This fall we had a great big bedroom switcheroo. While pregnant with Hayes, I had a really hard time figuring out who to put in which room. After many furniture moving nights, room and bed rearrangements, and hauling clothes back and forth (a few times), I finally got the kids into an arrangement that worked…
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Basement Bathroom Update #RenovaCanada
If you have been following my blog for a while you know that my basement bathroom has undergone quite the transformation. I thought it was time to do an update as it is *almost* complete. I guess it is complete, I am just second guessing my mirror shape and size. Forgive the lighting, this room…
Drab Not Fab – 6 Features That Age Your House
Does that light make your house look old? Like clothing, the colors, lighting, and decor of your home can age your house and make it look old and worn. Whether I am walking through a clients house prior to a design project or just browsing homes on the MLS, there are a few features in…
Home Design Ideas: Tile Details
Finding and designing a tile pattern is harder than you think. When helping clients to select finishes for their new construction homes it seems like the tile is the hardest choice. Why is tile so tricky? For a new home you need a lot of it. Tile floors in the mudroom and laundry room, a backsplash for…
Family Rooms That Work For The Whole Family
4 Ways To Create Kid-Friendly Family Room Do you remember your mothers formal living room? It had white carpet with visible vacuum lines and a while floral couch that nobody ever sat in. The kids were never allowed to go into it and it was really only meant for the guests. Living with kids requires a…
Showhome Sunday – Carlingford in Bayside
Home Model: The Carlingford Community: Bayside in Airdrie, Alberta Builder: Mckee Homes Two Storey, 2564 Square feet 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Gas fireplace in living room Kitchen features central island with eating bar and walk-in pantry Main floor den/office Vaulted upperfloor laundry Master ensuite features his and hers vanities and spacious walk-in closet Look…
Arranging Furniture With A Corner Fireplace
A corner fireplace was probably a great idea back when we had really big tv’s that were as deep as they were wide. The corner fireplace created a great location to stick the tv and not invade your entire living room. via BHG I have the unfortunate luck of moving into a house…
Property from the Estate of Lilly Pulitzer
Lilly Pulitzer’s estate is going up for auction on February 22nd. The iconic fashion designer’s estate includes furniture, art and decorative objects. Lilly began her journey to fame by starting a juice stand using her husbands produce. After discovering that the juice stained her dresses she designed shift dresses in colorful patterns so she could…