The season is here, and once again it has crept up and caught us by surprise. It seems like I was just at the lake and here we are in the midst of the holiday bustle! Everyone is running around buying gifts, decorating for Christmas and just getting ready for all that the season brings! [...]
There are so many rooms in your home to consider when building a new home or doing a major renovation that you just have to start somewhere. The ever changing world we are living in has made a huge impact on many parts of our lives, from how we communicate with one another to how [...]
Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to be in the Toronto area for work. My return flight allowed a full day to fill before my departure... so I took it upon myself to reconnect with a best friend from high school, who now lives in the area. I was excited to reconnect after so many [...]
"Custom;" what does that really mean? Well, we all kind of know what it means, but is it really crystal clear? Do we really grasp the reason it's better? The first thing most people think when they hear "custom" is that it's expensive, and that is such a misconception! It does not always cost more [...]
Well, I am back from another World Market and I am excited to catch you all up on the furniture and decor market trends of 2019! Besides color, which I will get to in a bit, one of the most obvious trends that the big players in the industry were showing in Vegas was a [...]
Pennies and / or brick provide great texture and interest to the space. The kitchen is the hub of the home and since we have been on the topic of kitchens lately, I thought I would stick with that and chat a little bit about kitchen backsplashes. It's 5 o'clock somewhere! There is no better [...]
Well we are just fresh off the holiday season, and we have done lots of visiting, travelling, reminiscing, and gathering in the last few weeks. During this holiday season I am sure you, as everyone does, ate way too much. There is always lots of new experimental dishes to try and the good old traditional [...]
I love the holiday season... 'tis the season of peace and joy, merriment, fellowship, and magical anticipation, right? It should be, but as we all hustle and bustle around I hear the same word being used... "BUSY", and the word carries a general mood of exasperation. We have to realize this "busy" thing is a [...]
Can old and new, look great in your new home or renovation project? You bet they can! I love mixing old sentimental pieces or just new to you re-purposed antiques into a new look! By doing this you give the pieces a chance to stand out and be a showstopper in your home. You also [...]
I am so glad to have seen a really strong colour feel throughout the summer furniture market in Vegas this year! It always seems to be hinted at, but I have to say that this year there was a much stronger commitment to it. The colours represented were also bold. The jewel tones, well they [...]
