Apr
02
2011

DIY Photo Display

Decorating With Photographs

Photographs are one of the easiest and inexpensive ways to personalize a space. When I was redecorating Jessie's room, I wanted to incorporate some photos but I also wanted to add a little pattern to the space. For around $70.00 I was able to create a unique and playful photo display.

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Mar
30
2011

Cityline's Social Media Show: Part 2

How You Can Be Cityline's Blogger Of The Month

I may or may not have been tweeting up a storm about Cityline’s special blogger episode that aired on Tuesday. That’s because it was one of the most fun things I have ever taken part in. The audience was filled with lifestyle bloggers and the topics were all related to social media. If you missed it, you can watch the complete episode here.

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Mar
27
2011

Cityline's Social Media Show

Become The Next Cityline Blogger Of The Month

Mar
23
2011

Bloggers Give Back

Creating Mood Boards For Your Outdoor Living Space

I am so proud to be taking part in Bloggers Give Back. I wrote about this amazing project, started by Lindsay from Little House Blog, earlier this week here.

We are giving the backyard of George Herman House a much needed makeover . I am so excited to help make this a special oasis for these women. Here is what the space looks like now:

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Mar
21
2011

Bloggers Give Back & My {Dream} Secret Garden

Toronto bloggers work together give back

The Secret Garden was my favourite book as a young girl.

When I imagined my dream house growing up, it always had a walled garden with a secret door. Only I would have the key.

I dreamed of a place to escape to. A beautiful, secret hideaway. I dreamed of something just like this....

 

Some fabulous Toronto design bloggers are creating a Secret Garden {of sorts} as a part of a project called, Bloggers Give Back.

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Mar
16
2011

I think I am still in shock that Erica and Royale made a dream come true for me by asking me to renocate seven year old Jessie’s bedroom. This was my first time designing a space for someone else and it just happened to be for my boss’s daughter. And on tv. No pressure right?

Still, I have had the most fun creating a dream room for Jessie...the planning, the shopping, the painting and the styling. I loved every single minute.

Now it's time for the reveal, for Jessie to see her new beautiful room.

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Mar
14
2011

Your Design Suggestions for Jessie's Room: Part 2

stylish ideas for a little girl's dream room

I have received hundreds and hundreds of outstanding ideas for Jessie’s room! I can’t say again how helpful all of your tips and suggestions have been. This has been my first major design project and I feel so lucky to be sharing the experience with all of you.

Here are a few more of your amazing design tips for Jessie’s room. Feel free to steal them and use them in your own home! I know I will.

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Mar
12
2011

Dreaming of Spring

gorgeous spring flowers

I don’t know about you, but I am dreaming of spring.

There may snow on the ground and a scarf around my neck, but soon, hopefully very soon, the world will be back in bloom.

Until then, here are some beautiful images to bring a little spring into your day. Enjoy!

I could stare at this last image all day. Couldn’t you just imagine this as the road that led to your home? Absolutely beautiful.

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Mar
06
2011

Your Amazing Ideas for Jessie's Room - Thank You

stylish ideas for a little girl's dream room

I have literally received hundreds of amazing ideas for Jessie’s bedroom reno-cation.

First, let me say thank you! I am truly inspired by your creativity.

I think it would be a tad selfish to keep all of these amazing design tips to myself so here are a just a few of the suggestions that I think would work for Jessie’s space:

Use magnetic paint above a desk as a spot for Jessie to display her art and posters Karen from Arthur, ON

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Feb
28
2011

Royale's YMC Reno Contest Part 2: Help A Girl Out!

Shopping at Pottery Barn Kids and Ikea for children's décor

One of my favourite parts of decorating any space is the shopping.

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