Ontario has four Anthropologie locations and Quebec has two, but the hipster mecca hasn’t hit the Maritimes yet. That’s probably a good thing because I suspect I’d march around saying “I could totally make that from old newspapers and sticks” and “I could sew… Continue Reading “Anthropologie-inspired DIY desk organizer”
Throwing a baby shower can’t possibly be more than sitting everyone in a circle and cooing over ducky onesies and impossibly tiny sneakers, right? Well, there’s a bit more to it — like the guest list, food, games, gifts and general hosting duties. Not… Continue Reading “Throwing a baby shower for your bestie”
Ready to quit loot bags and hand out something that’s actually useful? These reusable snack bags can be filled with candy, crackers or pretzels to be eaten on the drive home from the birthday party, and then the bag can be used over and… Continue Reading “Reusable snack bag party favours”
I love a good DIY project that uses recycled items (hello, FREE!) but I’ll be the first to admit things don’t always turn out as pretty as they do on Pinterest. My attempts to turn old egg cartons into 3D art for picture frames?… Continue Reading “Pinterest fail: Egg carton flower picture frames”
Lamps are one of those things you can pick up pretty easily at a yard sale or thrift shop and there’s an easy explanation: most people don’t think about redoing them. They see a hideous fringed shade or a scratched-up base and all they… Continue Reading “How to recover a lampshade”