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My Best Home Organization Tips

Colleen Pastoor — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:49:23 +0000

Sharing my best home organization tips for a family home that doesn’t feel cluttered. From closets to drawers, to cords- let’s talk strategies for organizing your home beautifully. As a busy family of 6- organization in our home needs to work hard for us. And as a naturally ‘messy’ person, I need systems to be …

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16 Affordable DIY Home Decorating Ideas

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:40:21 +0000

Sharing affordable DIY home decorating ideas from a giant pinboard I created for the Calgary Home Show! From ways to upcycle, how to make a space instantly cozy and more! Last month I was invited to speak at the Calgary Fall Home Show. I shared a bit of a recap right here, but one of …

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What to Include in a DIY renovation Budget

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:42:45 +0000

So you’re planning a DIY room renovation and you’re taking time to create a budget. To make sure you don’t miss any expenses, here’s a list of things to consider adding to your DIY room makeover budget! We love a DIY Room Makeover… save money and get the space of your dreams? Heck yes! But …

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Boho Farmhouse Basement Suite Update

Colleen Pastoor — Mon, 08 May 2023 21:08:10 +0000

Updating a basement suite with a boho farmhouse decor aesthetic on a budget! Sharing how we did it from the murals to the boho hanging chairs. Last year we completely made over a 1945 post-war era home and transformed it from a tired rental into an AirBnB. We focused on bringing the upstairs rental back …

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Classic Neutrals Living Room Reveal

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:41:18 +0000

Cozy and classic neutrals living room with wood trim and classic details- check out the full makeover! Today I’m excited to share one of the main areas of our rental home makeover with you… this cozy living room! For this room, we went with a classic neutrals kind of theme- keeping it pretty simple, but …

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DIY Hallway Makeover

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:44:29 +0000

Taking a basic boring hallway and giving it a DIY hallway makeover with intentional decor and simple upgrades. Never did I ever… think I’d be writing a blog post about a hallway. This hallway is nothing special, really. It’s a short hallway with 5 doors, an attic entry, carbon monoxide alarm and doorbell. BUT every …

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Cozy Modern Bay Window Coverings: Shopping & Installation Guide

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:21:20 +0000

Let me show you how I used window coverings to make our bay windows cozy, inviting, and still a little bit modern, all without spending a fortune. Today we’re talking about bay windows. We actually have three of them in our home, and until now I haven’t quite known what to do with them. We …

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Beginner guide to Painting Interior walls with a Sprayer

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:00:06 +0000

In this beginner guide to painting interior walls with a sprayer I cover everything from prepping walls for painting, masking effectively, choosing a paint sprayer, and cleanup! Over the past couple years I’ve completed more than 20 paint sprayer projects, blogging many of them here and sharing tips for specific projects along the way. From …

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Mirror Door Update

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:20:20 +0000

A simple update for mirrored closet doors and hollow core doors to bring character back into a dated home without replacing them. This past week I shared my sister’s bedroom makeover. We totally refreshed her space in just one weekend using moulding and paint. The moulding wasn’t just on the feature wall though… yep! We …

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Rustic DIY Wood Vanity

Colleen Pastoor — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:17:14 +0000

This small wood vanity is the perfect space saver for a small bathroom. It’s a great alternative to a pedestal sink, with a shelf for storage and concealed plumbing. Last year I made over our basement bathroom in just one week while Shane was at work with my dad’s help. It went from a completely …

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