A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
It just wouldn’t feel right to let this season slide by without a good ‘ol fall home decor round up! And since it’s Friday, there’s no better time than the present! I love adding a few touches around the house, pumpkins included, that amp up the fall vibes. Cozy textures, warm tones and delicious scents
We’ve been in our beloved Ravine House for over a year now, and it’s safe to say that with each completed room, I love it more and more. I don’t know if you remember, but we bought this house as a “long term” flip, something we could live in for a few years and then
You’ve seen the before, the guys have been demoing away and now, it’s time I get rolling on the design and vision for our Oasis flip! I’m starting with the exterior design plan, which is a new step for me, since I ultimately pay more attention to the interiors. And while that part is coming,
We are getting ever so close to the official first day of fall. But even though it’s still another week away, I’ve basically been in full fall mode ever since September hit. I’m one of those people who has a cozy turtleneck sweater and vest on the second it drops below 20 degrees! Give me
As we await our permits for the second storey (see that post here), Lady Laurier is patiently standing by. I, on the other hand, am impatiently planning away. I can’t help myself! This project is just too exciting!!! And so, I started to gather inspiration for the kitchen design. We’ve done a lot of bright
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
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
At the start of the week, I introduced you to my new design venture, Kresswell Interiors, that I launched with my girl Diana. We’ve already had a great first few days, but we thought it would be fun to host a little giveaway to one of our favourite places to shop for home decor items
It’s true I am not much of a DIY’er. If you’ve been following the blog, you already know they don’t pop up too often. But when Ryan suggested we make our own outdoor furniture for our massive patio, I was totally on board! I wanted something that could fit the space, and could provide us