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Get Your Yard Spring Ready With These 7 Simple Steps
As Spring Fever sets in the to-do list to get your lawn and gardens ready can feel daunting. We get it. We love Spring, but the cleaning up process can feel never-ending. Our Garden Gallery checklist will provide you with some tips to get your property ready for gardening and sunshine.
Five Spring Tips to Dress up your Doorway
Our front door and entranceway is the space that welcomes and invites us into our home. It is an opportunity to express a bit of our personality as we change up our outdoor décor to match the evolving seasons.
Easy Bird Feeder Craft for Kids
Many birds remain in Canada during the winter season. Place a few bird feeders near a window and you can enjoy the view from the comforts of your home. Why not make it a kids craft too?! Click here to learn how to make one!
Rekindling the Magic of the Holidays
It’s easy to get wrapped up in our various to do lists during the holiday season. There are gifts to buy, dinners to plan, cookies to bake, and homes to decorate: the list can feel endless. All the hustle and bustle can leave us feeling lost and a little overwhelmed. This year, why not take a note from Charles Dickens and rekindle the true spirit of the holidays? In 1843, his best-selling novel, the Christmas Carol reminded people that the real magic of Christmas was not about loading the tree with gifts but connecting with friends, families, and neighbours.
Make Your House Smell Like Christmas
Bottle up Christmas by making a festive simmer pot! This aromatic mixture is a great way to fill your home with warm and natural scents. This recipe is simple and can be easily changed to match your preferences! Perfect for adding a subtle scent throughout your space. These are also great gifts for friends.
Elegant Holiday Tablescaping
Make your table as memorable as the menu with tablescaping! 🌟 It’s the perfect way to elevate your dinner and show your guests you care. Choose a theme that you love from glitzy glitter to rustic and warm. We have all that you need to create your inspired look!
Create Your Own Charming Christmas Planter!
Sleigh your tabletop decor this year and learn how to create a planter filled with fresh greens and colourful winter flowers to liven up any space! This adorable Christmas planter will make your home feeling festive and green!
Make Your Own Festive Winter Urn!
Looking to elevate your Christmas decor this year? Why not create your own urn insert! Spruce up your home with a personal touch.
Decorate a Tree on a Budget
As Christmas draws near, it is time to start thinking about decorating the main focal point inside your home… your Christmas tree! There are so many different styles, themes, colour combinations, the decorations and possibilities are endless.
Freshen Up Your Front Door
As October draws to an end and Halloween passes, it is time to clean up your front entrance and dispose of what fall and Harvest décor you have, and shift into a new season. It is a common question, and many people ask… “What can I do to my front entrance and outdoor containers to transition into a new look?”
How to Plant an Indoor Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a great way to brighten up your space for the holiday season. Follow our video and steps below to plant your amaryllis to have gorgeous blooms for the winter season!
The Return of Hallowe'en!
Halloween is back. Trick-or-treating and small group gatherings have both been approved, but before you head out on the town, here are a few tips to keep you and your little ghoul safe on that magical night.