There is no doubt about it – COVID-19 has had an impact on our lives this year: It has given us more time at home, it has changed where we work. And with lower interest rates on mortgages, it has opened the possibility of home buying or upgrading a home to so many more people….
The Back-to-School Workspace
This year has been anything but normal. We’ve been told to not hug or visit family and friends. We’ve learned new terms like social distancing, flattening the curve, PPE and social circles were given a whole new meaning. We’ve been though self-isolation and country wide business shutdowns. And one of the most drastic change to normal has been how we work, and now,…
The She Shed
The She Shed – over the last few years, this term has become more and more popular amongst homeowners, renovators and women. What does it mean? It’s a place away from the main home that is a dedicated oasis for the female of the home. It’s a place that is hers; a place for her…
5 Tips to Creating Your Outdoor Haven
The weather is warm-er and things are starting to look a little greener. Spring is in the air, finally, and after months of being inside, it feels so good to get outdoors again. When we get that first +10-degree (Fahrenheit) day I instinctively start thinking about the summers – barbecues with friends and neighbors, relaxing with a good…
Lipstick Renovations
Renovations can be fun. Well maybe not the actual renovation but the planning of the renovation and the celebration of the completed renovation are definitely fun. There is nothing better than seeing a room go from Ugh to WOW. It is the ultimate moment of satisfaction. Renovations can be expensive. Depending on what you want to do; which type of renovation you are…
5 Tips to Creating a Flawless, Cohesive, Design
If you are a big HGTV watcher, you might have noticed that no matter the show, there are certain phrases that come up over and over again when a potential buyer walks the home. I love that they repeated… The _____ ties into… That is similar to… The ______ is repeated here as well The home has a cohesive feeling Whether you…
How to Setup a Home Office
As technology advances, so is the way we do business. The days of going into the office every morning, coffee breaks in the lunchroom, are quickly becoming a thing of the past. The reality is, for most companies, staff can work from home with tools like email, Google Hangouts, Skype and other online meeting tools….
5 Way to Refresh Your Home Without Money
Have you ever had the urge, the desire, to change something in your home? We put a lot of effort into our home – the looks, the design, the colour, the finishes. And for some reason, it never feels done. Nothing is more deflating then when your home, that you worked so hard to get just…
Lifestyle Branding: The New Marketing Tool You Need to Know
It was about 5 years ago when I sat in front of 3 executives during an interview for a Visual Manager job with a higher-end shoe company when they asked me, “How would you sell our shoes?” My response – “I’d focus on your story…People are more likely to buy something that has a story behind it….
Old & New : Blending a New Floor with an Existing Floor
When I bought my one bed, one bath condo I knew that it wasn’t going to be my forever home. I was in my late 20’s, single and no kids (other than the dog). Logistically a one-bedroom condo wasn’t going to work long term. To have two people in this home would be crowded, never mind adding kids…