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Take a Look: My Home Office

Take a Look: My Home Office

January 15, 2022January 16, 2022   7 Min Read

My home office has always been a little slice of heaven, even before that faithful day in March 2020 when we were forced to work from home indefinitely. Since moving into our house four years ago, I continually worked on…

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One Room Challenge – Guest Room Reveal

One Room Challenge – Guest Room Reveal

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021   5 Min Read

Some may say it’s been a while since I talked about our guest bedroom on the blog, and perhaps it’s taken longer than expected to finish. Others will say that I completely forgot about it and am now scrambling to…

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One-Room Challenge – Bathroom Reveal

One-Room Challenge – Bathroom Reveal

October 1, 2020December 31, 2020   7 Min Read

It’s been a hot minute since I last blogged about our “fun” one-room challenges. Well, today is the day I finally have an update on our bathroom…IT’S DONE! And let me tell you, it’s been absolute hell to get to…

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One Room Challenge – The One with the Bathroom

One Room Challenge – The One with the Bathroom

June 21, 2020November 22, 2020   3 Min Read

OK, we went from a no-room challenge life to doing two rooms at the same damn time! Thanks to a surprise leak, we realized the time had come for us to redo our main bathroom. We were hoping to wait…

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One Room Challenge – Spare Room

One Room Challenge – Spare Room

May 30, 2020October 20, 2021   3 Min Read

Hello One Room Challenge…I’ve always wanted to do one, but I never had the time or proper inspiration. I kind of started doing one with my office, but it took so long and I forgot to actually take before photos….

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What I’ve learned about owning a house…

What I’ve learned about owning a house…

December 20, 2018November 22, 2020   3 Min Read

It’s been just over a year since Peter and I moved into our first home! As fabulous as this sounds, we’ve quickly learned we know NOTHING about owning a home! We are 30-somethings with no clue about anything home maintenance….

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Instagram Home Decor Inspo!

Instagram Home Decor Inspo!

February 26, 2017November 22, 2020   3 Min Read

As Peter and I begin to look into our next major milestone (hello home ownership), I have found myself gravitating to more home decor focused Instagram accounts to fill my feed with #HomeGoals. While saving up for a down payment…

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Welcome to Simply Matisse – my place to share my thoughts and adventures as a married, 30-something, quirky Toronto PR chick with two Old English Sheepdogs.

I think my love for @bobsburgersfox has been made I think my love for @bobsburgersfox has been made far too well-known in my classes. I can't thank @athiraprabhu enough for this beautiful gift!

I'll be sure to use it every day to show it off. 😍

#TeacherLife #Grateful #ThankYou #Students

[Image: Matisse's hand is holding up a black pencil case with Bob Belcher of Bob's Burgers, standing in a forest at sunset, with text underneath him that reads, "Fine, I'll go. But I'm going to complain the whole time."]
This past weekend, I somewhat successfully surpris This past weekend, I somewhat successfully surprised my parents with a weekend-long visit. 

I say somewhat successfully because when I arrived, no one was home. But, in fairness, they didn't know I was coming, so that's allowed. 

After a hilarious FaceTime call letting them know I was in their house, we had a fun weekend in Kingston. 

With a trip to @downtownkingston filled with shopping and yummy treats to binge-watching Mindhunter on @netflixca and having delicious home-cooked meals, this was a relaxing weekend I didn't realize I needed. 

Thank you to La Mamma and Pappi for having me, even though it was forced on you. 🤣

#Family #Kingston #VisitKingston

[Image: Matisse leans on her father's shoulder as they sit at a table. Both of them are smiling as they await their food.]
Getting ready to head home after a weekend away in Getting ready to head home after a weekend away in Kingston with my parents.

I had to take a photo in my favourite part of the house; this nook with the most comfortable @ikeacanada armchair and cabinet behind it.

I can’t wait to come back for Easter with Peter, and to surprise my dad with something I’m incredibly proud of!

#Kingston #VisitKingston #Family #WeekendGetaway

[Image: A selfie of Matisse sitting in front of a glass door cabinet that’s filled with photos, books and knickknacks.]
How is it March already?! Taking a moment, thanks How is it March already?! Taking a moment, thanks to some fantastic natural lighting, to take a selfie and embrace the power of living in the moment. 

The last two months I’ve missed the mark on that, so, I’m committed to get back to good habits when it comes to being present and appreciating every moment.

Here’s to you, March!

#Selfie #LiveInTheNow #BeingPresent

[Image: A selfie of Matisse, who’s wearing a light grey sweater and has her chin resting on her palm.]
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