Renovation in a rental could be costly, decoration is the way to go. BEFORE AFTER Photo Marie-Lyne Quirion\Apartment TherapyIn my bedroom, I had quite a big window with not a great view, so I blocked the ordinary view  with my big chest of drawer. The headboard is from Spain and I have had it since I was 15 years old, now that I think about it, I am a great recycler. The bedding is from Zara Home. I used double sheets for my drapes  as the pattern is identical to my pillow covers and duvet cover, it is a bit like Toile, the more the merrier. We always need a touch of black, the smal ..read more

Strictly decoration, no renovation  AFTER Photo Marrie-Lyne Quirion/via Apartment Therapy BEFORE After spending 18 years in the same home, I decided it was time for me to move on and create a new home. It took me quite a while to find a rental that I could decorate without having to renovate. At first site this apartment did not seem to have much to offer, but I soon realized that it had great windows and a fantastic very long balcony, already there were two things that were on my must have list. There was also a 12 inch deep  alcove at one end of the apartment where the dining area ..read more

Hi my lovelies, I think you will enjoy my great finds today, as you know it is not the price you pay but the choices you make. Via Ikea Remember in order to make these great choices, you have to do a bit of work,  navigate online and look at interior Design magazines in order to get inspired, this exercise will form your eye, and you will be able to recognize great design and therefore you will  be able to spot beautiful pieces of  furniture or decor for a much smaller price, get the look you want and create a space of your own. Here we go, I know it could be a bit of a shock to ..read more

It is not how much you pay for your furniture, it is the choices you make. This Selena mid-century look  Oval table from Structube is $169.00.  First rule: Research which style of furniture you would like, traditional, contemporary, mid-century, industrial or eclectic. Second rule: Explore expensive furniture on the internet or magazines, compare style and look and search for similar pieces of furniture in your local store for a much smaller price. Via all modern.com furniture This mid-century oval table is $1730.00, it is not exactly the same but is very similar to the $169.00  ..read more

Suddenly, an unpredictable destiny has appeared in our life, it is called telework, I believe it is here to stay, time has come to create a more stable home office my lovelies. A GOOD OFFICE CHAIR, A DESK, GOOD LIGHTING, A QUIET CORNER These are the 4 main things your home office should have. you can make your home office as beautiful and harmonious as possible. I have to admit that Reversible Destiny philosophy that your home should be as uncomfortable as possible to have eternal life, has not hit the right spot with me, I am a bit capricious and a bit spoiled so  beauty and comfort are ..read more

Grey furniture needs velvet to warm it up and bring confort into your room Image Via Pinterest Velvet has a history my lovelies (from the late Latin word vĭllūtus, deriving from villus, the hair of fur-bearing animals), a symbol of power and wealth, has been the favourite fabric of popes and aristocrats for centuries. In modern times, luxurious velvet is not only appreciated by the major fashion brands, but also by the world of interior design and home decoration.Text Via https://www.luigi-bevilacqua.com/en/soprarizzo-velvet/Velvet I have to confess that I am not an aficionado of Grey, bu ..read more

Your garden shed needs some tender loving care, with a few adds on and a few tricks you can transform your shed into an attractive tiny house. Via Summerwood/Sonoma If you have a prefabricated shed you could easily change it by adding different decorative details, The great Architect Mies van der Rohe often said that “God is in the details” This yellow shed above s made by Sonoma, and their sheds range from $5,000.00 to $12,000.00. You certainly can transform your existing shed for about $500.00 and it would look like a million dollars. Via decogirlmontral Photo 2This storage shed belongs to ..read more

May this fourth of July bring you health, peace and happiness! Via Pic Mix     The post Thinking of you my American friends appeared first on Decogirl Montreal ..read more

It’s not too late for a lovely balcony Via Architectural Digest A small table and 2 chairs can make a difference on your balcony life. Via Architectural Digest/photo Marina Faust A table, two chairs lots of green plants can transform your balcony into a tiny paradise. Via decogirlmontreal You can still run to Home depot and buy a few Palm trees, they are so lovely and they are dancing in the breeze everyday.  Via Architectural Digest/photo Robert Reck A reading chaise lounge on your balcony will bring peace and a quiet time. Via Architectural Digest/Terrasse/photo Piasecki Installing yo ..read more

It has been a very long time since I have been at home with my Mom It does seem like yesterday, but it was quite a long time ago that I was a little girl and that my Mom was always there for me. Thinking about it my Mom was quite an extraordinary woman, she made me feel loved and wanted even though I was 5 years younger than my sister, and I knew I was a total surprise for her, she never failed to tell me that I was absolutely planned and desired. My mother showed kindness and empathy towards people, she never missed telling us that we were privileged and should be grateful, and that we should ..read more