Our lives as we knew it has completely changed. Isolation, fear and social distancing have become the new norm. We worry about our family and friends, wear face masks and gloves when grocery shopping and wash all of our grocery items when we get home. Constant hand washing has left our hands chapped and …
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Grilled Strip Loin Steak (3/4″ inch thick) Let steaks come to room temperature for at least 30 min before grilling. This is very important because you want your meat to cook evenly from edge to center. Steaks with some marbling are the best for the BBQ. It adds flavor and juiciness as it …
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You want to turn your guest bedroom into a cozy retreat. Your family, friends and overnight guest are important to you. You want them to feel welcome. You need to create a warm, inviting, and cozy environment. First, decide what style you want. You can mix elements from other design styles to keep them fresh. …
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Caribbean Christmas Tree This year we are spending Christmas in the Caribbean. Yes, we get to escape from the blistering cold and snow this year brrrrr! Of Course, we will miss many parts of the Canadian Christmas. The children and grandchildren most of all. For me, Christmas is turkey, plum pudding, crazy mall shoppers and …
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Looking At Color From A Different Perspective Summer is right around the corner and you feel a need to change up your decor. But where do you start? What color scheme do you use? I know what you are thinking. There are so many choices out there that it seems overwhelming. How will you …
Nature’s Color Palette: Your Nature-Inspired Guide To Color Read More »
A more updated, #collected look is in when designing your dining room today. We are taking a more #eclectic approach. Grandma’s matchy, matchy look is definitely out. Dining tables are as varied and different as rugs. Your space will dictate the type of #dining table you choose. Break up the repetition. Mix and match …
Matching Dining Sets Are Out: A More Eclectic, Collected Look Is In Read More »
Your life is so busy that the most you can find time for on the weekends is vacuuming, a quick wipe down of your floors, bathrooms & some light dusting. This will keep your home moderately clean for a time, but eventually your house will need a deep cleaning. This requires some serious planning …
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Christmas is right around the corner and this year you want your fireplace to be spectacular. The fireplace, is a focal point of the room. You want to express your distinctive style here. You want your friend’s and family to marvel at what a spectacular job you did. There are so many ways to decorate …
You look through your style at home magazines and longingly stare at the most beautiful put together bathrooms. You would give anything to have a bathroom like that. It looks so serene — like a place to totally destress and unwind. You can picture yourself sipping that glass of wine in the clawfoot tub. You stop daydreaming …
Formal dining rooms, who needs them you say. For many over-scheduled families, “dining” has been reduced in recent years to grabbing a plate of food at a kitchen island or on an ottoman in front of a screen. Even in homes that have a separate dining room, the table is regularly piled with papers and …
Formal Dining Rooms Are Coming Back After Years Of Casual Dining Read More »