Home + Garden Blog
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Baking 101: Simple Tips Worth Trying
Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.
Fall Table Decor Inspiration
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.
Refresh Your Space for Fall
Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.
Fall Maintenance: 4 Chores to Protect Your Home
Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.
Sublime Summer Space Savers: 6 Perfect Petite Patios
Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.
Hip (Hop) Easter Eggs: 7 Stylish Creations to Try
To help add some style to the traditional dip dye eggs we all know and love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try these cool creations this year!
4 Simple Chores to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
It’s important to ensure that your home is protected in the event of a storm. To spare you some headaches and a few costly repair bills, we’ve outlined our top four home maintenance items to tackle this (and every) spring.
Get Organized for 2019
Need some help organizing your space? Check out our top three organizing tips and get ready to add some order to your home.
Fall Table Decor Inspiration (2018)
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.
Simple Entertaining: Two Ingredient Appetizer
Having friends and family over this holiday season? We've got the perfect appetizer recipe to help you entertain in style without breaking a sweat!
Summer Sangria Recipes
Raise a glass to summer with our favorite Sangria recipes. Whether you prefer white or red wine, we have the perfect drink for you!
Outdoor Entertaining Tips
Planning on hosting a outdoor celebration this summer? Here are our top tips for summer soirees.
DIY Patriotic Pretzels
Learn how to make a simple, patriot snack that is perfect for any 4th of July celebration.
The Ultimate Caesar Recipe: How to Make Canada's Cocktail
Invented in Alberta, the Caesar is arguably one of Canada’s most patriotic drinks. And so, in honour of Canada Day and the imminent hangovers many of you face, we present the ultimate Caesar recipe.
How to Bring Summer into Your Home
June 21st marks the first day of summer and we want to celebrate by sharing our top tips for bringing summer into your home.
Summer Home Improvement Projects
Take advantage of the warm, dry weather. Here are some of our top home improvement projects to tackle in the summer.
Small Space Garden Hack: Raised Vegetable Gardens
Don't let a lack of space stop you from gardening! Garden guru Carson Arthur shared his best small garden hacks with us (perfect for city dwellers!).
Mother's Day DIY Craft: Rustic Garden Markers
Help Mom spruce up her garden with this fun and funky Mother's Day project.
Mother's Day DIY Craft: Floral Tea
Show Mom what a sweet-tea she is with this adorable floral craft. Perfect for any Mother's Day brunch or get together!
DIY on a Dime: Rustic Centerpiece
Up the cozy in your space and add some rustic charm to your decor with this simple centerpiece project. Try it today!