All summer my family begged me to change the channel because they were sick of watching W Network. But, my new obsession with home improvement and decor had me stuck to the couch with my hands glued to the remote unable to watch anything else.

I would forego partying downtown to stay in my cozy flannel and watch Property Brothers, Love It or List It and Candice Tells All. When I can’t feed my addition with my favourite shows, I lurk home decor on Pinterest.

I didn’t understand my new infatuation until one of my instructors at school said, “people’s homes are usually decorated in a way that is similar to their personal style.” He explained that statistics show those who are interested in fashion don’t just dress well, they are up to date on all the latest design trends.

Then it clicked, my need for everything to match and be fashionable goes beyond clothing and accessories because I appreciate great design whether it is wearable or not. Style isn’t just about what you decide to put on your body, it is a lifestyle.

On my ride to school along Queen Street West I pass many neat looking home decor stores. Recently, I decided to hop off the streetcar to go exploring and I wandered into a store called Morba.

I was so mesmerized by all the interesting, desirable pieces in the store that couldn’t leave until I felt that I had really taken the time to appreciate almost every item. This is easier said than done, since Morba is so jammed with stuff that I kept walking in circles and noticing something new each time.

My favourite items were the colourful contemporary chairs beneath vintage pendants and typewriters perched on old teak coffee tables from the 1960′s. Morba is exactly my cup of tea, as I love clean, modern home decor and vintage, industrial pieces.

I hope the pictures above helped you get a sense of just how magnificent Morba really is and I bet if you look at the photos again you will notice something different than you did before!