It’s winter, it’s cold outside, and that makes us want to hunker down in our homes and be cozy. Thankfully with just a few touches, you can easily make your home feel warm and inviting for the holidays and the rest of winter. Give your home a seasonal touch with these easy winter home décor ideas.
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The Psychology Behind Interior Paint Colours
Choosing a paint colour for a room or an entire paint scheme for your home is a highly personal choice. But there may actually be some psychological reasons as to why we tend to gravitate towards certain colours. In fact, studies have found that certain colour tones are linked to our psychology and can influence our emotions and behaviours, also known as colour psychology.
Continue reading →Tips for Childproofing Your Home
If your family is growing, it may be time to start thinking about childproofing your home. Aside from ensuring your child’s safety, taking the time to properly childproof will also protect your belongings and control mess as your child grows (and becomes more curious!) Use this guide to help childproof your home so you can rest easy.
Continue reading →A Complete Guide to Fall Home Maintenance
It’s that time of year again – the weather is cooling off, the kids are back to school, and it’s time to check up on your home maintenance before the cold hits. In this article we’ll be sharing a complete fall home maintenance checklist, including everything you need to do to keep your home in top shape before winter. Continue reading →
How to Create Quiet in a Noisy Home
Many of us dream of having a home that is a peaceful, serene oasis that we can relax and recharge in. But often, the perfectly tidy and calm homes that we see in design magazines are a far cry from real life. Whether it be kids running through the house, your teenager learning to play the drums, the dog chasing the cat, or partying neighbours, there are plenty of ways that our homes turn from quiet places into bustling hubs of activity and noise. If you’re looking for a little more peace, here are our tips for how to create quiet in a noisy home. Continue reading →
How to Keep Your Home Clean with Pets
Pets are wonderful companions that bring a lovely energy to any home. However, they can also bring a lot of mess! Here are our top tips for keeping your home clean when you have pets. Continue reading →
10 Ideas for Hosting an Outdoor Dinner Party in Summer
When it’s summer in the Okanagan, it’s time to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor weather as much as possible. Hosting an outdoor dinner party is a fun way to do that, and it will mix up your next event with friends and family. Here are our top 10 ideas for hosting your own outdoor dinner party in summer. Continue reading →
How to Stop Renting and Buy Your First Home
Do you dream of finally owning your own home? Becoming a homeowner is a big decision, but it comes with some great benefits. A home is an excellent investment, gives you more stability and security, and is a place you can truly put down roots and call your own. If you’re finding it hard to get to a place where you finally feel ready to buy, these tips will help you on your way. Here’s how to stop renting and buy your first home. Continue reading →
6 Fresh Decorating Ideas for Spring
If you followed our recent spring cleaning checklist, your home is probably looking pretty spic and span. Now it’s time to spruce things up a little bit and give your home a decorative refresh. Here are some fresh decorating ideas for spring! Continue reading →
7 Tips for a Successful Spring Clean + Checklist
The weather’s getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer. That’s right, springtime is here! Spring is a time to refresh and renew, not least of all with your home. Here are our top 7 tips for a successful spring clean in 2019, plus a free, printable checklist for every room in your home. Continue reading →
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