Lemon Thistle
DIY, Hand Lettering + Home Decor
A 1945 charmer that’s ready to be made over into a cozy AirBnB in Calgary, Alberta. This home still has *some* of the character, we’re planning to restore and add back in the rest! Here’s the before photos and an overview of our plans for the space. Today I’m excited to share our latest adventure! …
I’m ready for hosting summer nights on the patio, so todays I’m sharing 4 simple tips to get your backyard entertaining spaces ready for guests! As soon as summer hits, every time I entertain, I try to take it outdoors. There’s nothing more magical to me than a summer evening spent on the patio (or …
Sharing my favorite books and resources for home cut flower gardening specifically for beginners! Since I decided I wanted to use my limited garden space for cut flower gardens… I’ve dug in and tried to learn as much as I can to make that small space as productive as possible. Today I thought I’d share …
Sharing my newest floral quote mural painting- Hope Does Not Disappoint, plus some mural painting tips for beginners! A couple of weeks ago we were visiting friends on vacation and I squeezed in painting a mural for a friend’s new office. Today I thought I would share that mural with you along with some tips …
Grab this free printable hand lettering practice sheet to learn how to write word “adventure” in 6 casual brush lettering styles! It’s May and it’s time for another hand lettering printable practice sheet but it’s also time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine… on some adventures! One of my favourite things I …
If you have a minimalist style but still want a modern, cozy and inviting home, this post is for you! Here are 9 tips to achieve a cozy modern home style that can stand the test of busy families! I always get asked what I call my home decor style. It’s hard to put a …
If you are wanting to install a pot filler on an exterior wall, here we share the workaround to keep the pipe safe from freezing and incorporated a bumpout range into the kitchen design to accommodate the plumbing for the pot filler on an outside wall. When we were remodelling our kitchen, I was excited …
Learn how to hand letter the word ‘sunshine’ with this free printable practice sheet that includes 6 casual hand lettering styles! I’m not sure about you- but where we live, the days are slowly getting longer and a little bit warmer and it’s everything I need to lift my mood. I figured I’d bring a …
This bon voyage decor is perfect for a simple going away party- both modern and playful while still being affordable and easy to recreate! Years ago, one of my friends signed up for a semester abroad and flew across the world away from me and our friend group… we were of course happy for her …
Sharing my simple spring living room decor to update our cozy modern living room for the season without adding clutter. As the weather starts to warm, I’m getting so excited for spring. Last year I started seeds inside for the first time and this year, I know the rewards from that so have started even …
Sharing the hidden storage we had built into our kitchen when we remodelled without sacrificing design. When we designed our kitchen, I wanted to make use of every bit of space in there. Coming from a small kitchen and recently having our 4th kid… I knew cupboard space would fill up quickly. Actually I thought …
Sharing DIY wall art I have in my own home to suit a modern decor style. These 12 projects will update your wall decor on a budget! In my home I have maybe 2 pieces of wall decor that aren’t a DIY. I love how I can get custom pieces exactly what I want in …
