What a Sham!! Learning to Sleep in Style

Some people don’t really care what their bed décor looks like. If the sheets are clean and the bed doesn’t squeak, all is well! Then there are those people who love to have pretty or elegant touches, frilly or masculine designs, grey or lemon tones. To some, this could make all the difference in a good night’s sleep. (more…)

Time to Turn Your Bedroom Into Your Haven

Tired of your old bedroom? Need something new? Want to love your space again? Let’s see how you can change some things around to achieve this. Yes, that means you’re ready to makeover your bedroom into your sanctuary. To begin: there are some things you may love and want to keep (and that’s OK). (more…)

Wish List = Professional-Style Range

There is nothing subtle when it comes to a Professional Style range, but isn’t that the point?  It should be the focal piece in your kitchen, and the kitchen is the home’s main gathering place. A professional-style range turns your kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary. These brawny ranges can really boost your cooking prowess and you’ll become the envy of your friends; not to mention your home’s resale value. (more…)

Mattress Protectors: The Buying Guide

Your brand new mattress has arrived and it’s even more comfortable than you remember. You tingle at the thought of your first night on such a luxurious mattress surely fit for a king or queen. Before you lay your crisp new sheet sheets over the bed, you contemplate on the best possible way to maintain your new mattress. (more…)

Choosing Your Living Room Furniture

Have you ever been in a furniture store shopping for a sofa or sectional, checking the wide range of covers available and suddenly feeling completely overwhelmed? It’s normal, the large number of choices can sometimes lead to this state of uncertainty. But just like you have to study before taking an exam, you need to prepare before shopping living room furniture. (more…)

Black Friday – What’s the Deal, Eh?

It’s official: the craziness known as American Black Friday has infected Canada. Now more than ever, retailers of every stripe in every province, in store or online, are offering amazing deals to entice consumers to buy during this highly anticipated weekend. But maybe you’re asking yourself if these specials are really real? (more…)

Feng Shui in Your Bedroom for Better Sleep Quality!

What is Feng Shui (pronounced fung-shway) and why should it be in your bedroom? Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of placement where every corner and space of your home or office, in simplistic terms, has a compass directional pull.

 It is said that placing a painting with mountains in a space that will work better with a water theme could affect some aspect of your life. (more…)

Your Own Place: Your Living Room

Let’s think about the options you have in upholstery for your main living space. Often we think about upholstery being a sofa and a chair, but before you commit – let’s think about how you will use the space. Then we’ll look at the options. (more…)

Buying Energy-Efficient Appliances

Shopping for new appliances can be a daunting task because there are so many things you need to consider: size, style, brand, features, and price, but you also need to be aware of the operating costs and energy usage.

A lot of people tend to overlook the operating costs and energy usage until they get their first energy bill and your major appliances can be real energy guzzlers. (more…)