APRIL MIST

Photo: Insight Designs

SPRING WREATHES

How lovely are these wreathes? Not just for Christmas, and a fun spring weekend project. Which one do you like?


Via: Etsy

BORNE DOORSTOP | PARISIAN BEAUTY

Few objects cover all styles, these do! Designed by Koray Ozgen and made in France of hand-turned natural stone with a leather handle, the Borne Doorstop is on our wish list.


Via: Remodelista

PAINTED DOORS | SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS

A black door has it's place, but a colored door has a feeling - WOW! Be creative, take a risk and choose your favorite color. We love the pink door, what about you?
ps you can always repaint it!

Images:
Gap Interiors
Dwellings
Google Images
Simplified Bee
JK Homestead

CREATIVE COMPOST

An easy DIY bin, you'll be green and economical with this compost.

Via: Gardening Life

SPRING | NEW BEGINNINGS

Credit: My Shot, National Geographic

NOVA SCOTIA | ABANDONED SHACK

Credit: Paul Maybee

FRIDAY SNAPSHOT | SNOW PICNIC

If you're from Vancouver, enjoy the last of winter at Hollyburn Lodge, Cypress Mountain. Built in 1926, it offers traditional hot chocolate, a roaring fire and lots of cheer.

Photo Credit: Martha Stewart

VALENTINE'S DAY | DIY LOVE

Why not suprise your loved ones with a welcome outside your door! Here are three easy, "Do It Yourself" projects to greet  family, friends, and neighbours.

HOW TO: Cut felt hearts, at the top of two slip a knotted ribbon &  glue hearts together. Hang on your door, tree, mail box and send love.

 

HOW TO: Take this photo to your favorite florist!

HOW TO:  Fold square piece of paper, cut into heart shape, add narrow ribbon and hang.

XOXO  Carrie & Tanja

TIPS | OUTSIDE DANGER ZONES

Slippery Steps: 
Are accidents waiting to happen, and before you know it, "Slip, trip and fall,"  you're leaving the hospital with crutches.
Solution   

Salt: Easy and economical, keep a bag by your door.

Heated stair treads: Available at Costco for a great price.

Baking Soda: Functions like salt, it contains sodium which causes melting. The next time you have iced-over steps, reach into your pantry for the Arm & Hammer! 

Clogged Gutters:
Clogged gutters can lead to ice dams on your roof. Water backs up and freezes near the edge of the roof, water pools and seeps into your house, causing water damage. 

Solution
Easy! To prevent ice dams, clean out dead leaves and other gunk in your gutters so water can drain freely.    

Tree Trouble:  
Be aware of trees, branches or shrubs that touch your house or are beginning to dangerously encroach. Winter storms may have damaged high branches, creating a situation where roof damage is waiting.

Solution: Be sure to look up

                  Trim trees

                  Clean up any wood debris left in the yard.

FRIDAY SNAPSHOT | HOUSE IN WINTER

“Isn’t it true that a pleasant house makes winter more poetic, and doesn’t winter add to the poetry of a house?”

- Gaston Bachelard, Poetics of Space

Credit: House and Universe

BIRDHOUSE | FLY THE COOP BABY

The Urban ceramic bird box, in the shape of a milk carton with natural twig perch, is a witty comment on recycling. Price: £58.00.

Wool Ball, a light wool holder that attracts small birds, contains the finest British wool suitable for nest building. (don't you feel like having a nap?) Price: £3.50

Available: Whippet Grey, UK

TIPS | PIMP YOUR PORCH

Porches are a glimpse into your home, so show your style.

TIPS FOR PORCH STYLE

1. Display how you live.
2. Create a bold focal point using contrasting objects.
3. Decorate for the season, not for the holiday.
4. Let candle light guide your guests and welcome them on those those chilly evenings.
 

Photos: top- bottom  West Elm,
                                Canadian House & Home