I had never been more excited than the days leading up to my move into my dorm room for my first year of university. I had spent months creating Pinterest boards and circling items in Ikea catalogs. As soon as I stepped into my new room, my bubbling excitement quickly fizzled into disgust: lime green walls assaulted my eyes. Read More
Does the idea of furniture shopping bring you feelings of glee—or dread? Even if it’s not your favourite thing, choose furniture carefully to ensure you have a happy, comfortable abode. There is no one style that will suit everyone, so let’s look at some things you should consider before you furnish your digs. Read More
There’s always that one room—you know the one. It could be a powder room, a bedroom, an office, a hallway, or just a weird corner. Regardless of its size or location, the one thing you know for sure is that it isn’t working for you. You want it to change. You’re just not sure what that means or where to begin. Read More
To your right: an empty wall. To your left—another one. You’re surrounded by large, blank walls. The walls of your new apartment are the bones of the space that you have decided works best for you. Now that you’ve moved in, they need some attention to personalize your new home and make it truly yours. Read More
I spent almost 20 years living in apartments before moving into a house, and they were good years. I moved into my first apartment as a teenager with my parents to save money, but there were many reasons why I stuck with apartments for so long. Read More
We invited Susan Ainley (also known as @broken_down_chevy on Instagram) to come and tell us a story of her experience living in downtown Winnipeg! She talked about how long she's been living in downtown, why she chose to rent, and the things she enjoy most living in downtown. Read More
Downtown can get hectic, and sometimes all I want is a hideaway for some peace and quiet. Thankfully, downtown Winnipeg offers countless places to do yoga, meditate, study, or just regroup. Here are some of my go-to spots! Read More
If you’ve made the decision to join the world of happy dog owners, congratulations! Deciding to add a dog to your family is a big commitment, but the joy a canine companion brings can’t be beat. You’re probably wondering: How do I choose the right dog for my apartment? Is it a question of size? Activity level? Or something else? The answer may surprise you! Read More
When you think “Winnipeg sports,” baseball is probably not the first thing that comes to mind, but Winnipeg has more to offer sports fans than just the Blue Bombers and the Jets! The Goldeyes are another fan favourite. Read More
Networking—a fancy term for a simple idea. Meet people, interact with them and build new relationships. We’re so used to networking through social media that the thought of physically interacting with people might sound a little bit alien. Read More