This is the second most asked question I get about our house build: how to pick finishes when you’re building a house. It’s not easy, I’ll tell you that, and it requires a serious amount of vision. I’ll detail our finishes selection process, ways to make it easier, how to budget for things, and what’s […] The post How to pick house finishes when you’re building a house appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

Want to hear about the 10 things I’ve learned as an influencer (in 10 years)? Great! Bear with me, I’m reminded of the saying “no flower blooms year round, so there’s no need to expect yourself to.” Much like the flowers and vegetables I’ve been carefully planting in the yard, I needed some time to […] The post 10 things I’ve learned as an influencer (in 10 years) appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

 Painted tabletop flower planters are a simple and colourful way to bring a part of the garden to your table, while still being cute as all heck and discreet if need be. *originally published May 1 2017 *DecoArt sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ […] The post DecoArt Painted Tabletop Flower Planters appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

We moved into our new home on December 21st, and with 4 days before Christmas we made a mad dash to get a few key spaces set-up, and will be working on the rest of them casually over the next few months. While we’ve spent the past 7 months in our rental planning and designing […] The post Changing times and changing styles appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

Creme Brulee Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for people who love unique treats that aren’t overly sweet. They’re super easy to make and are the perfect show stopper to bring to any holiday party. Why This Recipe Works Using mostly household staples, these cupcakes are inexpensive, super flavourful and incredibly moist. Although you can top […] The post Creme Brulee Cupcakes (for the holidays!) appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

It’s that time of year! The one where we all ask ourselves if we want a real tree, a fake tree, or a retro tree. Sure, there are so many more questions, but why don’t we put those aside for a second and ask ourselves “how to DIY a tinsel Christmas tree.”  No need to […] The post How to DIY a Tinsel Christmas Tree appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

I don’t know about you, but there’s something special about a hand-made gift, especially for your kid. With that in mind, I’m sharing some things I’ve made for June in the past, that – if framed in the right context – might be just what you  need to get started on your own gift making/giving […] The post 13 Christmas Gifts you can DIY for your child appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

You know what I love about the holidays? Seeing how people dress up their front doors for the occasion. So with that in mind, I made a DIY reusable advent calendar based on people’s front doors! I painted and decorated 25 little front doors, and hung them on a frame.  And because I’ve got my […] The post DIY reusable advent calendar appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more

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Ho ho ho! Santa wants more than just milk and cookies this year, he wants a fancy bottle of something something. What better way to give it to him, than in a handmade bag with fun sequin appliqués! These DIY Christmas wine bottle bags make great gifts, and are even better when there’s something in […] The post DIY Christmas Wine Bottle Bags appeared first on PMQ for two ..read more