In my last post I talked about our not-so-great outdoor space at the house. The garden space left much to be admired, so I made a plan B and am gardening at my mother-in-law's acreage. There is a ton of space, so I'm lucky enough to be able to plant the garden of my dreams. ... Continue Reading
The Not-So-Great Outdoors
This is our house. Out of all the homes we've owned, this one probably has the best curb appeal. We could tell that things were overgrown, but the arrival of spring has shown us exactly how much. ... Continue Reading
3 Ways With Kitchen Cabinet Interiors
Hey friends! We're at an impasse here about the kitchen cabinet interiors and could use your help. Let me know in the comments which option you like best! ... Continue Reading
DIY Fairy Garden
Over the next three weeks I'll be taking a break from posts about the renovation. It's music festival season, so progress is unlikely. However, it's perfect time for quick DIY projects! ... Continue Reading
Kitchen Progress
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We Bought a Fixer-Upper
Have you ever had a really big dream that wouldn’t go away? All my life I have been obsessed with houses. Decorating them, building them with lego and, looking for hours on realtor.ca with no intention to buy. This fall a house came on the market in our dream neighbourhood ... Continue Reading
Next Project: the Kitchen
The next stretch of days to renovate it finally here!!! (Can you tell I'm excited?!). Today went much smoother than last time, and the Hermit took Dominic out for the morning, so I had the house to myself for three hours. This week's mission is to finish as much of the ... Continue Reading
Master Bedroom Progress
A couple of you have been asking how the renovation is going, and I realized that I never actually posted what I got accomplished during the 4 day marathon, and bits and pieces of time since. It's far more fun to post the trials and tribulations! It's still looking pretty bare ... Continue Reading








