Recently, a friend emailed about a struggle she was having with styling the built-ins in her living room. I wrote a post about how to style her round coffee table, but she also had arched windows flanked on one side by a bulkhead that presented a challenge (which we solved!) In this post, I amRead More (…)

Recently, a friend emailed me in need of window treatment ideas for arched windows. She said this – “I have seen your work and love how you transform spaces just by adding just the right accents.  I need help in adding some finishing touches to our living room.  What can I do with the leftRead More (…)

A reader wrote in asking for help with styling her living room. In this first of three posts to address her questions, I address her round coffee table. How to Style a Round Coffee Table Round tables can be tricky to style and seem to stump a lot of people. The goal is to createRead More (…)

No question about it, this Mother’s Day is going to be different. No hugs, no going to Niagara-on-the-Lake for brunch and tours of wineries (my favourite tradition), and no French toast in bed, unless you are lucky enough to have your mom live with you right now. It is going to be tricky to makeRead More (…)

The black hole that can ruin any room design is the bane of our existence, also known as the tv. Or at least it was, until we got so many people asking what they can do that we dug deep and came up with a few good solutions for you. We have some great optionsRead More (…)

Each paint manufacturer has their own terms and some have a few more sheens, but I am highlighting the most common options to make it easier to decide. I always recommend using good quality paint. It will give better coverage, truer color, and more durability than budget gallons of paint. Matte or Flat Paint SheenRead More (…)

Designing your home office to make for a productive space is important; not only do the pieces have to look great, but they also have to fit your needs. They need to be functional in your space. This is key to being efficient in your workday. Home Office Design Tips The overall style of yourRead More (…)

As this unprecedented pandemic sweeps across the globe, we are being asked to work from home as a safety precaution. Although I know we all crave human contact, this is a great time to set up a temporary workspace to make this time more bearable, or fix up your permanent home office. Who knows, it mayRead More (…)

Selecting pillows for a bed can set off domestic disputes unlike any other item in decor. “Why do we need so many useless pillows on the bed?” We hear this from many spouses and we get it! But adding layers of plush pillows using colours and patterns will up your game in the bedroom. WhatRead More (…)

To say this was the trip I had waited for my entire life would be an understatement, but I didn’t know that before I went. In this first of a three part series on the fabulous sights of Japan, I have many high points of Tokyo and area to share and beautiful images of thisRead More (…)