Building a house and making it a home should be fun and we've really been able to enjoy the process. We thought it would be helpful to share our house and home inspiration with other people like you, dear Readers! Pinterest has been the best tool ever to plan out all our options from paint colours to fixtures to fabrics and more. It's also a great tool to keep you on track! As you search online for pillows, throws, area rugs and other textiles you can get carried away with products you like; but, not all will fit with your overall vision, …
Blog
The Garden Room
Let's talk about my favourite room in the whole house -- the Garden Room! The plan for this room was to create a place where we could enjoy natural light and greenery all year round. So, it will be decorated with lots of potted plants big and small, an illustrated botanical gallery, cozy armchairs, whimsical fabrics, and a fireplace for the winter (of course, a comfy sunbathing spot for our chocolate lab, Poppy). Amid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like HOME.~Author Unknown Check out …
Progress Update: From Foundation to Insulation
In my blog to date, I've been talking about paint colours, tiles, lighting and the inspiration for our home build; but, it's probably high time I did at least a partial reveal of our actual home build. I know there are a few of you who've been asking. So, you'll find a pictorial evolution below from raw land to laying the foundation, framing the house, putting up the roof trusses, installing the beautiful windows, building the retaining wall, getting the roofing tiles up, and starting to add the insulation. What comes next? Our builder …
[Read more...] about Progress Update: From Foundation to Insulation
Bathrooms Beautiful
Everyone deserves to take a break from the stresses of the day, and what better place to do it than in your own house with your own spa-like bathroom? Luckily, the master bathroom provides the perfect place to create your own personal oasis. Here are just a few recommendations I discovered from online designers, to make the bathroom feel like a spa: For us, we feel that many of the items above can be accomplished within our budget and it will allow us to achieve the tranquil space we are looking for. Also, I'm personally a fan of …
Home Lighting
It took me hours of online research to find the right interior and exterior lighting fixtures for our home. There was a lot to consider: budget, function, design, and availability in Canada. Lighting can be expensive so it's worth it to put a lot of thought into your choices. I started our search by finding some online inspiration: Hint: Look for photos that show home and furniture styles similar to your own. Observe the types of lighting the designer has used, decide if it appeals to you, and consider if it will work for your …