Konmari Lessons
The recent trend in decluttering has really hit home for me. I’ve been on a decluttering journey for the last year or so, but the recent surge in videos and … Continue reading
Not just a to-do List: Organizing with lists
I love lists. They appeal to my sense of order and calm. They help me feel in control. I try to keep my lists electronically using the notes function in … Continue reading
Our Mexican Adventure
A few months ago my husband and I went to Mexico. I’ve always had an interest in archeology and ancient civilizations. One of my biggest dreams as a child was … Continue reading
Ten Things You Can Do TODAY That Will Make 2015 A Great Year
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions. You know… Those lofty goals you make and feel bad when you can’t keep them. This year, do a few simple things that are … Continue reading
Wardrobe Purging Checklist
This winter we renovated our upstairs bathroom and bedroom closet. Since we had to essentially “move out” of our upper floor, it gave me a chance to really go through … Continue reading
Moving Tips
De-clutter and pack less: Don’t move that same box of junk again! If you haven’t opened it since you moved the last time, get rid of it. Get rid of … Continue reading
But Is It Art? Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto 2013
This weekend, we spent the night wandering the streets looking at art. People young and old were out in droves for this all night art event that has become a … Continue reading
Bath Bomb Success!
I’ve been experimenting with making my own bath products for about a year. I’ve been wanting to make bath bombs, but the recipes that I’d seen were unnecessarily fiddly and … Continue reading
How Does Your Garden Grow? (From Mud Pit to Patio).
We bought our house in the fall and moved in the winter. When it started getting warm, we discovered that the previous owner had turned the entire back yard into … Continue reading
High Park Cherry Trees
I’ve finally made good on my promise to make it out to High Park when the cherry trees are blossoming! I spent this sunny Saturday afternoon communing with nature right … Continue reading
At Home in the City 