Continuing our series on DIYs from Saint John’s Opera Bistro makeover , today I’m going to show you how to transform an old piano — not to affect the sound, of course, but the look. Upright (or, vertical) pianos are things of beauty, to be sure, but they take up a great deal of physical and visual — and sometimes mental — real estate. If you have a piano eating space and creating clutter, but aren’t ready to part with it, consider giving it a new and colourful lease on life

Some women have a thing for shoes and purses. For me, it’s chairs and lights . Honestly, I can’t pass up a good buy on an iconic chair or a great deal on a bespoke chandelier, even if I don’t have room for the item in my house

Mix of high- and lower-ticket products and materials to get the look you want

Last month, HGTV.ca ran a two-part feature about a restaurant makeover for St. John, New Brunswick’s Opera Bistro

Last month, HGTV.ca ran a two-part feature about a restaurant makeover for Saint John, New Brunswick’s Opera Bistro . The makeover was carried out by Punch Inside , the design firm for which I am Creative Director. Opera Bistro’s new entrance, created for under $200! Today, we unpack the new entrance area of Opera Bistro [pictured, above] and offer you DIY advice on how you create your own entrance way in a similar aesthetic

1stdibs.com; beachdwelling.com; housebeautiful.com Ok so a good seven more than five, I know, but how can I limit myself to only five when discussing the chandelier? This is one kind of lamp that spells glamour, in big italic letters. Sometimes it’s an understated glamour and other times it punches, but never, ever is it overlooked — like fancy icing on a three-tiered cake.

I know you’ve looked at backsplashes and thought to yourself: I can do it . It’s just tile and grout, for Pete’s sake, can’t I do it?

Ooooo this is exciting! The Bay has collaborated with three of Canada’s top home decor and textile designers for this limited edition collection of tea towels . As you may or may not know, we here on HGTV.ca are great fans of affordable artwork, and as such, love to frame tea towels! Though since these are perfect for Mother’s Day, I guess it would be best to leave your mom be if she decides to simply hang them off her (undeserving) stove

Restaurant makeovers are always exciting endeavours, each one unique in its own way and offering its own rewards and challenges. Today, part 2 of our behind-the-scenes look at a restaurant makeover recently completed by Punch Inside , the design firm for which I am Founder and Creative Director. Last week, I introduced you to St.

It’s definitely house hunting season out there. It seems like “For Sale” signs are popping up all over our neighbourhood and I’ll admit, I’ve been known to visit open houses when I’m not actively looking, because the temptation is just too great to resist