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Fashion accessories as decor
How to use fashion accessories as decor

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May 201 min read
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Optimizing space by doing the unexpected
By making the living room the bedroom, the dining area the living room and the bedroom the office, my small apartment is more livable.

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May 203 min read
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Sound Proofing
Practical solutions to sound proofing your apartment

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May 203 min read
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The world of mocktails
Need a great drink idea that doesn’t contain alcohol? Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, mocktails are the...

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Jan 52 min read
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A windy balcony holiday planter
We face south west, where three bodies of water meet. Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence and Rideau rivers join on our northern shore....

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Dec 22, 20241 min read
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Having a safe holiday season
Decking the halls with pets presents challenges. Trees love to be climbed and chewed upon. We've woken to a toppled tree, ornaments...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Small Balcony Tips
Every square inch of a small apartment needs to be utilized and if you have a balcony you have another room. Maximize your outdoor space....

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Dec 7, 20242 min read
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Kitty litter solutions for a small space.
Cats are fastidious. You could even say they are a bit obsessed about cleanliness. A healthy and happy feline will groom herself for a...

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May 4, 20244 min read
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Home-made Cardamom Bitters
In The Balance and Columbian Repository published in May 13, 1806, a cocktail is defined for the first time as spirits, sugar, water and...

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Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Easter Martini
Xocolatl Four thousand years ago in Mesoamerica (present-day Mexico) one of the first civilizations, the Olmec, fermented the sweet pulp...

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Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Training tips for your pup
Training tips that have helped me raise a dog while living in an apartment: • Make them sit before exiting your apartment - in case...

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Mar 20, 20243 min read
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Vintage Crystal Glassware
When the family gathers on special occasions, Nana opens the china cabinet and the prismatic brilliance of the crystal high-ball or...

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Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Antiques Road Trip #1
I'm fortunate to live near many antique and vintage stores, flea and outdoor markets. When the need arises for a piece of furniture or...

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Mar 15, 20243 min read
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St Patrick's Day Cocktail
St. Patrick (although never canonized) is celebrated for bringing Christianity to Ireland. St. Patrick is believed to have died on March...

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Mar 13, 20241 min read
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A case of colour blindness: when the decorating plan fails
For my kitchen I was thinking red hot chilli peppers—energizing, warm hues of orange and red—the colours of central America. Orange is...

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Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Moving In
You've checked out the apartment, building and neighbourhood. You know that water is included with rent but not electricity.  Parking ...

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Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Pest Control Tips
Nobody imagines living with tiny creatures who aren't our pets, but with high rent costs and low housing availability, some of us have no...

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Feb 18, 20242 min read
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 How to use mirrors in your wee spaceÂ
Mirrors are simple and essential decor that can also double the light in your small space. Â Here are some ways to use mirrors to...

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Feb 14, 20241 min read
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Deep Space
Sometimes one must embrace the small and be bold, as revealed in this wee bathroom makeover. Benjamin Moore's Deep Space 2125-20 grey...

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Feb 11, 20241 min read
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10 Houseplants That Are Safe and Non-Toxic To Our PetsÂ
What do we do when we love both pets and plants? Have you ever wanted to have some nice houseplants in your apartment  but your cat or...

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Feb 11, 20242 min read
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