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The Wild Decoelis | How To Make Flour Sack Stockings | sewing instructions | fresh fir and cedar garland on fireplace mantle with twinkle lights. Antique coal burning fireplace with candles inside. Gold mirror and cedar wreath with gold ribbon

How To Make Flour Sack Stockings

How to Refinish a China Cabinet For a Bathroom | the wild decoelis | matte black antique medicine cabinet with white grey interior in bathroom for storage with baskets and towels black clawfoot tub, vintage rug

How to Refinish a China Cabinet For a Bathroom

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We are bringing in the cheer! The last few weeks

We are bringing in the cheer!

The last few weeks were hard. We are now all about making this the happiest holiday season we can. if you followed me and my Christmas decorations for a while, you know, I am so inspired with the old way of decorating using things you have around you. I’m also very fortunate to have Christmas tree farmers as family members and live in the Christmas tree capital of North America. But year in and year out, I love to watch Period Based movies to inspired me on what to make. This year I introduced Poppy to Little women. And as we watched the remake version, we decorated the mantle with @shopfauxliage northern white cedar garland, with real cedar tucked into it and dried oranges. The more simpler the better.

Do you use real or faux garland in your own home?

Another item in our home you won’t find anywhere

Another item in our home you won’t find anywhere else.

There are so many things that I absolutely love about antiques. In a world where we like to come to Instagram to be inspired, shopping links becomes a go to. I love shopping links don’t get me wrong. But there are certain items you just can’t buy in a store. And, if you can, a lot of times, they are just not in my budget. That’s when Rob and I fell in. Love with antiques. We were looking for affordable secondhand furniture for our first rental, purchasing, and restoring old items were the only thing we could afford. It’s now our favourite thing to do together.

We purchased this early 1900s railroad gas lanterns at an antique market because I just couldn’t stop thinking about it and how good it would look with a candle in our living room. But once I got it home, my mind started spinning. I have always loved the massive lanterns that @amberinteriors uses but after pricing them out at almost $15,000 apiece, I thought, can I hack this lantern into a lookalike? Turns out I could with a $20 @ikeacanada pendant kit and some @wayfaircanada items.

I just need to shorten the chain, but now we have a stunning, one-of-a-kind kitchen island pendant because I took the risk.

Make sure you follow if you love creating an original home
@thewilddecoelis

We said goodbye to our sweet Zeus pup. He had an a

We said goodbye to our sweet Zeus pup. He had an aggressive form of lymphoma. We fell in love with him at first sight days after I had a dangerous miscarriage. It was serendipitous. In his almost 9 years, he became our children’s protector, my running buddy, the lick you needed when you came to visit, the baby I needed when I lost my own, and above all, our family’s very best friend. The pain we have felt these past days, the grief of losing a pet, is hard to describe. But, he is up in dog heaven, and if it’s anything like what the kids think it will be, he will have THE TIME OF HIS LIFE. I love you Zeus Pup for ever and ever. #zeusdecoeli

Congrats @rachaelhartin, you won our @hauserfurnit

Congrats @rachaelhartin, you won our @hauserfurniture $500 giveaway!

but while we are at it, here are some old school still photos of this beautiful couch and our living room decorated for Christmas. @hauserfurniture is such high quality, and this sofa is perfect for our family of five + our animals.

The Range hood reveal! For those of you who are j

The Range hood reveal!
For those of you who are just as dedicated to this kitchen project as we are. Our goal is to get it completely finished Eve and we are almost there. between Rob and I, we have built everything from scratch, including the range hood with our convertible @empavaappliances range hood underneath. It’s definitely not the vision we had as moulding is probably one of the more difficult things to perfect. But with some quick thinking, and wood fill, she looks perfect. I have a whole highlight on how exactly we built it over on the feed.

What’s left:
• close in the beam
• paint the ceiling
• install toe kicks
• trim out Powder room door
And eventually build our dream island. But I’ll let rob agave a long break before that 🫣.

thank you always for cheering us on through this entire new home. You are who keep me going when I lose complete hope focus and joy.

When Emmitt was a year and a half he became really

When Emmitt was a year and a half he became really sick and his cough never went away. We spent three sleepless months,being up with him all night, coughing or rushing him to emerg, until he was finally diagnosed with asthma. It didn’t get easier over the last 2 1/2 years and finally have a good treatment plan and are moving forward in a great direction. Through these scary years, we’ve done a lot of research and where you sleep can cause a lot of issues to your asthma. That’s why we decided to take the leap and invest in a custom wool mattress for him. @homeofwool not only is able to make a mattress custom to the exact sizes you need for your bedframe, but it is also dust mite free, 100% chemical free, anti bacterial and so, so much more. Our peace of mind, knowing that he is in a safe space when we talk him in at night means everything to us. #homeofwoolreview

$500 GIVEAWAY! We have had so many messages wanti

$500 GIVEAWAY!

We have had so many messages wanting to know more details about our @hauserfurniture Santa Monica linen Sectional, that we’ve teamed up with them to give one of you $500 credit to purchase your own new sofa for the holiday season. To enter:
• follow both @thewilddecoelis and @hauserfurniture
• like this post
• tag a friend in the comments below who you’d like to have a movie night with this holiday season, or just would like a new sofa for Christmas. Giveaway closes Nov. 27th.

GOOD LUCK!

Living in Nova Scotia means we rarely see a white

Living in Nova Scotia means we rarely see a white Christmas. Maybe that is why we have always loved the timeless classic feel of white Christmas lights on an old farmhouse. @CanadianTire customizable LED string lights not only allow you to customize the length to suit your home, but also allows you to choose which colour of bulb you like to truly match your perfect festive decor. We went with a warm white bulb because if we can’t have snow, we will make our home white in another way. With their wide selection of fun blowups, like these trees, and wire forms, You’ll be sure to make your home feel like a hug from the moment you pull into the driveway. #Ad #canadaschristmasstore

We’ve got big plans for this beauty. When we f

We’ve got big plans for this beauty.

When we first saw the cabinet on FB marketplace we knew she was everything we were looking for in the cabinet for our soon to be mudroom. At that point we thought we were just leave her with her original color. Once the cabinet arrived in our driveway, we saw how the years took its toll on the beautiful wood and that a full refresh was needed. For now, the cabinet will live in our living room while we slowly catch up on the projects we have before we start the big project of the mudroom. What is your dream antique piece you’re looking for?

Last year, we sold our old home and moved into thi

Last year, we sold our old home and moved into this one just mere weeks before Christmas. Renovations were in full effect and so we didn’t get to have the warm Christmas feeling of decor in our home besides the living room. This year, with an almost completely renovated main level, we are calling it our FIRST REAL CHRISTMAS in our home, and we want to make sure we are intentional with our decor. Living in the country, we are always inspired by natural elements that surround us for decor. We don’t always have a white Christmas on the East Coast, so this year, we are bringing it inside with snow dusted whimsical decor. @Canadiantire is always our first stop for holiday decor because they hit all the points perfectly with their curated collection ‘Winter Garden’. From ornaments and entry way decor, to entertaining, this collection has it all.

#Ad #CanadasChristmasStore

Why I fell in love with a curated wardrobe with th

Why I fell in love with a curated wardrobe with the help of @anothershopboutique ⬇️

I used to be a serial clothing shopper. Having gone to school for fashion in Toronto, it just kind of came with the territory. But over the last few years, I have been trying to train myself to stop purchasing everything I like the look of even if the quality isn’t there, and start really looking at paring down to a curated closet for the season.

I’ve been investing in 2-3 items each season that my closet is missing or needs to be replaced. That’s why I love shopping at @anothershopboutique. All of the pieces are of the highest quality and ethically made. Allowing me to invest each season, knowing that the style will still be in for years to come and the items won’t fall apart within that timeline. But, as a country bumpkin, I also look for items that I know will fit into my everyday casual life. This beautiful plaid wool coat that feels like I’m wrapping myself in a blanket was a must. The other item added to the list is a perfect pair of dark wide-leg denim, on-trend for the season and years to come but also able to be paired with sneakers or dressed up with a blouse during the holiday season.

Shop my look from @anothershopboutique by visiting their website:
✨Lissu Jacket by Minimum
✨Harper Straight Leg Denim by AGOLDE
✨Ringspun Cotton T-Shirt by Naked & Famous

Last year @amberinteriors posted a photo of a pot

Last year @amberinteriors posted a photo of a pot in a Living Room filled with burning incense and sand. I went straight to her website searching for it, and then quickly reminded myself that that could be an easy DIY.

it only took me a year to get it ready in four minutes to put together, but how sweet is this incense pot look that now lives in our kitchen.

*ad | Star Acre is prepping for the holidays, with

*ad | Star Acre is prepping for the holidays, with @homesensecanada !

HomeSense has always been our go-to for holiday decor so, with a new home and new reno, we were so excited for this year’s tree decor refresh. Holiday decor is now in store at HomeSense, so it’s the perfect time to score amazing timeless pieces at incredible prices!

What are you hoping to add to your holiday decor this year?

#HomeSenseCanada #MyHomeSense

Holiday prep is starting now that it’s November

Holiday prep is starting now that it’s November and one of the biggest things I have realized as
a parent is making sure I stay on top of my health during such a busy and stressful season.
Over a year ago I started taking AG1, replacing all of my daily vitamins and pre-and probiotics
with one simple drink. Over that time, I have noticed a big difference in my overall health, while
also supporting my immune system. It has become such a vital part of my morning routine. This
Christmas they’ve brought back their intro package where you get a free year’s worth of Vitamin
D3+K2. The perfect gift of health for yourself, or a loved one. @drinkag1 #ad

It’s November 1st! Sharing this video from our

It’s November 1st!

Sharing this video from our last house, because even though it was my decor, it is 1000% the inspiration for Christmas at our new house this year. Happy holiday season everyone!

We are still picking away at our Primary Bedroom,

We are still picking away at our Primary Bedroom, because, like I’m sure many of you also suffer from, our bedroom is often a dumping ground for dirty, laundry, clean, laundry, and everything else in between. But, one thing we love and are so happy we got as soon as we moved in, was our cordless shades from @blindstogo in Dow Cloud with light filtering liner. Worth the investment and love the depth it creates agains the Paint color.

When you find a good branch. this week I have ta

When you find a good branch.

this week I have taken a break on doing any big renovations to the house. I went hard for a good month and really burnt myself out. Rob and I are hoping to get all of the projects we’ve started wrapped up over the next couple weeks which includes a project we’ve been planning for a year. But until then, let’s just enjoy this pretty finished corner of the house.

One corner of the kitchen at a time. today marks o

One corner of the kitchen at a time.
today marks one whole year since we picked up the keys to this home. The first video shows you a walk-through we did on closing. The home was chopped up, a mix of 90s and 70s all fan jangled into one.

but we saw this. We saw the entire backlit beauty of the back of the house becoming a KITCHEN. It’s taken as a whole year to get it almost finished and I’m sure we will be working on it for many years to come. but, Rob built every single cabinet, drawer, and door by hand, based on a picture I drew up for him. It may have taken a long time to get here, but also look how far we’ve come. Blood, sweat, tears, and just pure happiness to have a kitchen big enough to gather our family together on the special occasions, and for the after dinner dance parties just the five of us. NOW LETS GET THIS KITCHEN DONE FOR CHRISTMAS!

Swipe to see where we began a year ago on the 24th

Swipe to see where we began a year ago on the 24th.

Our living room is long and narrow, and our family large, so we hunted for the perfect sectional that would fit us all, and fit in the narrow space. I’m chatting on the blog today about how the @hauserfurniture Santa Monica Sectional checked all the boxes.

Also, so happy those yellow walls and 70s curtains are gone.

#ad Fall for us means more time inside being cozy

#ad Fall for us means more time inside being cozy as a family. It also means switching up our books for the season ahead. Books are such a huge part of how we spend time not only together but also as part of our bedtime routine. One of our favorite writers, @jonklassen, just came out with a fun spooky kids’ chapter book and the kids love reading it over and over both together and alone. It’s called The Skull and it follows a little girl who has run away and found an abandoned house. Her adventure keeps you on
your toes throughout the whole book. Have you read any Jon Klassen books? @candlewickpress
#theskull

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