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This post brought to you by Royal Building Products. All opinions are 100% mine. I'm big on renovating and re-decorating over moving or completely gutting a home. A few cosmetic changes can really, completely change the way the exterior of a home looks. When it comes to the way your home looks and feels, that first impression is so key. … [Read more...]
Shower screens are a wonderful design solution for your bathroom. They look much more sleek and elegant than traditional curtains, they don't rot, smell, or drip, they are easy to clean and beautiful glass shower screens do a great job of opening up the space in your bathroom as they leave the space open rather than closing it off like an opaque curtain would. If you are building or remodelling a bathroom consider alternatives for your shower or bath stall by looking at different screens and … [Read more...]
Last week, IKEA's Facebook page asked its readers to submit their kitchen design questions. The questions were posed to IKEA kitchen designer and stylist Janine Love. I excitedly chimed in, and I'm happy to see that amongst the many questions, one of mine made it to the top 10 list, and that Janine Love answered it. Though I'm single and live alone, I do still cook often. I don't like packaged food, and find eating out expensive, so I end up cooking my own meals every day for lunch and dinner. … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Royal Building Products. All opinions are 100% mine. With the nicer weather that's arrived (or soon to), I know many people will be thinking about renovating or redecorating their homes. I'm so inspired by the freshness of a new spring day, and all the flowers/trees that are beginning to bloom, that I can't help but think of ways to freshen up interior spaces, too. … [Read more...]
One of my favourite perks about being a blogger in Vancouver, is attending store openings. A long time fan of Crate and Barrel — having spent hours walking around every one I have come across, while travelling in the USA — I was super-excited when I heard of one opening in Vancouver. The wait was finally over, Greg and I got to check out British Columbia's first Crate and Barrel store, last night, before it was open to the general public. The only other Crate and Barrel store that I've … [Read more...]
As someone who has travelled throughout the world, I know it can sometimes be a challenge to successfully mesh several different styles of nicknacks and décor pieces together. I have picked up things that I found beautiful, and that (I felt) optimized the country that I was visiting, throughout my travels. Nomad: A Global Approach to Interior Style offers readers a glimpse of countries throughout the world. The images in Sibella Court's book inspire me to travel more, and to return to the … [Read more...]
Blog Bosses share the love. Here are 8 blogs that inspire creativity. I'm taking a Blog Boss e-course through Decor8, and this week's homework was to share 8 blogs that rock (and why). I found it hard to narrow down the list. I wanted to share blogs that are not necessarily well-known. Oh, Hello Friend: You are Loved This is an oldie but a goodie. I've been reading this blog for years, though I somehow recently forgot about it. I love the general look of the blog and how well it integrates … [Read more...]
This young city doesn't have much in the way of old buildings or historical landmarks. The buildings downtown have to fit in with a rigid style, so that the gorgeous mountain and ocean views can be appreciated — basically, it’s all glass. This doesn't mean that Vancouver's residents don't enjoy classic décor, or only like stark interiors. I also love injecting my décor with pieces that look older than they are — vintage-style furniture and accessories. There’s no doubt that Vancouver … [Read more...]
This post is brought to you by Frette, luxury linens. Some of my most memorable vacations are ones where I walked all day through cities I've never been to, wandering around museums and art galleries — and then relaxing at night in a comfortable hotel room. For budgetary reasons, I've certainly stayed in my fair share of budget motels or back-packer hostels, but never ended up getting a restful sleep at night. I find it difficult to sleep when sheets aren't soft and smooth. I also find it … [Read more...]
It's going to be spring in a few day, and I'm so ready to get my apartment organized, cleaned, and beautified. I've been getting ideas on ways that I can personalize my space from the 16 new home décor products from Shutterfly. I have quite a few bare walls in my apartment that I would love to update with a few personal touches. Though I'm unable to paint the walls, since it's a rental (and unlike other places where I've lived, I'm not allowed to paint the walls in this place), but there … [Read more...]
I'm Tazim, a 30-something Vancouverite who is passionate about home decorating, writing, and travelling. Content on Being Tazim ranges from smart tips for home décor, to smart ways to use and enjoy technology. Read the full story here.
