Boys & Their Toys: A Boy's Bedroom

When designing a child’s room, you need to consider the room’s required furniture, plus storage and organizing systems. Add in a touch of fun design that the child can grow with, and you will have a room you’ll both love! It’s also great to include artwork they love or (even better!) have made themselves.  My most recent makeover project ...

Colour and Design Trends of 2015

Colour. It’s a hot topic every year – what colours are in, what colours to paint, what colours to accessorize with. And what will be around today and tomorrow. The 2015 runways are filled with colours reminiscent of the 1960s – shades such as warm olive and rich orange are being given new life, while some colour trends continue to be popular. ...

Laundry in style – create a functional and fashionable laundry room

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the laundry room must be the liver. The laundry room cycles through messy household clothing and towels, and cleans them up time and time again.  In addition to being the place to do laundry and store cleaning supplies, many households also have their laundry room act as a mudroom; a place to drop off ...

Quick Paint Tips / Projects

With the holidays just around the corner, so grows the list of “to do’s” within the home. Spending too much time inside makes you realize how many little projects you need to get done or want to do to jazz up your space.  Not every project has to be a big one: you can make just as much of an impact in a space with little effort. These project...

5 Days of Christmas Gift Guide!

With the holiday gift giving season upon us, our stress levels rise as we try to decide upon ideal gifts for our loved ones. Whomever you are shopping for this holiday season, we have five great options that are suitable for anyone (and everyone!) on your list.   On first day of Christmas I bought an Oster Versa 1400 High Performanc...

A home office and a guest room: How to create a multifunctional space

City living may mean limited space, but you don’t have to sacrifice functionality. I was recently challenged to find a clever way to maximize a space. All of the bedrooms were occupied, but the home lacked a guest room, plus a more efficient workspace and storage in their walkout basement. This is how I created a dual-purpose room. An effic...

Create your own bedroom retreat!

{Full article in this Friday's Toronto Sun!}You spend a third of your day in your bedroom. It should be a relaxing place you enjoy spending time. Here’s how you can create a beautiful, comfortable bedroom retreat on any budget. Cool Color Palette. I’ve had red bedrooms and I’ve had pale blue rooms. I can honestly say colour psychology is real...

CIL DECOR EXPERT ON THE ROAD @ Home Depot

Need Paint Advice? How about overall Decorating/Design Help? But can't afford a design consultation fee? Well you are in luck CIL has teamed up with a number of Design Experts across Canada assisting you once a week at a Home Depot near you for a limited time offer. Come out from 6 to 8pm at one of the locations below to meet with me for...

All Seasoned Cottage Decor

With our short Canadian summer, more and more people are buying all-season cottages or winterizing their existing cottages to make a year-round retreat. People want to enjoy a get away not only in the summer but also in the cooler Canadian months too. I recently took the design challenge of styling my client’s all-season cottage.  Decoratin...

Dream Closet!

Who says you have to sacrifice fashion for function? For my latest makeover project, I wanted to strike a balance between style and organization to create the perfect walk-in closet. I called in organizing guru Clare Kumar to help with a closet makeover to make sure we ended up with a space that was functional and looked fantastic.  I love ...

Small Space Patio Decor on the Global Noon Show!

If you missed Jo's segment on Small Space Patio Décor on the Global Noon show no worries watch online: http://globalnews.ca/video/1401909/jo-alcorn/ Special Thanks to Home Depot for the products.  Have fun dressing you outdoor space this summer!  Until next time, w&c designer girl! ...

Stylish Patio Makeover on a Budget!

During the warm summer months, we tend to spend a lot more time outside, so it’s time to design or re-design your area to create a cosy ambiance that will encourage you to spend more time in the great outdoors. So for those of you who are seeking inspiration to spruce up your small patio or balcony space, I have some fabulous design tips to help y...

Canada Day Entertaining Thoughts!

Canada Day Entertaining Thoughts!

Happy Canada Long Weekend!! For those who are throwing Canada Day Parties here are some fun decor idea's to make your party that much more festive and exciting!!

1. Decorate your Food!

We’ve got 27 great reasons to celebrate Canada Day. Find out more.

2. Show off your Colours!!


3. Don't forget to decorate yourself!



4. Remember to have fun and be a bit over the TOP!!


Have a safe and fun Canada Day Weekend!!

Happy Birthday Canada!!!

Until next time,
w&c designer girl!

Dont drink and drive. Arrive Alive and help others make the same decision!! XO

Images from: okotokslibrary.ca, Style at Home, Martha Stewart, polkadotprintsstudio.blogspot.com, Savvy Mom, HGTV.ca, Kara's Party Ideas, girldir.com
On a Budget, IKEA Kitchens are great for that!!

On a Budget, IKEA Kitchens are great for that!!

Last summer we did a budget friendly renovation to a small war bungalow in Toronto. If you do not know the layout, it comes with a very small closed in kitchen with a dining room and living room on the other side of the wall. Very dark and cramped feeling usually comes to mind when you walk into one. However, we opened up the floor plan by knocking down walls and created a stunning user friendly kitchen area for the family to enjoy an new open concept lifestyle! Thanks IKEA for all your support on this project your cabinets and appliances are a show stopper!! Let alone the price for this kitchen was the best part!!





We unitized every inch we could for extra counter space and storage!


EWWW the before:

So sometimes you don't have to think outside of the box, ready made cabinets could be just the answer for your budget and project!!

Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
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