The streets of downtown Winnipeg are sprinkled with apartment complexes, of all shapes and sizes; each one housing hundreds of apartment dwellers with their own story to tell about why they chose apartment living.
Many people become apartment dwellers for the first time during their university years, and I’m no exception. Choosing apartment living was sort of a no-brainer for me, especially living in a downtown residence—it ticked all the boxes for me. When I first began my apartment living journey, I was a wide-eyed twenty-something student without a full-time job or any major responsibilities. Apartment living fit perfectly with my lifestyle. As the years passed and the leases came to an end, I always found myself living in an apartment downtown instead of venturing off somewhere else or taking the financial plunge into house ownership. Read More
Houseplants should be an essential component of every interior design. A bit of greenery brightens up indoor spaces and has mood-boosting qualities. Sadly, many people don’t incorporate green friends into their homes because they just don’t know which plant to choose! Here are my recommendations for plants to fit every lifestyle. Read More
You can smell it in the air – the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. The stores are buzzing,... Read More
For Winnipeggers, keeping the greenery in their homes throughout the cold months of winter can seem challenging. The dry air... Read More
I’m no design expert, but I like to think I have good taste, and I strongly believe that minimalism is the way forward. Not only does minimalism help reduce consumerism, but it helps you feel unburdened in the place that should matter most—home. So here are some tips on designing your small space. 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
It’s Spring, and that means one thing… It’s Spring-cleaning time! Something is refreshing about getting your home clean and organized... Read More
With a tagline of “No sleep, just art…”, Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a one-night celebration of contemporary arts and culture... 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
Spring is the perfect time to give your downtown apartment a fresh start and a deep clean. As the weather... Read More