Five Things on a Friday – 6/19/26

It’s Friday and we made it! I hope your week has been productive but relaxed, and full of opportunities to enjoy the best that summer has to offer. Let me catch you up on everything that’s been going on around here.

I do a few (very few) decorating projects on the side here and there, and while it’s not really something I have a lot of time to dedicate to with two other full-time businesses, it just makes me so happy to work with someone to help bring their home dreams to life. So I squeeze a little project in here and there when I can. I have a client that I’ve worked with before who recently had me back to start a new project in his living room and dining room, and I’m so excited to see this one come to life. This client has the most impressive collection of antiques of all kinds, and loves an English Country/Ralph Lauren kind of vibe, so this is going to be a really fun one. I wanted to share the mood boards and some of the materials and pieces we’re thinking about using because I think it’s going to be just so good.

Pictured Above: Lantern Light Fixture | Rug | Benjamin Moore Dark Olive and White Dove | Two Pages Plaid Curtains: Color – Latte (use CREEKLINEHOUSE for 22% off your entire order)

Pictured Above: Demilune Table | Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and White Dove | LED Picture Light | Leather Ottoman | LED Sconces | Rug | Curtains: Color – Noir (Use CREEKLINEHOUSE for 22% off your entire Two Pages order) | Pillows are Two Pages as well

I’ve told you before that my outdoor project for this season is to give our porches a little refresh because they’re looking a bit worn. We have a side porch, a large front porch, and a back deck, and so far, I’ve only managed to tackle the side porch. I’m enjoying it thoroughly, though. I sanded and re-stained the decking, touched up the paint, filled my planters, and even made a little solar-powered water fountain. Chris installed these beautiful new porch lights on either side of the door to replace the tiny ones we had before, and I’m so happy with this little update. I would like to eventually add something with more height to the planters on either side of the door, but I’m not exactly sure what yet. Do I try faux cedars? Trellises tucked behind? Some other clever idea that I haven’t come up with yet? I’ll keep you posted if I come up with something great.

We had the chance to go on the most fun little antiquing trip around the GTA recently with Ford Canada, and it was so fun. We were given the new 2026 Ford F-150 Tremor (with all the bells and whistles) to test out for the weekend, so we spent a few days popping in to different antique markets and loading the truck up with some great finds. It was a bit of a dream come true, honestly. I found the perfect little round table that I had been hunting for over the last couple of year, some beautiful ironstone platters for my collection, and a few too many baskets, of course. You can see my little video about our trip and see all the spots we visited here.

I feel like I never want to leave my house again, or at least my property. We’ve been away so much this spring for all kinds of reasons, and it’s really made me appreciate being home and in my regular routine. It isn’t just that life functions better when I’m actually home to take care of things, it’s that I function better with a healthy amount of puttering around the house. Cooking, cleaning, taking care of my plants, typing away on my laptop in a corner of the house somewhere: these things just seem to calm my nervous system and make me feel like all is well in the world. Plus there’s just something about having a clean house, isn’t there? I’m still not sure why taking a couple of hours to set everything right makes such a difference, but it really does.

Pictured Above: Curtains (CREEKLINEHOUSE for 22% off) | Olive Tree | Green Linen Quilt | Linen Pillows (CREEKLINEHOUSE for 25% off) | Basket | Curtain Rods | Runner Rugs

Now that I’ve said that, as much as I don’t want to leave my house ever again right now, the kids and I will be going out west to visit my family in Northern BC this summer, and we’re all so excited. Life is just one big contradiction, isn’t it? 🙂 We try to visit every few years, and it’s really just the kids’ favorite place in the world. Our main goal is to spend lots of time visiting and drinking tea with my grandma, who always has endless stories to tell, but we’ll also do plenty of hiking and sightseeing while we’re there, of course. Stay tuned for way too many pictures of rivers, waterfalls, forests, and mountains. 🙂 Here’s a little recap of everything we got up to the last time we were there: 7 Days in Smithers, BC

NEWS AND FINDS

-Sometimes, you just need to buy yourself a cute matching set to keep the motivation for your health journey going. Whatever works, honestly! I ordered myself this affordable set and I was so impressed by the quality and fit. Flattering from all sides and super petite-friendly. I’m 5’2″ wearing the xs in both the top and bottoms.

-I’ve been trying out the Everist Everboost scalp serum for the past couple of months and I had to report back to you because I’ve been so impressed. I’ve actually been forgetting to use styling products because I just don’t need them. My hair looks fuller, more full of life, and somehow feels like it stays cleaner for longer. Everist just sent me their super popular shampoo and conditioner concentrates to try out as well, so I’m excited to see how things will improve further with the whole set. Everist has sent over a discount code if you’d like to try them too! Use CREEKLINEHOUSE for 10% off your entire Everist order!

-One other thing that I’ve been trying and loving is ALLFAT tallow cream. I have the La Creme formula and it’s really like nothing else I’ve tried before. It feels super rich and protective, but also soaks right in without feeling heavy at all. I love that it’s an all natural product, and although it’s unscented, it has a lovely, sweet scent to it. They have formulas for different skin types, but this one is suitable for dry and sensitive skin, and I can layer it with makeup, sunscreen, and other products without issues. If you’ve been looking at different tallow creams, too, and wondering which one to try, I highly recommend this one after my experience. Also, it’s a small brand from BC, which is fun. 🙂

-Did you see my cute water fountain that I added to our side porch? I just love this little fountain kit and it would make such a great gift for any garden lover. You can use it in a pond, birdbath, bowl, or just a pot to create an instant water feature. I love that it’s solar powered as well, so you can put it anywhere.

-I already know my grandma is going to call me out for how much black I wear when I see her later this summer. 🙂 I’m using this as motivation to pack more happy colors to wear instead of the usual all-black everything that I tend to fall back on when I’m not thinking about it. Two little finds that I’ve loved: This super cute tank in a perfect summer red. Love the boxy, cropped shell shape and the v-neck. I also ordered this cozy maroon sweatshirt because northern BC can get quite chilly at times, even in the summer. I think the color and shape are both just so flattering. People say it’s a great Lululemon dupe.

-The things I’m getting asked about the most lately:

Our new front hall wallpaper – it’s the Clayton pattern from Claret and Key in a custom colorway. I used the “winter” color and switched the background to “Milk.”

Also Pictured Above: Chandelier | Lamp | White Ginger Jars (Large and Small) | Affordable Horse Print

My kitchen cabinet color – It’s Benjamin Moore “Mount Saint Anne.”

My new blue curtains in the living room – They’re from Two Pages Curtains and the color/pattern is called “Mist Blue.” I used a French pleat as always with a 60% liner. Use my code CREEKLINEHOUSE for 22% off your entire Two Pages order.

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