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GOOD EATS: Honey Glazed Apricot Plum Galette
I love to bake and cook all year round but there’s something about the fall weather change that really brings it out in me. Plums are one of those fruit that I admittedly don’t love eating on their own but they are so perfect for baking. I think it’s the balance of their tartiness with…
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Pretty Tech: Don’t Worry Be Yonce free wallpaper download
Another month scratched off the calendar just like that. I know it’s one month closer to (eeeek) winter but there’s so much to love about October like the fall colors, the fall fashion and this new free wallpaper download I created just for you. If things get a little stressful there’s no need to panic, just…
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DIY: Dip Dye Ribbon
There’s nothing better than starting a short week with a DIY project, ‘amiright? Plus I feel like I owe you one since it’s been a bit quiet around here. Don’t you worry, I’m working my little (big) butt off behind the scenes. For now how about learning how to make this gorgeous dip dye ribbon?…
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Craft Tutorial Video
If you follow along on Instagram or happen to know me, you probably saw or heard about a recent video project that I was part of. Exciting is an understatement for me as someone who’s pretended they’re on a crafting/cooking show since their childhood. Total nerd but totally true. Today I have some behind the…
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GOOD EATS: Convection Oven Granola Recipe
Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, hands down. Sometimes I even have it for dinner. Sometimes I like to go all out with pancakes or bacon & eggs and sometimes I just crave something healthy like yogurt, fruit & granola. The thing is, you may already realize this, is that most store bought…
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PRETTY TECH: Make Cool Shit Free Desktop Wallpaper
You may have noticed a bit of radio silence and a few changes around here. Well you have the wonders of technology and my recently insane schedule to thank for that. Things have been a bit nuts for me the past few weeks (more exciting updates on that shortly) and in the midst of all…
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GOOD EATS: Girls Who Grill, Easy Grilling Recipes & Tips
So full disclosure, I haven’t always loved grilling. I LOVE eating delicious grilled food and a BBQ doesn’t intimate me but I usually try and pass it off to one of the males that I invite over as a guest. I know, I’m horrible but they usually don’t seem to mind. After chatting with some…
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LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: my new Loloi Rug
In typical Melissa style, I’m taking my sweet (no pun intended) time making my living room makeover happen. This isn’t going to be as dramatic as my kitchen makeover, but more of a refresh with some new pieces and new art to shake things up. I’m happy to say that things are happening with the…
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DIY: Lace String Lights
If you follow along on Instagram or Facebook (please do!) you would’ve seen that I had the extreme pleasure of staying at heaven on earth for a fews day, also known as The Knowlton’s amazing Treehouse Retreat. You can visit these posts from last Summer to see it in all it’s glory. I went with…
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DECOR: Under the Sea Outdoor Tablescape
Wow, by the look of my most recent posts, it sure looks like I’ve been partying it up on the rooftop patio this summer. Well it’s partially true although you’re not seeing all the rainy days in between the rooftop shindigs. Summer is super short here so I like to take advantage when it’s nice.…
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SPACES: a boho rooftop affair
Unless this is your first ever visit to the blog, you’ve probably heard – Merry Mag Summer is out!! For one of the bigger features we hosted an intimate and colorful Boho-inspired rooftop affair (p.40). I know, sometimes I think it’s just not fair that I’m so lucky to have a huge rooftop in the middle…
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GOOD EATS: watermelon popsicles
Being on a health kick in the summer is hard. It’s not impossible but there’s definitely no shortage of temptation. I’m like a kid, you need to trick me. I’ve tried a few different popsicle recipes but I thought this one for Watermelon Popsicles was especially fun to share. Now you can literally put a…
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SPACES: a boho chic living room makeover plan
Now that my kitchen makeover is done, I’m itching for more change. Because we’re never happy right? Or is that just me? When you live in an open-concept space making changes is like a domino effect. There’s nothing horrible about the living room but I’m tired of the color palette and want to change some…
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INTRODUCING MERRY MAGAZINE SUMMER! + 9 no-churn homemade ice-cream recipes
I scream, you scream, we all scream Hooray for Merry! I admit I’m totally like a kid in an ice-cream shop today because I’m sooooo excited to finally share Merry Mag Summer with you. I’ve been teasing you with summer cocktails and florals but now you can see it all. All 100 pages absolutely FULL of…
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DIY: world’s easiest flower centerpiece
I have a super quick but pretty post for you today because I’m hustling HARD behind the scenes to get Merry mag all ready for it’s big reveal on Monday. That’s where you’ll find this super cute flower arrangement along with some other beautiful floral inspiration. I’m calling this the World’s Easiest Centerpiece because that’s…