Lately, I've made a new best friend. (Don't worry Vanessa!) He's great at getting into tight places and is my constant companion in the living room. I call him Scrapey. Since I've moved in, I've gotten into a good routine for working on the house. Backyard work in the ... Continue Reading
Backyard Makeover
The housing market in our old city is terrible, to say the least. We don't have a lot of showings, but so far the consensus seems to be that the house is great but the yard is too small. I can't make the yard bigger, but I can make it more attractive. ... Continue Reading
Planting my Garden: Year One
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
