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Bathroom Vanity Design Hack for my One Room Challenge Makeover

Welcome to week two of my main bathroom one room challenge! Last week I shared some before pics of our bathroom and my design inspiration mood board. This week I thought I’d share a little more about the bathroom vanity. This is what it looks like currently:     It’s OK. But…just OK. This is the builder

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One Room Challenge Main Bathroom Makeover

My One Room Challenge Bathroom Makeover

It’s One Room Challenge time again and this fall I’m doing a bathroom makeover! This is the main bathroom on our second floor and is primarily used by Chris and I when we’re working in our shared office and by our overnight guests.     It’s a large, bright bathroom but it’s very white and builder-basic-boring.     It also

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Stinky Mid-Century Dresser Makeover

If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know that last month I bought this beautiful mid-century style dresser second-hand on Varage Sale:   My new-to-me dresser was exactly what I was looking for. It was beautiful and stylish but…there was a…smell.   I tried all the things – vinegar, coffee grinds, charcoal, oder absorbers, Fabreze. The

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Instagram Inspiration

21 Inspiring Accounts to Follow on Instagram Right Now

Instagram has become one of my go to places for project inspiration (second to Pinterest of course). Today I thought I’d share 21 of my favourite accounts to follow that inspire me daily. Are you on Instagram? Definitely check out these talented ladies and maybe follow me as well 😉

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How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Wood Tabletop

Hey! I’m really excited to share this plank tabletop tutorial today. This is one of my favourite DIY projects – The wood plank tabletop. To make this tabletop you will need: 3 – 10′ 1 x 6 Wood Boards (I like knotty pine) A Kreg Jig – I use the K4 Pocket-Hole System but the

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Blogging Resources

The Best Resources and Tools for New Bloggers

  Are you thinking of starting a blog? You totally should – and then tell me all about it so I can follow you. I know that starting a blog and getting organized can be a little overwhelming. I’m definitely not an expert, but I thought I’d share some of my favourite resources & tools

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Art Deco Style

Latest Obsession: Florida Art Deco Style

Mum and I are in south Florida this week and it’s hard to not fall in love with all the beautiful Art Deco buildings. I’m totally crushing on this style and would love to incorporate some of these elements into our own home in a subtle way. Clockwise from top left: Flush light | Bathroom | Starburst Mirror |

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Mum’s Quick Weekend Office

Greetings from Florida! While mum and I are adventuring in the sunshine state I thought I’d share a quick DIY we did before we left on our travels. Mum decided to move her office from the second floor down to the basement so it would be closer to her bedroom & sitting area. We put together

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