DECOR, HOME

SIMPLE & CHIC HALLOWEEN DECOR

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October is here and now that Thanksgiving has passed, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween.  For those of you who don’t know… I’m obsessed with Halloween!!!  My birthday happens to fall the day after, so every year I like to do a Halloween/Birthday event and put a theme to it.  Last year I hosted my party at BATL Grounds, which is a unique urban venue where you have the thrill of learning axe throwing and have a competitive game amongst your friends. Dress code was Zombies!  This year I decided on the theatrical Escape Room Challenge at Toronto’s beautiful landmark, Casa Loma Castle.  The Escape game has a full sound and set design with live actors!  The game unfolds in the post World War II era of Toronto’s history, so I thought it would be a perfect idea to all dress in 1940’s fashion to match with the theme and venue.  Eek!  I can’t wait!  I love organizing these events and the best part is putting my costume together and seeing what everyone else comes up with for theirs. With all the excitement on planning the event, my halloween decor tends to take a back seat.  I like to go light with the decor and choose items that are classy, affordable and easy to get.  I’ve put together some tips to help inspire you to add a little Halloween in your home! 

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DIY TUFTED HEADBOARD

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DIY Tufted HeadboardBuy vs. Make?!?!

This topic ran through my head for a whole month before making a final decision.  Here’s why;  I’ve always wanted a white tufted headboard after seeing how dreamy Jillian Harris’ bedroom is (Obsessed!), so off I went to do some research online to find the perfect one. Let me tell you, it’s not easy finding a white tufted headboard. Lots of Ivory or off-white, but no plain white! I did eventually come across a few, of course extremely expensive, but I was mostly hesitant because it’s such a big purchase and not being able to see it physically and not knowing if the white was my vision of the perfect white, scared me!  …And let’s face it, returns suck!!!  However, on the flip side, I was afraid of making a headboard because what if it turns out crappy and cheap looking? I’ll end up not using it, wasting my money and time and be back at square one again with the process of finding one! Phew! My thoughts are exhausting.  I am so grateful I have good friends who put up with my crazy indecisiveness. Lol! They helped me make my decision and let me tell you, I am so happy I saved my money and went the route of making one! It’s a fun project to do and the end product looks great in my eyes. I’m in love with it! Keep reading to see how I made mine…

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STYLE YOUR COFFEE TABLE

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My friend recently asked me for advice on coffee table decor because she felt overwhelmed with all the choices out there.  Has that ever happened to you?  …Yup, I hear ya! My best advice is don’t over think it and remember, less is more!  Some key accessories I would choose are candles, books, flowers and a lovely tray to lay them on.  Lastly, my favourite tip would be to 

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EASY DIY STORAGE BENCH

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One of the major challenges I faced when moving to the big city is not having enough storage. Oh the struggle!  Trying to find places for all my stuff, but at the same time have a clutter-free and pretty place.  When I first moved into my condo I envisioned something totally different for my front entrance, but as I was unpacking and realized how many freakin’ shoes I had, there was no way I was fitting them all in my tiny entrance closet. Ugh! Onto plan B! After getting some inspiration on Pinterest, I decided to go with a practical and great idea of getting a storage bench. I went on the hunt for the perfect one and didn’t really find anything I liked and in my budget. Soooo… I decided to make my own! The bench project actually turned out to be super easy! You can get it done in one day. I’m very pleased with the outcome and the best part was I saved a good amount of money!!! If you are interested in making one yourself keep on reading.  

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