Besides the changes we had planned in the mudroom, reworking this space to make it more functional was at the top of my list. The existing layout included a 5′ doorway from the entry which made the room feel really small and awkward to set up. It was a terrible use of the space, and I always talked about closing in the opening so we could fit a large sectional that would hold our whole family. The change was so simple, but would be so impactful! the Befores Here are the realtor images from when we bought the home. You can see the doorway into the foyer, and then also the built in cabinet that bumped out quite a bit…. Read more »
The Terpstra’s Kitchen Reveal
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Our Christmas Tree Guide
Styling our Christmas tree every year is one of my favourite ways to decorate our home for Holidays. I love when a tree is well styled without feeling too formal. After studying a bunch of different combinations, I’ve laid out my favourite elements to include for a casual and laid back feel. 1/ R I B B O N Tying ribbon into bows on various branches of your tree adds a really beautiful detail and extra layer on top of the ornaments. I love that this is a fairly simple and inexpensive way to change the look of your tree from year to year. PRO TIP: USE A COMBINATION OF TWO TYPES OF RIBBON FOR EXTRA VARIATION G E… Read more »