Part of me was excited, and part of me was afraid. And part of me just wanted to pull the sheets over my head and forget I'd decided to finally get my house organized and hopefully decluttered. But regardless of how I was feeling, Tina Blazer of Spot On Organizing and her assistant arrived at my...
Aaaand just like that, we made it through February! Poor Europe has been freezing its britches off, and much of Canada (and apparently Norway) has had its mildest winter in years! The world seems on its ear... But enough bragging (sorry disappointed skiers). Maybe we don't deserve to pine for...
Sigh. What's the weather like where you are? Spring hasn't quite started yet here in Toronto; we had a snowstorm on Wednesday that dumped over 10cm onto all of the formerly muddy lawns. So today's Top 5 Friday is all about bringing spring indoors by making some fairly simple changes to your decor....
Can you believe that it's March already? In anticipation of spring, we're here to inspire you to get a head start on getting organized. We'll also be tasking ourselves to tackle a section of our own homes, whether it be a small entryway or a messy laundry room-turned-dressing room. Come back...
As Canadians, patio weather often means being able to store our down-filled winter coats until November. Whether you're already shivering in your backyard or waiting for warmer temperatures to bust out, the time will come when you'll want to stay outdoors late into the night and for...
In the paper recently, a whole page was devoted to asking people what for them was the first sign of spring -- me, I start buying pretty vintage stuff I don't need (more so than usual.) I don't care how timeless your furniture or how good your self control, once that fresh spring air...
Sunflower (Helianthus) The majestic bright blooms of the sunflower can light up a yard, or a room, like no other. If you've been fortunate to drive by a field of these glorious flowers in full bloom, you'll know that the image remains with you, in all it's glory, forever. A great flower to grow...
Sure they're annoying. But sometimes a good relationship with your teen means not just taking that first step, like breaking the ice after a fight, but taking that second and third step too, to reeeeeeally drive the point that you love them, home. Speaking of home, it would be super amazing of you...