Do you ever get that feeling to just burn your house down so you can start all over… not literally burn it down… more like gut it. Gut it, and start completely fresh. Well, I get that feeling like every…
Front Door Color Inspiration
Recently I chatted about my plans for renovating the exterior of the new House & Canvas location downtown Burlington, ON, and one thing I have not yet decided on, is the front door color. I chose a pretty neutral palette for…
New Year Resolutions For Your Home
As we enter 2018, we hear all the time “What’s your New Year resolution?”, which usually ends with something along the lines of “I’m going to exercise more”, “I’m going to eat healthier”, “I’m going to spend more time with…
10 Hidden Gems From The 2018 IKEA Catalogue!
In my house hold, we have a 130lbs NewfiePoo, a long haired cat (with claws!!), and 2 kiddos, which means this mamma isn’t getting any fancy furniture for many, many years. Luckily, I live right around the corner from IKEA,…
ROSE GOLD Finds For Under $50
Am I the only one that is absolutely OBSESSED with this new rose gold trend?!? Yea, didn’t think so! Everyone is, and that’s why it’s all over sites like Pinterest and Hometalk. Rose gold has been around for eons…
7 Foolproof Ways To Choose The Perfect Paint Color
There are so many beautiful pieces arriving at the House & Canvas store, and I cannot wait to pick up a paint brush and make them beautiful. The biggest question is, what color do I paint them???!?!? When I worked…
Be A Trend Setter! The Colors Design Industry Giants Predict Will Dominate 2018
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is right around the corner, but a new year, means new color trends. And at this time of year, I love looking online to see what companies in the paint and design industries are…
Refinishing Stairs With Chalk-Style Paint And Inspiration!
Inside the new House & Canvas store, there is a set of stairs leading up to the restroom. The stairs and floors are that gawd-awful orange laminate fake wood, that was popular like 15 years ago and that should honestly,…
#FBF 2017 DIY Guide Roundup
Today is the last Friday before Christmas – many of you are on holiday tending to your houses – finishing last minute shopping or meal planning for the big day. The great thing about DIY projects is setting your own…
#TBT Making Your Uggs Look Like New With Chalk Paint
A few years ago Cait made a post about how she painted her Uggs with chalk paint. The post got little attention at the time – but over the years people have commented on this post and asked her if…