happy holiday season

Well I'm getting settled into my new home and strarting to feel the holiday spirit. A little snow always does the trick! I hope to be back giving you more inspiration for sustainable home design in the new year, but in the meantime, be sure to check out my very popular holiday decorating posts from last year. Maybe they will inspire you to do a little DIY this season. Cheers! 

20 Best DIY Holiday Wreaths

Budget Holiday Decorating Ideas

Easy Holiday Mantle Ideas

Organic Holiday Wreaths

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life refresh

Sometimes we need to peek out from under our lives and make a move...

my cutie-pie niece

Wanted to let you know that I'm taking a little break in order to make a change in my life by moving to Ancaster, Ontario to take on an exciting new role in my "real career", that being university advancement. So while I am moving and getting set up in a new home and workplace, I'll be mostly absent from blogging. I'm sad to be leaving wonderful Calgary, but I'm looking forward to moving into my new home in the east, and bringing you lots more ideas and inspirations from there! Until then, enjoy the season of change! 

black & white day 21

Happy Wednesday peeps! Time for another gorgeous black and white space, this one being one of my favourite kitchens. I just love the simplicity of this white kitchen, taking advantage of the windows to allow for lots of light to come in, and keeping it open by not having a bulky metal exhaust or microwave distracting the eye above the stove. I also like the tiny bits of colour- pale blues and greens and bright reds and yellows. And of course that pendant lamp. Drool. 

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monday refresh: cozy bedding

I don't know about the rest of you but we had a snowy, winter-y weekend here in Calgary. Ugh. But pretty. But a little early for me. However, it got me thinking about cozy winter bedding, and how it makes a nice refresh for the bedroom at this time of year. Think quilts, wool, texture, and layers. Here's some inspiration to get you going. Happy Monday! 

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Lonny

Lonny

Marion House Book

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Apartment Therapy

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