to peruse some recent finds from my Amazon shopping cart. It’s like taking a peek into someone’s home life and discovering something you’d like for yourself. So if you enjoy getting a glimpse into the everyday lives of others, then I hope you get some inspiration from my recent favourite…
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…
15 Crafty Links To Kick Your Summer Into High Gear (+ FREE Downloads)
I’ve got some crafty links that are the perfect way to kick your creativity into high gear this summer! I was recently surprised – pleasantly so – by a small, outdoor music concert taking place just two doors down from our home. Apparently, our small township organized a live concert series hosted by a few…
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…
DIY 3D Fibre Art: A Fun, Beginner-Friendly Project
This week’s tutorial comes directly from a day of experimentation. It was a kind of ‘play day’ for me that gave me an opportunity to have a bit of fun with DIY 3D Fibre Art. If experimenting with yarn art appeals to you, then follow along below as I give you an introduction to creating…
Chic & Simple DIY Fern Wreath
Add some simple elegance this season with a DIY fern wreath. Mine took about 10 minutes to make and all leafy materials came straight from the dollar store! ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to…
Master Bedroom Mood Board Inspiration
I’m excited to finally be redecorating our master bedroom. It’s been over 13 years and I think it’s about time. Today I’ll be sharing how it looks currently and my plans for it, including my Master Bedroom Mood Board with shoppable links to give you some ideas for your own bedroom refresh. ~The following contains…
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…
How To Frame A Weaving (or Any Small Textile)
For anyone learning to weave, the first piece you are likely to create is a classic wall tapestry hung from a dowel or rod. I believe it is the best way to learn a broad range of skills and is exactly what I teach in my Weaving Basics Video Course. But did you know that…
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…