This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of IKEA Canada for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Back when I was a child, I loved getting catalogues to various stores, browsing through all the pages and circling my favourite items in hopes I’d one day have them for myself. Now my dog-eared
Before&After
Lady Laurier Update: Second Storey Plans
A little while ago, I introduced you to the Lady Laurier, our next big project. This one is our most ambitious house yet, because, if you remember, we are adding a second storey! It’s been some time since I did an update so today I’m happy to finally share a little progress. I say little
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Friday Favourites
Friday Favourites.009
There aren’t many summer weekends left! I can’t believe how fast it has flown by. I feel like I’m a bit torn…I’m not ready for summer to be over but, on the other hand, my FAVOURITE time of year is fall. I’m also already thinking about the Fall One Room Challenge and about potentially tackling
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Jack's Picks
Jack’s Picks // The Gathre Play Mat
Since having Jack there have been a few items I can legitimately say I can’t live without. They are the products that have made the biggest impact on both mine and Jack’s life. And after using this latest pick for a few weeks, I can honestly say I’ve found another must have. The Gathre play
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Decor
Steal this Style: A Dreamy Desert Oasis
I don’t know if you’ve heard of the lovely Sarah Sherman Samuel but she is kind of a design goddess in my books. It honestly seems like everything she touches turns to gold. In fact, I’ve been following the progress on her A-frame renovation, getting excited with each new post. But it was the living
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Decor
How to Mix Metals the Right Way
Mixing metals is a design trend that doesn’t seem to be losing much steam. Not only does mixing, say, brass and gold or black and chrome instantly brighten up a space, it’s also a surefire way to add dimension and visual interest. Mixed metals look both modern and eclectic, like you’ve been effortlessly collecting pieces
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Today I'm Talking About
At 6 Months…
At the moment, I’m continually glancing over at the monitor that’s been placed beside the laptop screen. I have a half drank, cold cup of coffee to my left. A list of grocery items to my right. It’s all very normal now. In fact, right before I set to write Jack’s 6 month post, I