A reader in Northern California contacted us a few weeks ago to help get her entry in shape for holiday entertaining. She was looking for some ideas to create a warm, inviting space that worked with their existing paint color of Benjamin Moore Louisburg Green and would also provide function for the family. Specifically, they were looking for an area…

There are few things more Canadian than a Hudson’s Bay blanket–well, maybe hockey and donuts. First produced in 1800 (yes, 1800!) this blanket is a signature of the Hudson’s Bay Company (and its department store The Bay.) As a Canadian, I feel like it’s just a given that I have a Hudson Bay blanket in my house. The weird part…

For Christmas this year my six year old son has one request, a bedroom makeover.  At first, I said no way because I love his room, it’s cute, neat and perfect in my opinion.  But then I realized that it is HIS room after all and he was becoming more like his father–he wanted a say in how his room…