The musts for a trendy and tidy entry

With the gray and cold weather that sets in, the entrance can quickly become cluttered with accessories. So we decided to come to your rescue! Good thing, at South Shore we have everything you need to make your entryway practical and stylish. We present to you our 4 favorites for a practical and stylish entry.

Whether by necessity or by choice, we are witnessing the comeback of the bedroom for two children. Indeed, the latter is gaining popularity, especially for its practicality.

However, we must make sure to respect some basic principles so that the cohabitation of the children is harmonious and that the space created is friendly and personalized.

It is well known that sleep is important for the development of children. After a good night's sleep, they are more energetic and more attentive. It is therefore essential for the health and well-being of all, that the children have a peaceful bedroom to fall into the arms of Morpheus!

Succeeding in living in harmony with the family is already a task in itself, but how do you succeed in involving children in the household chores proper? It can be tempting to do it all yourself and avoid repeated requests and wasted time, but it's not doing anyone a favor, starting with yourself.

Decorating tips, tricks and tips to celebrate the baby's arrival

The baby shower is the key event to celebrate the arrival of baby and pamper future parents. Here are our top tips and advice to make this party unique.

1 - The organization

Usually, the shower organizer is someone very close to the mother, friend or relative. This takes care of coordinating and planning the activity by inviting all the friends and relatives of the future parents. Nowadays, it is sometimes even the mother who organizes her own shower.

We advise you to celebrate this event in the last trimester of pregnancy, between the 7th^rd and the 8^rd months in order to better prepare for the baby's arrival and not to be too last minute if the birth ever comes by surprise. Plan it in advance and surround yourself with a co-organizer!

2 - The decoration

Do you know the baby's gender or the look of his future bedroom? Why not decorate the event in this image. Need some inspiration? Here is a decorative article for your shower.

3 - The process

There is no such thing as a perfect baby shower formula. The party must be like the future parents. It can be an afternoon formula, a happy hour, a brunch, a small tapas evening or even a potluck where everyone brings their specialty. It's up to you to see which formula suits you best. What could be better than cookies and macaroons with friends? However, it is important to plan alcohol-free drinks for the mother-to-be. Discover our smoothie recipe by here.

During the shower, you can plan a few games or simply meet up with friends and exchange gifts. And why not play a symbolic game that will follow the child throughout his first years of life. Each guest writes a little note for the unborn child, which will be given to him at the age determined during a draw. Do you like the painting? here is a easy tutorial to make one yourself.

4 - What to give?

Don't forget the freebies! When we think of this kind of party we often have in mind to buy clothes or games for baby, but who wants 4 pink pajamas? Why not do something different and contribute as a group to buy essential items that parents will undoubtedly need? Here are our gift suggestions - Baby essentials: https://www.southshorefurniture.com/pages/essentiels-de-maman-ca-fr

One thing is certain, do it simply, happiness is in the simple things! Make way for real life.

In this setting:

Live-It Cozy Corner Sofa Bed with Storage, Gimetri - Coffee table, Wall-mounted media console - Agora, Catimini changing table

Moving is a very important change. It is the start of a new project and the end of another. And who says change, says novelty and upheaval. Being an adult, it's a source of stress, but you still manage to put things into perspective and see the change in a positive light. For a child, however, the situation is different. Often, he becomes anxious and out of place because he has no real control over the situation.

Beds, there are all kinds and for all tastes! Sizes, models ... you can get lost easily. Before you start your research, learn more about beds to make the best choice!

The return to school is fast approaching. This is the perfect time to revive your decor a little. Today we offer you some tips for setting up your office area and thus being better organized.

1. Find a good-sized office

It is important to have a desk with a large enough surface to store all our necessary items and not feel cluttered. This will allow you to keep a cleaner working environment and will have a significant impact on your productivity.

2. Do you plan a lot of storage?

Having lots of storage is an essential part of a work desk. This allows you to better organize your papers and pencils.

3. Use baskets

Who says storage, says baskets. They are an easy and affordable way to store. They are easy to use and always at hand. You can find them in all styles and colors.

4. Go for drawer organizers

Drawer organizers can easily fit into baskets as well to avoid creating a mess. They are very practical for organizing your smaller items.

5. Add light

Adding lights helps you stay more focused and have more energy.

6. Make yourself comfortable

Since you will be spending a lot of time there, it is important that your chair and desk are comfortable. Comfort is never an element to be neglected.

7. Decorate your office

Decorating is the step that allows you to add a touch of your personality to your office. Add frames, artwork, knick knacks, color and whatever you fancy.

Are you hosting the whole family for the holidays? Here is our guide to entertaining while remaining zen!

First of all, there is no miracle recipe: the more we do it in advance, the less we impose a blowing finals sprint. What is more, we then leave room for maneuver so that the children can “help”… or at least participate to the extent of their means in the preparations. So where do you start?

1. Establish a mood
We visualize the dream atmosphere for our nest, the one that represents us as a family: are we of the “exploded decor” or “soft atmosphere” type? The holiday decoration will revolve around this image.

There is nothing like light to set the mood quickly, inexpensively. Candles placed out of the reach of children will create a warm environment, conducive to exchanges. As a secondary source of lighting in the middle of a period of celebration, we opt for small light garlands hung in several strategic places. The kitchen island thus illuminated will never have been so unifying! 

The ambience is not confined to the four walls of our house either: why not take an interest in the views offered by the main windows of the house by embellishing, for example, the large pine tree in the front yard?

2. Plan the menu

With young children, life is easier by choosing a cocktail-style menu. After all, it is well known: children are always hungry… except at mealtimes! We can then chat and eat throughout the evening, without being confined to the kitchen.

This kind of meal is more favorable to the "potluck", where each guest brings his specialty.

3. Move the furniture

A family of four does not have the same needs as a large group of diners. For D-Day, it is therefore natural that we review the arrangement of the furniture in order to ventilate the premises. An object takes up space without contributing to the atmosphere? We put it aside.

When square footage is limited, long live the multifunctional! A sofa bed, for example, will allow guests to sleep comfortably instead of hitting the road late at night. We therefore prepare the living room space for a smooth transition once fatigue sets in. And let's go with some very festive second-hand bedding to give them a last smile before dark! We can also think of a spicy cinnamon soap in the bathroom next to the (thematic!) Towels that will be reserved for them.

Of course, we provide these same attentions if we have a guest room intended for them, little chocolates near the pillow in addition. If we have neither, we all stick together in the master bedroom, leaving the children's rooms to the guests, previously furnished and decorated.

4. Decorate strategically

A better thought-out space leaves more room for thematic decorations. Decorative elements don't have to be expensive or complicated to make an impact. For example, we can reuse the boxes we receive by the ton when shopping online and wrap them in our most beautiful holiday papers to decorate.

When there are children, the decoration can also be "functional", that is to say, entertain the little ones during the evening. One thinks in particular of a table covered with a large sheet of kraft paper on which children are free to draw figures with molds and colored pencils. We could also provide a Christmas tree built using all white cardboard that is affixed to the wall, as an invitation to draw your ornaments ...

Hosting well for the Holidays means offering a magical and friendly universe in which you can simply share a good time. In short, we favor small thoughts over large projects! We then maximize the pleasure, and we minimize the stress ...

A big thank you to blogger Isabelle Lalancette (Une table pour toi) for these great decor ideas! https://unetablepourtoi.wordpress.com/

1 - Place your books differently. What could be more banal than shelves where all the books are aligned vertically? After all, we're not at the neighborhood library! We dare! Alternate verticality and horizontality and why not store a few in a basket.

2 - Group the objects in groups of 3 (the odd ones are always popular in decoration) and vary the heights, it will certainly give style!

3- Present your memories. Do you have decorative items that are important to you? Exhibit them! By juxtaposing them with your books and other souvenirs you will have the perfect showcase!

4- Add some greenery. Plants are a must for any decor in addition to oxygenating your living space.

5- Incorporate works of art and voila

Finally, decorating your library with style is not that complicated! And who said that the library was intended to furnish an office and living room? You can place it in the dining room or the kitchen and store dishes!

Good decor!

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