Lifestyle
By Heather McCallum Traditions bring people together. With Christmas fast approaching, I’d like to share one of my Christmas traditions with you, … Read more
One of the traditions my daughter and I do is to be especially charitable this time of year. We contribute goodies and … Read more
By Heather McCallum Have you ever truly loved a piece of furniture only to get bored with it or no longer have … Read more
By Heather McCallum Fireplaces come in all different shapes, sizes and designs but one thing is certain, they all can add exceptional … Read more
By Heather McCallum When it comes to your home, taking the effects of colour into consideration can result in more functional and happy spaces. … Read more
Take down heavy draperies, wash the windows, and let the sunshine in. Switch up the rug, artwork, and cushions for lighter … Read more
As we start this New Year, full of promise and unknowns, I wish you plenty of joy and success and good health. … Read more
Every year when I take down the Christmas tree, I put the furnishings back in a completely different arrangement. Before I started … Read more
Includes excerpts from an article by Karen McCartney, Interior design: the new trend for decorating with ‘lots of stuff’ Beautifully proportioned minimalism, inside … Read more
by Kate McKenna (originally appeared on popsugar.com.au) The internet is a mecca for home-decor lovers. When you’re shopping online, it doesn’t matter where … Read more
The last few years I’ve been immersed in the care of my aging parents. I have a great deal of experience with … Read more
Using smart products to automate the home is well on its way to becoming a standard feature expectation. More than just a … Read more
Life can be fairly stressful. For me, dancing, yoga and walking the dog help, but people keep suggesting meditation. Well I had … Read more
Living in our homes we tend to overlook small deficiencies until we get around to a fix. Something like a damaged, scuffed … Read more
Happy New Year! January 28 marks the start of the Chinese Year of the Fire Rooster or Red Chicken, leaving behind the … Read more
Are you looking for ways to cool down? Besides a trip to the beach, a dip in the pool, or hitting the … Read more
It used to be that homes sold in very much the same condition they were lived in. A little tidying and cleaning … Read more
Over Christmas I love the glitter of lights, sparkle of ornaments, festive colours, aromas of delicious meals shared, and time spent with … Read more
In a client’s home last week I noticed a list on the fridge which had four groups of chores for her four … Read more
I often tell clients that the kitchen and bathrooms are going to be the most work to keep ready for showings. These … Read more
Last week we covered the use of portable bins to hold the necessary small stuff of life so that you can easliy … Read more
Let’s face it, living in a house that is on the market for sale is not fun. Presenting a clean, orderly, tidy … Read more
You are getting ready to sell and doing everything you need to do to ensure that you show your property at its … Read more
Minimize the stress and work of being on the market Your property is ready for the market. You have followed the advice … Read more
Remember this from my last newsletter? “If you had asked me a year ago whether I would use an artificial tree, the answer … Read more
I stole some time over Christmas for my annual edit of closets and file drawers. This process reminds me what is there, … Read more
Have you ever thought it would be fun to have some professional help the next time you plan a room design, choose … Read more
Jamie and Lisa of the Lite 92.9 morning show recently raised $10,000 for United Way, with some help from me. This was Jamie’s temporary home … Read more
In the process of consulting with both decorating and staging clients, I often recommend repairs, upgrades, and renovations. Many have heard me … Read more
I recently spoke at a lunch and learn hosted by Norma Laflamme of Royal LePage. The topic was extending living space by … Read more
by Sasha O’Connor, Garden Coach and President of Sustainable Landscape Design, sustainablelandscapedesign.ca For to many people, the ‘perfect’ garden has come to … Read more
The kitchen is truly the heart of a home. It is the room where we gather together to prepare and share food and … Read more