The Vodka Vase Trick to Prevent Drooping Tulips
By Courtenay Hartford 21 Comments
Out in the garden or in cut-flower arrangements for your home, nothing better announces the arrival of spring the way beautifully blooming tulips do. Extend the vase life of your blooms and prevent drooping tulips with the vodka trick! Depending on where you live, you’re either right in the middle of tulip season right now […]
Sweet and Spicy Ginger Glaze Recipe for Baking
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This sweet and spicy confectioner’s sugar ginger glaze recipe is the perfect little burst of flavor for cookies, cakes, and muffins. This ginger glaze recipe was originally a bit of an afterthought, but it really turned out to be the star of the show with a batch of cookies I made recently. This glaze is […]
Modern Thrift Store Decorating: What I Always Look For
By Courtenay Hartford 2 Comments
I find some of my favorite pieces at thrift stores! Here are my tips for modern thrift store decorating and what I always look for when I visit the thrift store lately. It never fails. When I’m out styling a home for a shoot, the homeowner or the designer I’m working with will always compliment […]
6 Ways That Cleaning House This Spring Can Make You Happier and Healthier
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For those planning on cleaning their house this spring, the benefits may be more than just tidier spaces and sparkling surfaces. If seasonal house cleaning and decluttering seem merely a tedious chore for some homeowners, they may want to rethink how and why they approach their cleaning house jobs this spring. Research has shown that […]
Cobbletog Antiques in London, Ontario
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Cobbletog Antiques in London, Ontario is an amazing vintage emporium to visit for an afternoon of treasure hunting. Today I’m sharing a little about my visit and my tips for making the most of your time at this wonderful shop. I discovered Cobbletog Antiques in London, Ontario, a few weeks ago, and I was just […]
How to Clean a Lampshade
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Lampshades are a necessary part of home decor and lighting plans, but they can also be notorious dust collectors. Today I’m sharing my favorite little trick for how to clean a lampshade quickly and easily. Sometimes, I think cleaning is fun. There. I said it. I usually do a quick bit of dusting and house […]
Bookshelf Wealth is the Trend That Needs to Not Be Just a Trend
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The term “bookshelf wealth” is being mentioned all over social media lately and the cozy, welcoming look has established itself as one of the predominant trends of the year. Here’s why I think this aesthetic is here to stay. Bookshelf wealth, the maximalist interior-design trend that’s all about the beauty of an overstuffed bookshelf piled […]
Home Decor Ideas: A Beginner’s Guide to Transforming a Space
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Looking to give your home an instant face-lift but don’t know where to start? Transforming your space can be simple with the right decorative touches and home decor ideas. This article will provide creative home decor ideas to help you overhaul any room without breaking the bank. Learn clever storage solutions, get inspired by the […]
Easy Cake Mix Brownies
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Try these cake mix brownies the next time you need a quick dessert for a potluck, holiday, or a bake sale. They couldn’t be quicker to bake and the results are always decadent and foolproof. I really need to make these cake mix brownies more often. As much as I love to bake a beautiful […]
Easy DIY Plate Rack
By Courtenay Hartford 18 Comments
This DIY plate rack is the perfect simple solution for displaying your favorite decorative dinnerware and serveware when not in use and adding interest to a blank wall in your dining room or kitchen. This DIY plate rack is one of my favorite wall-decor solutions that we’ve added to our home. It serves as a […]
Staying in the Pinery Provincial Park Cabins
By Courtenay Hartford 2 Comments
We recently had the best little winter getaway to check out the Pinery Provincial Park cabins and today I’m sharing our experience during our trip as well as some information about the cabins themselves. Staying in the Pinery Provincial Park cabins has been on my camping bucket list since the park started adding them in […]
Cake Mix Pudding Cookies
By Courtenay Hartford 63 Comments
These cake mix pudding cookies are the perfect “plain” cookies, for all of the simple cookie lovers in your life! They look boring, but they taste amazing! OK, this cake mix pudding cookies recipe may sound a little “out there,” but hear me out. You see, Chris insists that he loves only “plain” cookies. No […]
White Walls Are Always the Right Choice: Top White Paint Options for Your Home
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This is a bit of a controversial opinion, especially right now, but here at The Creek Line House, we believe that white walls are really the best, most timeless choice. Here are some of the top white paint options for your home if you agree. White interior walls can make a home feel so inviting. […]
A Kitchen Just for You: Best Storage Ideas for Custom Cabinets
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If you’re installing new custom cabinets in your home, it’s absolutely worthwhile to take the time to plan for a few functional storage components to suit your family’s needs. Here are some favorite built-in kitchen cabinetry storage ideas that we’ve photographed. I realized the other day just how many great storage options we’ve seen in […]
Five Things on a Friday – 2/23/24
By Courtenay Hartford 2 Comments
Happy Friday! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve checked in with you and updated you on all that’s been going on around here, so let’s get caught up. Grab a warm drink and let’s have a quick chat. 🙂 I’ve been treasure hunting at all the local thrift stores like it’s going out of […]
Cozy DIY Craft Ideas for Winter That Can be Done Indoors
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These cozy craft ideas are the perfect way to stay warm, comfortable, and busy indoors while you wait for spring to arrive. There are lots of DIY projects that require you to spend time outdoors. Woodworking, gardening, and painting furniture involve plenty of time outside or in garages and workshops. While this is enjoyable during […]
Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix Recipe
By Courtenay Hartford 5 Comments
This homemade chocolate cake mix recipe can be made to replace a cake mix when you need one for a recipe, or you can multiply it to make a big batch so you’ll have it on hand so you can make chocolate cake in a snap. I shared a basic homemade cake mix recipe that […]
The Best Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
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This is the recipe I’ve been trying to come up with for years and I’ve finally perfected it! This is truly the best soft and chewy oatmeal cookie recipe. When I say that these are the best, I mean I had a conversation with my adorable 8-year-old neighbour that lasted at least 15 minutes […]
How to Remove Stains From Marble
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Marble is known for being porous and difficult to maintain, but it’s actually pretty easy to remove stains from marble if you know this little cleaning trick! I know that design experts often say to stay away from marble and opt for surfaces like quartz instead because marble is porous and absorbs unsightly stains […]
How to Peel Garlic in Seconds
By Courtenay Hartford 115 Comments
Learn how to peel garlic the quick and easy way with this amazing trick. Follow step by step instructions with bonus tips and alternatives from our readers. I can’t believe it’s been years since I first shared this tip for peeling garlic! I thought now would be a great time for us to revisit this […]
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