DIY 1st Birthday Party Decor w/ Minimal Waste
My twin girls turned 1 this past Summer, and I wanted to share an overview of their party. I knew leading up to the party that I wanted...
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How We Sleep Trained Our Twins
This post has been in the works for a while, and admittedly I have been hesitant to publish it. Mainly because I didn't want to jinx all...
Elizabeth Montilla
Feb 211 min read
We're (finally) renovating our 2nd Floor Bathroom!
Our home was originally built in 1996, and the finishes are definitely outdated. It's a split-level home where our Family Room is below...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jan 101 min read
My Favourite Classic Paint Colours for 2024
Happy New Year! I'm so excited to share all of the new and exciting projects I have planned for this year! I know many of you are...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Interior Design Project Management; 5 tips to a Successful Project
Managing an interior design project effectively is crucial for ensuring a smooth and successful outcome. Here are five important tips for...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Aug 15, 20232 min read
3 Tips for designing the perfect kitchen layout
Designing the perfect kitchen layout involves careful consideration of functionality, aesthetics, and practicality. Here are three...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Concealed Millwork: Ingenious Solutions for Elegant and Efficient Spaces
In the world of interior design, functionality and aesthetics often go hand in hand. One trend that has gained significant popularity in...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Hang 'Em High: Creative Ideas for Laundry Room Drying
I love designing Laundry Rooms! In recent years they've become the workhorse of our homes, bringing additional storage for both cleaning...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Enhancing Your Home's Exterior: Simple Upgrades for a Stunning Impact
I recently had a consultation with a wonderful client who needed assistance with some exterior selections for their 20-year home. They...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Apr 21, 20222 min read
#EMDHome Reno: Backyard Edition
As the warmer months are approaching, we are starting to prepare for our big backyard update. This will officially be the first 'major'...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jan 1, 20222 min read
2021 Highlight: We bought a Fixer-Upper!
Happy New Year! It's been a while! So much has changed since I've last blogged. Do people still read blogs anymore? Regardless, I've made...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Nov 16, 20193 min read
2019 Princess Margaret Show Home - A Few of My Favourite Details
It's that time of year again! The $6 Million Dollar Grand Prize Oakville Showhome is up for grabs, and I couldn't be more thrilled. As a...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Nov 7, 20192 min read
Millwork Moment: Home Offices That Inspire
As many of you know, I've built my career designing millwork for several homes throughout the city. I have designed custom kitchens,...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Oct 31, 20194 min read
10 Things I No Longer Buy As A Minimalist
It's no secret that the state of our environment is in danger these days. The stats are fairly scary and make me want to hide in a...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Sep 26, 20194 min read
DIY 1st Birthday Party Decor w/ Minimal Waste
My twin girls turned 1 this past Summer, and I wanted to share an overview of their party. I knew leading up to the party that I wanted...
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Elizabeth Montilla
May 9, 20197 min read
How We Sleep Trained Our Twins
This post has been in the works for a while, and admittedly I have been hesitant to publish it. Mainly because I didn't want to jinx all...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Mar 31, 20192 min read
#SalaganHome Family Room - Inspiration
Well, we're officially in the planning stages of yet another room makeover in our home. Because this Winter has been relentless, and I've...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jan 21, 20193 min read
Designing A Booth For IDS 2019
It's not every day I can say this, but I helped design a booth for one of Toronto's biggest design shows, The 2019 Interior Design Show....
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jan 2, 20194 min read
#SalaganHome Kitchen Eating Area
As many of you know, my husband I moved from a condo to a semi-detached home earlier this past year. I absolutely loved condo living but...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Dec 3, 20183 min read
SkipHop Tuo Convertible High Chair Review
My girls are now 6 months old (how is that even possible?!), and have been eating solids for nearly two months. It's been a fun, messy...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Nov 3, 20182 min read
5 Ways GoogleHome Has Changed Our Lives
It's no secret that we live pretty busy lives. With twins and very demanding work schedules, we are always looking for ways to make our...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Nov 1, 20181 min read
2018 Holiday Gift Guides for Her, Him & The Kiddos!
I hate to be that person, but I truly cannot believe Christmas is right around the corner. Where did 2018 go? I swear I still think it's...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Oct 26, 20181 min read
The Cognac Sofa
It seems wherever you look these days, cognac leather sofas & sectionals are every where. They're rich in texture, add comfort to any...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Sep 16, 20182 min read
Sunday Links & Likes
Happy sunny Sunday morning! I hope everyone has settled in nicely into their respective September routines. It seems September is the...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Aug 31, 20182 min read
Friday Links & Likes
Welcome to the first addition of Friday Links & Likes, where I share some of my weekly findings and things that inspire me. These posts...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Aug 20, 20182 min read
The Newly Designed Feminine Nursery
I pretty much started re-designing our twins' nursery as soon as we found out their genders. I never in a million years thought we were...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Aug 11, 20182 min read
Smart Pumping with Medela
As many of you know, I had twins this Summer. It's been a journey to say the least, as this was my very first pregnancy. I went from...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 26, 20182 min read
A Gender-Neutral Nursery for Twins
We are just mere weeks, if not days away from meeting our two little munchkins and could not be more excited! Like most new parents, we...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 20, 20182 min read
Getting Ready for Babies with Matraea
With the babies due any day now, I have been really trying to relax and keep my feet up as much as possible. Relaxing has been a...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Apr 13, 20182 min read
#SalaganHome Guest Bedroom/Office: Part 1
Well, we're officially in our new home and things are moving fast! I feel like the month of March just whizzed right by us, as we spent...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Aug 3, 20162 min read
LIFE AS A FREELANCER
I’ve been fortunate enough to run my own business as a freelance Designer since 2013. Never in a million years did I think that this is...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jul 26, 20161 min read
SPOTTED: DALMATIAN PRINT
Dalmatian print is a trend that I’m seeing more and more everyday, in both Fashion & Home Decor. And I have to say, the more I see it,...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jul 1, 20161 min read
CANADA DAY INSPIRED INTERIORS
Happy Canada Day! Let’s all take a second to recognize this beautiful, amazing country we live in. I’ll be in Montreal this weekend, and...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 27, 20161 min read
KITCHENAID #MINIMOMENTS
This weekend I stopped by KitchenAid’s newest & cutest pop-up Mini Market, showcasing their new Artisan Mini Stand Mixer. I was excited...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 24, 20161 min read
ROMPER ROOM
I have big news. I recently purchased my first romper. Riveting, I know. I was in Old Navy recently and grabbed this beauty from the...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 21, 20161 min read
BALCONY MAKEOVER
Being condo-dwellers for a while, we have never had a proper balcony which we fully utilized and loved. Our last condo had a balcony that...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 16, 20161 min read
NAUTICAL INSPIRED INTERIORS
Nautical interior design is the perfect way to make us feel like the ocean is always near. With elements such as watery blues, soft...
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Elizabeth Montilla
Jun 14, 20161 min read
Hello There
Welcome to Blog Post Numero Uno! By this point, I hope you checked out my About page and read a little bit about who I am and what I’m...
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