Think Like a Designer
Thoughtful, well-considered design ideas grounded in science, anthropometrics, and common sense.
How to PROPERLY Sample Paint Colours
Proper sampling is essential to choosing the right paint colour! It’s crazy how different a colour can look on the wall compared to the chip. The key is to PROPERLY view LARGE colour samples exactly where they will be installed.
Best Organization Accessories for Your Kitchen and Beyond
If you’re ready to tackle those overflowing drawers and chaotic cabinets, here are some of the best affordable home organization accessories that will help get your home (and life) in order!
How to Choose an Interior Designer
If you’re wondering how to choose an interior designer, here are a few things to LOOK FOR and ASK OF anyone you’re thinking of hiring, beyond the standard questions about training, experience, budget, and timelines.
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!
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!