And finally the day arrives…the day I get to show off the results of the months of hard work that went into the Laurier Heights flip. From filming Episode one, tearing down the old to make way for the new, from bombs and stolen trucks in our second episode to selecting the perfect products and finally
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Decor
West Elm Wants
I have long been a fan of West Elm. Just ask anyone who knows me…I have been wishing for one of these beautiful stores to open in my neck of the woods for a looooong time. I have actually only ever been inside West Elm once, at the Vancouver location a few summers ago. I
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Inspired Reads
Inspired Read: The Nightingale
In love we find out who we want to be. In war we find out who we are. With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah takes her talented pen to the epic panorama of WWII and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war. The Nightingale tells the stories
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Just a Glimpse of October
Last month, I was crossing my fingers for a gorgeous October and boy, did it ever work out in our favour. It was one of the nicest falls we have ever had and even now, on the first few days of November, we still don’t have snow. I know that will be short lived but
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Before&After
Laurier Heights – The Last Check In
Well, we are winding down on the Laurier Heights house and I am excited to say that this one is creeping its way into the lead as my favourite flip. And that’s a bold statement considering how obsessed I was with the Capilano house! I hope you’re getting as excited as me to see the
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On Turning 30
Yesterday, I celebrated another birthday, another year come and gone. But this birthday was a little different, especially with everybody asking…so??!!! How’s it feel turning 30?!?! Yes, it is definitely a milestone but I rarely think about age coinciding with a number these days. When I was in my “wild” early 20’s, I remember thinking that
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Decor
Colour of the Year: Simply White
Today, I must interrupt the regularly scheduled blog post in favour of an important announcement – Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year! 2016 has fittingly been dubbed the year of Simply White! It’s easy to understand that the design community would be a little divided on this choice – to some, white isn’t even a colour.
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Fashion & Style
Fall Florals
Happy Friday!! We’re almost there…the weekend is calling our names! I don’t know about you but this week has been an absolute whirlwind and I’m really looking forward to a couple days away from work. Tonight, we are gathering at the Project Loft, a new space in Edmonton, for an impromptu dinner and this weekend