As we move into sweater weather and warmer hues, let me convince you that blue is a great choice for fall decorating. Blue might seem incongruous with the reds, oranges, yellows, and browns we associate with fall, but these autumn…
Organising Expert Tips (that cost nothing)
Organisation has somehow become synonymous with acrylic containers, vertical storage mania, and endless Amazon links to solve every storage problem under the sun. I am a firm believer that you cannot buy your way out of a clutter problem (unless…
How to Make 2024 the Year You ACTUALLY Get Organised
Make 2024 the year that you actually declutter and get organised with these simple changes. Let Go of Perfectionism (and Mari Kondo) My hero worship of Mari Mondo started in my early 20s. I have read both “The Life Changing…
Slow Sunday: Light the Candle
Good design doesn’t need to be perfect. In fact, it probably shouldn’t be! Here are some low effort ways to elevate your space. One of my top all time favourite TV scenes of all time is on Schitts Creek when…
2023 Trends: Deinfluencing
Deinfluencing: The trend of encouraging people to think twice before purchasing influencer-recommended products. The deinfluencing trend has single handedly made Tik Tok worth it for me. I think if you look at most trends you can see how they form…
Slow Sunday: Beautiful Things
You live in your home. This seems pretty obvious but take a moment to think about it. You live in your home. Sure, your life is spent at work, on vacations, on neighborhood walks and in yoga classes; but it…
Trend Forecast 2023 (Part 1)
What is a trend forecast? It’s like a weather forecast but for design. Trend forecasters try to predict what trends are coming next in interior design styles. After hours upon hours of research (Youtube and magazine articles) I have compiled…
Slow Sunday: New Year’s Edition
I really love New Year’s Eve. I don’t really care for firework or staying up late; but I love welcoming the New Year. I love that we have all collectively decided to reset and I think it might be my…
What Not To Buy This Holiday Season
A list of five things to not buy this holiday season, and our favorite alternatives I love the winter holidays. I love the lights, the coziness, the food and the way it brings people together. However, the consumption and the…
Interior Styling Tips: Numbers
Four important interior styling numbers you need to know for your home. No math required with these tips! Numbers have never been my passion. However, there are some crucial numbers when it comes to styling your home. I’m not talking…
Slow Sunday: Vacation in Wells
Welcome to Slow Sunday: a semi-regular feature exploring the journey to slow living and embracing joy in simplicity. Today’s Slow Sunday post is published after our return from a family vacation in Wells, BC, where we spent three weeks in…
3 Parenting Books To Make You Want to Move Your Family to Europe
Parenting books are a bit of a touchy subject. You don’t want to be the parent who obsessively read every parenting book. You also don’t want to be the unprepared parent who has read none. Here are the three parenting…
