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Spring TUNDRA Deco
Today my husband and I took the day off to wander through Sylvia Grinnell Park (one of the nearby territorial parks) and have a tundra picnic. It was a perfect Arctic spring day: +6°C, sunny and no...
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My Favorite Things: July 2015
This month I’m starting a new section of ARCTICdeco called My Favorite Things. I figure if I can’t have everything I covet, I may as well write about them and hope that one day they’ll be mine. You’re...
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Add Some Curb Appeal: Part 1
This year’s early-summer weather in Iqaluit has had its ups and severe downs. It has been cold, grey, and quite uninspiring for home decorating. On the downside, it has brought lots of fog and ice...
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My Favorite Things: August 2015
This month I’ve selected five of my favorite shiny, soft, and bold decor items that I’m lovin’. They’re also decor staples that I think every cozy home should have: a sturdy tea pot, whimsical...
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ARCTICdeco’s 2017 Top 8 Decor Trends
In the spirit of the new year and our predilection for yearly foreshadowing of things to come, I’ve compiled a list of circumpolar design trends I expect we’ll be seeing a lot more of in 2017. 1....
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Arctic Fall Colours
One of my most favourite things about the fall season in the Arctic is watching the daily progression of sea ice forming in the ocean. It starts like this, with a thin, white ice coating the dark brown...
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How to Create & Share a Pinterest Board
For those of you out there who are new to Pinterest but are considering using it to brainstorm design ideas, it’s actually super easy to use and you’ll find it can be a great tool for visually...
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How to Style a Sideboard
A good sideboard is more than just a storage solution – it provides an opportunity to showcase your style and the things you love including beautiful décor, personal collections, books, art, and so...
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A Little Surprise…
A few weeks ago, J and I surprised everyone by running off and getting married (more or less)! Granted, there wasn’t that much running considering we did it at a small ceremony at our home here in...
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5 Tips for Designing a Homeschool Space
Image: gather projects We’re several months into the school year already (OMG!), which means two things…. It’s nearly Christmas!!!!!!!!!…and Parents are seriously losing their sh*% while they struggle...
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