If the Christmas light display post wasn’t enough on a special 12.12.12 day, well I have one more post for you. It’s my featured listing, perfect for the traveling executive. It’s a 2 bedroom fully furnished loft in the Westside Loft building on King St W that’s available for rent. Before I go ahead and Read the Rest…
Category Archives: Apartments
Cool Homes: In 500 Sq Ft
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakDo you think you can cram all your belongings into 500 square feet and still make it look stylish and organized? I didn’t think it was really possible until I saw Renee’s Parkdale apartment located in Toronto. It is filled with tons of eye candy goodness and I can’t believe how everything fits perfectly and Read the Rest…
Cool Homes: In 650 Sq Ft + Contest
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakThis place not only wins the title of Cool Homes this week because it’s a unique small space, it is also located in Toronto, near Bathurst and Queen! Owners and designers, Claudia Bader, Timothy Mitanidis and Martin Tavares bought this run down boarding house with huge potential in their eyes. They renovated the home into 3 apartments and Claudia Read the Rest…
Creative Decor: Vintage Suitcases
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakI’m a lover of all things vintage, so this post should come as no surprise. I love when I walk into a home and see one of a kind items. The more interesting part is the way people are using their vintage finds, it can be very inspiring! I’m always searching for creative ideas that I can Read the Rest…
Mission: Clutter Free
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakWe all strive to keep a clean home, but sometimes life gets in the way and things start to pile up! It’s always good to take inventory of what’s actually in your home and practice the art of declutter our homes from things we don’t need or use anymore. This is not just another staging technique for when Read the Rest…
Cool Homes: Polish Style
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakToday’s feature is not so much a home, but nevertheless is near and dear to me as it’s from Poland, the country where I was born! The designer’s challenge was to design something minimalistic yet functional for people visiting Poznan in Poland and to also have all the amenities of a hotel room while feeling and looking like home. Read the Rest…
Guest Post: DIY Storage
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakI’m going to hit you with another guest post today. You are probably wondering what’s up with the guest posts recently, well when I went away on my snowboarding vacation, I asked some of my favourite people to write guest blog posts to keep you all entertained while I was gone. Unfortunately the wifi I was promised in Read the Rest…
Cool Homes: Basketball Court
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakI think this has to be the coolest piece of real estate I have featured on my blog thus far and I’m super excited to share it with you! The designers of the company, The Apartment, received a once in a lifetime opportunity to completely renovate and redesign the first US YMCA basketball court and suspended track Read the Rest…
Creative Decor: Alternative Headboards
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakDon’t have a million bucks to spend on a brand new bed frame and headboard? Looking for something creative to do that is inexpensive, but looks great in your room? Why not try one of these creative headboard ideas and give your bed a total makeover. You can use your existing mattress, box spring and Read the Rest…
How To Love Your Radiator!
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakDo you hate those old, dingy, outdated radiators in your home or apartment? If so, I have figured out a way to love them and turn those radiators from an eye sore to a great focal point in your room. You can head over to Renee Elliott’s amazing blog, Re:Creative Works, the best blog about fashion, recipes Read the Rest…