Fast forward 20 years when you're having one of those "remember when .... " conversations with the generation whose just coming into the world now. They will indeed think we're nuts for saying when I was young I used a 100watt bulb to light up a room! With the supply of old school light bulbs being depleted across store shelves we find ourselves entirely confused with [...]
Its that time of the year - one container after the next gets unloaded and warehouses get stocked full of new products. First up for our 2016 coverage is a new case goods line called H&M Occasional from leather furniture manufacturer Hancock & Moore. Comprised of accent tables, chests of drawers, and shelving units made from a diverse range of materials - leather, glass, [...]
Hey Y'all. Kelly Here. If you follow us on instagram you might have seen the infamous Annie Sloan paint session I did last week. I think I'm a pretty creative person and I'm really good at the design-build part but when it comes to painting, well, that's a whole other department! The only thing I've painted to date are walls last summer at the cottage, and [...]
TGIF it's Friday. We seriously can't believe how fast this winter is blowing by but are delighted that at 6pm it's still light out in our part of the world. Long days means summer is around the corner, and this new collab between the guys at Madcap Cottage and Robert Allen Home gave us some much needed colorful wind in our sails today. It's a [...]
We were delighted to find that we'd made the cover of Canada's National Post Homes newspaper last weekend but saddened to learn that they don't publish every story online :( Seems entirely bizarre when all you hear is the dying newspaper saga and a whole lot disappointing for an online play but alas we finally snagged a paper copy of this lovely feature written by home style [...]
We kick off the new year in Brooklyn with sisters Erica and Amanda Riha who are designers at separate firms but a more newly minted team at online design site Homepolish.We're always inspired with city or close-to reno's because you know you're going to be served some sort of quirky and tight space in comparison to the rest of the country; point being it requires more [...]
Happy New Year! No one likes being 2015 now that the ball has dropped. These 16 trends will be ever present as we roll through the next 365 in homes from coast to coast. Craftsmanship Fashion Inspired Speciality Materials Florals Simple Yet Glamourous A Love of Wood White & Gold Metal Geometry Retro Flashbacks Handmade Organics Classics Whismy Plexiperfect Art of the Hand Pretty No better [...]
So if you're anything like us you're practically obsessed with seeing how other people live right?! GUILTY. It's one of our favorite past times and while we don't have enough hours in the day to cruise open houses we do our fair share of online peeking ... which was why we started our Makeover Monday series in 2015. We're thrilled to report it will [...]
Okay so lighting doesn't exactly get me hot and bothered in general and outdoor lights, not even remotely BUT .... Its practical, well, beyond practical; like everyone needs it to see so more of a basic necessity and yet it goes on my list as one of the most annoying things to buy. Why? Because I can never find what I want without wasting copious amounts [...]
As far as I'm concerned there are two things that need to be up to snuff to survive the winter ahead no matter where you're located - that you can see and you stay warm! No seriously, when the days get shorter and the temperatures colder, bright light and alot of snuggle seriously help me cope. And ... if it works for picky old me, odds are [...]