After all the fun Nancy and I had leading up to Blogpodium, it was exciting to finally arrive at the event.Held at the Arcadian Loft in the Simpson Building, it was an ultra chic location. Jennifer a...
Peeps, I am back!Did you miss me?Sorry it has been quiet on the blog front. I am still getting over the lack of sleep and time change. Hard to come back to reality after 4 days of pure fun!I saw, exp...
So excited to have a "neighbour" blog gal pal visiting this week!Please give a warm welcome to...Jodi Bueckert from The Simply Inspired HomeShe is I met Jodi through my sister. The funny...
Today my peeps I am flying on a jet plane heading to Toronto, Canada with my blogging buddy Nancy from Marcus Design to paint the town red AND to take part in Blogpodium!Woot Woot!If you remember, we...
With a summer fast approaching, I have been busy working in the garden, pulling out weeds, transplanting overgrown perennials and planting flats of petunias to add pops of colour in the flower beds.B...
There is a special contest that Para Paints is hosting for Blogpodium attendees, a chance to become part of their special blog crew, where they provide paint and a stipend towards supplies and you ca...
It is truly an honour to interview my latest guest. She is a design blog icon, a pioneer in the blog world.Welcome...Jan from PoppytalkShe isJans blog, Poppytalk was one of the first blogs I started ...
Today I have the lovely Sheila Zeller, a fellow design blogger and renter sharing us her fabulous tip in creating a feeling of home despite renting.Ever meet someone that is beautiful on the outside ...
Hope all you mothers had a fabulous Mothers Day. I was spoiled rotten. I did not have to cook or clean any meal Sunday, which for me is heaven! And the meals were fabulously put together and deliciou...
I love coming across a blog where the author has taken a leap of faith and followed their heart.This weeks guest is no exception.Please welcome...Sarah Hepburn-Smith from Re-Designing SarahShe isSara...
One of my favourite trends I am absolutely loving is art in the kitchen. It elevates a kitchen from being a place to just cook and clean to creating an aura of class and style.My dream kitchen would ...
Hello Monday! What a fabulous way to start off the week but to be published for the first time in a magazine!Yes, yours truly was a contributor in the latest House of Fifty Summer 2012 issu...
Canadian bloggers and designers tend to get more attention than Canadian artists. It truly can be a struggle - so I love to feature any talented artist that comes under my radar. My guest this week i...
Recently I whipped up a pillow made from some amazing red chevron fabric from Tonic Living and some pre-made black trim for my sons room.He chose to occupy the smallest room in the house an...
Love how fellow renters come up with creative solutions to work around the limitations of renting no matter where in the world one lives. Meet fellow Canadian blogger, Lisa Roy. Currently r...
You may recognize her wall decals that have been circulating around the web, been pinned and featured on various website and blogs but maybe you dont know the creative genius behind Urbanwalls. ...
I was one of the VIP guests treated to a fabulous evening by Ikea Canada - it was the Ikea Richmond grand re-opening preview night where we were treated to a cocktail reception, happening tunes, trea...
My weekend started by taking my 16 year old to her Royal Conservatory Piano Exam and then a trip to Tiffanys to pick her sweet 16 birthday present.For our daughters 16th birthdays we gave them each a...
Well I drew the winner via Instagram and Twitter.The pictures say it all.Congrats Rosa from flutter flutter, you won! Happy Shopping next week!Thanks to all who entered. You can still score by being ...
Another amazing guest is here at hodge:podge this week. Please give a warm......Bienvenue {that s French for "welcome" - we are a bilingual country you know...}To... Sundeep from Des...
*****Giveaway is now closed*****Most of you local bloggers and Ikea fans know that next Wednesday, April 25 is the GRAND re-opening of the Richmond, British Columbia store. The store moved across the...
Living in a rental home has its ups and downs. The one major downer is the kitchen. Despite the size and layout, which I like, the cabinets, backsplash, appliances, countertops and flooring is less t...
I am excited to finally have my amazing guest visit this week {I have been after an interview with her since the fall - she is one busy gal}! She is one of the most enthusiatic people I have ev...
With the amazing spring weather upon us here on the "wet" coast, it is hard not to get energized about freshening things up at home! What better way to add a bit of zing to the decor than to ...
Last week Jenny at Little Green Notebook posted a room tour put together by Jenna from JWK Style, a fellow renter who doesnt let renting cramp her style! I contacted Jenna to see if I could feat...
So glad you came today! Felt good to switch things up a bit and move my So Canadian eh? series to Friday.I am incredibly thrilled and honoured to have another design idol of mine visiting this week. ...
Last Friday I was invited to a VIP viewing of the spring collection at The Cross. The Cross is a fabulously pretty store in Yaletown, a funky hub of downtown Vancouver.Dripping with pretty The Cross ...
I have been bursting with excitement having a hard time keeping my news secret but.......I WON! Won what?Won this:Yes, my dream kitchen won the contest. I am off to Toronto in May to meet all th...
I have decided to switch scheduling for my So Canadian eh? series and will be switching to Fridays. So please visit this Friday when another Canadian designer and TV personality comes for a vis...
What a week! Have not had time to write up posts becauseA: I am not organized B: I worked this weekC: was busy sewing roman blinds for my sisters mother-in-law D: When I had free time all t...
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