I am always looking for easy ways to make cupcakes look a little more special. I got my inspiration from this cookie decorating video from Sweet Ambs. I used purple and yellow candy melts and the centers are melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are not as clean lined as their royal icing cookie inspiration, but they are fun little abstract… Read More
The Lovely Lakeside Home of Beata Basik
As a child growing up in Montreal, Beata Basik has lots of fond memories of her summers and winter weekends spent at a cottage her father built by a lake just north of Montreal. Now living in Vancouver with her husband and four children, it was Beata’s dream to one day have a cottage of her own where her children… Read More
Butterfly Cupcake Toppers
Who doesn’t love the polar vortex right about now? I’m not trying to rush spring along, but I have had enough of the below zero temperatures, ice and snow. I’m in full blown vitamin D deficiency. If you are in the same predicament, I have a little relief for you. It’s a think spring post that includes frosting. Mmmm … frosting, I’m already… Read More
The Kitchen Is Open
I have been holding back sharing the kitchen for a while. The truth is it isn’t perfect. It isn’t a show piece. It has flaws. It doesn’t have white cabinets, wood floors, stainless steel appliances, or beautiful lighting, and it is super small. But guess what? I love it. I do. I am actually one of the few people left… Read More
Colorful Eclectic Master Bedroom Reveal
This room has been a while in the making, but I think it is finally done. I hesitate to say it is completely finished, as I am always open to a little change. For instance, if I win the lottery, then maybe I would add some wood flooring. Or, if someone asked me if I wanted their small mid century modern… Read More
My Favorite Free Valentine Printables
Because I love you guys so much, I made you something for Valentine’s Day. No, it’s not chocolate covered caramels. Sorry. It’s a free Valentine printable, and if it is not exactly your style, no worries. I am sharing links to some of the most beautiful and inspiring free Valentine printables from around the web. I want to hang each… Read More
Natasha’s Modern Granny Chic Home Tour
Today, I am excited to take you on a tour of the Oxford, UK home of Natasha Denness. Natasha is the author of the blog Candy Pop. I just love Natasha’s home. It’s so fun, full of color and cozy. She has decorated her home with a wonderful eclectic mix of modern elements, vintage collections and homemade pieces. Natasha’s Modern… Read More
Weekend Warriors
Adding Industrial Style Shelves to the Kitchen In my book, the definition of a weekend warrior is someone who goes to Home Depot more than twice in one weekend. Last weekend, we were weekend warriors. We decided to put up some shelves in the kitchen, and after looking at several styles, we settled on a Restoration Hardware style DIY. We found… Read More
Cure January Blahs With a Living Room Makeover
Okay, so the holidays are over. The beautiful decorations are all tucked away neatly for next year. The house seems a bit lackluster. It’s 11 degrees outside and it’s snowing with no end in site. Oh, and your husband slipped on ice and broke his knee cap. The diagnosis: the January blahs. No worries. I’ve got just the cure and it… Read More
DIY Botanical Chart With Printable
DIY Botanical Chart With Printable I have a little DIY botanical chart for you to download and I’ll show you how to turn it into a vintage style educational chart. I’ve been wanting to add a botanical chart to the wall in our living room ever since they starting popping up everywhere. During my botanical search, I came across some… Read More