Category: DIY

  • {spaces: displaying your art}

    Do you have an art collection? Maybe that sounds a too formal, do you have a collection of creative or memorable pieces that you would like to display? Do you have a bunch of beautiful art prints lying around but you’re not sure how to display them? It can be photos, a well-designed postcard, or…

  • {style: DIY scarf shirt for summer}

    When I saw Nina Ricci’s new 2014 resort collection I fell in love with the mix’n match silk scarf patterns and fabrics. It’s a little like runway DIY.   It reminded me of these great shirts I used to make from scarves years ago. I was inspired to go back to that amazing DIY sewing project and make…

  • {thrifting 101: planter with a twist}

    This is a double duty project – DIY and thrifting. I came across this huge glass jar. I didn’t know what I was going to do with it but I knew it was great so I scooped it up. It would make a great home for the start of a new or current collection (wine corks?)…

  • {DIY: wrap it up for dad}

    So you’re on top of it for Father’s Day right? After much deliberation and looking at every option out there, like these Custom Photo Wallets, you have your gift and are thinking about what you’re going to make for the potluck BBQ? Great! So take a little extra time to make your gift a little…

  • {DIY: decor refresh}

    Who doesn’t love a good home decor DIY. I have a few of my own coming up soon. But there’s definitely something separating the amateurs from the pro DIYers. Here’s a round up of some first class home DIY projects. The “did you seriously do that yourself?!” type of DIY’s. It’s time to give your…

  • BEFORE & AFTER: rooftop patio beautification project

    I’m a lucky girl, I have a large rooftop patio all to myself. Something else I had been considering adding were French Patio Doors, as I think this would top it all off. I’ll have a think about it more, but I do like the idea though. It’s wonderful but I don’t think it’s necessarily…

  • BEFORE & AFTER: Bold & Gold

    BEFORE & AFTER: Bold & Gold

    One of the first things to take care of for my patio beautification project is to give these super sad planters a makeover. It wasn’t in the budget to buy new ones and I didn’t want to fill up the landfill with more trash so I thought I could give them a makeover. I’m convinced…

  • {handmade: harvest time}

    Isn’t it great how many options there are for the non-crafty types who like to have and give crafty things? Or more like the ‘I wish I had time to do stuff like that’ types. Sure, Etsy is amazing and we’re all guilty of spending just a tiny bit of time browsing & buying on…

  • {paper beauties for mom}

    Here’s another little reminder that May 12 is Mother’s Day. Have you thought about it yet? Maybe you live too far to pay your mom a visit and just want to send her something to let her know you’re thinking about her. Well consider these beautiful paper flowers from Frances & Francis Etsy shop. How lovely would…

  • BEFORE & AFTER: curtain makeover

    Get ready for a series of before & afters’s from my very own little corner of the world. When I moved into my loft over 4 years ago it was the ultimate bachelor pad and the colour palette on the walls was beige, dark green & maroon.(gross) There is no better motivation than hosting a…

  • {tape it up}

    Who doesn’t love washi tape?! It’s like eye candy. How much did I love opening this package in the mail this week?! There’s nothing better than getting a package full of fun & colour. Because I couldn’t make up my mind on a few patterns (and couldn’t afford to buy a ton) I compromised and…

  • {handmade: city of craft}

    Need some plans this weekend? If you’re going to be in Toronto, plan to get your CRAFT ON at the Spring City of Craft show  on Saturday. This show just keeps getting better and better since it’s first in 2007. Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll find. It’s a perfect opportunity to pick up a…

  • {handmade mother’s day}

    Consider this your reminder. Mother’s day is Sunday, May 12. That’s not too far! Why don’t you consider making it handmade this year. Check out this inspiring look book by Canada’s own (and personal favourite) Poppytalk. It’s full with beautiful handmade gifts that will inspire you to pick up something extra special for mom. If you…

  • {handmade: one of a kind}

    It’s that time of year again. The Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK) is happening this week, March 27-31 at the Direct Energy building in Toronto. It’s always been a big show but with the handmade movement in full swing, the bar has been raised and it’s set to be amazing so save some pennies.…

  • DIY: easter egg decor roundup

    One of my favourite memories of Easter as a kid was decorating eggs. Ok fine, my first memory is hunting and eating chocolate but then my second favourite memory is decorating eggs. If you don’t have kids (like me) and you’re crafty and like DIY, you can still have fun decorating. Here are a bunch…