Blog posts in Lifestyle & Design.

Alberta’s hottest season is upon us, so why not welcome a little of that summer sunshine inside your home? Brighten up your décor with bold tropical prints. Escape to paradise with your very own beach house. Or, create an indoor garden with floral accents.

There’s no need to break the bank though, as a little refresh is all takes. Change out throw cushions and area rugs for lighter fabrics, swap your everyday table settings, towels and bedding for seasonally inspired hues and add a few new accent pieces to complete the look. For a little inspiration check out some of summer’s most sizzling décor trends below.

The Calgary Stampede is the main headliner this month, but if you’re not into the rodeo, cowboys or pancake breakfasts, we’ve compiled a few other events you can attend instead.

It’s that time of the month to let you know about the fun events going on in our great city. We’ve gathered 4 of our top picks of activities to check out this June. There’s definitely something for all ages to enjoy!

Although May has surprised us with everything from snow, rain, blustery winds and the odd day or so of sunshine, it is starting to look like we will get the much needed warmth we've been craving all year (crossed fingers!). Get out and about to enjoy this great city of ours and take in some amazing events happening this month. Here's what we think shouldn't be missed!

Are you looking for some fun family activities to check out this month? Here are a few of our top picks for a fun-filled weekend this April.

The weather is finally warming up which means the perfect time to get out and about in this great city of ours! Check out a few fun activities happening around town this month.

Looking for for some fun activities to do around Calgary? Here are a few suggestions for the month of February!

EDUCATIONAL: The Telus Spark Science Center is the place to be every second Thursday of the month. It is Adults Only Night from 6-1pm. There are DJ’s, bars and hands-on experiments. It’s a great place to take a date or head to with a group of friends. The Being Human Exhibit is a great way to get close to a date - one of the activities includes hugging for 2 seconds to boost the Oxytocin in your body!

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to give your room a bit of a refresh, you’re in luck! Today’s blog looks at headboards. Let your imagination run wild, be inspired, and let your personality shine through!

DIY head boarding is popular because of its simplicity. Create the desired shape out of wood (see below for headboard shapes), and use a mattress pad to obtain the desired firmness. Use a layer of batting or thin fabric to hold the pad in place by stapling it to the back of the board. Cover the padded shape with your choice of patterned fabric and voila, you have a customized headboard!

Decorating with grey doesn't have to be dull and gloomy. You’ll be surprised at what you can do. If done properly, grey can be light, bright and anything but neutral!

They say first impressions are lasting impressions so it's important that the entry into your home is a positive and memorable experience for you and your guests. The foyer of your home gives us a glimpse into your unique personality and style, so you want to ensure it's anything but bland! With so many innovative ways to smarten up your foyer, we've put together some inspiration for you...