Holiday Gift Guide: For HimThis Gift Guide could alternatively be called "7 of Justin's favourite things & 4 things from his Christmas Wishlist." But that's a tad clunky isn't it? Either way you slice it, I've curated 11 no-fail gift ideas for the men in your life this holiday season.This post ...
How to Refinish Your Wood Front Door (Without Removing it From the Hinges!)
You know that home project that needs to be done but you keep putting off because it seems too intimidating, complex or just inconvenient to complete? Well, for me that was refinishing our wood front door. The 110 year old beauty had seen better days, but I won't lie - I was afraid to mess up this ...
5 Steps for Flawless & Durable Painted Cabinetry
Want to paint your kitchen cabinets but worried that they won’t hold up? Well, this post is for you! I'm walking you through the exact process & products I used to paint my kitchen cabinets - which are still in perfect condition 2 years in. No easy feat in a busy household with two kids under 5, ...
5 Quick & Easy Ways to Update Your Home for Fall
The change of seasons is upon us, and while I'll always be a summer girl at heart (hello, beach days & rosé), there is something so comforting about the arrival of fall colours and evenings spent curled up with a good book in hand, a cozy throw & a soothing candle burning.I'm not one for ...
The Definitive Guide to Paint Sheens (And How to Choose the Right One!)
Flat, Semi-Gloss, Matte, Eggshell, Pearl, Satin, Gloss - there are enough paint sheen options to make your head spin. From lowest to highest sheen, I'm breaking down the difference between them, when & where to use each, and my preferred combination of paint sheens.This post may contain ...