Grandpa Dick
Big Bob
Grand Daddy
Papa & Grand Daddy with the triplets & Mike
Sunday, June 10, 2012
A Very Brief History of Father's Day
Father's Day as a celebrated day to honour dads, grand dads & other men playing a significant 'father' role in someone's life is just over 100 years old. A young woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd campaigned hard to have an official day honouring father's. Her own father had raised her and her five siblings after her mother died during childbirth. Spurred on by the love for him she worked to have the day official. And on July 19, 1910 the first Father's Day was celebrated in Washington State. The celebration migrated North and Canadians also honour dad on the third Sunday in June! And we just want to take a moment to say 'Thank You' to the men who have made a significant difference in our lives ~ We Love You All!!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Container Gardening Inspiration - Wordless Wednesday
The beautiful weather has us longing to play in the garden.
And while it's a little early for full scale gardening container gardens can help to satisfy the urge.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
10 of the Best Painting Tips, Tricks & Sites on The Web
The easiest way to freshen a room for Spring is to slap on a fresh coat of paint! Inspiration is as close as your favourite home decor magazine and a trip to your local hardware store is never far away. Bringing with it instant gratification, painting a room can be accomplished in a day or a bigger project tackled in a weekend. Whatever you decide to do we want to help by pointing you to some of the best painting tips, tricks and sites on the web.
We hope you'll send us pictures of your finished work - we'd love to see it!!
And last but not least here's a handy, dandy list of what you'll need to get started compliments of TLC!
Have these materials and tools on hand before tackling any paint job:
Caulk
Sandpaper
Wood-filling or drywall compound
Clean, damp cloths
Plastic sheeting
Masking tape
2-inch-wide blue painter's tape
Plastic knife
Paintbrushes: flat, angular, trim
Paint (1 gallon for every 350 square feet)
Small plastic paint tray
Paint roller and roller cover
We hope you'll send us pictures of your finished work - we'd love to see it!!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Colour & Meaning
Ever wonder why you gravitate toward certain colours time and again? Styles change, trends come and go, but people don't often change their favourite colours. So while you may no longer be sporting feathered hair and bell bottoms chances are you still love white kitchen cabinets and the same flowers in your garden.
Certain colours have different effects - so we thought it would be fun to find out what those are.
White
The colour of perfection - or so some experts say. All I know is it's hard to keep clean...
White is associated with light, innocence and safety and brings about a sense of calm and order.
Gray
Considering this colour is associated with loss and depression it's surprising the number of people choosing gray suits in the office sector (guess that's why I'm not there)
Black
I hope it makes me look slimmer as so many say.
Black is associated with authority and power, and brings about a sense of mystery and possibility.
Green
The peaceful colour that brings about a sense of relaxation and renewal. Except when one is green with envy.
Blue
Blue is a calming colour when it's pale, but more exhilarating when it's bold and vibrant.
Orange & Purple
Orange stimulates and gives a sense of warmth at the same time.
Purple is uplifting and is often associated with royalty. However, wearing it didn't get me any closer to Kate & William on their recent visit to Calgary...
Red demands attention and often draws the eye quicker than any other colour. It is the colour of love and the colour of aggression ~ interesting combination!
Brown
This earthy toned colour evokes a sense of being grounded and wholesome.
So what colour should you use in your interior spaces? The next wardrobe staple? A new car? I don't know, depends on how you feel but when in doubt, go grab a big bouquet of multi coloured flowers ~ I think it is one time when colour could possibly be irrelevant.
Certain colours have different effects - so we thought it would be fun to find out what those are.
White
The colour of perfection - or so some experts say. All I know is it's hard to keep clean...
White is associated with light, innocence and safety and brings about a sense of calm and order.
Considering this colour is associated with loss and depression it's surprising the number of people choosing gray suits in the office sector (guess that's why I'm not there)
Black
I hope it makes me look slimmer as so many say.
Black is associated with authority and power, and brings about a sense of mystery and possibility.
The peaceful colour that brings about a sense of relaxation and renewal. Except when one is green with envy.
Blue
Blue is a calming colour when it's pale, but more exhilarating when it's bold and vibrant.
Orange & Purple
Orange stimulates and gives a sense of warmth at the same time.
Purple is uplifting and is often associated with royalty. However, wearing it didn't get me any closer to Kate & William on their recent visit to Calgary...
Red demands attention and often draws the eye quicker than any other colour. It is the colour of love and the colour of aggression ~ interesting combination!
This earthy toned colour evokes a sense of being grounded and wholesome.
So what colour should you use in your interior spaces? The next wardrobe staple? A new car? I don't know, depends on how you feel but when in doubt, go grab a big bouquet of multi coloured flowers ~ I think it is one time when colour could possibly be irrelevant.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Spring At The Willows
We're loving the warmer temperatures knowing Spring is just around the corner. So we decided to share our favourite Spring accessories to inspire you!
All photos taken by the amazing Ryan Veldkamp!! Enjoy
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