A guide to living a beautiful life and influenced by Canadian life.
Welcome to SPV Living, we create content that serves as a guide to living a beautiful life.
We live by the notion that there is beauty in everyday life.
It’s moments that we want to be fully present and absorb every second of it so it’s forever etched in our minds.
Our mission is to prove that a home is a special place, full of beauty regardless of financial input. I strongly believe you have the power to create the home of your dreams with a bit of time, know-how, and tips from us of course.
That being said this blog is what I like to call a Life & Home Design blog. We share everything from how to style a master bedroom to budget reno’s like installing shiplap in the kitchen. We also love sharing about the things that inspire those designs, mood boards, and sharing about my personal life on the blog.
But popular content is the unique designs we share of our home and cottage. We live in a small Canadian town and we’re proud of where we live and it influences us in our style and designs. We’ve been working on renovating or updating our 6-year-old bungalow all by ourselves and it’s been a learning journey.
Not to mention our family cottage (situated on an island) that’s been slowly updated one project at a time.
I hope SPV Living can be your go-to when you need some inspiration for your own beautiful life. I also hope we can help you create the home you want without the expensive price tag!
More about Stephanie
Hey! It’s so good to meet you. As you might have guessed my name is Stephanie and I live in Tiny, Ontario with my partner Anthony (Tony), our daughter Penelope, and our black cat named Lucy. We moved out of the city in 2017 when we sold our Lakeshore condo for a ranch-style bungalow on the edge of a provincial park with access to Georgian Bay. Basically our dream home (for now).
mul·ti-hy·phen·ate
noun INFORMAL
a person with several professions or skills
I’ve always loved writing, photography, and design. It was really hard making a decision in college what I wanted to pursue, which is why I was in school for over seven years. I’ve explored everything from Cosmetology, Fashion and Design, Fashion Studies, and most recently Early Childhood Education.
But it wasn’t until I had my daughter in 2018 that I finally found the path I needed to take and created this blog which blossomed into a full-time business.
Now I have an outlet for all my creative endeavors and a place to hold my thoughts and inspirations. It’s where I can create these beautiful works of art, essays, and beautiful creations. It’s a place where I can share my knowledge of everything I’ve learned and experienced over the years.
I’ve worked in many different places, held many different titles from owning my own bridal makeup business, writing for local publications, being a member of a board, teaching small children, and working in the food industry.
The most relatable part of my life came from the most unique situations.
I know that growing up on an island in the middle of Georgian Bay, being half-white living on a Native Reservation, and being homeschooled has had its drawbacks. But life has given me empathy, compassion, and a voice to bring awareness to the many issues I’ve witnessed.
I’ve learned how to cultivate a beautiful life with what I have and the moment I’m in. I want to be able to share that with you, and teach you how to accept your path and the events you’ve witnessed. Like the prepartum depression I went through, and the body image I’ve struggled accepting.
There are tons of other things, beautiful things I’ve experienced too that has shaped my eye for design. I take a lot of inspiration from nature and the world around me, which is a common element you will see in my work. I love fresh flowers, the smell of coffee, and linen sheets.
Facts about me
– I am half Ojibway and half Czechoslovakian.
– I grew up on a native reservation in the middle of Georgian Bay and experienced a lot growing up.
-I love finding beauty in everyday moments
– I have an appreciation for details.
– I want my home to be a comfortable and safe space, but I’m always looking for unique pieces that add charm to my collection.
– When I was 3 I lived on a sailboat which my parents sailed up the coast and we had a wonderful adventure! It’s literally been a dream of mine to do again one day.
– My goal has always been to be the best human I can live as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible.
– You can find me spending time with my family, working on the business, reading a book, writing essays, and always searching for inspiration.
– I love podcasts about business, culture, wellness, and parenting.
– I’m a minimalistic woman at the heart
– I’m learning to live with intention.
– I LOVE taking photos, playing around with cameras, and filming my family.
– I’ve always preferred quality over quantity.
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