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One Room Challenge: Week 2 – Reworking What you have

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Oh green how I love you! We’ve still got lots m

Oh green how I love you!

We’ve still got lots more painting to do in this space. But Who else thinks this green is pretty epic?!

Color is @sherwinwilliams color of the year ‘Evergreen Fog’

Our new grey dining area! It may not be a massive

Our new grey dining area!
It may not be a massive change in the grand scheme of things, but continuing the paint we used in the kitchen area into our dining room packs a big punch in person and in the way the space flows. Are you into a colour on your trim? Or are you more into an all white vibe?

Now to wait 2-4 more weeks for our window to get fixed 🙈🙈

Give me a ✌️if you work from home! I feel lik

Give me a ✌️if you work from home!
I feel like we can now call ourselves a “work from home nation”. Over the last year and a half, so many companies have re-organized and realized that working from home at least a few days a week has been beneficial for everyone. People we know in the contracting world say that home offices are the main thing that they get called on to renovate or build. We have always worked from home but definitely know how much a good comfy office affects the entire run of the day. Over the last few years, we have been on the hunt to invest in an office chair that not only works with our heirloom office table, but also allows me to have a change of scenery when I want to work in a stand-up position from our kitchen counter. The Flokk Capisco chair by HAG checked all the boxes. Honestly guys this is the coolest chair if you are a creative and need to fidget to keep your juices flowing. It has a saddle inspired design which you can set forwards and backwards, a multi footrest base, and best of all a rocking position. Those long hours of working on our interior decor have been so easy since this chair arrived. Rob has even stolen it from me when he has to sit at the desk for hours at a time going through thousands of wedding photos to get those gorgeous albums off to our clients.

What's the one thing in your home office that you've invested in?

@peteropsvik @ugoburo.ca @flokk_design (ad)

Ok, I’m slowly transforming this room and first

Ok, I’m slowly transforming this room and first thing I always do when designing a space is find the perfect rug. From there I work with the colors to finish the room. When @loloirugs reached out to me in the spring to tell me about my fave @amberinteriors launching a collab, it was hard to find the perfect rug because THEY ALL ARE PERFECT! But, knowing I wanted a warm Fall rug, the Georgie in Bordeaux/ antique Ivory was exactly what I pictured. We still have furniture to switch out so that this space becomes the cozy family zone we want, but how good does this look?

#liketkit #amberlewisxloloi #LTKhome
@shop.ltk (gifted)
http://liketk.it/3psZl

Every angle if this kitchen brings me so much joy.

Every angle if this kitchen brings me so much joy.
Head to the blog to find photos of all the spaces and info on the paint color and details.

Our home is getting greener one step at a time. Ov

Our home is getting greener one step at a time. Over the last few years, we have made a huge move into getting our home and the way we live more green #ad. The problem is we still really love certain products. Royale bathroom tissue and Tiger Towel are some of those products that we can’t live without. But, with their new recyclable paper packaging on their Original and Velour bathroom tissue and Tiger Towel, we don't have to change brands to stay green as a family. Help reduce plastic waste, try NEW Royale® Paper Pack! What moves are you making in your home to get more green? Link in bio for the coupon!
@theroyalekittens #royalepaperpack

HOLY MOLY! 6 months later our, kitchen is done. W

HOLY MOLY! 6 months later our, kitchen is done.
When we first moved into this kitchen, it was pretty but was not our style. Over the three years of living here, we have been picking away at trying to make it feel like ours without having to do a full gut job. The wallpaper was the first to go, where we did a faux shiplap wall above the original wainscoting. It was a very quick job with not a ton of tools and Rob was never happy
with it. Next was removing all the upper cabinets, which happened in a fit of rage when the doors were so loud to close that they kept waking up our newborn Emmitt. After living with the uppers just with no doors for over a year, we were ready to take the plunge and start making this kitchen
what we had been envisioning. It's been a big process of removing and rebuilding the walls (literally) but with the power of paint everything perfectly tied together. We went with the perfect neutral, timeless Repose Gray SW 7015 from the Inspire palette of @sherwinwilliams Living Well collection to truly transform this space into an inspiring one. Plus, their SuperPaint with Air Purifying Technology has zero VOCs, which is a big thing for us as we always have our kids around.
What do you think?
#SWColorLove #SWLivingWell

I wore a shacket at school pick up today and I cha

I wore a shacket at school pick up today and I changed my bedding to dark….that can only mean one thing… October is here and brought Fall with it. Do you love Fall?

Teeth are a funny thing, they impact your overall

Teeth are a funny thing, they impact your overall health, and are always the first thing you see when meeting someone. I also know firsthand how much they affect your confidence as you grow. Before I had braces as a kid, I was missing teeth in key areas of my smile, and my dad once told me I looked like a jack-o'-lantern. Those type of comments definitely stung, and we want to make sure our kids don't have to deal with a lack of confidence due to the fact that their smile isn't as perfect as they hoped naturally.
As you may know, I've been on my orthodontic journey for over two years now. Next week, we take Aubrey in for an assessment for his own braces journey to begin. I have learned so much in both the times I've had braces, as a kid, and now as an adult. One thing for certain is that I always choose a specialist in Orthodontics to watch over the health of my
mouth. They are the experts and have the know how and education to know exactly how to overcome your individual issues. After some time and the right course of action, all of my teeth now can touch and I’m on the tail leg of my treatment. For Aubrey, it could be a bit longer than others may take, which may seem expensive. Thankfully, orthodontic clinics across Canada have awesome payment plans set up to help families get the best care without the financial stress. As always, we will
take you along with us through this from the parents’ side of things.Find a CAO Orthodontist Near You By Going To The CAO Website.
#TrustaCAOorthodontist
@canadianorthodontists

Can I admit something? This room gives me an overw

Can I admit something?
This room gives me an overwhelming feeling. Before we made this our only living room, it was a sitting room that we had designed and worked on for 2 years. It was a comfortable and relaxing space for Rob and i have quiet moments in a loud house. now, it’s full of furniture not meant for the space, thrown in here so the kids were comfortable when they were watching tv but also no space for them to truly play because the sofa takes up the whole room. It needs a change. Bare with me as I slowly pick away at creating a space this fall/winter that will suit both our kids and Rob and I.

Do you ever go to pick up your favourites at the g

Rob turned 40! We had to work from home all day s

Let’s Talk Mental Health: When I was a kid, I

Let’s Talk Mental Health:

When I was a kid, I was bullied hard. My nickname was “porkum”, a play on my maiden name Corkum because I had a squishier tummy than most of the girls in my class in grade 6. Things were said about me, I found notes from mean people about me and I've lived with those words since. I still remember finally getting the courage in grade 8 to ask my crush to the dance and him saying that I was too ugly to be seen in public with, let alone be his date. These words are now tattooed on my brain and come out even now at the age of 34 when I look in the mirror. Around that time, I was diagnosed with Seasonal Depression, which
then turned to full on depression in my 20s with suicidal thoughts. KIDS CAN BE MEAN and mental health can impact us at all
ages.

With 3 of our own, we now know what to watch for. Aubrey, who beats to his own drum, was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder at the age of 4. He’s now 8. Anxiety can quickly turn into depression, so we make sure we are always nurturing the things he loves, like drawing, while we openly chat each day about the things that happen in school and how they make him feel. We are lucky to be in the position to get him support when needed and be there for him because we work from home. This isn’t always as easy for other families.

@Sobeys knows the importance of mental health for our children and youth and because of that, last year they created A Family of Support: Child & Youth Mental Health Initiative which supports child and youth mental health services across the country.

This year, you can help support by donating at your local @Sobeys from now until September 30. Let’s help our kids have a healthier tomorrow. Head over to the link in my bio to learn more!

#AFamilyOfSupport, #SobeysPartner #Ad

Bits of Fall are starting to show up everywhere ar

Bits of Fall are starting to show up everywhere around the house AND yard. How early is too early for pumpkins?!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

**Congrats @stonehurstsouth ** We built this! We

**Congrats @stonehurstsouth **
We built this! We still have to do the crown moulding but I can't believe we finally have a range hood cover. It's robust and perfect. And we used our @harttoolsusa drill set to get it up and survive the dad shake. To help celebrate the launch of their DIY tools in Wal-Mart Canada during the month of October, we are giving one of you the chance to win a 20V Brushless vacuum Kit and Drill. To enter:

• Like this post
• Follow @harttoolsusa and @thewilddecoelis
• Tag 3 friends in the comments
• Post on story for extra entries
• Open to Canadian residents only

Give-away will run for 48 hours. Good luck!
@harttoolsusa @walmartcanada #doitwithhart

We’ve had a small streak of bad luck but I know

We’ve had a small streak of bad luck but I know that means good things are happening soon. Thanks to everyone who have been dm’ing over the last few weeks for Em and now Rob. Guess I’ll be getting pro with the power tools while we get this kitchen done. (Shot from last year but making me happy it’s almost fall)

Faux beam reveal: As you know our kitchen has bee

Faux beam reveal:

As you know our kitchen has been a struggle for us as we don’t have the budget for a full layout change. So for the last 3 years, we’ve been dreaming up a way to make this alcove work with our style and this home (it has duct work, so has to stay). This beam dream came into fruition a few months ago when we started planning our the renovation and hated how the ceiling met the old trim. I love how our saw mill rough cut wood was able to perfectly blend into our 1917 home like it’s been there the whole time. Will have a blog up about the process later this week. But, for now, tell me what you think in the comments below.

With rugs all over the house, plus a big dog, havi

With rugs all over the house, plus a big dog, having a vacuum that is a beast on pet hair is a must. We are loving our @harttoolsusa Pro Bagless Upright Vacuum! Not only does it get the dog hair off every surface of our home, but also from the carpets in our truck, which is a first for a vacuum we’ve owned. I’m starting to love a corded vacuum again! This vacuum is available at @walmartcanada online and in stores!
#DoItWithHART # ad

It’s raining, my sister, niece and nephew leave

It’s raining, my sister, niece and nephew leave to head home to Abu Dhabi tomorrow for another year, and I have all the cravings for Fall.

One of the biggest questions we’ve been getting when we share our new primary bedroom is where are all of our clothes stored? Luckily for us, this old family room, now bedroom came with built-ins. It may not be the most ideal way to store close but it’s working for us. Now to add some brass pulls to those doors 😉

BEFORE-> AFTER Update on my parents bunk room: l

BEFORE-> AFTER
Update on my parents bunk room:

last year, my mom asked for my husband and I to makeover my childhood bedroom as her birthday present. It took us a while to find the time but in the new year we started the process which mostly involved a whole bunch of paint.

Trying to redecorate a room with Covid lockdown Has definitely been a challenge and we aren’t quite finished in here but I wanted to show you guys a little before and after peak of what a difference paint and some hand me down furniture can do to a space.

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