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Last week I shared some of my thrifty finds makeovers befores & afters. I have a few more… These cubes that sit at the end of my bed were picked up from a garage sale, $10 for the pair.They were terrible, the fabric was all worn out, stained & there were sad little tasselshanging off each corner. I saw past all … Read More

Happy Thursday. A few weeks ago I shared the bath room finishes for Project Maple Ave.,  well the tiling has been completed on 3 of the 4 bathrooms. Clean & refreshing. The same 12 x 24 marble was used as the main floor tile & on the shower walls. I like how the centre accent strip was bordered with a … Read More

I’m sure you’ve noticed the ultra simple industrial meets minimal lighting pendants that seem to be everywhere. Color Cord Company, still in it’s freshman year offers pendants with a twist. It’s basically a DIYer’s dream come true, choose your parts & assemble. With it’s selection colourful silicone socket cover options, coloured cords & bulb cages, the possibilities are endless. I’m thinking … Read More

Happy Tuesday! The writer behind the blog Design Addict Mom is here to share her “25 Things’. Stacey’s piece of the blogosphere overflows with gorgeous & unique spaces that are truly eye-catching.  ~~~~~~~~~~ 1. I am an only girl. 2. I have a phallic fascination; always gravitate to art, or inanimate objects that look like a penis (maybe because I … Read More

I discovered a new fabric from Designers Guild.  This is it.  Isn’t she pretty. Her name is Pandora – Peony. She will be coming to live with us as a pair of pillows on the living room sofa.For fun I did a little design board to see how I liked this fabric, before I invest. I love it! I also like … Read More

I mentioned in my 25 Things post here, that I love to scour my local Salvation Army home section for items that I can make my mark on. I do go other places besides the Sally Ann for my treasures. I like Moveline, garage sales, the odd HomeSense piece & the curb works for me too! For those of you … Read More

The kids are heading back to school & I am now ready to take on some more design work.  The process is simple for you.1. Provide me with pictures and dimensions of the space along with your inspirational images/ pins & a description of the way you see the space & how it will function.2. I will send you an E.Design … Read More

We have big thoughts for our existing stairs, but we have done a lot this year & completing this is going to be on hold, for longer than we expected. It’s going to be a big job, like move out of the house big. We have an open plan, the main floor & the upper hall hardwood are a very … Read More

Happy Tuesday!  Let’s just cut to the chase shall we. Today Bailey from Peppermint Bliss fame is here to share her “25 Things”. This gal has mad skills in the decor department. I love that she is fearless with colour & just about anything goes. Take a peek at some of her interiors. Bailey also has a shop, Biscuit where … Read More

This week end went by in a flash but it was a good one! How was yours? I look care of a few small projects for B’s room, I promise it’s almost done. After some carpet cleaning & 2 small pieces of original art that are being created by the uber talented Darcy Allen, it will be officially complete!  If you … Read More