A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to tour a brand new community in Calgary’s North West quadrant named Livingston. The community is full of amazing potential with its amenities and the homes being built. One home that I loved from the front door was the Carlisle II model from Brookflield Homes, and wanted…
Design & Home Decor
Free Printable Room Planner
Do you have a room that you struggle with furniture placement? Are you often rearranging furniture but never find the right place for everything? When I was in design school we got started with space planning (that is a fancy design word for where to place the furniture) by hand drawing a floor plan and…
BEGINNERS FURNITURE PAINTING
I’ve had this dresser for the better part of 20 years and when my daughter was born, it became hers. As I’ve been decorating her nursery, I had fallen out of love with this particular piece of furniture. It had become dated and didn’t match the colour scheme of her room at all. In short, it stuck out…
Fixer Upper Shotgun House For Sale
Would you pay a premium to stay in a house designed by Chip and Joanna Gaines? The itty bitty house featured in Fixer Upper season 3, affectionately known as the ‘Shotgun House’ was a bargain. The house itself was free but the homeowners bought a piece of land and paid to have it moved there….
Canada Day Decor #CanadaDaycore
The end of the school year is fast approaching and immediately after is Canada Day. I know that most Americans have this month off of school, but that is another story all together. With a little over a week to get ready, I wanted to share some great ideas for Canada Day decor. If you…
Tour This cozy and comfortable Show home
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to tour a brand new community in Calgary’s North West quadrant named Livingston. The community is full of amazing potential with its amenities and the homes being built. One home that I loved from the front door was the Carlisle II model from Brookflield Homes, and wanted…
DIY Vintage Poster Frame
Art For A Play Room The best art for a kids space is something that isn’t too precious. When we were finishing our basement playroom I looked for posters and decor that is fun, but can hold up to the tornado that is 4 boys running wild on a space. Because it is a temporary art…
5 Homes Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright
Today (June 8th, 2017) would have been the 150th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright (which makes him the same age as Canada). There are over 500 structures built from the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright including personal homes, churches, commercial buildings, mausoleums, and museums. Wright is known for his appreciation of simplicity and functionality. He…
Canadian Cottage Decor
Bring Charm Home: Canadian Cottage Decor Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. Hi, friends! I have been crushing on Cottage Decor these days – my future home by the lake already has a…