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We’ve recently seen an increase in readership by our Canadian friends. So this got me thinking about our neighbors to the north and I figured it was about time we highlight some terrific Canadian companies!

I may be aging myself here but I remember going on weekly trips to the grocery store with my mother and staring at the tiny section of organic produce, thinking to myself, "why would anyone want these less then perfect veggies?" Across the aisle were heaps and heaps of produce that looked pumped up to …

The game is on! I don’t know about you but I am sure enjoying this season of Design Star. Maybe it’s because the judges critiques are harsh, the tasks are ginormous, the time lines are tight or because one poor team never seems to finish a

A fresh coat of paint is my absolute favorite way to not only update a room but to add a little drama. Sarah, mother to three-month old Griffin, must agree. By painting the room a warm shade of cafe-au-lait, she created a rich backdrop for an elegant and sophisticated nursery. Inspired by Dwell's Circles crib …

Many of you blogging home decor enthusiasts may already know Nicole Balch. She spends her free time "transforming the so so" and documents it all on her blog "Making It Lovely" from her charming Oak Park, IL bungalow.  Nicole is a stationary designer, shop owner, graphic designer, new mom and seasoned blogger who can simply …

Melisa and I love when our husbands show interest in our decorating endeavors. It means so much to have their input and participation. Oh, who are we kidding - we just want them to agree with our design plans and love the fact that we will likely be changing the room decor every other year! All …

I am happy to announce that I am pregnant with baby number two! And now that my morning sickness is subsiding, I'm smiling again and the pep is back in my step!  In about two weeks, I'll learn the sex of my baby. I cannot wait to get this nursery makeover underway. I hope you'll …

For all you photography lovers out there you must check out a new member of the blogging world, The Shutter Canuck! Mom of two boys, Liam and Graham, NYC resident Johanna Lindsay started The Shutter Canuck to showcase photos she has taken over the years. Many feature a "day in the life" in Manhattan. I love …