Last fall, nearing the end of our main floor renovation, we decided to get away. After months of dust, noise, long hours, scheduling conflicts and decision-making overload, we simply needed a break from it all. Been there? One of our go-to cities for extended weekend trips is Vancouver. It’s a short flight from where we […]
Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Dining Table
Hello everyone. Thank you so much for your kind response to our fall home tour. I received a bunch of questions about our kitchen renovation and, as a result, will do my best to provide more details in the coming weeks. To start with today, I’m sharing the finishing technique I used for our whitewashed […]
Canadian Fall Home Tour
Hello friends, and welcome to Day 2 of the Canadian Bloggers’ Fall Home Tour. Firstly, I want to thank my friend Christina from The DIY Mommy for being our gracious hostess, along with 18 other talented home bloggers. Take a minute to grab a cup of coffee or tea and get comfy. If you’re like me, you’ll want to take in every last detail of these beautiful homes decorated for the fall season […]
Design Project Update {West Grove}
I want to express my deepest appreciation for all the love and support I received from you regarding our dog Reegan. The days are getting a little easier bit by bit, and I’m glad to finally be able to collect my thoughts. As mentioned last week, I’m currently involved in some amazing decorating and design […]
Light Fixtures for Open Concept Dining Rooms
One of my current client projects involves a decorating plan for an open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen at the back of the house. As gorgeous as these spaces can be, decorating them involves careful consideration to achieve a specific mood or feel for each area, while maintaining a cohesive and balanced look […]
Dining Room Furniture {An Eclectic Mix}
More and more I’m seeing dining room furniture sets being broken up and replaced with an eclectic mix of styles and/or colors. The matchy-matchy concept first started to fall by the wayside with living room furniture some time ago. Remember the leather sofa, love seat, and chair that seemed to be common in most households? […]