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A collection of vases that help your flowers sing
Are super cool vases a need or a want? My fiancé likes to remind me of one thing on a near-daily basis: you want it. You don’t need it. Unfortunately for him, Kieran’s on the receiving end of my incessant musings about needing this and needing that. But when I’m reminded that it’s just something…
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Palmer and Stone: Masters in Cozy English Design
There’s a well-established aspect of my ‘design personality’ that feels very English. Picture upholstered armchairs, charming floral prints, vintage fireplaces, brass mirrors—an organic mix of traditional elements and countryside charm.
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5 Must-Watch Interior Design YouTube Channels
Looking for interior design inspiration? Check out my top five interior design YouTube channels that offer practical tips, personal anecdotes, and creative ideas. Transform your living space with these interior design YouTube channels and create a home that truly reflects your style.
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8 Vancouver design stores to know & love
There is no sweeter afternoon than one spent browsing these Vancouver design stores paired with a cuppa coffee and Leon Bridges crooning in my ears. Trust me. One of the things I love most about these design stores is the inspiration they provide. Let’s be real, I don’t always buy something every time I go…
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Bathroom color ideas for the bored & blue!
Ah, the bathroom… that oft-neglected sanctuary of the home. We tend to think of it as a boring, utilitarian space—a mere pit stop in our daily routines. But let’s face it: we spend more time in there than we care to admit. It’s where we begin and end our days, where we reflect on whether…
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10 essential tips for designing self-care spaces in your home
Hey there, friends! Today, we’re diving into the beautiful world of self-care spaces. You know, those little corners or rooms in your home dedicated to relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall good vibes. Let’s explore how you can create spaces like a calming bedroom, a soothing meditation area, or a refreshing bathroom sanctuary. So, let’s get started,…
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A roundup of 6 cool wireless lamps (because outlets are annoying)
Wireless lamps are the way of the future, my friend. No tangled up cords. Flexible placement. And eco-friendly. 6 options to buy for your home here!
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design is hard, so cut yourself a break
I’m enamoured by those who appear to design their home effortlessly. I have my moments. I think I’m skilled at the little vignettes, and coming up with ideas for other people’s homes, but when it comes to my own—I feel like a deer in headlights. Or, more aptly, a sloth in headlights. But I’ve felt…
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Tour the Wildly Colorful House of a Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Guru
You know, starting this blog has started to give me a bit of a sixth sense on whether I can tell if I’d love someone’s home (and sense if they’d have a really colorful house.) In all honesty, it takes excruciating willpower to not ask a lot of those people, “Hey, we’ve only just met,…
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groovy shapes & contrasting colours
I’ll never be able to answer the question, “What’s your taste in design?” One day, I’ll wake up and want to throw out 90% of my belongings so that I can transform my home into a serene, white-walled cabin with minimal furniture. A single fire burns. I stoke it alone. I listen to violin. Okay,…