As we head into a new year, we always look forward to sharing with our readers some insight into what the new year might bring. Having said that, this year, I don’t think I will get out my crystal ball. If last year is any indication, unpredictability is a theme I just cannot fight. DespiteRead More (…)

If you have ever lived in a home with a dysfunctional kitchen, you understand the pain. Everyone converges in the same corner to unload the dishwasher, grab a snack, and prep the next meal. Unfortunately, the layout has failed to accommodate the typical kitchen workflow.  Homeowners may not all agree on what they like, butRead More (…)

Most homeowners stop at a single window treatment like side panels or shades to cover their windows, but the magic happens when you layer them together.  This look takes your room from just okay to stunning. The layers add depth and dimension to the space and allow you to control the light in your room.Read More (…)

White trim can set off a wall colour making everything look fresh and crisp. But picking white paint for trim, it’s not easy to get the white right. The most sophisticated rooms look best when the trim provides crisp but subtle contrast to the wall colour. The magic happens in a room where elegant white trimRead More (…)

After a decade (or more) of ubiquitous grey, we see colour coming back in a big way. No surprise there. People are looking for optimism and a sunny bright vision for the future. They are ready to embrace colour for their homes once again.  In the 1920s, economist George Taylor declared he could predict theRead More (…)

But, if your experience with entertaining is closer to a fright-night than an elegant affair, read on….

Do you remember always being told you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression? Well, it’s true! Set the stage for a good first impression by styling your entryway and picking a stand-out front door colour. For some, that means a cheery greeting, but if your style is more elegant, or youRead More (…)

With so many people turning to the internet for their purchasing, I thought it time for another post about what to look for. What you need to know about shopping for a quality sofa First off, let me say this about internet shopping. It’s a great place to look for back to school clothes forRead More (…)

“I’m here for W.P’s mail” I would say when I would dash into the Post Office on an errands run. “W.P.” was what everyone knew him by. The “Krug” was just assumed because if you lived in the town where their factory was, either your name was Krug or you worked for the Krugs. ItRead More (…)

Vacation rentals have been doing really well all through covid but, as we emerge, people are eager to travel. Now is the time to make some updates and polish up your online presence if you want to continue to maximize rental income and keep your property booked solid! I don’t know about you, but withRead More (…)