Design in Real Life
We have all–at one time or another—wanted to change things in our home but haven’t felt like we had the budget to do so. It can be a challenge to find creative ways to freshen up our interiors without having the opportunity to shop, so I came up with 10 things you can do that are free ideas to revive …
It has been quite a while since many of you have heard from us, so I thought it was time to send you a Spring Update and let you know how we have been doing! 2020 started off fabulously, and with several Design consultations and two Room Makeover projects on the go we were quite busy…hence the delay in putting …
Every year when it comes to buying gifts for Christmas, I always, always, think, “go to a small business” and try to support someone who is local, a maker, an entrepreneur etc. and find something unique for those on my list. And honestly, most years I have made SOME purchases at boutiques and shops, but I eventually ended up doing …
Ever wish that you could revamp your home in one fell swoop? You see so much you want to change, yet don’t know where to start? You have an idea of your personal style but don’t have the foggiest clue as to how to pull it all together? You have a mish-mash of furniture but don’t really know what “your …
When everyone thinks of Fall they imagine cozy throws, turning on the fireplace, and hanging a new wreath on the front door; but there is so much more you can do to bring that fall feeling to your home décor! I am not talking garlands and displays of pumpkins and colorful leaves…I am talking about things that require a bit …
Summer time. We live for the hot days, dream of laying by the beach, and plan for that time-out vacation that will rejuvenate us, and sip ice cold lemonade on a lazy afternoon. I have to admit…that is not how the summers generally go in our house! Planning kid’s activities, family visits from out of town, managing child boredom, all …
Do I stay or do I go? This mental debate has been on my mind for at least 2 years. We bought our house in the Crown Point Neighborhood of Hamilton 6 years ago and we absolutely LOVE living here. We love our street, our neighbours, the close proximity to schools, small businesses and chain stores alike. We love older …
I get the comment sometimes from people where they wonder if I mentally re-decorate people’s houses whenever I visit and scrutinize their home for ways I would do things differently. Honestly, for the most part, I have to say that no, I don’t do that! BUT. What I DO do is look at homes for sale online…a pure flight of …
Choices, choices, choices! When a client is faced with redecorating their room, there are so many options–and options within those options–that in the blink of an eye, people feel overwhelmed! Choosing drapery can be one of those daunting things that can really make a big impact on the overall look of a room, but also the budget–and that can lead …
When I think of classic design, I think of something that endures…something that isn’t a trend or that will outdate quickly, but has an element of what is current, timeless, lasting, stylish & elegant. Some classify it as purely traditional, but that is certainly not the case!! Classic design is still chic and comfortable but can be clean and modern …
