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Looking to organize your home this year? These IKEA organization products are budget-friendly and you can use them in creative ways to keep your home neat and tidy. As you may already know, I’m a big IKEA fan. I find their products affordable, and they have a lot of fantastic furniture and accessories suitable for…
Having a small entryway is definitely a challenge! Sometimes it can feel impossible to find storage space for all the shoes, hats, jackets, gloves, scarves, and small items that accumulate around a front door. And some entrances don’t have room for even a small table or a coat rack, so what are you to do?…
2023 is here and with that, comes new home decor trends. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or prefer to shop for your home decor items —it looks to be an exciting year for creative ideas and stylish finds! Let’s talk about the best home decor trends of 2023 and how to get them on a…
Do you have overnight guests coming? Wondering how to make them feel extra special and comfortable? I’ve hosted almost 100 families at our Little Lake House vacation rental. Check out my tips & tricks for some great ideas! After a whirlwind year of being hosts to almost 100 families at our charming Little Lake House,…
Looking for inexpensive gift wrapping ideas that still look great? These cheap gift wrap hacks will save you money, but they still look beautiful. From how to top your Christmas gifts to how to wrap with fabric, these gift wrap ideas will help you create lovely wrapped presents this season. What is a cheap way…
Need some kitchen decorating ideas for Christmas? I’ve got you covered! Come see how I decorated our kitchen for the Holiday season this year, and get budget-friendly inspiration for your own kitchen Christmas decor. I like to keep the Holiday decorating simple in the kitchen, but it’s still fun to add some festive touches! This…
It’s time for another Tiny Lake House kitchen renovation update for the One Room Challenge! Today I’m sharing all about the IKEA cabinets that we chose for the space, plus an update on the whole kitchen project.
Sometimes it just feels right to switch up the holiday decor and try something new! Below, you’ll find eight unique and beautiful Christmas tree decorating ideas and themes (plus one bonus idea!) to get your creative juices flowing this holiday season and create a beautiful place to display your gifts until the big day!
I love Christmas time! It’s one of my favourite days on the calendar. I love giving my friends, family, and guests gifts and good food and creating a cozy holiday atmosphere in my home. I am also aware that along with all the celebrations, there is the potential for a lot of waste too. Our…
It’s Wednesday, so that means it’s time for another Tiny Lake House kitchen renovation update for the One Room Challenge! Today I’m sharing how we installed our shiplap ceiling in our cabin.
Whether it’s planning your Christmas decorations or making Christmas breakfast, find what you need to plan a beautiful & cozy Christmas. Here, you’ll discover a huge collection of DIY Christmas decoration ideas, including Christmas home tours and DIY home decor ideas. You will find tips for making delicious Christmas meals, and inspiration to craft the…
We gave our tiny cabin bedroom a cozy makeover on a budget and I’m so excited to show you! This small bedroom makeover features some ideas for decorating a tight space. Let’s go!
It’s Wednesday, so that means it’s time for another Tiny Lake House kitchen renovation update for the One Room Challenge! Today I’m sharing where the room is at, plus some of my favourite kitchen tables for small spaces. Let’s go!
Looking for small kitchen design inspiration? Today I’m sharing a mood board and design plans for the little kitchen renovation in our Tiny Lake House! I’m joining the One Room Challenge and I’ll share weekly progress with you as we makeover this room.
Closet design ideas and organization can be such a challenge! These are spaces we all use multiple times a day, and if we aren’t careful they can really get away from us. In this roundup post, I’ve collected ideas for radical closet reconstruction, some simple organization tips and hacks, and even some ideas for how…
These 10 budget friendly cleaning tricks are going to absolutely change the way that you clean your home! Since we launched our vacation rental property, I cannot tell you how much I have learned about hospitality, house cleaning, and organization. The home hacks I’m going to share with you here all have to do with…
Have a cold-feeling basement bedroom in need of some love? Come see how I transformed a dated basement bedroom into a cozy oasis for my friend!
As you all know, part of what I do here is keep on top of current trends and then find ways to bring them to you in a budget-friendly way. This involves keeping my ear to the ground via TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, other blogs, and the world at large! This next trend which I am…
Summer is here and to celebrate, I’m sharing with you this roundup post of my favorite summer recipes. Whether you are looking for easy summer dinner ideas or a delicious dessert for parties on the patio, there is something for you here!
If your home decor style is Modern Coastal… Your style is all about the relaxed feel of the ocean! You love natural textiles, sea-inspired accessories and comfortable furniture. As a lover of modern coastal home decor style, you prefer cool colours like blues and greens, and you love incorporating rustic elements in your home… You…
Need help knowing where to begin when redecorating or renovating your home? These six steps will help you get going; they work for me every time! Let me show you how to start a room makeover to design the home of your dreams.
Learn how to paint tile floors with a stencil with my step by step DIY tutorial. Get the look of farmhouse cement tile on a budget!
Today I’m excited to show you how we transformed my friend’s basement storage closet into a rustic modern tiny bathroom. If you have a small bathroom in need of an update, I hope you find some inspiration here!
WOW! We just started doing the demolition on our tiny cabin and were so excited to get going. But little did we know, we would find this hidden behind the walls… Let me show you!
Peonies are my favorite flower. They’re so fluffy and gorgeous, and the green foliage is beautiful too! As I’ve been picking, weeding, and displaying them this peony season, I decided it would be a good idea to document and share what I do to make sure my flowers are as beautiful as possible when I…
Today I’m excited to show you how we gave my friend’s basement a total makeover and added hidden storage spaces everywhere. If you have an awkwardly shaped room that needs to be functional, you are going to love this transformation!
Transform your small bathroom into a gorgeous space! You spend a lot of time in your bathroom, so you want it to feel fresh, clean and functional. The good news is that remodelling doesn’t need to be expensive and there are plenty of ways you can style and give life to even small spaces. Here…
Summer is upon us! I seem to have way less time to focus on my house during this season of warm weather and family adventures! Today, I’ve collected some home tours, some easy DIY projects, and some styling ideas that all incorporate my belief that summer is the time for fresh, bright, simple accessories, clean…
A popular layout plan in a smaller home is to have a laundry area share space with a back entryway. Just in case your house has the same floor plan, I want to show you how we transformed our small Little Lake House small mudroom into a functional, beautiful space! Come have a look at this small…
While it can be fun and exciting to do renovations that bring our kitchens up to date with all the latest fads, sometimes this isn’t practical. Maybe you don’t actually like the current trends. Maybe you want a space that you won’t have to renovate again and again as styles change. If this describes you,…
There are a lot of Spring cleaning hacks on the internet, so it can be hard to find the ones that are actually effective! Here are 10 amazing home cleaning hacks that I’ve tested. They all work wonderfully, and I’ll be using them all to clean my home this Spring!
Every 5-7 years the home decor industry sees a huge shift in home design trends. Well, it’s been 10 years since I designed my home and I want to share 10 choices that I still love after all these years! To me, these are classics and I’m so happy I chose them.
As part of our breakfast nook makeover, I wanted to create a built-in looking dining bench cabinet. Not only do dining benches look cute and cozy, but they’re a practical space-saver. I used IKEA cabinets to easily build a dining bench that looks built-in, but is actually movable. Let me show you how to DIY a simple dining bench seat from kitchen cabinets! Isn’t this cute?! I’m…
Living in a small home has its challenges, but we can be creative to maximize space. These multipurpose room ideas are sure to inspire you to create a functional space you’ll love!
Need a fun & cheeky DIY gift idea? Learn how to make personalized socks with a Cricut for a unique gift this season. This is a great project for a beginner Cricut user, and it’s so affordable!
These free printable Christmas gift tags are inspired by the familiar song, Carol of the Bells. If you want to wish someone a merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas… these tags are for you!
There is no more wonderful time of the year than Christmas, which we spend surrounded by loved ones. Today, I’m sharing 8 creative and fail-proof Christmas table settings to make your space a festive and warm scene for a holiday party, or just for everyday enjoyment.
You want Christmas decorating ideas for your small space, but you don’t have much room. Here are seven ideas for decorating a small house for Christmas without taking up too much space.
You don’t have to buy everything new for Christmas decorating. The items you use year after year can be your main Holiday decor base, and then you can mix in inexpensive trendy accents if you want a fresh look.