Whether you are new to yoga or have years of yoga practice under your belt, you may be wondering how to continue practicing yoga as many studios remain closed. In this post, Practicing Yoga at Home 101, I go through some ways to keep active at home with yoga. I cover several topics, including finding the time and space for yoga practice, the yoga gear you’ll need, some great yoga workouts, and how to stay motivated. I have been practicing yoga on and off for 25 years and was really getting ...
How to Make Reversible Placemats
In my opinion, all placemats should be reversible for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it’s great to have two different designs in one placemat, because it means more design options with a smaller storage requirement. Also, with young children, messes happen and it’s helpful to be able to flip the placemat over and get additional use out of it. These reversible placemats are easy to make and will hold up to lots of use. I paired a pretty green and white gingham with a floral chintz, but you can ...
The Best Lemon Cranberry Scones
Lemon and cranberry are one of those classic taste combinations we all love. When combined into a buttery scone and topped with a sweet glaze, it’s almost irresistible. This is my favourite scone recipe because the balance between sweetness and tartness is just perfect. In this post, I share my recipe for the best lemon cranberry scones in an easy to print format. I hope you love them as much as we do! This recipe makes 8 large scones. The preparation time is 20 minutes, and the baking time ...
Vintage Sofa Reupholstery of a Family Heirloom
Have you ever had a décor project that meant a lot more to you than just decorating? This sofa reupholstery project is meaningful to me because the sofa belonged to my beloved grandparents and was part of my life since I can remember. In this post, Vintage Sofa Reupholstery of a Family Heirloom, I show you the process of selecting fabric and finishes and how the project progressed over two years. I completed the work myself and took a long break when I was about 75% of the way through the ...
6 Indoor Plants Perfect for Farmhouse Décor
With the recent social distancing measures and more time spent at home, many of us want to add a little green to our homes. Plants provide a connection to nature, give us something living to care for, and help purify our indoor air. And they’re beautiful too! In this post, 6 indoor plants perfect for farmhouse décor, I share with you some of my favourite houseplants that compliment farmhouse décor. However, these plants would work equally well in a boho or modern style home. Additionally, all ...
Easy Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe
This time of year, and all summer for that matter, our garden has an abundance of rhubarb. In fact, it tends to take over the garden. I have several go-to rhubarb recipes that I make often. Baked goods in our home get eaten up pretty quickly with three growing boys! But this recipe is also great for a large gathering, such as brunch or an afternoon tea or coffee break. If you're looking for a delicious, easy rhubarb coffee cake recipe, you've come to the right place. I've tried to keep the ...
