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All the Details on my New Desk Chair from CoreChair
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by CoreChair. I only work with brands I know and trust. All opinions are my own. How much time do you spend sitting at a
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Modern Home Office Makeover – Spring One Room Challenge
Chris and I have shared a home office since we moved into our house. It’s been great sharing the space, but since I started my business and working from home most days, it’s become a little…cramped. This is a classic Casey problem of “too much stuff”. Originally I wanted to take the wall down between
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Seven Thrift Store Upcycles to Inspire your Next Weekend DIY Project
If you’re looking for an inexpensive weekend DIY project to update the decor in your home – look no further than your local thrift store. Everyday inexpensive items can be upcycled into beautiful new pieces with a little creativity and the right materials! Check out these seven upcycle projects that were shared as part of
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7 Amazing Backsplash Ideas that are not Subway Tiles
I’m not going to lie here guys, I love subway tile. It’s a classic look and it’s not going anywhere any time soon. But sometimes I know you want to do something a little different. I’ve been working on a few kitchen projects recently and have been challenged to step away from the safety of
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DIY Basket Cat Bed: Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge
This month’s DIY at Home Challenge is Thrift Store Upcycle – so of course I scoured a few of my local thrift stores just waiting for inspiration to strike and – it did: a basket cat bed! I scored this cute basket from a local shop for just $6. It seemed like the perfect base
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Modern Forest Green and Gold Powder Room Refresh
My modern powder room refresh is done! This wasn’t a huge project, but some small changes have really made a big impact! Five years ago (after we first moved in) mum and I spent an afternoon giving this bathroom some personality by hanging some beadboard wallpaper and painting the upper half of the wall. Fast
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11 Attractive and Affordable Bronze Faucets for the Bathroom
I’m almost done my powder room update and I’m really excited to show you the updates I’ve made. As part of the makeover I wanted to update the faucet our builder installed with an oil rubbed bronze version with a little more style. I always find selecting faucets to be an interesting process – especially
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Six Easy Organization DIY Projects to Make This Weekend
I don’t know about you, but every year I set a new years resolution to get more organized and I always struggle to actually do it. These six organization DIY project tutorials are easy to follow and quick to complete.
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Build to Organize Challenge – DIY Pipe Shelves for the Bathroom
This year I’m teaming up with 38 other bloggers for a series of monthly DIY challenges – every month I will be posting a themed project post on the 15th and then a round up of my favourite shared projects on the 30th! Our first challenge of the year is the Build to Organize Challenge
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Smart home devices that make life a little easier
A couple of weeks ago I visited the Interior Design Show in Toronto and was struck by all the technology that is being integrated into home products. From refrigerators that can send you a photo of what’s inside to sensors that turn your lights on when you walk into the room, the smart home is