Revolution, really? Those are pretty strong words especially when you're talking about pasta. But once you meet Pronto, I'm sure you'll be convinced too. This is one product that will definitely ...

Are you freshening up your home for the season? With the forced seclusion, many of us are turning our attention to our homes. And I think that's a great thing - living in a beautiful, cared for home ...

Welcome and thanks for stopping by! If you're new here, I'm a Toronto-based blogger with a fondness for traditional architecture, transitional style, and plaid who loves to fix up her new old house, ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year and today is one of the most exciting days. It's the Seasonal Simplicity Home Tour week and today I get to invite you in for a Christmas home tour. If you've ...

It's really beginning to feel like Christmas! The gifts are wrapped, the tree is decorated, and I've watched about half of the Hallmark Christmas movies ;). Our living room becomes the heart of our ...

Are you enjoying cooler weather? There's a definite chill in the air these days here in Toronto which makes days sitting out on the porch a welcome treat. I've decorated my porch for the season and am ...

Thanks everyone for your kind comments on my last post. It all seems a bit unreal but I’m sure by Monday it will sink in! I’ve been slowly doing some organizing the last few weeks to get prepared for ...

How do you build a counter over a washer and dryer? If you're considering building a DIY countertop or floating shelf above the washer and dryer, I have the answers for you! That is one of the ...

One area I always look forward to decorating is the stairwell. Have you wondered how to hang garland on stairs? It's very easy to do provided you have the right materials and tools. I took these ...

I like the changes made to this home. How perfect is the colour (Dead Salmon by Farrow and Ball) of this mudroom Speaking of F&B, here's how Farrow and Ball paint colours look in real homes. The best ...

Here's some recent photos I took for the article. If you're wondering - no, the office never ever stays this clean!

This is our current house, #RRColonialCharm, located in Toronto, Canada. We moved to this home in December 2016. Its classic Colonial layout, centre hall plan, and traditional details won us over. But ...