simple, natural and repurposed gift wrapping ideas
Have you given up the buying commercial gift wrapping paper yet? It's non-recyclable, and really unnecessary given the stunning DIY options available. I've given up purchasing gift wrap in favour of...
View Article10 small simple Christmas trees
Simplifying our lives and our homes doesn't have to take a break at Christmas. I adore small, simple (and real!) Christmas trees. If you've got a small home, or a small room you'd like to decorate for...
View Articlesimple and natural holiday table
I find setting the table for Christmas dinner one of the loveliest parts of the holidays. There's something about taking the time to make the atmosphere special for family and friends that gives me a...
View ArticleLiving simply and mindfully in 2015
Happy New Year and welcome to 2015 friends!I hope your year has been as wonderful as mine has been. Last year at this time I wrote about seeking contentment, and now I can say that I've found it in...
View Articlereclaimed barn board bathroom vanities
I believe that modern rustic style is actually becoming a classic style. It's simple, natural and eco-friendly, so will always have an innate appeal. Reclaimed barn board or other weathered wood is...
View Articleready, set, cleanse
I don't know about you, but I've been having trouble getting into the groove since returning from holiday break. I heard a report recently that January is the month that sees a spike in depression,...
View Articlecreate a home meditation space
I started meditating last year when I realized that I was getting too caught up in the rush of work, commuting, social media and trying to "be more" all the time. While it's still challenging a lot of...
View Articlefeel-good winter shopping list
Are you in need of a little winter pick-me-up? I've been perusing Etsy and have come across some irresistible hand-made beauties that will help make our homes unique, warm and cozy so we can ride out...
View Articleoatmeal almond banana cups
I don't post many recipes here, but this one had to be shared. Today I made these vegan (and easy!) oatmeal, almond, banana cups and oh my are they good. They're a little gooey-er than muffins, hence...
View Articlemid-winter office refresh
If you're a regular reader, you know that I re-arrange my furniture often. What can I say, I like change and I'm a nerd when it comes to cleaning and re-decorating. This past weekend I set up a new...
View Articlesimple, sustainable homemade valentine's gifts
I live far away from my nephew and nieces so I like to send them a little box of treats on Valentine's Day. I know I always loved getting something in the mail when I was a kid (ok, I still do) so I...
View Articletea organization
I've jumped on the tea craze train. I have to say I love trying new combinations of flavours and herbal concoctions. It's also been a good way for me to curb snacking at night, since I can sip away on...
View Articletop 8 no-VOC paints by price and accessibility
Clients and friends all seem to be painting these days. Whether it's a kitchen makeover or full-on home renovation, many are looking for advice on paint colour and types. Regardless of colour or...
View Articletop 15 ways to repurpose maps as wall art
Since I love repurposing and love maps, this is a natural fit for me. Finding inspiration for the best ways to use maps, especially vintage ones, has been a feast for the eyes. I've been seeing some...
View Articlechoosing the right off-white
It's funny, isn't it, that the colour that stresses us out the most when choosing paint for our homes is the most neutral of all colours: white. It can be tricky choosing the right white - which most...
View Articlegreen home styling
In honour of St. Patrick's day, I thought I'd share a couple shots of the green shamrocks I recently brought home, along with a few vintage favourites. I have so much fun vintage-seeking and adding...
View Article5 tips to make Spring cleaning easy
Happy first week of Spring! I'm so sorry to my family and friends on the East Coast who are still neck-deep in snow, but it's been beautiful here in southern Ontario and it feels like it's time for...
View Articlesimple Easter table setting
In an ever-continuing effort to simplify, my Easter table is pared down to a hydrangea and white dishes, with a linen tablecloth to give add a little bit of a rustic feel. It complements the vintage...
View Articlemaximize the space above the fridge
I hate that awkward space above the fridge. It either has a too-deep cabinet that seems to obtrude into the room and is too deep to find anything in, or there is that small useless gap between the top...
View Articlechoosing a kitchen backsplash
Wow, don't you just love the options for amazing kitchen backsplashes these days? All manner of materials, colours and patterns are accessible and pretty easy to install as well. So, with such a wide...
View Articlesimple no-cost home office update
In my small condo I've created a work space in the main living area, as I showed you in this post. Now that Spring has finally arrived, I wanted a quick update to make it feel a little warmer and...
View Articleeasy organizing: top ways to use vessels
Is the stuff in your home overflowing and preventing you from having a serene, joyful and stress-free home? Invest in vessels.A vessel, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is any hollow container. One...
View Articlemy plant gang (or how to organize your plants)
Have you visited Urban Jungle Bloggers yet? It's a wonderful site with lots of inspiring images of plants in homes around the world. It's quite amazing to see how plants have been embraced as a...
View Article5 budget ways to refresh your bathroom
Oh bathrooms - such small rooms that cause such big headaches for a lot of homeowners. Bathrooms need to function well so that day-day is made easy, and ideally be beautiful at the same time. But to be...
View Articlesummer bedroom refresh
I just love blue ticking fabric, don't you? It's feels so summer coastal cottage - I can smell the strawberries and saltwater breeze now. So when I spotted the iconic pattern in a cotton duvet cover at...
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