I didn’t eat for 3 days. Yes, you read that correctly. I fasted for 3 days straight only drinking water. You’re probably thinking; “this woman’s crazy”, well sort of. But it’s not because I went on a water fast. Why I went on a water fast for 3 days So, there are a few different Read More
The Best Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Chocolate Biscotti
Okay, so I made this recipe up on a whim and the cookies turned out SOOO good that I had to immediately recall the recipe and share it. Oh my, when I tell you these cookies are addicting, you have been warned. I love biscotti because it is a hard cookie that you can enjoy Read More
How To Plan for your Home Renovation
So, you want to plan a renovation? Buckle up. Renovations are something that I am very familiar with. Partially due to the fact that I’ve been working in the interior design industry since 2014 and partially because I grew up in a house that was ALWAYS under renovation. Read more about my story here. Living Read More
Colourful Kitchen Designs You Need to See
I have to admit something. I am so sick of white kitchens. Like, don’t get me wrong, white kitchens can be nice and all, in fact, they can be beautiful. But I’m just so sick of everyone and their mother remodelling their kitchen to be all white. Why are so many people afraid of colour? Read More
Is Hiring an Interior Designer Really Worth It?
Let’s face it, remodelling, furnishing, and/or decorating is expensive. So why add the cost of an interior designer? Well, I will tell you why. And yes, I guess this post is going to be really biased as a designer myself…but, hear me out. 5 reasons why you need to hire an interior designer 1. Ensures Read More
The Dirty Truth about High-End Furniture Stores
Ever say to yourself, “DAMN, furniture is f**ken expensive!” Yeah, me too. As an interior designer, I’ve come across sofas costing over $30,000.00 Canadian dollars. And I thought to myself; damn for that price tag it better come with a live-in maid. I mean seriously. What’s the deal with these high-end furniture stores? I do Read More
The Top 5 Best Sit-Stand Desk Brands
Sit-stand desks, also known as articulating desks grew expeditiously in popularity since the pandemic as consumers concerns for physical health grew and the need for a home office emerged. Most of us have begun to work from home or have adopted a hybrid working model. And that means a serious consideration for where and how Read More
The Best Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Lemon Loaf
I am not lying when I say this is THEE BEST gluten free and dairy free lemon loaf. Well, taste is subjective, but I’ve only received rave reviews for this recipe. As some of you may know, I eat a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. The reason is that I have many food sensitivities and IBS Read More
What is eDesign/Virtual Interior Design?
Since the pandemic, every industry has changed and most service based businesses have gone virtual, including interior design. eDesign is a way for interior designers to service their clients virtually. Edesign is more convenient, flexible, and affordable than traditional interior design services. You can connect with your virtual interior designer at your convenience, wherever and Read More
How the Pandemic Changed our Homes
We all know the impact the covid-19 pandemic had on our mental health, physical health and economy. But what about our homes? As an interior designer, my mind wanders to the question; after staying inside for 2 years, how have our homes and our relationship with our homes changed? And how can we transform our Read More
What is my Home Decor Style?
You may be asking yourself “what is my home decor style?”. With so many styles being showcased in interior design media these days, even for me, an interior designer, I still get stuck on this question! Luckily, for you, I’ve created a list of the 10 most current and popular home decor styles and questions Read More
The Truth about Working in the Interior Design Industry
You may be considering joining the interior design industry. Maybe, like me, you always knew interior design was your calling (or at least one of your callings). The interior design industry is pretty vast. Meaning, there are many pockets within the interior design industry you could find a profession in. You could be a flooring Read More