Spring fashions and gardening are not the only ways to bring joyous colour into our lives after a dreary, gray winter. Pops of higher chroma colour can enliven both our spirits and our living spaces, indoors and out. For our homes’ envelope, most of us lean to a neutral palette. However, items like furniture, accessories and even unexpected painted surfaces provide the perfect canvas to add a splash of energizing colour to your decorating! Add a Splash of colour to your decorating this Spring! UPCYCLE: Furniture is the perfect medium to express creativity and infuse some colour indoors and out. There’s no shortage of colourful fabrics and textiles. However, most furniture can easily be repainted to suit your changing design tastes. Before you dispose of older pieces, give them a second look and consider breathing some new life into them with a colour makeover and a new purpose. For interior glow-ups,…
Spring is here, and our thoughts are turning to exterior home projects. Plus, concerns about rain and basement flooding may also be top of mind. Especially if your landscape…
The world of gardening is full of fun, weird and wacky facts. This spring, impress your friends with some fun gardening facts from award winning gardening expert, Frankie…
Spring is when Canadian homebuyers first notice what winter’s frost has left behind. Roof cracks, holes, and tears aren’t just an eyesore; they will deteriorate further if not…
When you’re stuck at home, spending time outdoors can be like a mini retreat. Before COVID-19 sent us all home, you may have taken your patio for granted.…
‘Tis the season for beautiful lawns! So, let’s get your lawn ready with these 7 steps for spring lawn care from Frankie Flowers. These steps will toughen up…
It’s time to put some “spring” back into your garden beds! With winter over and temperatures on the rise, the battle begins against weeds, insects and disease. So,…
Plant bulbs in autumn for stunning spring colour. Bulbs are little storage facilities that hold all the nutrients and energy needed to grow the plant next spring. Also,…
Add a pinch of fresh basil to your spaghetti sauce, a sprig of rosemary to roasted potatoes, and let dill take your pickles to the next level! Imagine…