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Angled island and corner pantry | What are our kitchen options?

Does an angled island and corner pantry describe your current kitchen layout? For us, we see this kind of kitchen design a lot. This week, I’m breaking down some options we presented to clients for updating their kitchen. Renovation Discovery Session When we get a phone call or email asking about our services, we get […]

Your Virtual Sommelier Awaits | Introducing Plum Wine

An appliance that acts as a virtual sommelier? Wait until you see what this is all about! It’s been a big week as I had some exciting news to share. I have been selected as one of ten designers to be part of Plum Wine Hereo’s Design Council. As the only Canadian in the group, […]

Sous Vide | Is it possible to give your food a bath and still taste fantastic?

Ooo la, la…it sounds so fancy! Sous Vide is a French word and although it may roll off you tongue in a fancy way, it really just means “under vacuum.” Isn’t Sous Vide a much fancier way of saying that? While it sounds fancy and complicated, it really is a type of cooking method. Cooking […]

How to get your kitchen organized for optimal use

Have you inherited a kitchen or are you are thinking of a newly designed one? Getting your kitchen organized takes planning. In my last e-course in this whole home series, we are taking a look at the kitchen. The kitchen is a special place in our homes. It is the centre hub of our entire […]

Living Room Design & Organizing | Right sizing this space

When it comes to living room design and organizing, these two words go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the other. You can try, but living rooms tend to be spaces in your homes for a variety of functions: kick back and relax social area to entertain a ‘drop zone’ for families at […]

Creating a bedroom oasis | Organize and refresh your space

As part of my 5-part series to get your home organized and refresh for this new year, today we’re going to spend some time in a room that often gets neglected. I’m going to walk you through the steps to create a bedroom oasis. Primary bedrooms tend to be the last room that gets attention. […]

Fulgor Milano | Enhance your cooking experience

These days, who isn’t cooking more in their home? Who doesn’t want to live a healthier life? Fulgor Milano is an appliance company that is doing just that. This Italian company showcases craftsmanship and modern technologies that will enhance your cooking experience! I first learned about this company a couple of years ago at the […]

Home Office Organizing and Refresh | Still working from home?

Home office organizing is top of mind these days as many continue to work from home. As I stated last week, I started my business and although I did design work, it was heavily focused on organizing. While last week we looked at closets, this week our focus is on the home office. I have always […]

Fireplace Planning: Let’s plan out a 72″ linear fireplace

A couple of weeks ago, I discussed how our 60″ linear fireplace planning was coming along. This week, we’re going to take a peek at the same project, but a different space where a 72″ linear fireplace will be installed. Basement Area When my clients purchased this home, this is what the downstairs area looked […]

Organize and Refresh Your Closet: It’s time to get it together

January is always a great time to get organized. A new year, a fresh start. And why not start with the focus on your closet to organize and refresh this space? When I started my business, although I did design work, it was heavily focused on organizing. Peter Walsh was a huge organizing guru that […]