Category: Creativity
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Polaroid Themed 30th Birthday Party
Turning 30 is a big milestone in one’s life. I’m not one to get caught up on age, but I am one to use it as a cause for celebration. The #tbt trend was the main inspiration for my party because I wanted to pay homage to my birth year, which, I must admit, is…
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Country Chairs in an Urban Condo
I love receiving text messages from friends that say: “I found antique chairs for you”. That’s exactly the text I received when my friend spotted these beauties disposed on someone’s curb, which to me, is basically a silver platter. I was planning on selling these chairs once I refurbished them, but I couldn’t help falling…
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Bridal Shower Gift Idea: Basket of Wine for Marriage Milestones
If your friend is a big wine lover and you’re stuck on what to get her as a bridal shower gift, the search ends now. Why not make her a personalized wine basket for each of her marriage milestones? I made this wine basket for a good friend who recently got married and she absolutely…
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High Tea Bridal Shower
When my best friend asked me to be her Maid of Honour, I was over the moon. I was touched that I’d be seeing my childhood friend get married, honoured that she had chosen me, and I was thrilled to be a part of her wedding planning process. It meant I’d be by her side for…
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A Pop of Colour on Outdated Chairs
I picked up these chairs at a yard sale for $5.00 each. It was probably the most exciting furniture purchase I ever made till yet, not only because it was cheap, but because I looked past the horrible mustard velvet fabric and immediately knew what style I wanted to create. Deep purples, reds and black…
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Spring Florals
Spring fashion inspired after walking by a flower shop after the rain. Flower crowns and pink petals came to mind.
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How to Turn Mason Jars Into Rustic Flower Vases
I’ve always liked using clear mason jars as flower vases but lately I felt that they needed a bit of personality. Inspired by some DIY ideas on Pinterest, I thought I’d give it a try to paint my mason jars and then scratch them up to give them a rustic country look. It’s very easy and takes…
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The Beauty I Find in Old Furniture
People often ask me why I like to paint old furniture. They associate this hobby of mine with my mesmerization of past eras that has drawn me to the vintage style and fashion culture. That is all accurate and true, but there is a deeper reason. The best way I can explain my love for…
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How To Freshen Up A Room With Lavender
Recently I made a quick stop to Occitane en Provence and I was pleasantly thrilled to see that they sold bouquets of fresh lavender in the store. I thought it would be a great idea to add a touch of French rusticness to my shabby chic room, all the while inviting nostalgic childhood memories of me running around…
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IKEA Hack with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
IKEA has always been a part of my life growing up. As a kid, my brother and I used to pretend we lived in the demo rooms, especially the ones with the bunk beds, and we always anticipated ending our IKEA visit with a hotdog and ice cream that cost less than $1. At home…