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I’m going to just throw it out there — St. Patrick’s Day is my favourite holiday. It’s all about friends, fun, hearty Irish food and of course a delicious pint of Guinness. If you’re throwing a party (big or small) you’ll want to work with the green theme. We’ve found with some great craft ideas [...]
Who: Denise Wild, sewing expert and founder of LoveSewing.com and The Sewing Studio How did you get started? I began sewing when I was 13 and I loved it right away. I had previously learned how to sew in home economics, but it wasn’t until someone worked with me on a button-down shirt over the summer that I [...]
Love the way Instagram makes every photo you take look so much better (and cooler)? It’s the hottest social media/photo-sharing app out there and everyone from celebrities to craft bloggers (yay!) are becoming Instagram sensations. It has over 100 million users so far and shows no signs of slowing down. While we love this app, [...]
Did you go out and buy new furniture made just for kids? Or did you re-purpose what you already had? Here’s a few fun furniture ideas for kid’s desks. Plus, read on for a D.I.Y. project by one reader who made her bookshelf into a desk for her daughter! But first, here’s a few of [...]
Terrariums are (still!) all the rage when it comes to indoor greenery. Everyone can use a little more green in their life so instead of buying yours at a local retailer, customize it by making it yourself. Looking for some inspiration? Mine comes from Liz Culotti and her friend Cailin Juniper, who decided to share their [...]
Buying decor for your kid’s bedroom can be pricey — and if they’re really little, they’ll also quickly outgrow your zoo animal wallpaper or teddy bear mobile. D.I.Y. is a fun way to personalize your little one’s bedroom and it gives you the option to customize the design exactly the way you like it without [...]
We know, we know. You’ve probably almost had your fill of cutesy hearts, candies and pink galore. But if you’re wholly unprepared for Vday (like myself) but still want to celebrate we’ve got some suggestions for you. Easy treats for a party: (Photography by Joe Kim/TC Media) Pretty straws to add to your party decor: [...]
Hello lovely readers, I’m the new web editor for style, home and crafts and I want to hear from you. Where do you go for craft inspiration? Who are your favourite Canadian craft or D.I.Y. bloggers? Are you a crafter who would like to be featured on Canadianliving.com? Are you into D.I.Y. decorations? Source: media-cache1.pinterest.com via Maia [...]
Hi! I’m one of the web editors here at Canadian Living and I just wanted to pop in and share three things that have inspired me this Valentine’s Day to tackle handmade cards. Tomorrow, so I’ll pop in later to show you how it went. I found this step-by-step arrow cutout on Pinterest. Even the [...]
Hi friends, Just popping in with the winner of last week’s giveaway. One lucky reader will soon be the proud owner of a copy of Jane Richmond’s new book, Island. Austen can vouch for how great this book is – she has been happily wearing her Renfrew for almost a week now (she cast off [...]
