So I just recently received a phone call from a client I saw years back.  She moved away and I had not heard from her since our last session circa 2011.  When I answered the phone, she identified herself using her first name.  Thankfully, her unmistakable voice allowed me to recognize...

January was a busy month here in residential organizing land. This has meant having many chances to assess what similarities I can observe at my clients’ houses and what sort of lessons can I extract from my time spent with them to benefit you who reads this blog.  By far, the biggest t...

Easy to make and super flavourful too! Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt 1⁄3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber) 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sugar FILLING 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turke...

Earth Day is a day to give Mother Earth a little bit of tender lovin' care, and there are lots of ways you can do that with the whole family. You could pick up garbage around the neighbourhood or school - after the big defrost there's lots of litter on the ground.  Set up a recycl...

As a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City ponder moving to each other’s locale, it becomes clear that the two cities — and the two children — are more alike than they might think. But I’m not sure I want to leave my home. I’m going to miss so much. Movi...

After decades of close collaboration, the Benjamin Moore colour specialists have partnered with The Alpha Workshops artisans to create a special Capsule Collection of 15 hand-painted wallpapers featuring Benjamin Moore premium paints including CENTURY, Aura and studio finishes, a press release state...

In this potato kugel gratin, matzo meal is the key to a golden-brown crust.  Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled (about 6 large) 9 ounces shallots, thinly sliced (about 5) 3 ta...

When you’re a mom, there are a few things you never leave home without: keys, purse, cell phone, water bottle/coffee to-go mug, and, of course, the diaper bag. A diaper bag can be a handy carry-all or can be a disorganized abyss that collects everything from crusty tissues to rotting banana pe...

There may still be a nip in the air, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about spring! The beauty trends of the season are sure to lift your spirits: it’s all about bold, exciting colour. But be warned: the 4 must-have beauty essentials I’m about to share should not be...

Everyone should experience Martin Picard's famous sugar shack at Au Pied de Cochon. It's rich, delectable and over-the-top, everything Picard's food is known for! And you don’t have to go far to take advantage of all the maple yumminess the season has to offer – Verse...

Available through Nordstrom, this Freddie tall waterproof rain boot ($628) features Burberry's vintage checks pattern on the cotton cuff, and is cinched with an adjustable toggle to both perfect the fit and protect from elements.

Pop a handmade raspberry tart in the oven for a gourmet riff on the toaster favorite. Ingredients 3 c.  all-purpose flour 1/4 c. granulated sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 10 tbsp. butter, cut up and cold 3/4 c. plus...