A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
It seems crazy to say that TWO years ago we renovated the Ravine House’s master bedroom. And yet, to some it may seem crazy to already be making changes again. But when we originally created the space, we made a lot of compromises to keep it affordable, knowing it would grow with us (plus I’m a
A few months ago, I talked about a very personal struggle I was having with my post baby body. And at the end, I promised to continue to share in my journey to love myself again. Well I am holding myself to that promise, even though these posts are honestly the hardest for me to
I’d been sleeping on the same queen mattress for about 11-12 years. We renovated our master bedroom, but didn’t have the budget to look at a new bed or bed frame. Then, we had Jack and realized it was starting to feel a bit cramped, especially when the dogs came up for a morning snuggle.
I think it’s pretty obvious if you follow me that I have a thing for lighting. If I could niche myself into one specific area of design – it would be lighting without a doubt. I just get so excited about it and I honestly think it steals the show almost every dang time! A
I’m a big believer in the details and how they can really make or break a space. Too often plumbing fixtures and accessories become an afterthought, using whatever is left of the budget for last minute purchases. Here’s the thing though – plumbing fixtures can really bring a space to life, adding so much character and
I can’t believe the before and after day has finally come. It has been quite the journey (around 10 months to be exact) but we have completed the Lady Laurier project and are thrilled, to say the least!!! This was our biggest undertaking yet and though it seemed to drag for a bit (permits take
I’m sure most people visiting this blog would be familiar with the One Room Challenge, but just in case, here’s a quick recap. Two times a year, featured designers and guest participants have 6 weeks to makeover a space in their home, bringing all of us along for the ride with each week’s instalment before
After sharing the plans for our bedroom redesign, I promised to speak a little more on one of the biggest design decisions we made…the bed frame. Because Ryan and I were lucky enough to receive a King mattress, it was time to search for the right frame to fit it. Here was my list of