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So recently I decided to jump on board with this trend… …in my own way of course. I loved seeing all the beautiful tree stumps being brought in doors to be used as a side table, extra seating, or a stool. It's a contemporary, clean looking way to incorporate nature. It adds an organic shape, texture and look which is a nice contrast against some of the hard lines of our homes. They seem to be everywhere in design magazines, featured on décor blogs and all over Pinterest. I kn

Last week I worked on a fun side project. My family and I went to help my in-laws at their cottage. It was time to freshen up the main living area. The cottage has been in the family for years and has been an ongoing project. It is not a very big space, in fact it's quite small. However, we have a lot of fun together there and we have made many memories. Recently the pine ceilings have been added and the exterior walls drywalled. I was given the freedom to choose the paint co

How do designers find interesting pieces, where do they get unique furniture and decor? I'll admit, some of my favourite things were headed for the trash. I have found some of my best pieces of furniture at garage sales, thrift stores, antique markets or on the side of the road. Sometimes it takes someone else to see the potential with a fresh creative eye. One of my hobbies is to refinish furniture and find new uses for old things. I plan to share these projects with you in