Design Mondays - Letters in Your Place

Feeling inspired by our Type Wall Decals book, we enjoyed how others used letters to kick their spaces up a notch. Try it yourself, here. 

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Decor Mondays: Moon Inspiration

Even though it’s not made of cheese, we’re still big fans of our Moon. These home decor accents add a touch of celestial elegance to your space.

It’s hard not to play favourites, but we’re obsessed with our 2013 moon phase poster- it even shimmers!

Our New + Improved West Queen West Store

We’re so excited to reveal our revamped West Queen West Drake General Store! Come by + say hi at 1144 Queen Street West.

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Drake General Store

Peek in our West Queen West Store

We’ve been working hard to revamp our Queen Street Location! Enjoy the mini preview of some of our new fixtures before our new store opens on November 8th.

DIY Thursdays - Colourful Tape Frames

If you’re anything like us, then you’re always thinking of wallet-friendly ways to brighten your space. This easy peasy project from Design*Sponge is perfect. Full instructions, here.

DIY Thursdays: Display Boxes

Perfect for any decor, this little project will keep you busy tonight! Customize the inside anyway you want for your very own mounted diorama. Full instructions, here.

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DIY Thursdays: Friendship Bracelet Rug

This adorable contemporary project makes us nostalgic! It takes us back to the days of boondoggle, colourful thread and impossible knots all used to create friendship bracelets! Just pick your favourite colours and follow these easy steps to have your own BFF-inspired decor piece.

(Photos via: The House That Lars Built)

Interior Design Mondays: Green Thumbs In Your Home

If you’re anything like us, then you’re counting down the days (read: minutes) until spring. Even if you fancy yourself more of a plant appreciator than caretaker, we assure you these simple ideas to bring green into your home are as easy as pine. Check them out in detail HERE.

For plants that you can’t kill, check out our locally-made crochet cacti!

(Photos via: Apartment Therapy)

The DIY Project That Brings A Rainbow Before The Storm Ends!

A wonderful DIY project that hangs perfectly in a child’s bedroom, this DIY project is designed by the beautiful French blog, Lait Fraise. Full directions here.

We Heart Instruments!

Everyone knows that music tames the savage beast, but did you know it also adds design personality to your space? Just taking a look at some of these stunning rooms really make us feel less dorky about playing violin (while wearing headgear) in middle school. Bring in some musical personality to your home, just get creative and people will take note.

Our favourite instrument is the Wooden Drum! Take it home, here.

(Photos via Apartment Therapy)