One of my favourite tricks for adding some interest and function to an empty corner of a room is to throw in a small chair. Nothing bulky and dominating, but a slim chair that can provide some extra seating, a place to throw down magazines or clothes (if it's in your bedroom), and best of all, a place to add a little colour and pattern to the room. It's pretty easy to hunt down chairs that have ... View the Post
a nursery makeover: part 2
So remember those before photos from yesterday? Well here is the nursery in all it's after glory. Isn't it cheerful? Instead of the traditional change table, we opted to get a used dresser off of Kijiji and put a changing pad on top of it. This allows for tons of clothes storage underneath, and it can be used as a regular dresser for the kiddo when he is no longer in diapers. We got ... View the Post
a nursery makeover: part 1
I think I have mentioned before that some of our best pals, Shannon and Andy, are expecting a baby (any day now!). Well, instead of the usual baby shower gift, I thought that it would be fun to help them out with their nursery design. Obviously, this is somewhat selfish as this "gift" is super fun for me (hello, a whole room to help decorate!). Here is how the room started out. It originally ... View the Post