Love Your Home

My blog features crafting projects, home care tips, fresh decorating ideas, and fun accessories in the market.

Historic Fort Langley

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome


As promised, this post is dedicated to Fort Langley, a national historic site of Canada just minutes from Vancouver, British Columbia.  The history of the Fort is rich, but today it is a popular tourist attraction that offers restaurants, coffee shops, antique malls, fashion stores, and independent home decor s...

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When in Vancouver, Shop in South Granville

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome


I was in decorator's heaven today! My husband & I are visiting Vancouver, BC, this week, and he is familiar with the city, so he told me about this little strip of retail that was sure to interest me.  It's an area called South Granville, and the main intersection is Granville Street & West Br...

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A Magnetic Memo Board

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

This morning, I came across this super easy and fun idea for creating a personalized memo board.  Take a new or used cookie sheet, some fancy patterned papers, spray adhesive, and voila!

    Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens.

Cut the paper to fit the inside of the tray, or arrange a few for a collage...

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A Gift for Mom

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

Mother's Day is just around the corner on May 13th.  Have you thought of a gift yet? Below are some gift ideas for every special and unique mom:

For the cook:

The Fresco Granite Mortar & Pestle from Bed Bath & Beyond is the perfect addition to any kitchen.  $39.99 CAD or $29.99 USD.


For the baker:

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Decorate with Cloches

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

Glass cloches, or bell domes, make decorating fun because they help create quick and easy vignettes that are personal, interesting, and beautiful.  They also help keep small collections together.  While they are quite popular during the Christmas holiday for displaying fancy baubles, they can and should be used all...

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Patiently Awaiting My Garden

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

I am ITCHING to get my hands in dirt again and to decorate the exterior with pretty flower baskets and planters.  But it's still early in Toronto.  The weather is slightly cool during the day, about mid-10s.  In the past, I've always waited for May long weekend to get her started.  But I just can't wait!...

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Dora Maar - Take 2

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

Another lunch break, another shopping trip to Pier 1.  I don't write a blog for every shopping experience, but today was a little funny.  Do you recognize this vase, below?


If you haven't seen it before, it's the Dora Maar vase by the talented potter Jonathan Adler.  I know it quite well because...

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Home Energy Saving Tips

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

The price of gas these days is out the roof.  But unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about it.  You have to get to work.  You have to do the grocery shopping.  You have to go to your kid's soccer.  If you can manage all that by foot, then no problem.  But most of us can't.

What does this have to do...

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Decorative Wall Hooks

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

Say goodbye to plastic wall hooks.  There are far too many beautiful options today to even consider those unattractive hooks from the days we were little which break easy if there is too much weight on them.  The next time you go hook shopping, and whether you plan on using them for display or inside a closet, go fo...

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Small Space Living Tricks Ideas

Authors: Antonella @ LoveYourHome

Are you living in tight quarters? There is nothing wrong with that, indeed.  I adore our 1,400 square foot home.  We've moulded it into a place that reflects who we are, and we're happy here.  But if you're looking for some ideas on how to visually expand your space, or how to make the most of every squa...

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