August 23, 2018 + HOME
You may already know if you follow me on Instagram, but since the end of June, I am officially back in the 450! Back, because I grew up on the south shore, and after a few years living in my fiancé’s condo in Montreal, we officially made the move to Boucherville. I’m not going to lie, I missed the green spaces and the quietness… Read More
May 25, 2018 + HOME
Gen from XY Contemporary shares her fave five images from instagram and pinterest! It was 25 degrees in Montreal on Wednesday. Typically, this equates to one thing: Terrace season. Overnight, (no really, overnight) quiet streets go from heavy snow banks and slippery spots of black ice, to bustling line ups of eager locals, dressed in summer season clothing, anxiously hoping to get a seat… Read More
April 13, 2018 + HOME
Gen from XY Contemporary shares her fave five images from instagram and pinterest! We don’t know each other yet, (but looking forward to your questions, comments and feedback – negative or positive, I can take it!). Since this isn’t a dating app, we’ll exclude the personal info that I’m sure you’ll get to read over the next few months anyway, and get straight to… Read More
November 30, 2017 + HOME
December means it’s officially the Holiday season, and if you’re looking into new ideas to decorate your home this year, you might want to have a look at these tips from Lowe’s Style and Trends Director, Cindy Jardim. Are you going to choose white, or red as a theme? I’m definitely going for gold! 1. What colours are we seeing a lot for this… Read More
September 3, 2017 + HOME
So you’ve just moved into your new cozy nest, and you don’t know where to start to make this space your place? Or, you’ve been living there for some time, but feel the need to refresh some rooms? Ok… Whatever the reason, renovating the look of your home can probably make you fall in love with your place again! And why not use expert… Read More
August 22, 2017 + HOME
We talk about home decor often, from the latest trendy copper accessories to what plant flatters a white wall the best. However, a home without art is an empty home. If you are looking to personalize your chez soi with art pieces, whether authentic or reproductions, you’ve come to the right place. Here are our favourite places to buy art for our walls! 1000… Read More
April 16, 2017 + HOME
Whether you find it hard to fall asleep or not, know that the attention we give our lifestyle habits is essential in order to get a good night’s sleep. Some people are sensitive to caffeine or light, whereas others can fall asleep in the arms of Morpheus in just a few minutes. What if we made sure the odds were in our favour? Here… Read More
April 3, 2017 + HOME
Spring is the perfect time to redo your home décor, and as easy it is to shop online, the amount of choices might be intimidating. Need some inspiration? Here are three home décor addresses to check out! Structube The decor brand recently opened a giant store downtown. The glass windows catch the eye, and the inside is even nicer. The spacious establishment is full… Read More
March 14, 2017 + HOME
Although cleaning the house is usually not a favorite for a lot of people – guilty! – Spring cleaning is usually a lot more interesting than normal tasks. The idea of decluttering and making everything fresh again after a long Winter season is quite charming. Plus, there are easy ways to make it more fun! Put some music on I often hear people saying… Read More
November 26, 2016 + HOME
Home decor shopping is sometimes a very time-consuming job: specialized boutiques are too far, or we end up shopping at the same places as our neighbors, leaving us with a less-than-original house decor. Here are some of my favourite online stores for home decor. Jonathan Adler The pottery expert now finally opened an online store full of home accessories that fit perfectly in the… Read More
