DIY SECRET CAT DOOR

DIY SECRET CAT DOOR

If you’re not following along on Instagram, then you might not know that we have cats! Yes, like so many other people in the midst of a pandemic-induced lockdown, we decided to get a pet. But of course, this wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Richard and I have always wanted pets. We’ve been planning on adopting … Read more

OUR CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL BOOKSHELF

OUR CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL BOOKSHELF

Victorian properties are known for having amazing character – detailed coving, stained glass windows, etc. You know what they aren’t known for? Storage! I’m guessing that the Victorians really loved free-standing wardrobes because they definitely weren’t fans of closets. Our flat isn’t exactly spacious. Don’t get me wrong, it could be smaller, but the only storage we have … Read more

DIY SNOWY PINECONE CHRISTMAS WREATH

DIY SNOWY PINECONE CHRISTMAS WREATH

I’ve always loved making things at Christmas time. Whether it’s baking cookies, or making salt dough ornaments – Christmas for me always means creating something! And this year, my big craft was this winter wonderland wreath! I actually made a pinecone wreath in the same way about 5-6 years ago when I was back in Canada. I had always intended to … Read more

PLASTER VS. PLASTIC: INSTALLING A POLYSTYRENE CEILING MEDALLION

INSTALLING A POLYSTYRENE CEILING MEDALLION

A long way back, I wrote about how we installed a plaster ceiling medallion (‘ceiling rose’ here in the UK) in our living room. It was far more difficult than we originally thought, due to the weight of the large plaster ceiling medallion (we used this one from B&Q). So when it came time to finally add another ceiling medallion … Read more

KITCHEN PROGRESS: BUILT IN CABINETS + PAINT

KITCHEN PROGRESS: BUILT IN CABINETS + PAINT

Okay, just a simple update on the kitchen here (with a stupidly long post). I’m just trying to finish up a couple little projects, and possibly find a rug to fit the space, and then I’m calling it done! One thing that we finally have finished, is making all our cabinets match and look built in. As … Read more

DIY BRANCHING MONOGRAM ORNAMENTS: ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRATION

DIY BRANCHING MONOGRAM ORNAMENTS

As I have mentioned before, I love Anthropologie! Richard automatically groans when we are near one of their shops, as he knows I want to go in. And their home stuff is my absolute favorite! So when I saw their Christmas ornaments online, I couldn’t help but fall in love! There were a few that I immediately wanted for my tree. … Read more

CLEANING TARNISHED SILVERWARE WITH BAKING SODA

Cleaning silverware with baking soda | Hello Victoria As I mentioned before, Richard and I collect antique or vintage silverware, instead of getting a proper set. We love the idea of using these pieces that often get relegated to a “fancy cutlery” drawer, in our day-to-day use. But there’s a reason that people avoid silver cutlery in favor … Read more

KITCHEN PROGRESS: CABINET FRAMES + PAINT

Okay, it’s been quite a while since I updated you guys on the progress here in the kitchen. So long that I have actually been asked if it’s done yet (nope!). And as for where we’re at? Well, after Richard left for a month due to work, kitchen progress sort of stalled. I ordered a bunch of … Read more