Wacky & Fun Portland
This Bergstom dress was my go-to for wandering the streets of Portland – read all about it below! Welcome to Portland… For those of you who follow me on Instagram you will know that Dan and I went on...
View ArticleFresh Skin with Yves Rocher
Skin Care Routine…Do You Have One? Here’s the truth, I haven’t always had a great skin care routine. Like, I’m talking for the first twenty odd years of my life I washed my face with whatever soap was...
View ArticleMy First Visit to Vancouver
Getting There… Last month Dan and I visited Vancouver together. It was actually my first time to BC so the trip was much anticipated for me! We flew out early in the morning (and nearly missed our...
View ArticleHomemade Ice Cream (with no ice cream maker!)
Have you ever made homemade ice cream? This week I got a bee in my bonnet. This happens a lot – I’d say I get a weekly bee and once it is in there I just can’t get it out! Well this week, can you...
View ArticleExperiencing Yves Rocher in La Gacilly
Welcome to La Grée Des Landes! Last month I had the pleasure of experiencing Yves Rocher, one of my favourite beauty and skincare brands, first hand in the town where the brand originated – La...
View ArticleSinclair and Moore Workshop
At the start of this wedding season I hopped on a plane and made the trip across the country (and a bit south of the border) to attend the Sinclair and Moore Event Design Workshop at their beautiful...
View ArticleRiverdale Farm, Toronto
This summer has flown past and I feel like I’ve barely spent any time in Toronto. During the wedding season I spend a lot of my time in the Niagara Region where my studio is located. It sounds like a...
View ArticleSweet Peach Mimosa
What’s the Perfect Time for a Mimosa? Nothing gets you mentally prepared for a day of relaxation like a mimosa in the morning. On any regular ol’ day I’ll treat myself to a glass of wine at the end of...
View ArticleDIY Shoe Rack with Marble Contact Paper
Small Space Living Can be Tough… It’s been 5 years but I am starting to figure out condo living and learning a lot about myself in the process! One thing I have learned is that my surroundings really...
View ArticleYves Rocher Pure Calmille Line & Cammomile Tea Latte Recipe
A New Product Line from Yves Rocher – Pure Calmille When I visited La Gacilly with Yves Rocher back in June (remember this blog post?) it was camomile season out in the fields. That very camomile...
View ArticleHow to Decorate the Table for a Party – 5 Steps
How to Decorate the Table for a Party Decorating a table for a party is one of my favourite things to do. I mean, I love it so much that I made it my job! But before I did this for work, I always took...
View ArticleFlower Picking at Andrew’s Scenic Acres & Fall Goals
Wearing Free People Hearts are Wild Mini Dress Flower Picking at Andrew’s Scenic Acres If you are one of those people that has a list of fall activities, I suggest adding ‘Flower Picking at Andrew’s...
View ArticleLocal Profile: Brewery in Niagara-on-the-Lake – Oast House
So Long, Summer For me, the only sadness that comes with the end of summer is the end of awesome days like this one here – hanging out with friends and sipping beer outside. Wait, beer?! Yes, it’s...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Summer Glow – 5 Products from Yves Rocher
Pictured Above: Yves Rocher Silver Highlights Shampoo, Yves Rocher Sensual Sugar Scrub, and Yves Rocher Express Body Mist (one of the best self tanners!) So Long, Summer It’s official. Fall settled...
View ArticleDIY Candle Holders
Concrete DIY Candle Holders pairing perfectly with this Minimalist Tablescape The Search for Modern Candle Holders My love of candles has launched to a whole new level this year. I especially love...
View ArticleHow to Make a Wreath out of Grapevines – DIY Fall Decor
How to Make a Wreath I love wreaths. Are you with me there? I can’t wait to have a front door (I live in a condo right now) where I can have beautiful wreaths on my door all throughout the year. I’ll...
View ArticleHow to Make Hummus & Homemade Pita Chips – Easy Hummus Recipe
Read below while we share our secrets for how to make hummus with a super easy hummus recipe. You can augment this recipe to make any flavour of hummus and pair it with delicious homemade pita chips...
View ArticleHoliday House Tour – Christmas Decoration Ideas
Today we are taking a look back at the house that I decorated for last year’s Holiday House Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I’m hoping that these photos can give you some inspiration for Christmas...
View ArticleHow To Make a Cutting Board – DIY Cutting Board Project
Learn How to Make a Cutting Board with This DIY Cutting Board Project! A couple weeks back Dan and I took on a simple DIY project to learn how to make a cutting board. This DIY cutting board is a great...
View Article12 Cozy Sweaters To Get You Through The Winter
It’s official. The cold struck down on Toronto this week. We had a small snow last Thursday night and we woke up Friday to seriously frigid temperatures. But hey, we aren’t all doom and gloom over...
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