• Airbnb entrance/dining room update
    Airbnb,  Decor & DIY

    Airbnb Guest Suite #1 Updates 2022

    It’s been a couple of years since I started my Airbnb guest suites and I’ve made a few minor changes to my guest suite #1. Whether someone is coming for work or leisure they like to have a safe, homey place they can stay. New Barbecue. My newest Airbnb update to guest suite #1… I have added a little barbecue…

  • Living room refresh 2022
    Decor & DIY,  Home Improvement

    Living Room Refresh – Add Accent Wall

    With spring just around the corner you might want to refresh your living room with a little paint. It’s amazing what a difference just a little paint can make to a room. Your walls may be scuffed or  dinged up or you may be bored with the colour. Paint is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to transform a space.…

  • Home Project Binder
    Binders,  Home Improvement

    Home Project Binder(free printables)

    Are you planning any home improvements this year? I like to organize my plans in my home project binder. You can download some free printables I have created for your own binder. Whether you are planning one project or several it can make it easier if you have all the details organized in one place. Reviewing Past Plans…declutter and archive……

  • Guest bedroom -after
    Airbnb,  Decor & DIY

    Guest Suite #2 Makeover Part Two – Bedroom Refresh

    My guest suite #2 also had a little update in the bedroom this year. It’s amazing what a little paint and a few “new” accessories can do. Some “Before” bedroom makeover pictures… Before makeover Before with antique dresser Corner bedroom – before I had originally painted the pale lilac colour for my mother, but didn’t have time to repaint when…

  • New hardwood floor in living room
    Decor & DIY,  Home Improvement

    Flooring Update! What Not to Do!

    When I bought my house seven years ago, it had had a lot of renovations – some good, some not so good. The previous owners had done all of the flooring and they did a very good job with the installation. However some of the selected materials were not so good. Individually they were fine – the ceramic tiles, the…

  • Bookshelf styling with books, photos, book ends, clock & boxes
    Decor & DIY,  Organizing

    Bookshelf Styling Tips 101

    My built-in bookshelves in my living-room had gradually turned into a cluttered, over-stuffed mess. Bookshelf styling, to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, is something I have always struggled with. If you too have struggled with organizing Your bookshelves, read on to see how I did mine and find tips to transform your shelves. Bookshelves – Before Bookshelf Styling Tip…

  • Laundry Room
    Home Improvement

    Laundry Room Makeover Phase One

    For over six years I have been biding my time, waiting to redo my laundry room. Other priorities always took precedence. This year I decided it would finally be the year I would tackle it. I actually did this at the start of the year so I apologize for waiting so long to share it with you. For the past…

  • Guest room makeover
    Decor & DIY,  Home Improvement

    Guest Room Makeover on a Budget

    Does your guest room need a makeover and do you have a very small budget to do it? After living in my home for six years I finally got around  to re-decorating. There are a few of my son’s personal things kept here as he sometimes comes on weekends. Read on for some tips to redo your guest room on…

  • Master Bedroom Summer
    Decor & DIY

    Top Ten Master Bedroom Decorating Tips

    Are you thinking of redecorating your master bedroom? How do you want it to feel? Do you like light and bright or more cozy and dark? Most bedrooms require a calming, peaceful, vibe to aid in a good night’s sleep. If you work shift work, having a darker room with good black out blinds or drapes might be needed. In…

  • Master Bedroom Mini-reno grey velvet comforter
    Decor & DIY,  Home Improvement

    Master Bedroom Mini-Reno Tips

    My master bedroom finally got a mini- reno this past winter. The drywall valance was finally removed and the “popcorn” ceiling is now history. I also painted over the original tan colour on the walls in a dark grey and white. Read more for a few tips if you are considering doing a mini-reno yourself. Drywall valance before Let the…

  • Living room refresh, redecorate
    Decor & DIY,  Organizing

    Living room Refresh & Tips to Refresh Any Space

    My living-room was in a state of upheaval (aka. a mess) while I was busy working on my other property that I recently sold. Some parts were okay but others were desperately needing attention. I was behind on my “spring” cleaning and I was ready for a refresh. The walls didn’t need to be painted, fortunately, as they had been…

  • Century Home Transformtion
    Decor & DIY,  Home Improvement

    Transformation of a Century Home 2020

    The transformation is complete! Last year when my long-time tenants moved out of my former home, I began the transformation 0f the century. What started out as a simple project ($25,000 to $30,000 and six to eight weeks) grew to be substantially more. I had lived in this house for over twenty years. Over that time, I had fixed, renovated…

  • Fireplace wall after
    Home Improvement

    Fireplace Wall Transformation

    In 2014 when I moved into my home, I had a vision for the fireplace wall.  Last winter the fan in my older style gas fireplace went kaput. Yes, I could have paid $500 to have it fixed, but I had been planning to buy a new fireplace insert this year anyway. And $500 is a big chunk of money…

  • guest suite #2 reflections grey bedding
    Airbnb,  Decor & DIY

    Welcome to Church Hill Haven Guest Suite #2

    I finally got Church Hill Haven Guest Suite #2 ready in August. I had already painted the main areas last year in neutral greys. The main kitchen, living, and dining room had red and green accent colours. Guest Suite #2 Entrance and Mudroom… Guest Suite #2 Furniture Transformation… I commandeered a couple of pieces I had in my shed, left…

  • Airbnb guest suite #1 reflections grey bed & antique night tables
    Airbnb,  Decor & DIY

    Church Hill Haven Guest Suite #1 (Before and After)

    Recently, I decided to turn my basement apartments into guest suites. (I’ve always loved an excuse to decorate.) During my travels I stayed at some accommodations on Airbnb and I was impressed at how easy it was to use the site. They handle all the payments in a safe, secure manner, submit the taxes where applicable, and then pay the…