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Watermelon Margarita Cocktail Recipe
I thought I would squeeze in one more summer cocktail recipe just before the last long weekend of the year…aka the sign for the end of summer. Well that’s what everyone seems to believe anyway. I get it….end of August, school starts, I see how it can feel like the end of summer. The reality…
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Tropical Blue Pineapple Coconut Cocktail Recipe
Whoa nelly! It’s been forrrrrever since I’ve posted. In my defence my laptop died on me which is the main reason. And second I took that as a sign and basically took the summer off to just kick back and enjoy it in all its glory. But mostly because my laptop died. Technically it’s still…
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Blood Orange Rosemary Gin Fizz Valentine Cocktail
So we are celebrating Valentines here on the blog but not so much “in your face” kinda way. What that means is that we love celebrating love and everything pink but it doesn’t necessarily have to be only for Valentines. Today I’m sharing this delicious Blood Orange Rosemary Fizz Gin Cocktail that would be perfect…
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DRINK UP: 5 refreshing summer cocktails
It’s not officially summer until you’ve had your first patio cocktail (or two, or five), Today I’ll help you kick off summer with 5 refreshing summer cocktails. You can find these delish drinks and more sunny sipping recipes in the summer issue of Merry, coming next Monday, June 8! Consider this your sneak peek! I didn’t…
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DRINK UP: cinnamon spiced ice tea cocktail
So thanks to my mega cheaters spiced pumpkin cake & maple rum glaze recipe, dessert is taken care of for Thanksgiving. But that’s the end of the evening, what about the beginning? You need to have something for your guests to sip on while eagerly anticipating the meal ahead. This Cinnamon Spiced Ice Tea is…
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{GOOD EATS: cocktails to celebrate the new year}
I was going to pull together a list of fancy cocktails for you to cheers the new year but I came across these beautiful illustrated recipes by Mirdinara for Oh so Beautiful Paper‘s new year’s event that I thought I would share instead. They are too lovely and delicious not to. Of course champagne is…
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{ DRINK UP: cocktails from your herb garden }
This long labour day weekend may mark the beginning of the end for summer but it’s not over just yet. Use this long weekend as an excuse to try some new summer cocktails. What’s more seasonal and fresh than pulling ingredients from your own herb garden? Here’s five cocktail recipes that use common summer herbs…
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Hello Sunshine by Leon’s is here!
I can’t believe it’s already been a whole year since I shared last Summer’s Hello Sunshine magazine. But it’s true, jeez. Well I’m extra excited to share this one with you because it doesn’t just live online this time around. You can view the newest issue of Hello Sunshine by Leon’s Furniture online, of course, but…
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DIY Heart String Wall Hanging
I’m here and have a real heart on for Valentines day. No really even though I’ve been single for way too long I actually really like Valentines Day. You know why? Because it’s a reason and reminder to spread love. And I love cinnamon candy hearts. A lot. I also love making things with hearts…
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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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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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2015 Sweet Escape Review
Well, looky who’s back. Why is it sooooo hard to get back into the swing of things after the holiday madness? Like why do I all of a sudden turn into a sloth? Not surprisingly there’s been a whole lotta reviews, roundups, reflections, predictions, and goal setting for the past and present year popping up…
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Drink up: Holiday Sangria Recipe
So I admit it, my favourite part of the holidays is the shindigs – the good, the bad, the ugly, I love them all. It’s the only time of the year where you can actually wear those outfits you bought “for that time when I need to get dressed up” and over indulge on food…
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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…