As the winter season approaches, the days grow shorter, temperatures drop, and we naturally gravitate towards the warmth and intimacy of our homes. It’s the ideal season for hosting fun get-togethers with friends and family, celebrating warmth, comfort, and the…
Small Steps to Sprucing Up Your Backyard
As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, many Canadians are gearing up to spend time in their backyard, enjoying the warmer weather and extended time off. If you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor space for the holiday weekend, consider…
Shop My Home
Last update: March 2024 I will make an effort to update this annually, unless there are any major changes! In 2018, we moved into our new-build home in downtown Hamilton and have been dedicated to upgrading and customizing it ever…
Top 10 Areas to Declutter and Refresh for Spring
Happy Spring, friends! If you’re lucky (like me), your home is your haven. It’s important to create a space that is clean, organized, and conducive to relaxation. One way you can achieve this each Spring is a thorough deep clean…
#Trendworthy – Design Trends for 2024
Interior design trends are constantly evolving, reflecting shifts in culture, technology, and lifestyle preferences. As we look ahead in 2024, several key trends are emerging that are set to shape the way we approach interior design this year. One of…
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays, friends! I hope all of our American family and friends had a great Thanksgiving Day yesterday. I always love this time of year, so much so that the day after Thanksgiving (today), I usually take off to start…
Fall Simmer Pot Recipe
Happy Autumn, friends! In Ontario the air has been just a litttttle cooler for the last week or so, and it is beginning to feel more like Fall. Traditionally, Fall is when we usher in many of the holiday traditions…
Modern Fall Favourites
It’s officially September, friends, and with that we usher in cooler breezes and cozy gatherings. This year has already been filled with so much companionship and friends getting together and I am so thrilled for the next season. While I…
#Trendworthy – Design Trends for 2023
At first, “interior design trends” can feel like an oxymoronic term. Decor doesn’t tend to undergo seasonal changes or flash-in-the-pan fads—furniture, textiles, art, and wall coverings are too cumbersome, too expensive, too enduring to update frequently. When you design a…
My Home’s Kitchen Reno
Hi Friends! How are you!? Happy almost weekend! Wow, has it ever been a while! With so much going on in the world, and both personally and professionally, I haven’t had a chance to update you all on some very…
MacKenzie-Childs 2021 Holiday
I learned about MacKenzie-Childs (husband and wife duo!) when working for Williams-Sonoma in my twenties. It was so fun seeing the new items each season, particularly around Christmas. In 1995, MacKenzie-Childs launched a collection of hand-painted enamelware fondly referred to…
Cranberry Prosecco Spritz Recipe
Hi friends, Happy October 1! As summer is winding down and the crisp cooler air arrives, it’s obvious to think of a few of our favourite fall things like apple picking, thanksgiving and festive cocktails! I thought this recipe was…
