Happy Labour Day! Labour Day belongs to all of us, and no one deserves a break more than you do. And aside from BBQs and an early farewell to summer, Labour Day is when we celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers across Canada. This year we’d like to acknowledge the efforts of all…
15 Air Cleaning Houseplants Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t have to mean you have to sacrifice the green! Read on to find out the top house plants plants that aid in the removal of pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon monoxide. 1. English Ivy – Hedera helix Beautiful as…
Happy Labour Day! Labour Day belongs to all of us, and no one deserves a break more than you do. And aside from BBQs and an early farewell to summer, Labour Day is when we celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers across Canada. This year we’d like to acknowledge the efforts of all…
Popular Lighting 2020 The one thing every space in your home (both inside and out) has in common is lighting. Whether for function, style, mood or any combination of the three, lighting is one of the most important elements of a room. Let’s take a look at some of the latest trends as well as…
9 Fabulous Fakes While it’s easier than ever to buy live plants online, sometimes, despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants — fake plants, silk plants, faux foliage, or whatever you want to call them — offer a simple solution. They’ll never outgrow their pots, the leaves will never…
23 Totally Classy Last-Minute Host and Hostess Gifts These days it seems like you need to be making your own charcuterie or canning your own home-grown vegetables to even be somebody. For people who are busy or who have long commutes, or have no money for craft supplies (upcycling things you find in your house…
16 Black Friday Shopping Tips Black Friday is here! Of course now it’s more like “Black Week” or “Black Month” as the deals start earlier and run longer. If you want to really get the best deals, you have to shop like a Black Friday Ninja. Over the years, I’ve figured out some tips to…
8 Holiday Travel Tips: Your Recipe for Better Travel During the Holidays Traveling during the holidays can be incredibly stressful. Insane airports, excited and tired kids (who may or may not belong to you) more luggage than normal, and less skilled travelers create the perfect combination for a chaotic and frustrating trip. That is, unless…
Give Your Decorative Pumpkins A Second Life This Year Transforming a plain old pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern is one of the highlights of Hallowe’en. But there are many other ways to make use of the orange gourd after the holiday has passed. Some of these ideas help you extend the life of your used jack-o’-lantern,…
