A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a beautiful tile! Though my staple in most flips is the trusty subway, I’ve really come to appreciate the patterns, the textures and yes, even the colours, that have become so popular this past year. And though 2017 was indeed a great year for seeing some variety, I’m
2018 is here! And what better way to celebrate than with a home decor trends post! What’s going to be big in interior design this year? And not only that, but what’s actually worth taking seriously?! Yes, it’s fun to get lost down that endless Pinterest hole and decorate our imaginary home. But, sometimes the
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my quick Insta Stories tour of the Ottewell Oasis and noticed how close we are getting to finishing! I’m so excited for this one, you guys! Anyways, before we take some time off for the holidays, I thought I would share my kitchen design plans
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS!! And I particularly love decorating for Christmas!! Especially now that I have a little helper in the house 😉 I crank the holiday tunes, dance around as I bust out the bins that have been packed away all year. My husband mainly rolls his
Nothing brings me more joy then busting out the Christmas tunes and decorating my home for the holidays. I talked about my Scandi traditions and decorating style last year, and it’s still my go to – minimalistic and modern. This year, I hope to add some more greenery with eucalyptus, since it can still look
I don’t know about you but I am constantly shopping on Etsy. It’s a goldmine for independent furniture designers, custom pillows, and vintage rugs among many other items. But searching through it all can be so daunting when there are thousands of shops! So, just in time for Christmas, I’ve rounded up some of my all
We’re all familiar with the idea of transitioning your decor for cooler temperatures (I even wrote a post about it here!). For me, fall and winter are synonymous with warm shades of brown, white, cream, and brass. Anything that says, “come sit and hang by the fire and forget about your work emails for the
With the exterior almost done (which is a good thing because it just started snowing in Edmonton!!), I’m turning my attention to the interior of the Ottewell Oasis. I thought this time around I would share some inspiration for the entire home before going into the specifics of say the kitchen and bathrooms. And, if
This may sound silly, but I legit did a happy dance when my new Dyson Pure Hot + Cool purifier showed up on the door step. Ryan had a laugh at my expense, but you see, adding to our Dyson family is VERY exciting for me. With two dogs who shed more than you would