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4 Really Cozy Fake Fireplace Ideas
Confession: I love January. Cooler weather means I can finally dust off all those sweaters and morning walks with the dog are a lot more...

Karolina De Costa
Jan 6, 20212 min read


Creating A Cozy Kitchen Nook
For the past week the weather has been noticeably cooler. I’m not taking out the sweaters quite yet but I am getting ready for an extra...

Karolina De Costa
Sep 27, 20201 min read


Green Bathroom Walls I LOVE!
Bathroom walls are a great place to experiment with colour. The space is small, and often a large portion of the walls are tiled so it...

Karolina De Costa
Jun 28, 20202 min read


Making The Most Of Working From Home
Because of the recent circumstances a lot of us are working from home. Instead of leaving the house every morning, most of us are...

Karolina De Costa
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Adding A Home Coffee Bar
I don’t know about you, but my morning does not start without coffee. I don’t think it has much to do with the caffeine. As a matter...

Karolina De Costa
Feb 9, 20202 min read


First Light 2102-70 / Benjamin Moore Color Of The Year 2020
I don’t want to alarm you but did you know there are only eight more Fridays until Christmas? I can’t believe that Summer is over,...

Karolina De Costa
Oct 27, 20193 min read


Why I Am Not A Fan Of These Decorating Ideas
I spend a lot of time talking about decorating ideas I like (basically anything grey) but I don’t often focus on design choices I DON’T...

Karolina De Costa
Jul 5, 20193 min read


Should I Paint An Accent Wall
In the last month a few customers asked me what I think about accent walls. For a while, they were very trendy and people where painting...

Karolina De Costa
May 26, 20193 min read


Delicious Dining Room Design Ideas
CONFESSION: Most of our meals at home are eaten on the living room coffee table. We also never invested in wedding China or silverware....

Karolina De Costa
Apr 28, 20192 min read


This Might Be Our Favourite Shade Of Green
I spent most of January binge watching Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix. I’m going to give myself a little pat on the back here...

Karolina De Costa
Feb 5, 20192 min read


7 Easy Headboard DIY Projects
It’s no secret that furniture here is expensive – especially large furniture like a bed. Since it’s the focal point of the bedroom, you...

Karolina De Costa
Jan 26, 20192 min read


New Year = Home Decluttering Tips
With 2018 behind us, January is great time to get inspired for a new year full of possibility. While I don’t subscribe to the “New Year...

Karolina De Costa
Jan 6, 20195 min read


Gallery Wall Tips & Inspiration
It might only be the beginning of December but I already know what my New Year’s Resolution is going to be. 2019 will be the year we put...

Karolina De Costa
Dec 9, 20183 min read


Adding A Farmhouse Feel To Your Kitchen
My mother grew up on a farm in the Polish countryside. It wasn’t one of those “farms” you see on an episode of Fixer Upper. Running...

Karolina De Costa
Oct 28, 20182 min read


Benjamin Moore 2019 Color Of The Year AF-690 Metropolitan
Every year paint companies release their colour predictions for the upcoming season. Think of it as the paint colour fashion awards....

Karolina De Costa
Oct 12, 20183 min read


My Top Grey Paint Colours Explained
It’s no secret grey is my favourite colour. The walls in our house our grey, I am sitting on a grey blanket and I’m wearing a grey...

Karolina De Costa
Sep 23, 20184 min read


Kitchens – Open Or Closed?
We have given ourselves until 2020 to save up for a new kitchen so recently I’ve been slightly obsessed with saving hundreds of my dream...

Karolina De Costa
Aug 26, 20183 min read


Colour Spotlight – Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
Finding the right interior wall colour can be hard – especially if you want to use the same paint shade in every room. It has to work...

Karolina De Costa
Jul 28, 20182 min read


Creating A Mudroom In A Small Space
It’s been a rainy few days which means muddy shoes, wet umbrellas and rain jackets. It’s easy to get disorganized when you don’t have a...

Karolina De Costa
Jul 1, 20182 min read


5 Ways To Show Your Hallway Some Love
Let’s face it – some rooms are more fun to decorate than others. For example there’s a lot you can do with the living room but the...

Karolina De Costa
Jun 23, 20182 min read
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