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A collection of posts covering home decor, DIY projects, design inspiration and other quick tips for everyday life…
How to Build a Plant Bench
I love seeing our plants sprinkled around the terrace in the summer months, but when the temperatures start to drop in Canada, it’s time to bring them inside! I was looking for a bench that I could put by the side of the bedroom window so that the plants could get...
Brighten Up Your Stairs With Removable Wallpaper
When we moved into this apartment back in 2018, I knew that one of my first projects would have to be the stairs by the entrance. It’s the first thing you see when you come in but felt quite dull and heavy. The worst part was that, when the original faux-tiles were...
Hazelnut Cocoa Spread
I won’t beat around the bush… I love Nutella. The marriage of hazelnuts + cocoa is quite divine. When paired with toasts, crepes or fresh strawberries, it’s really a match made in heaven! However, I’m not crazy about the amount of sugar and palm oil it contains. So...
DIY Faux Ceramic Vases
"Ceramics Drops Are the New Sneaker Drops" I recently read this headline in Domino Magazine and I couldn’t agree more… I’ve been following several ceramic studios on Instagram and I get excited everytime they’re about to drop new collections. I also enrolled in a...
How to Remove Sticky Labels from Bottles and Jars
I love repurposing jars and bottles by removing the labels. There’s so much you can do with them! Some of my favourite uses are: Amber bottles as vases Jars for pantry organization Containers to buy items in bulk (e.g. hand soap, detergent, mason jars for grains +...
Easy Plug-In Pendant Lamp
Have you ever had an awkward dark little corner in your house with no option to install a hardwired light fixture? Yup, we’ve all been there or at least know someone who has. This super quick, easy and affordable DIY is for you! You can set up this plug-in pendant...
Phragmites, an Affordable Alternative to Pampas Grass
In the midst of lockdown and winter, we were looking for an option to get out of the house and get some fresh air while still practicing social distancing. We decided to go for a long walk in nature. The snow was fresh from earlier that morning, the air was crisp and...