Today I sent my smalls off to school. I think I was more nervous than they were. I adore our new school. The drive to the school is a beautiful old road through the county, it’s apple picking season in the county, it reminds me of home. Our school is so small that every class is a split class, the teachers seem so nice. Lily has kindergarten cop teacher, I […]
Read MoreEarly August ~ County Life
I wrote this post over a week ago and completely forgot to post it. In lieu of much activity I thought I’d still post it here for you. I have so much more. One thing I’ll tell you is that I’ve been holding back posts for a couple of reasons. The next post I talk more about it but one big thing is I’ve been holding back on blog posts […]
Read MoreFarmhouse Powder Room
We still haven’t decided exactly what our master bedroom goals are. It currently has no closet and as a gal who likes clothes, this is a problem!!! Do we add an addition and turn the powder room into a closet? We’re going to live in it for a little and work on other rooms in the house while we figure out what the best solution is. That being said the […]
Read MoreThe Move!!!
Pre-amble: Alright then, if you follow me on social media you already know this post is late. If you don’t, the let’s pretend nothing happened (whistles awkwardly and backs away, lol) this move, I’ve been waiting for so long, and hen it snuck right up and every day was full. I wanted to tell you stories but I go, go, go and then I’m so tired I have to sleep, […]
Read MoreThe Monday (Thursday) Mail 06~14
The WithLovelakehouse is coming along beautifully. It’s slower than than I’d like but such is life. I am having the worst time choosing the finishing details. Why is it so hard?!!! Usually I see what I want so clearly and in this house so many times I’m like ‘Whoa, Instagram, help me and vote!!’ I think it’s that I’ve always had an out before. I always said things like ‘It’s […]
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Farmhouse Kitchen Progress
Renovating our dream home, a 200 year old waterfront farmhouse. Project number 1, a modern glamorous kitchen and maintaining the character of the home. This beautiful kitchen project is going to leave you breathless!
Read MoreThe Perfect White Paint
Choosing the perfect white paint can be a daunting task for the best of us. What sheen, what colour? Well there are some super simple steps to help you make the right choice for your home. Which one is my fav? I’m telling ALL!!
Read MoreThe Monday Mail 05-14
Hi guys, I am so excited that I am writing the Monday mail on a Monday! (Insert jazz hands here.) I’m almost 5 weeks with my new titanium neck and everybody says that I’m doing amazing, I move better, I look better. So I guess I’m better…-ish. I think I’m definitely feeling better and I have started doing some things I couldn’t before. I started going back to the gym […]
Read MoreMonday meets Wednesday- that’s a day better!!
Hi guys, I’m so sorry I’ve been so quiet, I’m still adjusting post surgery and busy with the house. You know when you get so behind but you have so much to say and you just don’t know where to start. I keep starting to write these posts for you and then I think, oh, but there is so much more! Gahhh!!! Where to start? I’m thinking the only option […]
Read MoreThe Monday, cough Thursday, Mail
Hi guys, I know I’ve been quiet on the blog lately. You’ll have to excuse me, surgery took a lot out of me and I’m still super slow-moving. So what do we want to catch up on first? Little thing? Big things? Lets go big. I’m sure you all saw the pedestrains stuck on Young St. We’re all fine and as far as I know, everyone we know is okay. […]
Read MoreBathroom Dreams
The #withlovelakehouse project is moving at full speed now! One of the hardest parts of a reno/build is deciding what to choose!!! I want to change xxxx is one thing, but then what do you do with that space?! Well…we’ve got some ideas!!! Check out our latest at WithLoveKate.CA
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