Minimalist styling: Pared-down decor
Maybe it's that my life is total chaos right now with a 7 month old and 3 year old, but I find myself wanting to really pare down my decor and go for a more minimalist styling on my shelves and surfaces. I still like what I've done with all of our "stuff," ie, books, souvenirs, objects, etc., but...
Home DIY: How To Get Started
A Beginner's Guide to Woodworking Projects
Items made of solid wood have an undeniable appeal. They’re solid, have a great feel and each has a unique pattern only nature could provide. The ability to find a design and make the item yourself from start to finish provides a satisfaction...
Wallpaper and Tile?
This weekend I saw a beautiful picture of a wallpaper and tile bathroom. It was so stunning, I just sat and stared at it for a while. Initially, if I was told to put both together I would take a minute to consider other options, but seeing it with my own eyes was totally different.
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It made me look around...
How to choose the best executive office desk
The reality is that many of us are often at our desk every day for our work that we do. The desk is home to our computer, our documents and other things that are pertinent to our work. Consequently, the desk constitutes the area where we spend most of our day doing our work, whether we work at a...
Our bedroom reveal and our gorgeous Overdyed rug!
I am pretty bad at sharing my own home with readers. The photos from my last apartment have been ready to publish for years now, but I just haven't been able to pull the trigger and publish a post. I am really proud of our master bedroom though. It's been in-waiting for 4 years, but once I had motivation...
Magic Linen Toddler Bedding
Recently we moved Leo out of his crib and into his first "big boy bed" - a toddler bed that is actually a bit smaller than his crib. Beau, now 7 months, has taken over the crib. I can't believe Leo will be 3 in June. As many of you know watching your little ones grow up can be...
Three Easy-to-Bypass Door Locks in Your Home
How secure is your home? What kind of locks do you use on your doors? Do you think they’re sufficient? Your safety and that of your family may depend on the sturdiness and security of your doors. Thus, it’s essential to choose locks that can’t easily be bypassed.
You may not know it, but many common locks can easily be...
3 Tips for Making Your Home Warm and Inviting
There is nothing like the feeling of coming home at night after a long day at work to a home that is warm and inviting. You simply want to sink down into the comfort of your favorite chair for a few moments to let the stresses of the day slip away before you do anything at all. You aren’t...
5 Landscaping and gardening mistakes that homeowners should carefully avoid
If you’re someone who loves to work outdoors and maintain a garden, there are high chances that you have always wanted to decorate your garden in the way you’ve always dreamt of. You have a knack of maintaining green things and you’ve always dreamt of having a house which would be surrounded with greenery all around. Whatever might be...
6 Designing tips for your super-small bathroom – What experts have to say
Have you ever wondered about the average space that is needed for a toilet? How much will it cost you if you want to make a basic remodeling of your bathroom? In what way should you choose the appropriate vanity? If you’re confused and not sure about all the aforementioned answers, you’re not alone. As long as a bathroom...