Colour Inspiration – The Easiest Way to Design A Room

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I won't lie and say I wasn't completely overwhelmed when we moved into this home.  We had a lot of empty rooms - the place was virtually a blank … [Read more...]

Turn an Ikea Beside Table and Lamp into Something Special

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We have been in need of lamps for beside our bed and I've been looking everywhere for some that were tall enough.  And some that fit in the budget.  … [Read more...]

Chair Makeover – After Pics and How To

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I worked all weekend on these chairs painting and stapling and gluing and they are finally done! Okay, one of them is done and that's enough to be … [Read more...]

My Current Obsession

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  I picked up two of these chairs on Craigslist a little while ago. $25 each!  What a deal!  After paint and some AMAZING fabric I'm into … [Read more...]

Cityline in Alberta – My Studio Audience Experience

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Yesterday was one of the best days I've had in a long time.  I had the pleasure of attending a taping of Cityline right in our own Chinook Mall.  It … [Read more...]

Back in the Swing

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I know it's been quiet around here lately.  We've had so much going on.  SO much.  It's kind of slowed down a bit and I'm finally feeling like our … [Read more...]

5 Wall Treatments to End Boring Walls Forever.

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Until now, I've been immersed in the process of selling our home.  It's not fun.  It's cleaning and organizing and schedule disruptions but it does … [Read more...]

Operation Pretty Pantry – #1

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We have a  small kitchen and there's not much about it that functions well.  Since I got my new stand mixer, I've been baking all our bread and … [Read more...]

Another Birdie Cage Idea for the Less Electrically Inclined

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This is a Guest Post from my dear bloggy friend and Eclectic Six Media partner Amanda who writes about military life and parenting autistic … [Read more...]

Not so Charlie Brown Chevron Stripes

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When I first started seeing Chevron Stripes pop up in home decor magazines and websites I was a little less than impressed. Charlie Brown … [Read more...]