If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that something that I have gotten back into since quarantine started in March is crocheting. Over the last couple of years I have amassed a ridiculous amount of yarn with my tapestry weaving phase and now need to do something with it all. I also needed a… Read More vick’s crochet and knitting projects
Facebook Marketplace find #2: the dining table set (Technically this was the first thing we sourced for our place but I already wrote the living room post.) The dining area in our apartment is not huge, so we knew that we wanted a round dining table so it wouldn’t overwhelm the space. Because I am… Read More toronto apartment tour 2020: part 4 – the dining room, a diy success story
Storage space is a precious commodity in small kitchens but what if you don’t have any? A kitchen tour to show you how we were able to update our rental kitchen to be more functional and cute without breaking the bank or drilling a single hole. … Read More toronto apartment tour 2020: part 3 – the renter-friendly kitchen “reno”
How we furnished our living room in our small rental apartment with IKEA mainstays and unique secondhand finds.… Read More toronto apartment tour 2020: part 2 – the living room and facebook marketplace
This is the tool we used to help plan the furniture layout in our new 650 sq. ft Toronto apartment.… Read More toronto apartment tour 2020: part 1 – planning and inspiration
House hunting in Toronto feels like going on the world’s shittiest treasure hunt (excuse me – you want how much for how small a space?!?), but this place was actually worth its weight in gold.… Read More an ode to toronto ft. a much overdue house tour
Instagram knew I wanted Sheertex before I even knew what Sheertex was. So how did I get from “$15 for a pair of sheers? I’m not made of money???” to “Sure I’ll spend $100 USD for two pairs of pantyhose!”?… Read More should you sheertex?
Living in Toronto can be so expensive. Here’s my guide on how to save money in Toronto but still have fun and live your life.… Read More doing things in toronto on a budget
I spent a month eating MealPal for lunch so you don’t have to.… Read More a month on mealpal
Holy moly, Toronto is expensive. Who knew that and didn’t tell me before I moved here? I’m just kidding, I knew it was going to cost me some serious cash to live + work + breathe in this city. Maybe you are like me and have student loans + a deep fondness for oysters, or… Read More eating in toronto on a budget
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