Makeover Your Living Room
The living room is the hub or center of the home where the whole family has space to gather, relax and rest after a long day. Because this space is used so often, it’s important to keep the room looking great, all while giving off an inviting and comfortable feeling. If you aren’t feeling that from your living room set up or design, maybe it’s time for a mini makeover to help the room feel new and fresh again. Consider Bright Colors Bright colors in a neutral or dim space can do wonders for the entire room. For an easy makeover tip, consider adding in bright colors in decor pieces,…
How To Refresh Your Home
When you’re feeling like you want to refresh and upgrade your home but you don’t know where to start, it can be good to start with small home projects. These simple tasks show impressive results and can leave your home feeling fresh and clean. Read on for more on how to refresh your home: Air Out The Home It’s likely someone in your home has had a cold or cough over the Winter season, so now is the perfect time to air it all out and kick out the germs. Try to plan for a warm day and open every door, window, and vent in the house for several hours…
4 Ways To Remove Tough Stains
Stain removal at home can be really difficult, especially depending on what surfaces you’re working with and how deep the stain is. However, if you keep a few secret tips up your sleeve, you’ll be able to tackle and remove the stain right away. Keep reading for 4 ways to remove tough stains: Red Wine Red wine can be one of the more dramatic stains, as when it spills it usually leaves a shockingly large, red stain that seems impossible to remove. Start by blotting up as much of the wine as possible, without rubbing the stain in further to the material. Sprinkle a standard table salt over top of…
DIY Lavender Linen Spray
Linen spray is a secret little trick for keeping your home and linens smelling fresh, with a light scent of lavender. This small, yet powerful linen spray can be made with a few ingredients that you most likely have laying around the house! One bottle of spray will last for months and can be sprayed daily for an extra fresh smelling home. Keep reading to find out how to make your own DIY Linen Spray: Ingredients: Small Spray Bottle 1/2 Cup Of Water 1/4 Cup Of Vodka 12 Drops Of Lavender Essential Oil Steps: Start by combining all ingredients into a small bowl and whisking for 20 seconds vigorously. This…
3 DIY Projects To Tackle This Spring
As Spring quickly approaches, it’s important to take some time to refresh and get creative as the seasons change over. So why not tackle a DIY project that you can customize and show off proudly in your home! Keep reading for 3 DIY projects to tackle this spring: Lanterns It’s important to layer different sources of light in your home to produce a comfortable, inviting space. A great way to do that is to build these DIY lanterns, that are created using picture frames and display them in your home. You can use real or faux candles to add a layer of light to your room and you can put…
5 Ways To Better Use Corner Space
The corner spaces in your home can often sit empty and unused as it can be hard to find something to fill the space. We also tend to focus on the center of the home when it comes to decorating, so it’s important to remember to expand the design into the corners. Small spaces or corners can be really quite useful when you are trying to maximize storage, increase the functionality of your room or improve on your style. Planters An indoor plant is a fantastic way to fill an empty corner in your home and bring some the outside into your home. This touch of greenery will bring a…
Preparing Your Home For Spring
Spring is just around the corner as we head for the month of March! When the season start to change, this usually marks a great time to tackle a few home projects to improve your home. These tasks will put you ahead of the game for the new season and most can be done within a day or two. Time To Scrub In a general cleaning routine, the walls and baseboards sometimes get missed. This is a great time to give those walls a good scrub from top to bottom and make sure to pay extra attention to the outlets and switches as they get used often, but cleaned rarely.…
How To Create A Family Command Center
It may sound like an official term, but a family command center is a place for your calendar, your organizers and somewhere for family to see what’s coming up next. Now, this may be in your home office, at your front door or even in the kitchen, so it’s important you keep the command center organized. You’ll need a few basic items, but before you know it you’ll have a communal place to keep the whole family organized. Pick Your Spot When it comes to picking a spot in your home for your family command center, it’s important to put it somewhere everyone will see it. You want to put…
Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes
There is nothing better than a zesty, flavourful breakfast to start your day off on the right foot. These lemon poppyseed pancakes are the perfect option for a morning on the go or a lazy Sunday morning and the best part is they can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Keep reading to find out how to make your own yummy batch of homemade lemon poppyseed pancakes: Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Of Melted Butter 1 Egg 3/4 Cup Of Milk 1 Tablespoon Of Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Of Lemon Juice (Fresh squeezed if possible) 1 Teaspoon Of Lemon Zest 1/2 Teaspoon Of Vanilla 1 Cup Of Flour (White…
3 Ways To Add Retro Style Your Home
Vintage style and retro decor has been on the rise lately in the home design world and it’s no surprise why. Retro style brings a layer of charm to your home and can mix in really well in a modern setting. While it can be intimidating to go bold with colors and patterns, the end result is well worth the risk! Keep reading to learn 3 ways to add retro style to your home: Furniture If you want to go bold when it comes to adding retro style to your home, the best place to start is with the furniture. Whether you want to go for a velvet couch or…
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