Rooftop Gardens Galore
We’ve still got gardens on the mind – even after writing two blog posts on perfect plants for your condo, and how you can do some gardening on your balcony. Now, we’re looking at rooftop gardens from around the world – after all, we do feature a beautiful rooftop garden atop Emerald Park and 1 Yorkville! Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Toronto Throughout the Years
In honour of Throwback Thursday, we went on the hunt for some old pictures of our favourite city ever: own very own Toronto! We love historical sites from other cities and admiring new architecture from around the world, but nothing truly beats home.
Here are some of our favourite finds: Continue reading
Historical Architecture: The Mayan Ruins
It’s been a long time since we wrote about historical architecture on the blog, and what better topic to kick it off with than the Mayan Ruins? One of the world’s most-loved historical stories. Continue reading
What is Vertical Gardening?
We shared some plants we love to have in our condo units, but we realized it doesn’t really speak for those with a mean green-thumb. Some people enjoy gardening and fear that they’re missing out on so much when they move to a condo. In actuality, there’s really a lot of gardening/plant maintenance you can do if you’re up for it.
One of the latest trends is vertical gardening, where you can have a beautiful garden on your balcony/terrace without it taking up too much patio space. Here are some examples: Continue reading
6 Colourful Buildings from Around the World
Spring has sprung and we’ve got bright colours on our minds! Splashes of colour here and there are definitely our thing, but these bold, beautiful, and super colourful buildings from around the world sure are eye-catching and unforgettable. Continue reading
4 Plants We Love For Condo-Living
Green-thumbs rejoice! Just because you live in a condo doesn’t mean you have to give up your plants and gardening. In fact, there is so much you can do to satisfy your hobby – from vertical gardening to container gardens. Or you can just decorate your home with really cool plants. The possibilities are endless, but here are some plants we love for condo living – we’ll go back to container gardening when the weather gets warmer.
Home Decor: Neutral is the New Black
Home decor is one of our favourite things to write about. How your home is decorated speaks volumes about your personality, style and living habits. For example, if you like antiques then some may think you’re a little more traditional. Sleek and clean designs screams modernity. We’re not picky, we like it all as long as it looks good. For those who are just starting to decorate their homes, or planning their potential new home, then starting off with the neutrals might be your best bet and you can go either modern or traditional with your scheme.
Here are some tips you should look into if you’re thinking of going neutral: Continue reading
Condo Living: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Style
Living in a condo has many perks – cool amenities, 24/7 concierge, and our personal favourite: no shovelling! It has come to our attention however, that some people feel like they’re missing out on decorating their homes as they may get to with a house. And to that, we say … hogwash! We totally believe that you can fulfill many, if not all, of your decorating and styling dreams while living in a condo.
Here’s some ways you can maximize style in your condo: Continue reading
Architectural Closeup: Wooden Buildings
Not sure if you remember, but a few years ago we wrote about the rise of wooden buildings. The building you’re sitting in right now or the one you live in is probably not a wooden building, because they aren’t that popular in Canada. Yet.