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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from building a home, it’s that the smallest decision can feel the most overwhelming. Case in point: I recently walked into the plumbing fixture showroom thinking I knew exactly what I wanted—a classic, polished nickel faucet. Something with vintage charm that would give our new kitchen some character. Especially […]

Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Choose a Kitchen Faucet Without Losing Your Mind

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The other day, Roger and I were talking about our new home build, and I brought up the ensuite bathroom. “We need to figure out the design for the vanity soon,” I said. Roger, always practical, suggested, “Why not go with a pre-built one?” Honestly? My first reaction was, “Absolutely not.” I’ve been dreaming about […]

Custom vs. Pre-Built Vanities: How to Make the Right Choice for a Stunning Bathroom

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The other day, Roger and I were at the flooring store, starting to narrow down options for our new home build. We’d pulled a handful of engineered hardwood samples, and as we looked at them, Roger leaned a few against the rack to compare. I stopped him. “Wait. That’s not how you should test flooring.” […]

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Testing Paint & Flooring Samples—And an Easy Fix

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Woman testing hard wood flooring samples

When we started our new home build journey, I never imagined that one of our first major decisions would be about windows. But here we are, and it’s both exciting and a little overwhelming! After finalizing our design plans, we’ve settled on casement-style windows for most of our home. These windows are hinged on the […]

Window Shopping: Why the Right Colour Can Make or Break Your Home Design!

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I'm Sylvie Burke

My passion is raising my babies to go into humans that make waves and advocate for those in need. Follow along with us as we navigate parenthood and prepare to explore life on the road in New Zealand in our updated airstream camper!

Wife and mother, Cheif operator of the Burke Homestead, master tickler, resident goat milker