I bought these curtains (pictured below)from Target. I loved the sheen, I loved the rich color. They look great, right? Once I hung them, I started to doubt my design choice. That is a lot of brown. 85 inches of brown faux silk panel times two, to be exact. It was too much and it looked too generic. Those curtains, that wall of brown could be anyone’s house. I wanted better. I wanted something that would better reflect our style. Instead of admitting to my…
May 10, 2010 By 4 Comments
I know some kiddos take to the water like wee fishes, but if you’ve got little ones who aren’t as keen about getting clean, here are some ideas for making bath time something they’ll look forward to all day long! 01. I love this Boon Flo spout cover — it creates a gentle waterfall into the tub and protects heads from nasty bumps (ouch!) on the faucet. It’s modern, it’s easy on the eyes and it comes in three colours (blue, pink & green).
April 1, 2010 By 7 Comments
Getting your little ones to go to sleep can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. However, transforming their bed into a fun & inviting space can convince even the craftiest bedtime dodgers to hit the hay! 01. From closet to bed – a unique sleeping space shared by two brothers. Brilliant!
January 16, 2010 By 9 Comments
One of my favourite childhood playthings was my doll house. I enjoyed it for years and as an only child til the age of eleven, my imagination became my most valuable asset. Inspiring genuine creative play in my own child is something that I truly believe in, and the world of dolls and tiny little play families feels like a great place to start. In my quest to find the right sort of doll house for my little one I have found several beautiful &…
December 17, 2009 By 5 Comments
As the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about all of those fabulous dinner parties that you’ll either be attending or spearheading! In this four part series I’ll be sharing some dinner party must haves that are sure to help make these occasions extra special. Welcome to the fourth & final part of the Dinner Party Must Haves series! Our finale is all about showing your love to the host — even if sometimes that host just happens to be you! It’s a…
December 11, 2009 By 114 Comments
::GIVEAWAY CLOSED:: Congratulations to Joanne Schultz! The Blue Sky Collection is an online store that sells unique gifts and accessories for children, home, pets and weddings. Their products include Eco-Friendly baby items, stylish home decor, organic totes, and more. Blue Sky Collection covers all price points, which is necessary in this economy. I received the TuckerBags Floral Combo Eco-Friendly Shopping Bags to test out and fell in love with them right away. I have been wanting to buy some reusable shopping bags for some time…
December 3, 2009 By 10 Comments
As the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about all of those fabulous dinner parties that you’ll either be attending or spearheading! In this four part series I’ll be sharing some dinner party must haves that are sure to help make these occasions extra special. Part 2 of this series is all all about decor and ambiance – creating a welcoming & memorable place venue for relaxing and enjoying the holidays. Even the smallest of details can have a huge impact when chosen…
