Have you ever wondered just how people find these great items to use in their homes at Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations? It helps to know what to look for. Here’s what to buy from the ReStore! Walking into a Habitat for Humanity ReStore location can be a bit of an overwhelming experience. There’s just […]
Orange Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies With Spicy Ginger Glaze
These orange marmalade thumbprint cookies are a bright, flavorful, and unexpected little treat to pair with tea and coffee or to include on a dessert tray. I love an interesting thumbprint cookie variation and these orange marmalade thumbprint cookies definitely fit the bill. I get so much satisfaction out of finding a way to use […]
The Vodka Vase Trick to Prevent Drooping Tulips
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]