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DRINK UP: Canada Day Strawberry Coconut Margarita Recipe
Canadians aren’t exactly known for our over the top patriotism. But when there’s a reason to proud, we’re there waving our flags. You could say Canada Day is a great day to celebrate being Canadian. What are you up to? I’ll be celebrating with a patio BBQ party but of course and I’ll be showing…
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GOOD EATS: let them eat rainbow cake
Happy (sorta) long weekend folks! I’m assuming that most people took Monday off to make it a long weekend with Canada Day on Tuesday. It’s a big weekend here in the city – not only are we celebrating Canada Day with the rest of the country but we’re also hosting World Pride with a bunch…
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DESIGN & BRANDING: getting ready for BlogPodium
If you’re a long die hard fan of this blog (I love you!) please forgive some of this recycled content but I think it’s totally relevant and worth bringing up again. This is specifically about bloggers and blog networking events but really applies to anyone who uses networking in their business or career. I just…
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BEFORE & AFTER: a wallpaper makeover
If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen that I recently put up some new wallpaper. The thing is that I’ve been getting the itch to change things up around the loft and the orange wall was on the top of my list. Don’t get me wrong, I think it looks great and…
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{PHOTOGRAPHY: photos in your fingertips with Projecteo}
So a little while back I was the lucky winner of a Projecteo giveaway by Yuppie Love. I had seen Projecteo before and thought it was the coolest thing but never clicked to buy. Having this little guy in my hand makes me want to get everyone I know one. It’s just so damn cute!…
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GOOD EATS: fried Bick’s pickle burger + pickle fries
When you think of summer food, what comes to mind? I know for me a big juicy burger is at top of the list. Picnics, BBQ’s, festivals, a weekend trip to Home Depot – there is no bad time for a burger. Am I right, or am I right? When Bick’s asked me if I…
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STYLE: Party looks for Alt Summer
This is the first you’ve heard from me about going to Alt Summit next week! I know, kinda crazy but I was lucky enough to win a ticket and had such a great time when I was there in January so I thought let’s do it! It’s the first summer edition of Alt so although…
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DIY: free printable coffee cup sleeve for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up quick. (pssst…it’s this Sunday, June 15). You can read all about my awesome dad in this personal Father’s Day post I did last year. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to celebrate with him for over 20 years but I still have some pretty great men in my life that deserve…
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GOOD EATS: salted caramel & chocolate coconut cheesecake
Drool much? Well you will be by the end of this post. I recently found out about the Philadelphia Cheesecake of the Year contest and thought it would be a great reason to try baking a cheesecake. For the first time ever. Yikes! Well I think this photo kinda gives it away but all went…
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{SPACES: 5 spaces to love}
Good morning! How about easing our way into a busy week by taking a few minutes to just sit back and enjoy these 5 lovely spaces that got my attention on Pinterest recently? They’re a bit all over the place but even the dark and moody one has great pops of colour which get me…
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{MAKE SOMETHING: DIY’s to try this weekend}
Happy Friday all! Any big plans? Maybe you feel like getting your hands dirty or getting crafty. If that’s the case, here’s 5 great DIY’s to try this weekend. I’ll be getting crafty myself at an Etsy Craft Party this evening. Can’t wait! INSTRUCTIONS: gem bobby pins / drink umbrellas / clay pot / sunlgasses /…
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{DESIGN: hump day motivational goods}
Until someone comes up with a better term I’m going to go ahead and say Happy Hump Day people! I know it’s wrong to be so excited about a Wednesday but it’s a sunny, perfect temperature day, I’m staring out of a window full of lilac trees and I’m listening to the uber talented Sam…
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GOOD EATS: healthy green smoothie
Ok folks, time for some healthy living talk. I would like to say that I try to live a healthy lifestyle but in all honesty, I can’t say that’s been true recently. I mean I don’t have completely horrible habits but it’s been an adjustment for someone who works from home and hates routine. A…