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TUNES: Hillside Music Festival
Happy Monday folks! There’s nothing like a grey Monday to get caught up on blogs and let me introduce you to some amazing new music to get you through the day. I spent the weekend at The Hillside Music Festival in my hometown of Guelph, Ontario. Wow! I’m both amazed and embarrassed that it was…
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COLOUR STORY: pink + orange
Oh man, it’s been awhile since I’ve done a colour story. I couldn’t help myself because there’s just something so summery about pink and orange together. Such a bold and fresh combo that can look both cheerful or stylish depending on the hues. Doesn’t it just make you happy looking at it? main image /…
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GOOD EATS: individual apple crisps
If you saw our wine & dine event post earlier this week, you may have got a peek at these sweet treats that were part of the menu. Apples paired well with the wine I was serving so I decided to make apple crisp and to make it extra special I thought it would be fun…
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PHOTOGRAPHY: fake it ’til you make it kitchen background
I’m gonna let you in on a secret. I don’t really have a marble countertop or white subway tile backsplash in my kitchen. Shocking, I know. Today I have a little photo blog tip for you. It’s not rocket science but sometimes it’s nice to see the behind the scenes and really see how easy…
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ENTERTAINING: summer rooftop wine & dine
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to host a fab rooftop summer event. There may have been a little bit of a delay getting the patio up and running this year but the lights are hung and the flowers are blooming so we’re in business. The first order of business was hosting a…
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GOOD EATS: strawberry freezer jam & printable labels
I haven’t been strawberry picking in ages! I was at my local market and saw the (pricy) Ontario picked strawberries and thought it would be a good reason for me to get away from the computer and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. So here’s the thing about strawberry picking – it’s really only worth it…
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PHOTOGRAPHY: my favourite blooms
It’s been awhile since I’ve worked on a project that is nothing but creative and beautiful – no makeovers, no purpose, no stress, just creative bliss. Flowers are a popular styling tool and accessory. They make any photo or scene softer, realistic, add some colour and they’re just pretty. Today they aren’t just an accessory,…
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TRAVEL: Summer in South River
Summer Mondays are just the worst aren’t they? Weekends are so precious in the summer months and it feels so good to soak them up. Then comes Monday. Ok, ok, let’s try and be positive here people. Let’s reflect on all the good stuff we did this past weekend and let it get us through…
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ENTERTAINING: summer watermelon themed party
Doesn’t watermelon just equal summer? Sure you can get pretty much any fruit all year long nowadays but you know summer has arrived around these parts when the watermelon is so colourful and tasty. It’s packed with refreshing goodness, yum! There’s also about a million ways you can be inspired by this treat. How about hosting…
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GOOD EATS: pistachio pudding popsicles
How do you cool off on a hot summer day? If you don’t happen to have a pool to jump into or a sprinkler to run through the next best thing may be an ice cold popsicle. You also don’t have to bare it all in swimwear to eat a popsicle. That may be a…
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BEFORE & AFTER: patio planter makeover
I’ve been getting a bunch of interest in this before & after from last year’s Patio Beautification project so I thought it was worth a re-visit. In Canada it can be hard to justify spending a bunch of money on an outdoor space because the season is so short and many people don’t have proper…
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SPACES: Pattern Perfection in Moroccan Home Decor
Some of us are still recovering from an extra long weekend and some of us are about to start one – let’s sit back and relax. Let’s all go a bit gaga over this AMAZING bungalow tour in Marrakech. I mean seriously!?! I want to swear I love it so bad. If this doesn’t convert…
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PRETTY TECH: you fancy huh? Free desktop wallpaper download
Hey there July! I hope all my Canadian friends had a great extra long weekend celebrating Canada’s 147th birthday. You just keep getting better with age Canada, keep it up. My favourite way to welcome a new month is with a fancy new wallpaper for my tech. Literally. You fancy huh? How about one of these…
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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…