by Therese | Sep 22, 2015 | DIY, Eco Friendly Living Tips, Home Organizing, Interior Design, Interior design trends
Whether you’re living in a city where 600sq feet is passing for the norm or you were inspired by these people taking an eco friendly route with their small spaces, you’re bound to run into space issues when that space is tiny. We’ve complied a few...
by Nikki | Aug 18, 2015 | diy cleaning tips and products, Eco Friendly Living Tips, Fabric Information
100% linen sheets are the ultimate in bed luxury and comfort. They are a eco-conscious alternative to cotton sheets, which use many chemicals and lots of water to be produced. Read more about the effects of conventional cotton here. If you are wondering how easy...
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...