A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
I have to say that one of my favourite types of weather is when it feels pretty brisk outside, but it’s still warm enough that a sweater is really all you need – bulky winter jackets can be saved for a days ahead and and you can get away without any extra layers of scarves, hats,
If there is one item that everyone needs for their home…it’s a gorgeous bar cart, expertly styled, with all the necessary items at your disposal to whip up a cocktail or two. Maybe it’s because of my fondness for Mad Men, but my favourite bar cart style definitely has a nod to mid century mod. I
It’s been about a week now since we listed the Laurier Heights house and so far showings have been going really well. Keep those fingers crossed for us! I staged the kitchen, living room, bathroom and master bedroom but there was one area that I didn’t get to put those finishing touches on – the
I have a new obsession. A comfy, oversized sweater dress that is perfect for this fall weather, which will soon become very cold winter weather, unfortunately. The obsession is even stronger if there’s a turtleneck involved. My husband does not appear to share my clothing obsession but hey, comfort sometimes has to overrule appealing to
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
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
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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