In this post, I show you how I transformed an old, tired, damaged dresser into a fresh, beautiful dresser that is full of character and charm. Fusion Mineral is one of my favourite paints for refreshing old pieces of furniture and Bayberry is a colour I’ve wanted to work with for a long time. This easy dresser makeover with Fusion Bayberry is a project you can complete in one day for about $30. Everything you need to know to do this yourself is included in this post. The Dresser This ...
Summer Isn’t Cancelled – How Our Family is Embracing Summer and Staying Safe
One of the most common questions I’ve noticed moms ask on social media lately relates to how to occupy kids this summer with all the restrictions in place and risk of Covid-19 infection. For us, we had to cancel vacations, family visits, summer camps, and organized sports. We haven’t made our usual trips to playgrounds, museums, movie theatres, festivals or concerts. And sadly, there have been no trips to local toy and book stores, something my kids always enjoy. Even my teen’s plan to work ...
Front Hall Refresh with Wallpaper
Do you want to create a more welcoming front hall? The front entryway is the first space that visitors see when they enter your home and most likely a spot that you pass through several times a day. It sets the tone for your home and can create a real statement. It also has to be functional, so a place to sit and hooks for jackets and bags are must haves. In this post, I show you how I planned and completed this front hall refresh with wallpaper. This space has come a long way since we first ...
Delicious Summer Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Welcome to our Favorite Berry Recipes blog hop. I'm so excited to be joined by four talented bloggers as we share our favorite berry recipes that are perfect for entertaining or enjoying with family. You are going to want to make all five of these delicious recipes! Make sure to check them out at the bottom of this post. Today, I'm sharing my recipe for a delicious summer strawberry rhubarb pie. This is a recipe my mother used to make when I was little and, to me, it truly embodies summer. It ...
Practicing yoga at home 101
Whether you are new to yoga or have years of yoga practice under your belt, you may be wondering how to continue practicing yoga as many studios remain closed. In this post, Practicing Yoga at Home 101, I go through some ways to keep active at home with yoga. I cover several topics, including finding the time and space for yoga practice, the yoga gear you’ll need, some great yoga workouts, and how to stay motivated. I have been practicing yoga on and off for 25 years and was really getting ...
How to Make Reversible Placemats
In my opinion, all placemats should be reversible for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it’s great to have two different designs in one placemat, because it means more design options with a smaller storage requirement. Also, with young children, messes happen and it’s helpful to be able to flip the placemat over and get additional use out of it. These reversible placemats are easy to make and will hold up to lots of use. I paired a pretty green and white gingham with a floral chintz, but you can ...
