Here’s a quick post about some easy, inexpensive art that can go in any number of spaces depending on the colours and patterns you choose. (And yes, we spell “colors” with a “u” in Canada 😉 ). I chose bright colours and a floral print background as these frames went into a little girl’s room, but you can choose more … Continue reading
I kid you not, it took 4 years after we moved into our new home, after all the furniture in the room was put in, after buying and trying out paintings and pictures and deciding “nope, no good” that finally, I created a wall in the Living Room that not only worked, but that we loved and that all our … Continue reading
Here’s a side table that I put together not too long ago. It was quite easy to make! And now it’s found a home in the corner of our dinette room. Supplies: Hardware mesh. I purchased a roll 24” x 5′, holes 1/4” x 1/4” from The Home Depot for $15 17-18 nuts, bolts and washers. The bolts: 1” long, … Continue reading
I’m always working on new projects in my home, but I’m also trying to play catch-up on posting about my older projects LOL! Here’s one that I did a few years back when DIY Faux Capiz Shell chandeliers started popping up on the internet. We have a beautiful large chandelier lighting the upstairs hallway, hanging just above the winding staircase. … Continue reading
My family and I have just returned from a fabulous vacation in Mexico! We stayed at the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa in Puerto Morelos (on the Caribbean coast, just south of Cancun). It’s the newest addition to the “All-in Luxury” Royalton chain, just having opened it’s doors in December 2014. They coin themselves as a “Modern All Inclusive” … Continue reading
Hi everyone! Let’s start talking headboards. We all know that they can really change the look of a bed and an entire room (and are comfortable to lean on when reading in bed!). Contemporary-style ones that can be customized to suite any room can actually be the easiest things to make. I’ll be sharing a number of posts, each about … Continue reading
Speaking of style…before I go any further posting projects and sharing my likes and loves in the world of design and decor, I’d like to speak a bit more about my favorite interior designer, which should give everyone a better understanding of my personal esthetic preferences and inspiration. *    *    * Years ago after having just bought our first condo, … Continue reading
I made this piece a few years ago so unfortunately I didn’t take pictures as it was being made, but hopefully my description of the process and the pictures I can take of the front and back now will be enough to provide a clear understanding of the process! Supplies: Round flat mirror: Sometimes you can get small ones … Continue reading
I really love this mirror frame and it was actually quite easy and did not take that much time to make. Supplies: Cardboard (big enough to cut out 2 circles of whatever size you’d like) Twine (rope) Glue gun Spray paint: I chose black Mirror: I got this one from Ikea, but you can also … Continue reading
