A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
After touring Rosie for the first time, ahead of our offer and eventual move, we immediately noticed why no one was snatching up this property. She was a whole lot of house (that needed a lot of work) with barely any outdoor space. Granted, it is across from a lovely field and playground…it’s still vital
When we first looked at pictures of Rosie, there was one space that both Ryan and I immediately took notice of…and quite frankly, was a big part of our decision to purchase this house…the LOFT! Who wouldn’t want a gloriously cozy loft space to hang out in?! We saw past the pink walls and over
If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you’re more than likely a mom…or one of my immediate family members or friends, since they consistently read my blog lol…Maybe you’re just curious to see what I have planned for the next room in our Rosie by the River project OR maybe you are actually planning
Look at me go! Sharing yet another room plan with you, in one week! Are you impressed? lol. Honestly, it’s just too exciting and fun for me not to at this point. We’ve seen the overall design aesthetic, AND the ensuite, so I thought I would pop over to our second floor den area. First…the
Now that you’ve (hopefully) seen the overall vision for Rosie by the River, it’s time to narrow in on the design plan for each space in the phase one renovation. Today, I’m starting with the ensuite!! A quick reminder of where we started of course… The challenges of the space: a very small shower area
One of my favourite things to do year round is host in our home. Even before we renovated our Ravine House, we were often the ‘go to’ when it came to hosting friends or family. We just loved doing it! And now that we have completed most of the projects around here, we are that
This bedroom has gone through a lot of changes over the years – a glorified dumping ground to a guest bedroom and then an office. But now, it’s seen the biggest transformation into our baby girl’s nursery. And of course, it’s my favourite of all. This space was so much fun to design and pull
If you know me and have followed me for awhile, you know that I am a major Article fan. I have several pieces from them and have loved each and every one. Not to mention, I’ve sourced dozens of chairs, sofas, tables, you name it, for clients and have never had a complaint. So, it’s
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 the