by Nikki | Aug 3, 2015 | DIY, Exterior Design and Landscaping, Summer decorating
In the Spring I am so excited to get out my patio furniture, pot up some annuals, and give my deck a good cleaning. But by August, things may be looking a little neglected, so I’ve decided it’s time to do a summer outdoor decor refresher! Here are a few...
by Therese | Jun 10, 2015 | Eco Friendly Living Tips, Gift Ideas, Product Reviews, Shopping
Over here at NikkiDesigns we are relishing everything baby with the arrival of a new family member this past month. A new baby means having an excuse to peruse through those baby aisles in the guise of buying gifts and with an eco-conscious mother to buy...
by Nikki | May 22, 2015 | Interior Design, Window Coverings
One of the simplest and oldest types of window treatments is the Roman Shade, which dates back to Roman times (thus its name!). I’m not surprised that this functional, versatile type of window covering has remained popular all throughout history, in countries...
by Nikki | Apr 25, 2015 | Interior Design, Spring decorating, Table Setting Ideas
It’s so much fun to set a pretty table in the Spring. All you need are some flowers or greenery, some cloth napkins in white or a pretty colour like yellow, green or pink, and your imagination! Here are some ideas to get you started (click on the photos for...
by Therese | Mar 24, 2015 | bedroom, Eco Friendly Living Tips, Interior Design
A bedroom should be a place to relax and refresh. Nothing quite beats slipping into crisp sheets after a long day. Organic materials will help keep your room clean and comfortable. But I know decorating your room completely organic can be intimidating so why not break...
by Therese | Mar 5, 2015 | DIY, Eco Friendly Living Tips, Interior Design, Window Coverings
If you remember the post we did on a Curtain Holdback DIY and want more ideas, you’re in luck. While the east coast deals with its snowpocalypse, here on the west coast we are ready to tie back our curtains and let in a little more of that unseasonable warmth....