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Linoleum flooring: A natural choice
The word LINOLEUM often conjures images of grandma’s 1950s kitchen floors - a relic of the past. It’s a word that has been largely...

Jen Nickel
Aug 253 min read


A Muskoka retreat in the Niagara region
In the picturesque town of Ridgeway, Ontario, just moments from the serene shores of Lake Erie, stands a transformed two-storey residence...

Jen Nickel
Aug 4, 20243 min read


Rammed Earth Open House
Natural building has been a growing interest and passion of mine over the years. Most recently, I have been captivated by the beauty and...

Jen Nickel
Feb 26, 20244 min read


8 Elements of a healthy space
Health and wellness are a top concern for all of us these days. And with the amount of time that we spend indoors, it should be no...

Jen Nickel
Jan 6, 20216 min read


How many people were harmed in the making of your counter?
A hidden danger in a popular counter material When it comes to kitchen counters, there are a lot of factors to consider. This is one of...

Jen Nickel
May 13, 20204 min read


An Earth Day pledge
5 simple but profound lifestyle changes you can make to help our planet Did you know that today, April 22, 2020, marks the 50th...

Jen Nickel
Apr 22, 20206 min read


What's in the air you're breathing?
Looking at the indoor air quality in your home and how it affects your health and wellness We’re all aware of the outdoor air pollution...

Jen Nickel
Mar 17, 20205 min read


Say no to disposable furniture
In a culture of faster, cheaper and more, we've become addicted to plastic shopping bags, disposable dishes, and cheap furniture. Thankfully, there are some people out there who are looking for change and taking a different approach.

Jen Nickel
Feb 28, 20203 min read


Holistic Design
You spend a lot of time indoors. Whether in your home or at the office, out for dinner or at the grocery store, up to 90% of your day is...

Jen Nickel
Jan 31, 20202 min read


Keep it out of the dump
6 simple ways to reduce what goes in the dumpster on your construction site and save on your landfill fees 40% of all waste in North...

Jen Nickel
Nov 4, 20194 min read


What I hate about interior design
Um... yes, I'm a designer I've always been drawn to design. As a kid, I loved to try different furniture arrangements in my room to see...

Jen Nickel
Oct 2, 20193 min read


What is an interior designer?
This is a trickier question than you may think! The term designer is often used in different contexts with different meanings without...

Jen Nickel
Sep 4, 20193 min read
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