In April 2013, I moved into my own apartment. Through luck and the help of family, I was able to get this small apartment in a house over 100 years old, renovated. The Living Room The living room is the biggest room in my apartment. It was also quite dark, with only one north-facing window […]
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The Barn Quilt Trail in Prince Edward County
During the six hour journey between Toronto and Montreal, Meinhilde and I made a detour through Prince Edward County. This wine region in Southeastern Ontario has recently exploded as a foodie destination, so we were excited to explore it for ourselves. Apart from the other treats of the area (stay tuned, we will show those to you shortly), […]
Small Apartments: Tomiko’s Before Living Room
These are the photos for the ‘before’ living room of my small rental apartment. I have to admit that the room in these shots is not horrible. Everything is neat, clean, and uncluttered. The floors are beautiful and there is a charming bay window overlooking a quiet tree-lined street. However, I don’t like the style – it […]
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Small Apartments: Tomiko’s Before Kitchen
As you can see in the photo of the before kitchen above, this is a small space. It has an area of only 40 square feet. There is room for one person to cook, which is unfortunate because both Donatello and I like to cook, preferably together. Since it is in a rental apartment, not much work […]
Design: Customized Return Address Stamps
These customized return address stamps make great gifts, especially for when your friends and family move into their own apartment or buy their first house. I like writing letters just as much as I love receiving them, and I especially love using beautiful stationery. With friends and family living and travelling all over the world, […]