I have a deep obsession with all the cool-girl-brooklyn-brownstone apartments. And one of the key details I see in every one of my favourite homes is THIS style of molding: the thick trim perimeter, paired with a thinner trim set inside it with each corner notched out in a perfect square. I see it on…
Interiors
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The Best Way To Seal Your Butcher Block Countertops
I chose butcher block countertops for my kitchen, despite everyone telling me not to. Keep reading to find out why it was a “dumb” decision, why I chose to do it anyway, and what miracle product I discovered that made my butcher block countertops 100% waterproof. Quick Context Before Diving In I am renting. When…
How To Restore A Cast Iron Pan At Home
For my birthday gift last year, my dad antiqued the cutest 1950’s 6.5-inch cast iron pan for me. I’m obsessed with it. It’s adorable, it’s super non-stick, and obviously I love it because it makes me think of my dad. So this year, for his birthday, I wanted to gift him the same thing because…
How To Pick The Perfect White Paint For Your Space
Who knew the colour “white” was actually 1,000,000 different colours? Sounds simple, but is arguably the hardest colour to pick for your house because it looks SO different depending on so many different factors. If you’re about to repaint, here are the 5 steps you need to take to pick the perfect white paint for…
This Is Why A Rug Is The First Thing To Buy For A New Room
Designing a room from scratch can be super overwhelming. What wall colour should I go with? Couch colour? Coffee table? Throw pillows? Artwork? Options are endless and the decision fatigue is real. This is why the very first item you should select and buy for a new room is: the rug. 1. Your rug sets…
Every Reason You Should (Exclusively) Love Linen Bedding
Who knew a piece of cloth could be so divisive? Some people love linen, others have every reason in the book about why it’s overrated. Everyone has their opinions, and now I have mine too. I made the decision to invest in linen bedding for the first time 4 years ago, and I’ve never bought…
The Best Things I Did To Upgrade My Rental Kitchen
I took my rental kitchen from dingy and grimy to warm and inviting with these 5 changes. High-impact, DIY, and budget-friendly too! Keep reading to find out the best things I did to upgrade my rental kitchen. How It All Started Something about me: I *love* cooking. But upon moving in to this apartment, I…
My Easy DIY Gift Wrapping For Christmas 2023
Every year, I decide on a new style of wrapping for all my Christmas gifts. I find it really fun coming up with new creative designs, combinations, techniques, and decorations to wrap up the gifts I give to people. It also happens to be a pretty cool way of distinguishing which gifts under the tree…
How To Embrace Coziness In Your Tiny, Dark Room
The best way to embrace a small, dark room is to lean into that darkness. This little living room has one narrow window that faces a brick wall and no overhead lighting. And I don’t know about you, but I am tired of hearing people advise to “brighten up dark rooms to make them feel…
The 3 Tricks That Will Make Your Shelves Look Professionally Styled
You look up shelf styling inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest: you see these pristinely styled bookcases and shelves, adorned with the perfect books, sculptures, plants, and accessories. You’re inspired. You’re motivated. You try making one of those #shelfie moments for yourself in your own home, and…well. It winds up either looking drab, uninteresting, and flat…