Category: Lifestyle

 
A Wabi-Sabi Way of Life

The Japanese tradition of wabi-sabi is an age-old concept that offers an inspirational way to look at life. It‘s a philosophy that focuses on finding beauty in imperfection and authenticity.
In the context of interior design and decor, a wabi-sabi home embraces handmade things, rough textures and natural materials. It values simplicity, uncluttered, underplayed, and modest surroundings. Let’s take a look at some tips to apply wabi-sabi to your home and embrace the perfection in imperfections. READ MORE >

 
A Party of Olympic Proportions!

The 2018 Winter Olympics are here! It’s always nice to watch our Canadian athletes succeed on the World’s stage. It’s also the perfect time to celebrate with these fun Olympic-themed READ MORE >

 
2017 Year in Instagram

The best moments, the triumphs, and the milestones are captured by our cell phones. Instagram has made it easy to celebrate our lives. So, as we say good-bye to 2017, we thought it would be fun to take a look at our favourite Instagram moments of 2017. READ MORE >

 
Healthy Hosting for the Holidays

The holidays are always a fun time to enjoy good company and all the blessings of the season. It’s also a difficult time to maintain healthy eating habits. This year do yourself, and your guests, a favour; entertain with a healthier twist to your menu. READ MORE >

 
Fall Checklist for Your Garden

Time to get your home and garden ready for the cold months ahead. Here’s a handy gardening list of things to do in the next couple of weeks before winter sets in. READ MORE >

 
Fall Fun in Aurora and Pickering

There are so many things to love about Autumn and many of our communities have some great events to celebrate the season! Here are a few reasons to fall in READ MORE >

 
Home Decor Colours Inspired By Fall

The changing colours of the leaves, red apples and earthy pumpkins, it’s time for Autumn’s colourful canvas to come to life! Take a cue from the most inspiring season, and bring those stunning fall colours inside by incorporating one of these six trending paint colours for fall that could work in any room of your home READ MORE >

 
Four Ways to Dress Up Blank Walls

When thinking about decorating walls, our natural tendency is to cover them with framed artwork and photographs. But there are so many more options that allow you to think outside the frame to spruce up those walls. Here are four ideas to accessorize your walls and give your home a fresh look. READ MORE >

 
Tips for a Perfect Summer Picnic

Nothing says summer quite like a picnic! It doesn’t take a lot of planning, just a little bit of preparation is all you need for a memorable afternoon. Here’s a list of everything you need for the perfect picnic from favourite spots to the best recipes. READ MORE >