Christmas is hands down my favourite time of year. And there’s something magical about Christmas in the country! This is the first year that I’ve been able to decorate for the holidays without a major renovation dampening the fun. Here are some simple outdoor Christmas decor ideas to make the season extra special! The Back […]

This year I chose neutral Christmas decor with a pink peppermint twist! I love the fun bursts of red and pink tempered by more classic, neutral pieces! I started from scratch with my holiday decor this year. When I looked through my old boxes of Christmas things there wasn’t much to see. Our faux tree […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I chose to decorate our home very simply this year using a mostly neutral palette with lots of white and green, but with a pink peppermint twist! Read on for some simple Christmas decor ideas with a fun pink twist! A Frosty Front Porch I wanted […]

I love Halloween, but I’m not really into over-the-top gory or scary Halloween decor. I like to keep our Halloween décor a little bit pretty, inexpensive, but still fun for the kids. Here are 10 ideas for luxe Halloween decor on a budget! This year I made black maple leaf garlands, a flock of black […]

When we bought our 1990s bungalow, there was no mudroom or even a designated entryway! The front door opened directly into the living room. We live in Alberta, Canada where winter can last 8 months and spring is mucky as the snow melts. We knew that at some point we would need to create a […]

Thanksgiving is a special day in our house. We cook up a big meal and sit down together to celebrate gratitude! We tend to eat in our kitchen nook when it’s just the four of us. And even if we aren’t having a big gathering, I believe that it’s still important to set the table […]

It’s that time of year…the leaves are turning colour, there’s a crisp cool feel to the air, and sweaters and booties are making an appearance! Fall is a time to nest and prepare for visiting with family and friends over the coming holiday season. I love adding warm, organic touches around the house to create […]