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Tap into your NEST-ing instincts
When we bought the house this year one of the things we were most excited to do during our renovations was to find ways to make the home more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly. In addition...
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I ♥ 3M
I love 3M Command hooks! Who doesn’t though, honestly. They’re probably the most useful tool/accessory to be developed this decade – second to Bread Gloves, certainly. Make ANYTHING into a sandwich....
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FROSTA Stool Gets an Upgrade
I’m enjoying a lot of the paint-dipped motifs that I’ve been seeing lately and with a bit of spare paint on a sunny afternoon, I decided to try some out for myself. I’ve also been on a geometric kick...
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Laundry Room Decor Options
Now that we have our stunning new stackable, energy efficient Samsung washer & dryer (in a lovely charcoal grey) , we are rejigging the laundry room to make better use of the space in there....
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Wall Decals
Photo Credit: michellechristina Etsy Shop It’s been awhile since I last posted – but I’m happy to report there’s been LOTS of progress on the house. I’ll be updating more over the coming weeks with...
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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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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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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! Its been a busy year and I’ve got a lot of blog posts to make up for. In the meantime, here are some holiday pictures from around the home. We’ll have lots of home renovations to come...
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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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ARCTICdeco Interior Design Services – Now Available!
I’m excited to announce that ARCTICdeco is now offering Interior Design Services! Both in-person and E-Design services are currently available with 3 different design package options. If you’re in need...
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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 a Pinterest Board & Share it
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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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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Wall Decals
Photo Credit: michellechristina Etsy Shop It’s been awhile since I last posted – but I’m happy to report there’s been LOTS of progress on the house. I’ll be updating more over the coming weeks with...
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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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