We’re currently working on redecorating my eldest daughter’s room. She is nearly 9, and is ready for a look that is a little less “cute.” We’ve been talking about doing it for nearly two years already, and without fail, every year or so, she changes her mind on what type of theme she’d like. So, I came up with a fairly simple solution and decided to go with a simple solid color for the main (aka expensive) pieces – furniture, {Read More}

One of the best things about my job is all the great new decor ideas I learn with each new issue. In the latest issue of Canadian Homestead, I found an ad for Custom Concrete Engraving that peaked my interest, so I visited the site and I LOVE it! Basically, concrete engraving is done on dry concrete, and can be done on any concrete, any age. It doesn’t refinish the floor, instead they use concrete engraving tools to create grout {Read More}

The August/September issue of Canadian Homestead arrived from the printer’s last week and it’s gorgeous! One of the features in the magazine is on bamboo, and it’s many uses. When you think bamboo as decor, you’re probably thinking of green stick-like plants as part of an Asian decor theme, but bamboo is now being used in SO many other applications! My in-laws are currently in the process of renovating an older house. When they started on the kitchen, they discovered {Read More}

One decor accent that has been sticking to me lately has been empty frames and even more so, collections of empty frames. I think the first time I saw this was on the cover of an issue of Martha Stewart’s Blueprints magazine (see the first picture). I love that it is different and unique, and can be done to suit any decor theme. I also LOVE that it’s AFFORDABLE, especially if you are a DIYer like me. Can you say {Read More}

My husband does some carpentry part time and my best friend recently approached him about making a side table that would look like a regular side table but also work as a bed/crate for her chihuahua. So – we started googling for ideas and were surprised by the number of options out there! Obviously, if you need a crate to hold your pet for longer periods, you may not want to put it in your living room. But, my friend {Read More}

Okay – it’s not a doghouse. It’s a garden shed, lol. For many of our readers, working at home is something you do to be at home with the children. But there are many who have children who have gone off to school and still choose to work from home. One common issue with many moms who work at home is space. I know for many years, my office was the dining room table and whatever random drawers I found {Read More}

Bulletin board design is generally viewed as a practical aspect of home decor, and there is a pretty good chance that most people will have one somewhere in their home. Fortunately, a bulletin board no longer has to be something you “work around” but can actually be worked into your decor scheme to accent and enhance you existing decor. I thought I would take a look online to see what I ideas I could gather for you. To start off {Read More}

You’ve been watching all the popular home makeover shows, and you’ve decided your own home could use some sprucing up. You follow a natural style of living, and you want to conquer the task in such a way that uses the least amount of resources and the most earth-friendly materials. Thanks to architectural salvage centers, environmentally friendly building products and recycled goods, it’s not difficult to do. Families who tread lightly on the earth can make substantial impact by reducing {Read More}

I found a really neat paint in the Lee Valley catalogue a few weeks ago – it is called Magnetic Paint. It is actually a primer that has very very tiny particles of metal in it. When you paint your wall with it, and then paint any color latex paint over top, magnets will stick to the wall. That would be great for any kid’s room – it basically turns your wall into a giant alphabet letter board! You can {Read More}