I like to think it’s called “Second Baby Syndrome,” but it’s taken me 7 months after Harper’s arrival to complete her nursery space. Let’s face it she has been in a bassinet in our room until last month so of course I was in no rush. I just laugh at myself now, looking back when I was in a rush to complete my first baby’s nursery before they were even born! Wow times have changed or maybe lessons are learned. Either way I’m so excited to share her baby space.

We designed her room around the stunning Soft Modern Sideboard from The Brick. I decided this time around to invest in pieces I can see transitioning out into my home once Harper outgrows her nursery space. This sideboard is the perfect mix of open and closed storage for all her baby needs. And in the future it will be an amazing additional to my dining room when the time comes. It’s so versatile, you can change the look of it by switching the colour changing geometric shelves in seconds.

Jonathan Adler for Fisher Price deluxe bouncer

I had to have this glamorous Incy Interiors rose gold crib from West Coast Kids. It pairs perfectly with the pops of metallics on the metal star burst accents I found in store at The Brick (pictured below). You never know what you’ll see in store, each Brick location is different and updates their accessories often. You should take a peek!

Below I’ve sourced a few of the pieces we used to complete her nursery. If you don’t see it linked feel free to leave a comment and I’ll get back to you!

Cactus self adhesive removable wall paper

Machine Washable Rug 

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I’m so excited to share our patio transformation with The Brick. When we moved last year to accommodate for baby number two we gained more space indoors but lost the size of our yard. Being outdoors from April to October is so important to our family so I decided to tackle this extensive project head on. We needed a backyard oasis to enjoy for the whole family this year, there was no time to waste.

Here is our before and after photos… because they are always my favourite part of any home reno.

Design Tip: Measure, measure, measure! I took tape and outlined each piece of furniture. That way you can make sure there is enough room for the set while still maintaining walking space. 

We maximized the space by removing the deck to create two distinct living areas: dining and lounging. The deck was not big enough for a seating area, essentially it was used as stairs to go into the backyard. With the deck removal we doubled our outdoor living space. Now we can easily host BBQ dinner parties and have late night drinks by the fire.

Umbrellas || Lounger || Chairs

Fence Panels (The Brick instore find) || Dining Set

Geometric Vases || Bee’s Wax Candles || Malemine Glassware

Barbecue || Marquee Light

We wanted to add pops of greenery without the maintain of plants. We found these faux topiary pieces at The Brick in store. Each location has different instore accessories and their items change constantly. You need to go in person to see what they’ve got that week.

Faux Topiary || Solar Outdoor Lights

We wanted to add that touch of romance with soft lighting. By adding a fireplace we can now enjoy the space into the evening when the kids are fast a sleep. I loved the modern minimal look of the Capstone.

Fire place

We went with all metal or plastic dining table options to make the space kid friendly. There is nothing worse then a broken glass in a paved area like this. These vases are durable without sacrificing style.

I was so excited when I found these hanging wall panels. We are training our vines through the metal pattern. As the summer goes on they will only get bigger and better. It’s a low maintenance alternative to a living wall with way less watering but all the style.

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Finally! Here’s a sneak peek into our patio transformation. I’ve been calling it our “epic” outdoor project with The Brick because it’s involved more DIY projects and renos compared to my usual styling projects. I’m hoping to share the full reveal with before and after photos in one week, weather permitting mind you! For now I thought I’d let you see a few of the pieces we’ve found to fit our modern black and white outdoor topiary theme.

We wanted sleek black timeless furniture.

Ottoman, & Chair from the Parkview Collection

We needed to create shade in a very sunny treeless area.

Oversized Umbrella & Capstone Fire Table 

Our design colour scheme is white, black with pops of green foliage. 

Faux Topiary, Metal Tray and Geometric Candle Holder are in store finds from The Brick. Every location is different and gets new accessory items often. You’ve gotta check it out in person, you never know what home decor treasures you’ll find!

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