A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
On the exact same day that we got possession of our Ravine House and did the big move, we also got the keys to our Capilano home. Yes, it’s true that everything happens at once! Ryan and Brendon wasted no time in starting the demo and already this house is transforming. If you need a refresher
Let’s be real…Designing a whole house from top to bottom is HARD! When we started the Beaumont Dream Home with my mom, it was hard to visualize not only the decor, but how the entire house would come together. I remember when we saw it at its framing stage, it seemed so enormous! But then
Might as well stick with the theme of bathrooms this week! Last summer, I took you on a tour of the Beaumont Dream Home – the house we designed and built for my lovely mom. It is currently listed, so before someone else swoops in and snags this beautiful place, I wanted to snap a
After reading the title to this post, you may be thinking…didn’t she JUST post about moving and doing a huge whole house renovation like…yesterday?? And I would say to you…yes, yes I did. And then I would tell you this little nugget of advice: NEVER purchase two houses at the same time unless you want
I apologize!! But I have to interrupt my regularly scheduled travel post this Tuesday to share some exciting news. Yes, we are MOVING!! Last week, Ryan and I finalized the details on our new home purchase and sold our sweet little Hazeldean bungalow to a lovely couple. It’s a little bittersweet leaving a home we
When we moved into our tiny 900 square foot home 4 years ago, there wasn’t a lot to be redone. The previous owners had done a wonderful job updating the main level. However, the basement at the time was being used as a small rental suite, with two incredibly small bedrooms at the back. As
I am very happy to announce that just a little while ago, Ryan, Brendon and I sold the Laurier Heights house! All the conditions came off last week and we could toast to another successfully completed flip. It did not come without its challenges, but it was so very worth the hard work, and I
And so, the Laurier Heights project comes to a close. It’s always a little bitter sweet but I have saved the best for last. I finally get to show you my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE part of the flip (along with some of the finishing touches on the rest of the house…) I remember when we first
You’ve seen the bedroom…you (hopefully) loved the bathroom…and now, you’re begging for more!!! Well, wish granted! Let’s take a look at this glorious kitchen reveal, shall we! | Before | | After | What a huge difference, hey?! It all started when Ryan and Brendon opened up the ceiling and exposed the beams. Then they