I built a bed. I know this may seem like a small feat in the grand scheme of things, but not to me. To me, this is a goal that once seemed impossible coming to fruition and I am so excited that I built a bed. And not just any bed; I built THIS beautiful beast of a bed: Back in September, Matt and I decided to take the plunge and move home to K-Town, so naturally we bought the house … [Read more...] about West Elm Inspired “Alexa” Bed
Furniture
Night Stand Makeover
Everyone around these parts knows that come clean-up day, the Sulis' always have the best garbage. Garbage-picking is a rite of passage in Nova Scotia, and to say I wasn't thrilled with this year's bounty would be a lie. I got a metal table frame, some plastic lawn furniture, and a brand new wine fridge! I thought I was done for this season's pick -up, but as luck would have it, not … [Read more...] about Night Stand Makeover
DIY Rustic Bookshelf
My grandfather is basically the quintessential "movie grandpa" that everyone wishes they had. He's loving, warm, funny, and inappropriate in the way that only old men can get away with. He knows all the best swears and comes out with some of the greatest one-liners I've ever heard, which my family affectionately refer to as "Grampie-isms". Growing up my parents never had to fight with us to go … [Read more...] about DIY Rustic Bookshelf
Furniture Flip: Easy Table Update
I love junk. Old furniture especially. This table was given to us last spring by the very sweet elderly couple who we bought our house from, before their place was even on the market. They caught wind from my parents (their neighbours) that I am always looking for hand-me-down furniture, and asked if I wanted it. Hell yes I did. As you can see, the finish was pretty terrible, but the … [Read more...] about Furniture Flip: Easy Table Update