As I’m plotting our home renos, I find that I’m regularly referring back to key images and ideas that shape my style for the house (like those shown below). Primarily because I love so many aspects of so many styles that I often find it hard to stick to just one. Thankfully, in this day and age, we don’t have to. But I do feel the need to pin it down to a combination of 2-3 key style motifs, if not just to keep things tidy, and not over-complicate the look. (more…)
We got a nice surprise this morning with a couple inches of white fluff covering everything. Here’s the view from the house looking onto Frobisher Bay. I guess the two hot days we got over Canada Day weekend WAS our summer. *sigh*
Here they are! The before pictures. Now most of these were taken before the latest round of renos/repairs, so there is already quite a lot that looks different today – but since I haven’t taken any shots this week, you’ll get more of a surprise with the after shots after seeing these.
P.S. Yes, I noticed there is a lot of wood panelling. A LOT. All the more fun for renovating!
P.P.S: Happy Canada Day everyone!!! (more…)
So we’re a few days away from officially owning this place and I’m eager to start some projects right away, before our sealift arrives. Unfortunately for us, we still have another 3 weeks before all of our furniture, paint, and supplies arrive on the boat, so I’ve decided to start tackling the greenhouse, since its the only room I hadn’t given much thought to, until now. (more…)
I love wallpaper. Who doesn’t, really? I love the impact a single covered wall can have on a room, and the shot of colour you can inject into a tiny space with it. Having never actually attempted to install wallpaper myself, I’m hesitant to give it a go, but I’m thinking of biting the bullet and trying it out in our small powder room downstairs. It’s a tiny space that would lend well to some playful, bright wall decor.
Here are some of my favorite wallpaper Pinterest finds this week. (more…)