A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
Just in case this wasn’t totally clear or you haven’t read my bio, I am married to a pretty stellar guy who is pretty damn talented. He started his own renovation and contracting business years ago and called it Revive Contracting. When we started flipping houses and working together, the company shifted slightly and we
One of the things I really loved about the Ravine House when we moved in was that it had a wood burning fireplace. In our previous home, we didn’t have a fireplace at all, so this was a real treat. It wasn’t quite the style that we love but, we didn’t mind that part so
With only a week or so under our belt, the Grand Glenora is already transforming! I can’t believe how much we’ve already accomplished in a short amount of time, with the demo going super fast and smooth. That’s what makes these processes so exciting – just how quickly it all changes. We also have the
If you saw any of my Instagram stories last week, you would have seen a quick tour of our next house flip! That’s right, we got the keys to the place that will be our fifth complete home renovation…the Grand Glenora. This neighbourhood has always been on our list but it’s a little more rare
I have been waiting patiently (well maybe not so patiently according to Ryan) to show you our brand new master bedroom design! The majority of the space has been done for awhile now, but with most designs, it takes those extra few weeks to finalize the details. For instance, I was waiting on several purchases
If you’ve seen some of my recent Instagram stories, you know that Ryan and I started to tackle our main floor renovation. We thought we would wait a little, but then reconsidered when we imagined how much harder it would be the closer we got to our due date. And, we were so excited to
When it comes to online home and decor resources, Apartment Therapy is hands down one of the best out there. I have long been a fan and constantly find myself browsing through their multitude of DIY, Before/After or Home Tour posts. In fact, their mission is to help people make their homes more beautiful, organized and healthy
The day has arrived! All the blood and sweat that has gone into our Capilano Part Deux house has paid off and we are ready to take you on a tour! I’m pretty excited for this reveal – our fourth flip (!!!) really has gone through a huge transformation and I’m crazy proud of the team for all
Even though most of us adults aren’t heading back to school this September, it’s still fun to reminisce and partake in all the festivities. From pencil cases to pretty planners, there’s something special about reliving back to school shopping! I don’t know about you, but it puts me in the mood to start fresh. And so,