Weekly Round-Up (DIY Edition)


{via Hoopla}

Perfect Valentine's Day plates with edible paint from How About Orange.

Rad chevron necklace via Design*Sponge.

The most amazing herb garden from Hoopla.

Valentine's Day beeswax candles from Poppytalk.

Fun paint cheap bookmarks via Adding The Finishing Touch.

This weekend is full of fun - IDS and Canadian Design Blogger's Night! Have a good one :)

DIY: Bracket Floating Shelves



I'm in love with my new floating shelves! They are the perfect book shelves for my tiny apartment - they take up very little space and are very clean looking. You can learn how to make them over on my Handmade with Style column on Sweetspot.

DIY: Valentine's Day Workshop

Who's ready for some Valentine's Day crafting for your sweetie or bestie? Join me for a DIY Valentine's Day workshop that includes an unisex gift box full of DIY goodies.

When: February 9th 7:30 - 9:30
Where: Bicyclette Boutique
Price: $30 click here to purchase tickets

Join us for a night of crafting, shopping (15% off everything at Bicyclette!) while sipping on some tea and snacking on yummy sweet treats.

Recipe: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Nate first made me this chicken noodle soup a few months ago when I was sick with the flu and I was super impressed. We made it again earlier this week and it was equally as tasty. Sometimes all you need is a little homemade comfort food!



2 quarts of chicken stock
1 quart of water
1 roasted whole chicken
2 large carrots chopped
2 large celery stocks chopped
1 cup of corn
3 tbsp of vegetable oil
tsp of dried thyme leaves
3 cups of egg noddles
salt & pepper to taste.

1. In a large pot bring the chicken stock and broth to a simmer over medium high heat.
2. Meanwhile separate the chicken meat from the skin and bones. Reserve the meat. Add the bones and skin to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for a half hour.
3. Strain broth into a medium pot. Discard skin and bones and reserve the broth.
4. Return the large pot to the burner set on medium high heat. Then add carrots, celery and vegetable oil to the large pot and simmer until softened (about 10 minutes). Add the broth to the vegetable mixture.
5. Next add in the chicken,thyme and noddles to the mixture and bring to a simmer until noodles are soft.
6. Add the corn, salt and pepper and stir well.

IDS 12 Auction

The Interior Design Show kicks off in Toronto tomorrow night with a party celebrating it's 14th year. In addition to food sampling, cocktails, presentations and a DJ, the party will also include Cherish Auction and Exhibit.

{whimsical dog children's chairs by Magis}

The auction invites design lovers to place their bids on 20 Julian Chairs by Italian manufacturer Magis, each re-imagined by one of Canada’s top fashion, graphic and interior design personalities and celebrities. 100% of proceeds will go directly to ONEXONE. Some of the participating designers include: Arthur Mendonca, David & Glenn Dixon, Flare, HBC, Joe Mimran and Philip Sparks.

Nate and I will be attending the event tomorrow night....now off to decide on an outfit!

Cool Shit: Elevator Doors

Loving these refinished and re-purposed old elevator doors that Salvage Interiors did recently for a client.



Styling Tip: Layering Bracelets



{image via Sincerely, Jules}

Spotlight: ONElittlePIECE

I have to admit that my favourite part of January and February are all the new spring clothing rolling into the boutiques. I came across ONElittlePIECE which is an Australian based online boutique full of goodness. They carry the best in Aussie labels (both established designers and up & coming ones) along with a few international brands.

After working in the fashion industry for several years as a Sales Agent, I have to say I love Aussie brands. They are always the right amount of trend mixed with girly shapes, light fabrics and cool prints.

Crush: Recycled

{RE}cycled Consign and Design blogger Amanda recently launched her online shop full of fun treasures. Not only does the shop include quriky home decor items but it also has some of Amanda's favourite handpicked vintage items. Below are some of my favs!


Thank You


{thank you stamp from Besotted Brand}

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support on the launch of Re: Creative. I'm so excited to embark on this new journey with everyone.

Hope you had a fantastic weekend!

ps. Follow Nate on Twitter @ReHandyman!