Selecting the Right Rug Size for a Room
If you've got hard surface flooring, then you likely have or want an area rug. Not only does it define a space but it makes it feel grounded, too. An area rug will also help reduce noise and prevent that…
3 Houseplants to Help Improve Indoor Health
Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a real concern that can affect your health and comfort. It has been tied to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, coughing, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion, as well as linked to chronic heart…
Super Cool Star Wars-Inspired Home Goods
Stars Wars day is almost upon us! To mark this once-a-year ‘holiday’ that celebrates the multi-film saga, I’ve rounded up movie-inspired home decor items. May the fourth be with you. This super soft quilt woven from pure cotton features famed…
Spring into Easter with these Seasonal Accents
With Easter now only weeks away, now is a good time to change up the decor in your home and add a few holiday-inspired items. Here are my fave finds that you can buy online or purchase in store this…
Why the Quality of your Paint Really Matters
Adding a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and most practical ways to update your home, whether you’ve just moved in or have lived there for years (even decades). Obviously, choosing the right colour is a big…
10 Tips to Create Good Feng Shui in your Home
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese philosophy of using energy forces, known as qi (pronounced and often written chi), to achieve balance and harmony between a person and their environment. While I’m in no way an expert on the practice…
8 Great Greys that will Outlast Any Trend
The grey paint trend is still going strong and for good reason. The classic catch-all colour is relaxing, stylish and sensible. Its endless versatility also makes this neutral universally popular, providing the perfect backdrop to just about any decor. But…
8 Table Lamps that Add Ambience to Any Space
You can never have enough light in your home. While natural is most desirable, don’t discount the power of table lamps to brighten up your space. Here are my favourite finds, all of which will uplift the mood of any…
How to Choose the Right Size Light Fixture
What size light fixture should I get for such-and-such room? As an interior decorator/designer, this is a question I’m asked frequently. And for good reason. A fixture that’s on the smaller side will get lost in the space. Plus, it…
Simple yet Stunning Decorative Plate Wall Art
Wall art doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little creativity and, in this case, some gold spray paint, I transformed 4 budget-friendly, big-box store frames, which I then used to display a set of appetizer plates in this delectable…
