How to Add Trim to Plain Doors

February 14, 2017 31 Comments

The “new” doors were one of the most commented on and asked about elements in the laundry room makeover. And, subtle as their redo was, they really did deserve the attention! Although I was hopeful dressing them up with a bit of trim would inject fresh character, I was genuinely surprised by the impact they...…READ MORE

DIY Farmhouse Wall Shelves…using hand-rail brackets

February 2, 2017 42 Comments

You know when you have a design idea, though the details are all a bit hazy and there are way too many options to consider, so you go to the hardware store in hopes a magical product will jump out and make the style decision for you? That’s pretty much what happened with these shelves....…READ MORE

DIY Vintage Style Glass Decal…with free printable

January 25, 2017 26 Comments

You guys! I was totally overwhelmed by the response to my laundry room makeover. Thank you all so, so much for the sweet comments, and for your votes! Although I’m not sure I can compete with some of the other super talented and popular contenders, it’s been heartening to see my numbers grow and I...…READ MORE

A Budget-Friendly Laundry Room Refresh

January 18, 2017 98 Comments

Well, hello there! Remember me? Sorry I disappeared for a few weeks. I know it probably seems like I was doing little more than enjoying the summer sun, however, amidst sipping rosé and splashing in the ocean waves (which, let’s face it, are obligatory tasks), some serious decorating has actually been going on! Just prior...…READ MORE

An Easy DIY Bauble Wreath…though not what you might expect!

December 21, 2016 13 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a cumbersome stash of old Christmas baubles taking up way too much precious real estate in your meager Christmas storage space. Remember the time you thought it would be cool to have a multi-coloured tree? Then there was the “white” year. Followed by the “natural” year. Preceded...…READ MORE

Refreshing a Dated Lead-Light Door

December 5, 2016 7 Comments

Thanks so much for all the lovely comments about the room makeover at my parent’s house. Before I share all of the source and project info, I wanted to chime in with a quick post about one of the most mentioned elements – the “new” grey door. It’s one of my favourite things about the...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Mudcloth Pillow | Ikea Hack

November 8, 2016 9 Comments

Has anyone else been crushing on mudcloth lately? Well, just in case you’ve missed seeing it (absolutely everywhere!), and are yet to learn about its origin, mudcloth (also know as bogolanfini or bogolan) is a traditional African textile characterised by relaxed geometric symbols in predominantly neutral tones. It has a thick nubby texture and its...…READ MORE

How to Turn a Photo into a “Vintage” Portrait Painting

October 31, 2016 22 Comments

I’ve been slightly obsessed with vintage portrait paintings for a while now. Whether a solo artwork resting casually atop a hutch or a striking gallery which consumes an entire wall, they seem to impart such a lovely sense of depth, interest and character. Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source...…READ MORE

A Super Easy Lamp Update

October 18, 2016 26 Comments

One of the elements I was struggling to decide on for the living-dining room makeover at my parent’s house was the lamp. I know it seems like a simple enough item, though everything appropriate I came across was just soooo expensive. I think the main problem was my aversion to anything super trendy. Not that...…READ MORE

Painting & Stenciling a Floor

October 12, 2016 27 Comments

This project has been on my “to do” list for waaaaay too long. Over three years ago now we ripped up the terrible old carpet in my parent’s retreat (“retreat” sounds super fancy though it’s really just a modest sitting room adjoining their master bedroom) then pondered what we could do to cheaply and easily...…READ MORE