It's week five of the One Room Challenge and this week I refurbished our bar stools with new slipcovers and a fresh coat of paint on the legs. In this post, I share with you my bar stool slipcover tutorial and all the steps needed to refresh kitchen bar stools. I promise that this tutorial is EASY- the slipcover is made from only 3 pieces of fabric and all you really need is a pair of scissors and a sewing machine. In case you missed my first four posts of the One Room Challenge (ORC), ...
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Home office refresh with wallpaper
Are you looking to create a home office in a small space or update your existing home office? In this post, I'm sharing how I updated my home office in only a weekend with beautiful wallpaper, whimsical painted furniture, and nature-inspired accents. The colour scheme for this space is grey, white, sage green, and sunny yellow. I am loving yellow for fall! However, the yellow accents can easily be changed out for another colour at Christmas or for other seasons. This post walks you through the ...
Secrets to decorating on a budget
I've heard from a lot of people that a small budget is what's holding them back from decorating their homes the way they want. In my experience, the top three reasons for delaying decorating are a lack of money, time, or decisiveness. Sometimes it's a combination of all three! Don't worry if this is the case for you as these obstacles can be overcome. I've done it myself and have helped numerous decor clients do the same. In this post, I share my best secrets to decorating on a budget and ...
My Review of the Restoration Hardware Vintage French Cane Back Chairs
I had been on the market for dining room chairs for years but never committed to a purchase. This was because none of our local shops carried chairs that I was truly excited about. I was hesitant to purchase online as I viewed this as a significant purchase. I wanted the chairs to be comfortable, stylish, and exactly the right colour. This post contains my review of the Restoration Hardware Vintage French Cane Back Chairs. We are lucky to own a beautiful farmhouse table that could be paired ...
Child’s room makeover- style and storage
Children’s spaces are often a challenge to decorate because there are so many competing priorities and children’s interests can change rapidly. That’s why I tend to avoid strongly themed rooms for my children’s spaces and opt for colour palettes or gentle themes that will grow as they grow. My children all love nature so we tend to start with ideas from nature- the seaside for my oldest son, the forest and animals for my middle son, and most recently, I updated my youngest son’s room with a ...
Installing Open Shelves – An Easy DIY Tutorial
Did you know that installing open shelves is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to give your home a custom look? That's why I’ve installed them throughout our home. In this post, I’m sharing everything from location choice, to measuring and purchasing your supplies, to my easy installation instructions. In addition, I include options for wood and bracket choices, and different finishes you can use on your new wood shelves. Most importantly, I will share photos of all the spaces I’ve ...
