
We bought a dated 90’s bungalow and turned it into a modern farmhouse. It’s quite the before and after if I do say so myself. Read on to see the full modern farmhouse-style exterior makeover. Tiny Bungalow Exterior “Before” We bought our house in 2008 at the end of the housing boom here in Alberta, […]

I love the cozy feeling that fall brings, but it’s a busy time of year. With the end of summer and back-to-school bustle, it always feels a little rushed and hectic. I don’t have time to go all out on fall décor (I save that for Christmas). I like to gather a few items from […]

I have loved Crate & Barrel since I was in University and I moved into my very first apartment! I remember how excited I was when a store finally opened up here in Edmonton! Every once in a while I still wander in to look at the beautiful displays and see what’s new for the […]

I love everything about Fall…the leaves turning colour, cozy knits and boots, the crispness in the air and the excitement of the upcoming holidays. And I love decorating my front porch every year to usher it all in! With cooler temperatures just around the corner, I’ve rounded up 10 of my favourite Fall front porches decorated […]

In our house, summer decor is about de-cluttering and cleaning, throwing the windows open and enjoying the fresh air! I like to keep the house feeling open and airy. The winter blankets and candles are put away and the rattan, linen and glass is brought out! I also buy about 50 new plants (who have […]

This summer we are still working on the exterior finishes on our home (we added an extension in 2017). But I wanted to be able to still use and enjoy our outdoor spaces! So we added some plants, comfy hanging chairs, patio lights and a cute patio umbrella and made the spaces enjoyable with a […]

I was so excited to try the Endy mattress on a 100-day trial basis. I had read great reviews and was hoping that this mattress would be the answer to some of the problems we’ve experienced with traditional mattresses. The Search for Better Sleep I’ve been in search of a better sleep for a long […]

The closet in our master bedroom is a small walk-in measuring approximately 5.5ft x 6ft. We decided to make the entire space mine as Mark has a set of wardrobes and a dresser in the bedroom! In order to maximize the space, we came up with a DIY custom closet design on a budget! Our […]

Essential oils can be used in so many ways besides making your home smell fresh! You can replace toxic products like candles, dryer sheets, makeup, cleaning products etc… with natural alternatives. You can use essential oils to support sleep, emotions, hormones, immunity and more. Here are 25 practical ways to use essential oils and some […]

When we first began researching our kitchen renovation, we were shocked at the quotes we were receiving for custom work. Cabinetry alone was going to cost more than we had budgeted for the entire renovation! So we decided to DIY the project using big box store cabinets. We wanted to make the kitchen look as […]