IKEA Hack: PAINTED Kallax
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IKEA Hack: PAINTED Kallax

A new addition to our living room, we painted our IKEA Kallax in Cinder Rose by Farrow & Ball. Because there are a few steps you won’t want to miss, here’s a super-quick rundown on how we did it!

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Engineering Prints as affordable art
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Engineering Prints as affordable art

One of my favourite ways to affordably print artwork. Here’s a step-by-step break down on how to do the same easy peasy DIY in your home, with links to some fun downloadable prints.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020
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Holiday Gift Guide 2020

My third annual gift guide is here! I’m normally a last-minute shopper, but with COVID adding extra chaos into the holiday season, I tried to get a responsible(ish) start. Below are some of my favourite pieces from some of my favourite shops and makers. I tried to give lots of local options in Nova Scotia, as well as some from further away.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Last year I shared a last-minute holiday gift guide and this year makes round two. If you’re still looking for gift ideas, here are some of the ones that I’d personally love to find under the tree and I’ll keep adding to it right up till the holidays so check back! You might notice that sustainability is a pretty big theme here, which makes such a wasteful time of the year feel much better in my books.

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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide
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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Christmas is sneaking up pretty quickly and I don’t know about you, but I unintentionally tend to be a bit of a last-minute shopper. This year I’ve found my groove a little earlier than expected and thought I’d share some things I love in case some of you are feeling under the gun this year. A lot of these make great stocking stuffers, too!

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Washi Tape Gallery Wall
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Washi Tape Gallery Wall

There's something refreshing about an easy and affordable way to display artwork and mementos.  If you're on a tight budget, live in a space where you're not able to easily poke holes in walls, have sloped ceilings or awkwardly shaped rooms, or work in a spot where you're always changing things up, the washi tape gallery wall can be an amazing way to add colour and interest to your space. Plus, I really love that it's a casual look and doesn't feel too precious. 

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