By far my favourite part of having a cottage is the fresh blank canvas to decorate. Let's be honest, that's what got me through all the hard work of fixing it up. This girl just wants to decorate, you know what what I mean? Being that it is a seasonal cottage and a short term rental on Air BnB there were a few things I needed to consider. Mostly I wanted to have fun with decor and art because … [Read more...]
Sweet Escape Muskoka: Cottage Makeover
When it rains it pours around here. I have yet another Sweet Escape Muskoka Cottage update for you. In my last post I revealed the small but impactful kitchen makeover and today I'm ready to share the rest of the cottage makeover with you! Just to set the scene (for those who are new here) I bought a 700 sq/ft seasonal cottage in Muskoka in August 2019 and have slowly been fixing it up 95% … [Read more...]
Sweet Escape Muskoka: Cottage Kitchen reveal
Wowza! where did the time go? It feels both like ages ago and just yesterday that I shared my cottage kitchen makeover plan with you. Here's the deal, things don't always go as planned especially with a reno. I think we all know that. For me being a cottage owner newbie I didn't quite know how to handle the the whole cottage shuts down for the winter thing. That just wasn't going to work with my … [Read more...]
Sweet Escape Muskoka: Cottage Kitchen Makeover Plan
It wasn't until I sat down to write this post that I realized that I skipped a few updates. I may have forgotten to mention that in the middle of updating a vintage Airstream this Spring/Summer I was also shopping around for a cottage to call my own. It's something I've wanted to explore for a few years and I'm very grateful that I was able to make that dream come true. Mid August I took the leap … [Read more...]
Before & After: Cheerstream makeover reveal
Well this post sure is a long time coming! It was wayyyyyyyyy back in April that Emily and I officially started the wheels in motion (pun intended) on this Airstream makeover and the ol' Cheerstream's time in the beauty chair is finally up and she's ready for her big reveal. Just in case you're new here, visit this post to get caught up on what me and my bestie, Emily were up to this summer with … [Read more...]
Cheerstream makeover: design plan
Giving a 1980 vintage Airstream a makeover, one cheer at a time. I'm not a huge bucket list type person, I rather go with the flow and see what comes my way, but there are a few things that live somewhere at the back of my mind that keep popping up. One of those things is getting my hands on a vintage Airstream trailer and giving it an overhaul. Thanks to my very good friend, Emily, that … [Read more...]
Loft Living 10 Year Anniversary
I realized over the weekend that as of today, October 16, it will have been 10 years (!!!) since I got the keys to my loft. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around that. It feels like I moved in here maybe 5-6 years ago. This wasn't really planned but I thought the occasion deserved some kind of post to go down decor memory lane and see some of the style changes this place has gone through … [Read more...]
Hello Sunshine by Leon’s is here!
I can't believe it's already been a whole year since I shared last Summer's Hello Sunshine magazine. But it's true, jeez. Well I'm extra excited to share this one with you because it doesn't just live online this time around. You can view the newest issue of Hello Sunshine by Leon's Furniture online, of course, but you can also get your dirty/well-manicured/nail-bitten/soft little hands on it … [Read more...]
Project Sweet Escape Patio: DIY Plant Wall
Things are happening people! So you've seen the patio decor plan, you've seen my urban vegetable garden come together and now it's the time where my inner green thumb meets my outer decor junkie with this DIY Patio Plant Wall project. When I saw my new patio wall go up with some great modern looking horizontal wood planks I knew that I wanted to use them as a decor feature. We'd spent ages … [Read more...]
Project Sweet Escape Patio: patio makeover reveal
Ok guys, the patio is officially open for business. The weather took it's sweet time cooperating and my work schedule got a bit nuts there but the skies and my calendar have cleared and now it's time for some rooftop chill time. Yesssss. Just to refresh your memory - I live in a condo downtown Toronto and last year in the name of a HUGE roof repair all the rooftop patios had to be demolished. I … [Read more...]
Project Sweet Escape Patio: Casual and Colourful Patio Plan
So I didn't waste any time to moving on to the next thing. If you read my last post you know that I just wrapped up a little makeover on a big feature wall in my loft. Well now that the weather is (sorta) cooperating and we're about to say goodbye to May, it's time to turn all my focus on the patio. Because hello! Summer + rooftop patio. I live in a condo downtown Toronto but I'm (extremely) … [Read more...]
Before & After: Loft Wall Makeover
I'm so freak'n excited to share this loft wall makeover with you. It's something that's been on my mind since I moved into my loft.....8+ years ago. Yeah, take forever much?! I do have excuses though! Every time I would save money for redecorating, something big would happen that would take priority. One time I needed to get roofing contractors austin to repair the roof because it was leaking, … [Read more...]
SPACES: High Low Bedroom and Dining Room Looks
Hey guys, it's been a little while since I've updated you on what I've been up to over on Apartment Therapy. Coming up with high/low versions of great spaces is one of my favourite things. I love me a good decor challenge. I love both sides of it - pretending I have an unlimited budget and can buy whatever I want or the challenge of getting that look for the lowest price possible. They're both fun … [Read more...]
My favourite colour! Leon’s Custom Colour Sofas are Here
Did someone say turquoise? No seriously, if you ever want to get my attention just make/buy/show me something turquoise and you've got me. It even goes with some of the ashley bolanburg range of bedroom furniture. I like, ok love, colour in general and try not to play favourites - but like your parents, I do have one. It's turquoise. Teal. Aqua. Luguna. Whatever you want to call it, I love it. … [Read more...]
Side Table Styling: One table, 3 ways
I've been looking for a side table for my living space for quite a while. I had something in my head that I wanted but couldn't find it in any stores. Well not anything under $300 anyway. I new I wanted brass & glass to go with another table that I already had. Well thanks to The Millionaire's Daughter for coming to the rescue with the exact type of table I was picturing, and it's not the … [Read more...]
