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Travel: A Sweet Escape to Paris
You probably didn’t even have a chance to miss me but I’m back! It’s kinda crazy that I booked my flight to Paris last fall and now it’s come and gone. Seriously, time moves at lightening speed. Although, sometimes it can be a good thing as I had all of those months to prep myself…
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Hello Sunshine! A guide for your bright & happy home
It doesn’t feel all that long ago that I was excitedly sharing with you Hello Holiday – an online look book I created for Leon’s Furniture based on my very own Merry Magazine concept. Well the snow has been replaced with sunshine and here we are with Hello Sunshine It’s a 90 page online guide full of…
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Free Wallpaper Download: Create Something
Free wallpaper downloads for everyone! You may recognize this one as the saying has quickly become my favourite mantra and has popped up recently in my vision board post and Instagram feed. It’s so simple, but so powerful don’t you think? I prettied it up for summer with a nice pink hue and I hope that…
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Before & After: Studio Kitchen Makeover
So it took me forever to get the studio projects going but now I’m on a roll and super excited to share the kitchen makeover with you. My studio space has a ton of character but you definitely had to have a bit of an eye and imagination to see it all when I looked…
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Sweet Escape Studio Bathroom Update plus how to paint a perfectly crisp line
You’re probably thinking, “what the heck is that girl doing in that studio she’s had for 4 months now?” That would be a very good question. The answer is taking my sweet @ss time pulling it together. Seriously though, I’m not being lazy I just keep getting interrupted to work, you know, to pay the…
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The Sweet Escape turns Three! – Lemon Lime Cake Recipe
Here I am writing this post sitting on the pretty pink sofa in my very own studio thinking about what it means that this little blog is turning 3 years old. As if. Time to celebrate with some lemon lime cake! So I’ll be honest, I don’t know what to think about this blog turning 3.…
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Lemon Ginger Smoothie
If you’re looking for a bitter sweet wake up call in the morning this lemon ginger smoothie is it. Is there anything more refreshing than lemon and ginger together? Their health benefits individually are well known and together they are like a super hero duo ready to give your body a kick start. Add some…
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Hosting a Polenta Dinner Party
If you have fantasies about being a rock star hostess with your guests singing your praises for weeks to come and the fruits of your labour being slathered all over social media then hosting a polenta dinner party is for. (you ego maniac) When my amazing friends at Kendall-Jackson Wines asked me…
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TRAVEL: New York City
If you follow along on Instagram then you know that I recently spent a week in NYC and today I have a bunch more photos and info to share about my trip. So I should start by saying this wasn’t my first trip to NYC. I actually lost count but I think it’s around 5…
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Hot Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip
Oh man do I have something hot and delicious to share with you today and it’s not a new crop of Bachlorette contestants. It’s better. It’s a served-outta-the-oven hot caramelized onion bacon dip recipe full of gooey gruyere cheese. Add some fresh bread and my fave Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and you’re done. This dip is the reason…
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Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe
The worst of winter may be behind us (fingers crossed) but it’s not time to put away the parkas and scarves just yet. Although I’m not a huge fan of the cold, I do love me some warm and cozy comfort food and if it practically cooks itself then even better. AND if it’s full of…
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Red Wine Chocolate Cake Stop Motion Video
The great (?) thing about working for yourself is that you wear many hats and are constantly learning – some things you welcome with open arms and some with a little more kicking and screaming (taxes, I’m looking at you). My formal experience is as a Graphic Designer and Art Director but thanks to this blog I’ve also…
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Blogger Babes in Jamaica Part 2
So here’s the really juicy details about my Jamaican trip – the food! I confess that I’m a bit of a jerk chicken junkie. I happen to live in a neighbourhood with 2 places to get delish jerk chicken which is both wonderful and horrible. Wonderful because, well it’s jerk chicken. Horrible because every single…
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Blogger Babes in Montego Bay Jamaica – Part 1
You know what’s the best way to get over a month of over-indulging, socializing and Netflix marathons…a.k.a, the Holidaze? Taking a week off to do more over-indulging, socializing, relaxing and maybe an adventure or two somewhere tropical and hot. I know life is tough. So if you follow along on Instagram you may know that…
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Before & After: Custom Art Wall in the Bedroom
I’m finally getting around to sharing part of this awesome makeover I did with one of my BFF’s. Last Summer my pal Emily from Cheerfully Made Goods & Markets moved into a big new (to them) house and she didn’t waste any time getting down to decorating business. That’s where I came in. Also, she…