For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we have at least a few more months until farmer’s markets start filling up with locally-grown, full-of-flavour produce. But the first few sunny days of spring always seem to stir cravings for lighter, fresher meals after a winter’s worth of rich comfort food. Adding fresh herbs to [...]
HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | March 29, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth
If you have a set of stairs in your home, chances are your small space isn’t as small as you think it is. That said, when you think about the “footprint” of a staircase, it’s easy to see wasted storage potential – particularly underneath. Here are a few innovative ways that homeowners have re-claimed this typically [...]
ENTERTAINING, TABLETOP | March 28, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth
If you’ve ever struggled to pull together a colourful and cohesive tabletop, there’s a new online tool that can help you think beyond basic bowls and chargers to create a layered look with texture and pattern. You likely already know Anthropologie for their amazing store displays (truly, no two stores are alike) and ever-changing collection of [...]
HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | March 28, 2011 | by Kim Vallee
There is more to kitchen cabinet design than the standard 12-inch and 24-inch deep cabinets. To achieve a certain look or for function, you might have to consider a custom made depth. For example, I designed a 6-inch deep kitchen cabinet over my sink to achieve a continuous flow of cabinets of the same height. [...]
March 24, 2011 | by Kim
I went shopping to Linen Chest last night. My husband and I wanted a Nespresso machine – I will tell you all [...]
March 23, 2011 | by Heather
Have your kids had their fill of pirate, princess and superhero parties? Set the stage for a party that rocks their world [...]
March 23, 2011 | by Kim
Every month, the talented team at Kréavie shared the making of a fabulous themed sweet table. For February, they designed a sweet [...]
March 22, 2011 | by Heather
Spring has officially arrived! Though most of us are still waiting for warmer temperatures and sunny days, a little burst of colour [...]
COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINK | March 31, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth