As part of my mini "Livingroom Refresh", I mentioned that I would have slipcovers custom-made for the chairs we use for dining in the living room. Although these chairs aren't technically dining chairs, they have the same seat height as most. As you can see, these chairs are well-used and quite soiled (embarrassingly so!), but they… Continue reading A Cautionary Tale…
Month: February 2023
Celebrating the seasons…
Many complain about the weather, especially the deep freeze of winter. I, too, am guilty of this pointless pastime, but for me, it's the heat of summer I grumble about. Along with these extremes in temperatures comes the bonus of four distinct seasons. Here in Northern Canada, one week is rarely the same as… Continue reading Celebrating the seasons…
A Love Story…
How I long for the return of a can't wait to see romantic comedy (I'm channelling Jane Austen), and where is Nancy Meyers when we really need her! After a steady diet of cable news, unhinged politicians, devastating natural disasters, a senseless, heartbreaking war, not to mention Covid, isn't it time for a light,… Continue reading A Love Story…
A (mini) Living Room Refresh…
It all started with Charlie chewing the living room area rug... I loved my old rug (the one at the bottom of this photo). The colours were subtle and fit in perfectly with the furniture and draperies. I've had it for a long time and had… Continue reading A (mini) Living Room Refresh…