A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
Yay!!! It’s finally time!! Time to share my summer must reads, which I do every summer! This is honestly one of my favourite posts that I look forward to each year (since I’m a bit of a nerdy bookworm). I search high and low for the best novels, biographies, historical fictions, etc. for a few
Cement tiles seem to be everywhere these days and I ain’t complaining! Encaustic cement tiles are gorgeous, offer such a unique pattern & look and are so stylish. And so…I’m obsessed. I’ve mainly been seeing the tiles used in bathrooms, but I also love the look of a laundry room in cement tile or even
May was a busy month. I feel a tad burnt out but with summer on the horizon I don’t even mind! We are getting so close to finishing the upstairs Ravine House renovation, which is amazing, but we hit some snags along the way (full post to follow shortly). I’ve definitely gotten to the point
There’s no doubt about it, I am ready for summer. I am really looking forward to being at home in the sunshine, having more time to work on the blog and design work and, of course, finishing up all the renos on our top floor. We also have a fun road trip planned through BC,
Recently, I was asked to share what I consider to be my absolute dream backyard. What would it look like? What elements would be the most important to have? What even constitutes dreamy?! As I plan my own backyard and patio revamp, I definitely have a vision for what I’d love to see in my outdoor
I stumbled upon this gorgeous space over on The Glitter Guide (honestly, they have some of the best home tours!!) and was immediately inspired. It was beyond pretty, of course, but at the same time, it seemed lived in and super functional. And isn’t that always what we are trying to achieve in design? The balance
I’m not going to lie, I do NOT have a green thumb. But when it comes to getting my house and patio ready for spring, I love adding some personality with plants! They add so much freshness and life to any space. And looking at all the options for planters, whether they’re big outdoor pots, a
A couple of weeks ago, Kristie from The Perth Soap Co. reached out to me and offered to send me some of their luxurious Canadian made bath soaps. I didn’t hesitate in saying yes. With our bathroom renovation nearing completion, it was perfect timing! I could really use some new bath soaps for our new space