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An Elegant Mid-Century Modern Mountain Bedroom Fit For a Growing Girl

by Carlee Krtolica May 17, 2023

Designing a bedroom for my eldest daughter to grow from a toddler to a big kid was a lot of fun. I didn't fully love her nursery design and knew that once we got our new flooring in (the gorgeous white oak…

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5 Hardwood Patterns To Know Now

by Carlee Krtolica May 16, 2023

It's no secret that I have this thing with floors. I even follow #IHaveThisThingWithFloors on Instagram! Since having our hardwood flooring done in our home by the experts at Alberta Hardwood Flooring, I feel like everywhere I go, I'm snapping photos of…

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Behind The Design: Styled to Sparkle x IKEA Calgary

by Carlee Krtolica May 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered what goes in to designing a space in one of IKEA's stores? I had the rare privilege of being a guest designer for one of IKEA Calgary's "Dream Spaces" and I got to be behind the scenes for…

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A Pretty & Simple Easter Tablescape (With Everyday Dishes)

by Carlee Krtolica March 27, 2023

I love Easter tables! I feel like it is one of our first opportunities to celebrate spring and it's always nice to be able to decorate with pinks and pretty pastels. I am not someone with fine china and I believe in…

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7 Must-Have Kitchen Organization Items From IKEA

by Carlee Krtolica March 27, 2023

Everyone aspires to have a beautiful kitchen, but how do you tame the clutter inside the cabinets? While designing a kitchen inside the IKEA Calgary Dream Space that I worked on, I had the opportunity to test out some of their new…

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Styled to Sparkle x IKEA Calgary “Dream Space” In-Store Design Project

by Carlee Krtolica March 27, 2023

In 2022, I was given the unique opportunity to be a guest interior designer for a prominent kitchen and living “dream space” at IKEA Calgary. IKEA is a brand that I have been collaborating with since 2019 with projects throughout my own…

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Everything But The Cabinets: 10 Ways To Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Changing Your Cabinetry

by Carlee Krtolica June 15, 2022

The number one place in a home that people want to renovate is their kitchen. I don't know if it's because we all spend so much time in our kitchens or if it's because it's what we see so much of on…

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Before & After: My 7 Kitchen Reno Must-Haves & Upgrades

by Carlee Krtolica June 7, 2022

When we set out to renovate our kitchen, there were some definite must-haves on my wish list. I wanted an upgrade and a facelift but not entirely a full-scale renovation. Our current kitchen was DARK. Dark cabinets. Dark counters. Dark floors. Glass…

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5 Reasons to Hire a Countertop Installer

by Carlee Krtolica June 7, 2022

It's no secret that we are DIYers when it comes to renovations, but there are just some things that are better left to the pros - like kitchen countertops. If we were doing an install for a small space (like our pantry)…