Year: 2022

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We’re Coveting: A Shade Garden Path

Spring has sprung in my neck of the woods, and that means it’s time to get out in the garden. I have several landscaping projects on the docket this year, but the one I’m most excited about is the small path between the side of the house and the fence. Right now the dog is […]

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Rainbow Birthday Cake

Looking to add a little colour to your next birthday celebration? Look no further than a layered rainbow birthday cake! I had seen these a few times on Pinterest and always thought they looked great, so when I had the opportunity to bake a cake for a child’s birthday party, it was a no-brainer. Notes: […]

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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ever since I was a kid, my favourite cookie flavour has been oatmeal chocolate ship. And the chewier the better. Most people say that the key to a chewy cookie is the amount of moisture in the batter. And this is why I use all brown sugar when I make these chewy oatmeal chocolate chip […]

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Easy Herb Focaccia Recipe

I love bread, but I’ve always been too intimidated to try baking it myself. That is, I was too intimidated. Then Covid came along and I, like the rest of the world, decided to fill the time by trying my hand at bread. Everyone was doing sourdough, but it seemed way too complicated, so I […]

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Is Ruggable Any Good

SPOILER ALERT – the answer is yes. Since I moved into my new house about two and a half years ago, I’ve been using some old rugs that were saved from my grandfather’s house about 30 years ago. They’re big and heavy and dark red. Very dark red. In another setting, they might look great, […]

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Are Travertine Floors Outdated?

When it came time to choose the flooring for my new kitchen, I didn’t hesitate. Travertine. 100% My mum has it running from her front door, through the entryway and into the kitchen. It was installed 20 years ago and it looks as good today as it did then. Sure, it’s darkened over time, but […]

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How to Clean Tile Grout

If you read my post about travertine floors, you know that I put them in my kitchen and front hall. I love them and have absolutely zero regrets. However, after a few months I noticed that the grout was getting pretty dark. And after a year of ignoring it, it got really really dark! Anyway, […]

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