The kid's playroom has never quite felt right for me. It's an awkward space with a huge baby gate wrapping around our wood stove making the actual play space quite narrow. Previously our playroom teepee was in the corner but it felt like it took up more room. Moving it to the center has actually made it feel more open and given us some usable space on each side for toy storage. [...]
This bathroom makeover has been much needed and I love the look of our new DIY board and batten. Two years ago we moved into our 90's home I knew all of our bathrooms needed a major facelift, but they fell to the bottom of the list while we reno'd our downstairs kitchen and living spaces. When our toilet broke after Logan's Curious George birthday party, it gave us the push we [...]
For years I killed every plant I touched and I had no idea how to care for houseplants even though I really wanted them. Thankfully I've been able to pass that hurdle as I've learned more and more and turned my black thumb into a green thumb. If you have that problem, you're not a lost cause! With a little practice you can totally turn things around. Now having plants has turned [...]
I used to suck at plants! It was terrible, I’ve even killed multiple succulents 🙈 but I’ve always loved the feeling they bring into the home and have been determined to turn my black thumb green. Slowly over the last few years I’ve been successful at keeping more and more alive, and that’s in big part to my favourite garden center, GardenWorks Canada and them helping teach me which plants are good [...]
If your household runs similar to ours, you're probably the main person responsible for meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking family meals. Even if you and your partner share duties it's likely that you're the one actually making the list and making key decisions. This responsibility is an important one. We're the gatekeepers for our family's health, but it isn't always easy. With all of the work schedules, appointments, and hustle and [...]
Greenery is a great way to bring nature into your home, but sometimes it can be hard to keep our plants alive. Succulents are a great starter plant because they prefer to stay dry and have higher chances of survival if you are forgetful in watering them. So if you love plants, but don’t quite have a green thumb just yet, try making a cute DIY succulent garden. […]
If you know me, you know I’m all about finding great deals so when I found this round pedestal table at the side of the road I knew I had to snag it for a refinishing project. I messaged Matt immediately with the address and asked him to pick it up on his way home from work. It was the perfect size for our little breakfast nook area, but the colours were all [...]
Apparently, this week is all about essential oils. Wednesday I showed you the October Simply Earth Unboxing, and I’m way too excited about these DIY Essential Oil Shelves to wait another week to share them with you. So this week’s all for you, Oily Mama! Grab your tea and get excited about storing your ever growing collection of essential oils! […]
With the holiday season fast approaching it's the time of year when many of us have houseguests. It can be a bit overwhelming speed cleaning your house and getting your guest room ready but it doesn't need to be. We recently had houseguests over and found these tips to be the most important when getting everything ready for their stay. Take some of the stress out of it and concentrate on [...]
We all like the idea of being organized and staying on top of our to-do lists, but it can be really hard to actually do. I've had an on and off relationship with planners for years, but I feel like I've finally found my groove in the last few years and feel like I'd be lost without my planner now. I've had many people ask me about my system, and I like [...]