The best leap we ever took
It was a phone call out of the blue from my parent’s neighbours that changed everything. When they called my mom and asked us to stage their beautiful 150 year old schoolhouse, Andrew and I instantly envisioned our lives in the countryside.
Sometimes you can't plan the way life goes, you just have to leap in the new direction. The schoolhouse was the only house we ever saw but after one snowy evening viewing, we had mentally moved ourselves in and started our life there. It wasn't just about the possibility of what the house could be that we fell in love with. It was the possibility of raising kids across the road from my parents, getting to walk to the end of our driveway to buy fresh eggs, sending our future kiddies to a country school, the rolling hills, the changing leaves and being back with old friends. It was all of it.
It's been a year and a half of renovations and lots more to still do but we are really basking in the process and all the steps that it takes to make it our dream house.
Schoolhouse finishing details
Floors:
Drapes
Lighting:
Wall Colour
Daybreak by vidar. 7 inch. White Oak. ABC character grade.
Update ( flooring has not held up as great as we had hoped).
Installer: Brad Cherry. Amazing attention to detail, his work is always very impressive.
Bedroom, kitchen and living room: simply white by Benjamin Moore
Nursery : natural cream by Benjamin Moore
100% linen in colour Oyster with 6" inverted pleats by Q Design. Luxe drapery hardware also by Q design.
Nursery and kitchen lighting: Huey Lightshop, Canadian made. We love Huey Lightshop for their gorgeous designs and they are really lovely souls too!
Ceiling flushmounts and floor lamps: Hudson Valley lighting
Bedroom sanctuary
Grasscloth Nightstand
Alfie Villa Olive Chair
Tripod Lamp
Linen Reform
Linen Duvet cover
Gather Bedframe
Linen reform bedding
A bedroom sanctuary is all about creating a space to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. We love using neutral colours such as white, taupe and earthy shades, to create a feeling of calm. Your bed is often the focal point of the room and having soft comfy linens and pillows makes for a heavenly space. We love keeping things to minimum to avoid clutter and distraction. Soft lighting can help create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Use dimmers on your lights for a cozy ambiance and bedside lamps with warm Edison light bulbs. A big thank you to Crate and Barrel Canada for helping to create this bedroom oasis.
Linen Reform bedding
Tripod Lamp
Alfie Villa Olive Chair
Alfie Villa Olive Chair
White oak floors
Linen reform bedding
Bedroom sanctuary
A bedroom sanctuary is all about creating a space to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. We love using neutral colours such as white, taupe and earthy shades, to create calm. Your bed is often the focal point of the room and having soft comfy linens and pillows makes for a heavenly space. We love keeping things to minimum to avoid clutter and distraction. Soft lighting can help create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Use dimmers on your lights for a cozy ambiance and bedside lamps with warm Edison light bulbs. A big thank you to Crate and Barrel Canada for helping to create this bedroom oasis.
Botanical Canopy : Smallable
Crib Sheet : Solly baby. So incredibly soft.
Wooden Crib : Ikea Canada. Such great value and it will turn into a toddler bed as well. .
Botanical crib Organizer and change table cover : Garbo and Friends
Glider and ottoman: Vera Glider and Ottoman by Monte
Ceramic wall sconce: Cherub Mini by Huey
Pierce Wicker table: by Urban Outfitters
Garbo and Friends Botantical quilt: Faro
Wooden mouse door: Amazon
Dresser : Kids Canyon Natural Wood and Rattan Dresser by Crate and Barrel
Dresser topper : Natural oak change table topper by Crate and Barrel
Custom Drapes by Q Design. Luxe drapery hardware also by Q design.
Mini Lamp : Angelo Rattan Lamp by Urban Outfitters
