Sustainable Design

Love the cozy meets elegant look of a Japandi space? Learn all about Japandi interior design and how to get the look in your own home. Blending design styles is not at all uncommon. There are so many ways you

Building a home? Who says all the building materials have to be brand new? Reclaimed building materials are a much more sustainable option and can often save you money.  Plus, reclaimed materials and fixtures can add a level of character to

There are so many reasons to live in a container home – and so many places to find container homes for sale right now! I’m sure that whoever first built a home using a shipping container was thought to be

Living off the grid is a dream for many. But it can be hard if you don’t know where to start. Here are three helpful tips to inform and inspire! While we don’t live fully off the grid, we do

Have you always wanted to give candle-making a try, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are five beginner-friendly tips for making candles. Who else here loves a good candle? Because I sure do! Aside from being pretty and relaxing, the

Trying to figure out how to pick paint colors for your home and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices? This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process. So you can feel confident that you’re going to love

More and more people are shrinking their home life in favour of smaller houses. Here are a few of the many benefits of downsizing your home. Thinking of downsizing your home? Good for you! Smaller homes can save you money,

This DIY paper garland is both simple and beautiful. Plus, it repurposes old book pages – making it eco-conscious too! One of my favourite DIYs on Of Houses and Trees are the book page paper orbs I made several years