Think Like a Designer
8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Airbnb
If you run an Airbnb, Vrbo, or other short-term / long-term furnished rental, here are 8 easy and affordable ways to improve your space and boost your reviews!
How to Choose a Great Mattress
In this post, we review the five main categories of mattresses (innerspring, hybrid, memory foam, latex foam, and alternative) to help you decide which mattress is right for you!
The Beginner’s Guide to Curaçao
If you’re considering a vaca to the Dutch Caribbean, here are some things you’ll want to know-before-you-go! These tips and recommendations are a compellation of my and my sister’s reading, YouTubing, and experiences of the island, and I’ve shared several tips we WISH we’d known!
Character Cottage with a Coral Front Door
Front doors are meant to be colourful! See how a pretty coral front door breathes new life into this historical lake-front cottage.
9 Things to Consider When Buying a New Sofa
If you need a new sofa but don’t know where to start, this post covers 9 important things to consider as you’re looking for your new furniture.
James Hardie Statement Collection Overview & Paint Colour Matches
Have you ever wondered which paint colours most closely match the JH Statement Collection colours? Or are you planning to install HardiePlank but can’t decide on a colour? This post lists the Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams colours that most closely match the standard JH colours so you can sample before you decide!
The Best James Hardie Statement Collection Colours
Redoing your home’s exterior can be a daunting process. If you’re considering HardiePlank, read on for an overview of the best standard colours from James Hardie’s Statement Collection, and some thoughts on which ones to avoid!
Gluten-Free Cheddar Chive Scones
When I’m not pouring over space plans or shuffling paint chips, you can often find me experimenting in the kitchen 👩🍳. I’m going to start sharing some of my culinary creations, starting with this amazing gluten-free scone recipe I’ve been developing for months! Made with almond flour as the base and a few strategic binders, you’ll never guess these delicious, high-protein sconces are gluten free.
Functional Sideboard Styling on a Budget
If you have a stretch of wall that needs some love, or if you already have a sideboard and don’t know how to style it, these few rules of thumb can help guide your affordable decorating project! Find out how Caitie created this sideboard vignette for under $300.
How to Design and Decorate a Bedroom
As is often the case in design, there is a bit of a formula for creating a great bedroom. Whether you’re sprucing up your own room or decorating a guest space, use these 10 tips to design a bedroom you’ll love!
How to (Successfully) Buy Home Decor Online
Are you reluctant to purchase home decor online, worried it might not turn out as expected? We’ve all be burned by a bad online purchase, but online shopping majorly broadens your design horizons and there ARE a few ways to dramatically increase your chances of success!
Bedroom Makeover on a Budget
Are you wondering how to update your bedroom for under $1000?This may sound like a lot of money, but new bedding alone can cost upwards of $200, most rugs are in the $300-$400 range, and the minute you say “window treatments,” well, that’s another few hundred right there. But with a little patience, persistence, luck, and creativity you can stretch your budget a long way and create a whole new feel!