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 >

 

New Mortgage Rules: How They Affect You

On January 1, 2018, Canada’s mortgage rules for purchasing a home changed. This may leave many of you wondering how these changes will affect your mortgage. We summarized the rule changes to help you know what’s going on. 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 >

 

Feng Shui Bedroom Tips

Bedrooms are very important in feng shui for obvious reasons. Learn how to create balance and enjoy a better sleep with these feng shui design tips. 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 >

 

Home Trends for 2018

From the latest in technology to going au naturel – we’ve got all the latest home decor trends for 2018! 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 >

 

Home Maintenance  – The Inside Story

With the temperature dropping and the holidays approaching, now’s the time to get your home ready for the busy months ahead. Along with outdoor maintenance, there are plenty of important things that need to be done indoors as well. 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 >