Spring is almost in reach. Not that the temps around here would have you believe it, but that hour of daylight that we gained over the weekend has me convinced it’s on its way!

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Is there any colour that speaks to spring’s verdurous rebirth more than green? I’m currently loving moss green, chartreuse and kelly green. These shades are a bit more warm-weather orientated than their trendy autumnal cousins, hunter, army or pine. Paired with unexpected partners such as coral and pink, these greens will inject spring time freshness into your decor.

Moss Green + Coral

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This lovely bedroom by the talented Emily Henderson is the perfect balance of green and coral. The green is grounding while the coral introduces warmth. It’s soothing neutral backdrop keeps this space feeling calm while letting the colours have their say.

Chartreuse + Cobalt

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Chartreuse has a reputation of being hard to get along with and being too outspoken. But in the right dose, this colour can be outstanding in a supporting role. Chartreuse also plays nice with brown, grey, purple and teal. The best part is that you only need a small amount of this powerhouse colour to to make an impact.

Kelly Green + Pink + Indigo

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This preppy combo scores extra points for being bright, happy and not too trendy. Using the green and blue (a classic colour palette!) as the foundation, fun accents like pink, orange or even yellow can be introduced into this room.

Fresh picked spring-like accents spring for your home:

Abstract Art

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Olive Green Sofa

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Coral Paint

Indigo Area Rug

Blissville Glowing Florette Rug   

Watercolour Throw Pillow

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Happy Spring!

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On a recent trip to a well known home goods store I was overwhelmed with how disconnected I felt from the merchandise – it all seemed to be poor quality, plastic and uninspired. When I thought about the people who made these items (some maybe even the age of my own children) in terrible conditions, getting paid little for their long hours and hard work, I felt even worse. I want my home to tell a story, but I don’t want that story to include slave labour and hazardous working conditions. Which is why I’m so excited to share this post about the companies and artists who care enough to create ethical, sustainable and beautiful housewares. Continue reading →

While our house may be the place to be in the summer, it’s apparently much less fun in the winter. When I suggest to my daughters that they invite some friends over during the off season I’m told that our house just isn’t cool in the winter. Can you hear my eyes roll from where you are? Luckily for me, our friends made a giant skating rink in their backyard so they now have the coolest house in winter.

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It’s January so everyone in the world is cleaning out their clutter, taking stock of their priorities, setting goals, eating healthy and definitely spending less time online (wink, wink).

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It happens every December 27. This is the day that I finally sit back after a month of preparing, decorating, shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking and entertaining and realize just how messy, cluttered and disheveled my house is. It is usually the day that something mysterious overtakes me and I become obsessed with ridding the house of all signs of the Christmas season in an effort to achieve ULTIMATE HOUSE PERFECTION (please read this in your best Masters of the Universe narrator voice).

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Last week I visited Feeder Flower Farms, which is right here in the Niagara Peninsula. This lovely, environmentally responsible farm is known for creating the most beautiful, fresh, bouquets and in the spring, its peonies. Heather and her husband Jay grow all year round on their 16 acre property in Wainfleet. When I met Heather a few weeks ago at a craft show and saw her beautiful wreaths and swags I knew I had to visit her workshop.

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If there’s one thing that frequent entertaining has taught me, it’s how to whip up a good party appetizer. In my books a good app has to be tasty, easy to make, and easy to eat (if you need a fork, it’s out!). So I’m thrilled to join this holiday appetizer recipe hop. Many of my favourite bloggers are taking part in this so I know the recipes are going to be fantastic! Continue reading →

 

You know what I love more than entertaining at the holidays? Going to someone else’s house for the holidays! Of course I’m a super helpful guest – I clear the table, wash dishes, serve the dessert, eat the dessert, you get the picture. I also try never to show up empty handed. Every great hostess, and even the not so great ones, deserve a small token of your gratitude for serving, feeding, entertaining and cleaning up after you.  I consulted a few of my vintage etiquette books and found that both Emily Post and Amy Vanderbilt agree that giving a hostess gift is an absolute necessity; although their suggestion of poultry shears, pencil sharpeners or ashtrays should be ignored. Continue reading →