Pack your bags—today we’re taking a little decorating field trip to Montana. My niece Jessica and her young family recently built a home, and she’s assembled it with a fresh, modern sensibility that I couldn’t wait to share. Although our tastes overlap in many ways, her house demonstrates several clean, modern design principles beautifully. I … Read more

When Plans Change: Why I Put a Rug Over My Newly Painted Floor In an ideal world this post would walk you through the entire process: the second coat of panther paint, a follow-up wash, a quick video tutorial, and finally a coat of hardwood floor wax to buff the floor into a glossy finish. … Read more

I recently took a customer’s request as an invitation to rethink baby nursery decor and create a charming bird mobile. After researching “bird mobiles” I felt inspired to make a no-sew version so anyone without a sewing machine could try it. The result is a simple, shabby-chic fabric bird mobile that hangs beautifully in a … Read more

Find 30 practical Christmas gifts for women and men—useful presents they’ll actually use and love. This guide is part of a seasonal blog collaboration. Be sure to check the other contributors’ gift guides listed at the end of the original series and look for the giveaway information in that roundup. When it comes to gift … Read more

Learn how to hang curtains the right way — plus budget-friendly DIY alternatives if you don’t want to buy them. I’ve always loved curtains. The right panels soften a room, add texture and color, and provide a finished look that feels intentional. But choosing and hanging curtains can raise a lot of questions: what fabric … Read more

I love autumn, and although I sometimes update my decor seasonally, I haven’t done a full switch-over this year. In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, I pulled together a few favorite projects from my archives to share again. These scenes show how a handful of simple items—store-bought mini pumpkins, fallen branches, seed heads and other … Read more

Add style and charm—and save valuable floor space—by building a DIY sliding barn door. Trends come and go, but I believe a home should reflect what feels right to you. Recently I read that sliding barn doors were no longer “on trend” this year. Still, for function and character, they remain one of my favorite … Read more

This rich, moist chocolate zucchini bread melts in your mouth and tastes like your favorite chocolate cake. I had a few zucchini sitting in the refrigerator and decided to turn them into something irresistible. If you’ve ever planted zucchini, you know how quickly a few plants can produce more than you expect—so finding simple, delicious … Read more

Yesterday I mentioned that we’d just launched our first project of the year. Today I want to share what that project is — a small attic bedroom makeover that’s already in motion. This space used to be our oldest son’s room. He moved to another province last July, and today happens to be his 20th … Read more

How is January’s organizing going in your home? This week on the blog we focused on practical, simple solutions to everyday clutter. We covered jewellery organization on display, streamlined make-up storage ideas, and a quick fix for tumbling towels. Each post is designed to help you create a more functional and attractive home without big … Read more