I had to laugh when my friend asked me when my house got so chic and on-trend. Because everything in my house is either hand-me-down, bought on clearance, or DIY. Like a good wardrobe, it takes years to hone in on your own style and have your voice stand out in your home décor. But,…
Lighting can be extremely expensive. Even if you go the IKEA route. I’m not a big thrift store/Value Village fan (I cannot stand the smell of those establishments), but I do love to collect antiques. The problem with collecting antiques is that the price tags can get pretty hefty. A beautiful lamp could cost you…
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When my fiancé and I bought our house, it was incredibly outdated. Luckily, paint goes a long way and once we moved in our furniture, it took on a more modern twist. However, there are some things that seem doomed to stay in the 70’s forever. One of those things is our kitchen. A wonderful…
Continue reading ➞ Updating an Old Kitchen: go from Blah to Wow! In 2 Easy Steps
No, my house isn’t 8,000 square feet; no, I’m not a millionaire. But, I do have a pretty fabulous walk-in closet that my clothes love to call home. Here are the steps that I took to make it happen: House Hunting: When my fiancé and I were looking for houses I was adamant that we…
IKEA Hacks have to be my favourite type of DIY projects. Especially if you already own tons of IKEA furniture and are thinking of sprucing them up. I always wanted a beautiful wood table with copper accents (can’t get enough copper!), but $3,000 for a coffee table is a bit much for my wallet to…
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