4 Simple Ways to Beat the January Blues

Jan 16, 2019 | Life | 7 comments

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere can be a tough one. In November and December, I tend to distract myself from the shorter days and longer nights by looking forward to Christmas and New Year, throwing myself physically and mentally into preparing, decorating my home...

Refreshing Rooms with Something Old, Something New

Jan 14, 2019 | Living Room | 7 comments

I think it’s a combination of shorter days and the loss of sparkle that Christmas brings, but every year in January, after the Christmas decorations all come down, my home feels a bit flat. What I tend to do is give my spaces a little bit of a shakeup so they...

Setting Goals for the House for 2019

Jan 9, 2019 | My Home | 13 comments

While, as many of us do, I view January as a bit of a clean slate, I also think it’s probably one of the worst times of year for me to make concrete goals. I am definitely affected by SAD and the lack of sunlight really wreaks havoc on my mood, energy levels and...

A Quick Look Back Before Looking Forward

Jan 7, 2019 | Uncategorized | 10 comments

And just like that, it’s 2019. I’m sure it’s a sign of getting older but these days, I feel like I blink and a year is gone. Do you remember when you were a kid and the summer break seemed to last forever? Yeah, distant memory having that feeling. So...

Your Favourite Posts of 2018 and a Final Word for the Year

Dec 21, 2018 | Blogging, My Home | 4 comments

I know, I know, everyone is shaking their heads in disbelief that it’s actually December already and OH MY GAWD WASN’T IT JUST SUMMER? Yeah, I’m feeling it too. But well, here we are at the very end of the year and I’m writing my final post to...

How to Prepare for Overnight Guests

Dec 19, 2018 | Decorating Advice | 8 comments

For as much of an introvert as I am, I really do enjoy having friends and family over to stay at our home. Part of it is that I feel a bit more in control of the situation (anxiety tends to rear it’s ugly head when I’m in more unfamiliar territory) and...