Gather in the Garden – Essentials for Outdoor Summer Entertaining
The allure of entertaining outdoors is all in the details. We want mood lighting and fireplaces for ambience, pretty serving pieces and drinkware, and…
Home & Garden
Lighten Up: Outdoor lighting ideas to enhance your backyard
During the day, the sun highlights all the facets of nature and architecture around us. At night, the moon offers a stunning glow, but…
Getting Zen With A Backyard Pond
When my parents first installed their backyard koi pond, I remember pleading with them: “Why not get a hot tub instead?” But my parents…
Spring Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts – For a Healthy Lawn all Summer Long
Whether your lawn is sprawling or small-time, spring lawn care can be a daunting task. Luckily, our area has a number of incredibly knowledgeable…
The Benefits of Decluttering – Reduce, Donate and De-Stress
After nearly 35 years of living in the same home, it was time for my parents to downsize. Before they moved, my dad had…
Reclaimed and Refurbished – Turning Salvaged Wood into Dazzling Décor
When I’ve attempted to “upcycle,” my projects didn’t always turn out perfectly. There’s a special level of difficulty in trying to make something actually…
Hosting For The Holidays – How Party Rentals Can De-Stress Your Event
When we host for the holidays, we have roughly a million things on our minds. How much furniture do we have to move to…
The Cordless Craze: New Trends in Window Covering
In Canada, corded window blinds may soon be a thing of the past. Health Canada has proposed regulations to prohibit the sale of blinds…
Autumn Decorating and DIY – This Year’s Fall Home Décor Trends
Looking to wow your guests this Fall? Get some inspiration and celebrate autumn in style with our top decorating tips from Devon Byrne at…
The Barrie Area’s Hot Tub Craze + Tips For New Buyers
Take a drive in practically any neighbourhood of Barrie, and chances are you’ll pass a hot tub store. Why do we have such a…