A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
I think it’s pretty obvious if you follow me that I have a thing for lighting. If I could niche myself into one specific area of design – it would be lighting without a doubt. I just get so excited about it and I honestly think it steals the show almost every dang time! A
I’m a big believer in the details and how they can really make or break a space. Too often plumbing fixtures and accessories become an afterthought, using whatever is left of the budget for last minute purchases. Here’s the thing though – plumbing fixtures can really bring a space to life, adding so much character and
I’m sure most people visiting this blog would be familiar with the One Room Challenge, but just in case, here’s a quick recap. Two times a year, featured designers and guest participants have 6 weeks to makeover a space in their home, bringing all of us along for the ride with each week’s instalment before
After sharing the plans for our bedroom redesign, I promised to speak a little more on one of the biggest design decisions we made…the bed frame. Because Ryan and I were lucky enough to receive a King mattress, it was time to search for the right frame to fit it. Here was my list of
I figured I’d been teasing you long enough. It’s time that I finally share some of my plans/ideas/inspiration for our quick bedroom revamp. We were lucky enough to finally update our queen mattress to a king!!! (holy amazing!!)…which ended up spiralling into a new bed frame, updating the artwork, new pillows, etc. Hence the new
Sponsored by Minted If walls could talk…we’ve heard that before right? Well, in the design world, they can and do tell a story. When I go into someone’s house, the artwork on their walls acts like a window into their past, showcasing their interests, their personality, their passions. Art can be fun and playful, dramatic
Emily Henderson You’ve probably heard that one of the most common design mistakes is having the wrong size area rug. I know the story all too well – you found one you liked but the bigger version was a bit outside the budget, so you opted for the smaller size. Been there!! The thing is
After writing an epic Lighting 101 Guide for the Everygirl (coming out shortly! have you seen my other posts??), and tackling all the lighting at once for Lady Laurier, I feel like I have been surrounded in sconces, chandeliers and pendants. And I am NOT complaining. Lighting design is one of my favourite aspects about
You’ve seen the insta stories (hopefully!) and you’ve read the blog posts (again, hopefully!) and you’ve fallen madly in love with Lady Laurier (without question, right?!). Ok so, if you’ve done none of those things now’s the time to go back and take a peek at the overall design inspiration, the kitchen, laundry AND bathroom