It’s been a weird year. In March 2020, everything shut down. We transitioned to “online learning” and spent A LOT of time at home. We realized that with two grade-schoolers at home, we needed a dedicated homework space. Our two girls and both have small rooms (in our small house), so fitting a desk in […]

I love rolling library ladders! My initial love stemmed from watching the Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast”. I loved the library ladder in the bookshop that Belle rolled so gracefully across the room on! I knew I wanted a rolling ladder somewhere in the house. In the end, we decided to put one in […]

I love decorative garlands strung around the house during the holiday season, but the cost can add up quickly if you are purchasing handmade or bespoke items. This year I made 3 simple DIY Christmas garlands for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them already made! #1 Dried Orange Garland Dried orange garlands are […]

I love vintage brass bells at Christmas time! Tiny brass bells are timeless and I love the pretty tinkling sound they make! I thought it was about time I made my own DIY brass bell garland! If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know that I often joke that I actually don’t like crafting […]

I love the natural element that a wood bead garland adds to holiday decor! You can buy them ready-made, or you can easily make them yourself! This simple DIY tutorial will show you how! Making them yourself is less expensive and is an opportunity to create a pattern you love and a custom length. This […]

I love adding natural elements to my decor during the holiday season! Dried orange garlands add a touch of Scandinavian style and a fun pop of colour. They also make your house smell like citrus and only cost a few dollars to make! Here is a simple tutorial on how to make a dried orange […]

Each year we buy the girls Christmas Advent calendars. They are usually the inexpensive ones you can buy for a few dollars with chocolates inside. We splurged on Playmobil calendars last year. The girls loved those! I wanted to do something a little special this year! I made this DIY Advent calendar made from simple […]

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 […]