April 2008 - Posts

Splurge vs. Steal: Summer Dessert Plates

What could be sweeter than eating light-as-air strawberry shortcake on a delicate dessert plate adorned with colourful winged insects like butterflies and bumble bees? Splurge (left): Tiffany’s Summer Dessert Plates are $165 for a set of 4. Now, by plating
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Clean Sweep: Laundry Room

Once only destined for the dark, dingy corner of basements, laundry rooms are finally receiving attention as a room worthy of updating. I came across this little gem of a laundry room from HGTV's The Style Dept . Bright, crisp white walls paired with
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Etsy Find: Mother's Day

Mother's Day is only a few short weeks away so the good folks at Etsy.com have compiled a Mother's Day Gift Showcase updated daily with fab finds. If you’re stumped for a gift for mom, this is a great place to start. While perusing through the site, looking
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Gnomes for the Garden-less

Are you a garden-less condo- or apartment-dweller? Are you craving a little outdoor charm indoors? I have just the solution for you! Formerly seen as a tacky garden accessory, the Garden Gnome has become quite trendy and has even taken on new forms. Check
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Craft: Reusing Magazines

I absolutely love magazines; the glossy pages, the gorgeous pictures and inspirational ideas. Whether it’s home decor or style publications, I have multiple collections stored in stacks at my home at any given time. The only problem is after a while the
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Home Heist – The Orange Makeover

This is my favourite all-time Home Heist makeover! Scottish design-duo Colin and Justin took an outdated home and infused bursts of citrus orange to create this bold colour palette. The accenting white walls and accessories ground the room and showcase
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Jack Johnson's Eco-Friendly Studio Home

What does musician Jack Johnson have in common with home decor? The answer lies in his strong ties to environmentalism. Recently, Billboard named him one of its Top 10 Green Musicians (number one to be exact) for his role in creating an eco-friendly music
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