Warm kitchen with white backsplash and wood cabinetry — Nest & Notion renovation project.
Kristy Orchard, founder of Nest & Notion, outside her Ottawa home mid-renovation

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my NEST

Behind the build: the real-life journey of designing, renovating, and personalizing my own space.

I’m a designer, renovator, and relentless problem-solver with a soft spot for old houses and a knack for making them shine. This is where I share the real-life side of home transformations: the wins, the messes, the lessons learned, and the moments that make it all worth it. If you love a good before-and-after, want tips from someone who’s lived through the dust, or just enjoy following a renovation adventure, you’re in the right place.


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Behind the Brand: My Office & Studio Renovation

Behind the Brand: My Office & Studio Renovation

Welcome to the heart of Nest & Notion — this is the space where I plan, design, and create for my clients (and occasionally for myself and a cat or two).

This little room has seen some things over the years: once a bedroom, then a hybrid office/craft space, and eventually a full-on storage disaster zone while we tackled other renovations.

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LET’S DESIGN YOUR NEST TOGETHER

If you’ve enjoyed this peek inside my own nest and want to make your own project easier (and more beautiful) I’d love to help. Whether you’re dreaming big or just updating a few key spaces, I bring real-world renovation experience and a designer’s eye to every project.

Let’s create a home that feels as good as it looks and works beautifully for YOU.