Design Tips, Investment Properties
Shauna Lynn Simon
Expert Advice for Your Vacation Rental Property

If you own a vacation rental property (or are looking to invest in one), you know that designing a short-term rental cottage that stands out from the competition is key to attracting renters and earning repeat business. With the growing popularity of short-term rentals and Airbnb properties, it's important to create a space that not only looks beautiful but is also functional and comfortable for guests.

In this article, we'll provide you with expert tips and insights on how to design a short-term rental cottage that will have guests raving and coming back year after year. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to update an existing space, this guide will provide you with the inspiration you need to create a truly exceptional vacation home.


Start with the Basics

Before you start decorating, make sure you have all the basics in place. This includes…

Expert Advice for Your Vacation Rental Property

Design Tips

How to Transform Your Backyard and Be the Envy of Your Neighbours

How to Transform Your Backyard and Be the Envy of Your Neighbours

As Canadians, we love to entertain all year round, and nothing can keep Canadians inside during the summer months! After a long winter, your backyard may not be quite the outdoor oasis you desire. Before you invite friends and family over, make sure you’ve got what you need to create an outdoor living space that provides the comforts and convenience of the indoors with the warmth and freshness of the great outdoors.

In this article, we’ll explore some tips and tricks for transforming your backyard into the envy of your neighbours.

Create a Focal Point

This could be a beautiful flower garden, a water feature, a fire pit, or an outdoor dining area. By creating a focal point, you draw the eye to a particular area and create a sense of purpose for your backyard. A fire pit with

Holiday Style Guide – Trends, Tips and Tricks from Our Home to Yours

Holiday Style Guide – Trends, Tips and Tricks from Our Home to Yours

The celebration of Christmas is steeped in rich traditions that are passed down over generations, including the holiday décor that we choose, and the way that we decorate our homes with it. Despite the traditions, new trends to deck the halls emerge each year, challenging you to rethink your trimmings. Whether you’re unsure how to incorporate your existing, nostalgia décor with some fresh new items that have caught your eye, or you’re simply looking to get that “magazine holiday spread” look on a budget, we are here to help!

Current holiday décor trends have two particular and notable themes – incorporating vintage items (authentically or new), and a slightly more ‘demure’ holiday colour palate – think blacks, whites, and silvers with a hint of accenting colour, instead of bright flashing red and green. In this blog post, we will share some of our favourite holiday looks, as well as tips to help you to get the style, function, and sparkle that you need for easy holiday hosting, without breaking the bank.