• Laurier Heights Flip – Kitchen Design

    Well, you’ve seen the before photos and, hopefully, had a chance to watch our first episode of the Laurier Heights flip. And now, as I’m painstakingly working on episode 2, I thought I would tease you with a little kitchen design inspiration. I’m sure no one would be surprised to hear that, once again, I’m sticking

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  • Today I’m Talking: The Best White Paints

    It’s no secret that white walls are where it’s at these days! Sure, grey paint is still a surefire choice but more and more people are jumping on the white bandwagon. And for those of you who know me and follow me on our reno journeys know how much I love using a. lot. of. white.

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  • Flip Kitchen Design

    Yesterday you saw our complete demolition of the Capilano house. Today, I am excited to show you some design plans for the kitchen! I decided, contrary to our last flip, to do a more modern look in this space. All the wall paneling in the Forest Heights home inspired us to create a gorgeous living room

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  • Bedroom Makeover: The Reveal!

    When we moved into our house 3 years ago, it was virtually done head to toe. But we wanted to customize it and make it our own…one room at a time. I FINALLY got around to our second bedroom after we moved our office into the basement and I am very excited to share the

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  • Bedroom Design

    When it came to my 2014 goals, I started off the year with many! And I actually did accomplish a lot of them, surprisingly! But for this upcoming year I decided I wanted to make one, great big one. I want to take risks! I want 2015 to be all about pushing myself creatively, professionally

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  • The Reveal: Home Office Design!

    So I gave you a sneak peak yesterday and now I am happy to reveal our completed home office design. Though, I do say “completed” in a very loose way, since when is a space ever really finished. There are still some little details that have yet to be dealt with. But I couldn’t wait any

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  • Decorating with White

    When House & Home came out with their Special Edition magazine, Decorating with White, I felt like they were speaking directly to me. In fact, there is a running joke with some of our friends that whenever I bring up something interior design related, they immediately say “let me guess, it’ll probably just be white,

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  • Do’s and Don’ts for Painting Wood Floors

    A few months ago, on top of all the other craziness in our lives, Ryan and I decided to tear down the wall separating the two basement bedrooms. Yes, that’s right, we took on a massive home project. But before you shake your heads, I can explain! Living in a small 900 sq. foot home,

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