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{PAPER PARTY: art for your walls + minted giveaway}
Another day older, another giveaway for you peeps. By now I’m sure you’ve heard of minted and their beautiful invitations, paper goods and party decor? They are one of my favourites for sure. The quality of their product is just amazing – both the paper and the designs, which are all submitted by independent designers.…
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{PAPER PARTY: One of a Kind paper goods + ticket giveaway}
It’s here! The Spring One of a Kind Show is always a good sign that the weather is turning (hopefully) and the need to shop is in the air. I’ll be there today checking out all the new spring vendors as well as some old favourites. If you’ve never been to the show before, brace yourself because…
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PAPER PARTY: DIY paper flower bouquet + book giveaway
Hooray, we made it through our first year! It’s been so much fun crafting, inspiring, cooking, styling and decorating with you this past year. Tradition says that paper is the gift for a 1st year anniversary so we’re having a paper party this week. But unlike tradition the birthday gifts are for you! We have…
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THE SWEET ESCAPE TURNS ONE!
Wow! One year ago I decided to take this little baby blog of mine to the next level and boy have we come a long way. Almost 400 posts later, I’m still going strong & growing. I’m like a proud mama. There’s been ups and downs and it’s been a cray cray amount of work…
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SPACES TO LOVE / 01
It’s so easy to get lost in the wonderful world of Pinterest, especially when dreaming about all the lovely things you would like to do in your dream space. Here’s 10 spaces that have inspired me lately via my Spaces Pinterest board. I never seem to get tired of eclectic taste, boho style, lots of…
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{INSPIRED BY: tattoos}
I have a small tattoo even though I forget about it most of the time because it’s on my back. Yes, it’s very predictable. It’s a butterfly on my back. That’s what 18 year old girls do. But to be honest I do still like it. It’s pretty simple, just black outlines, no colour. I…
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DIY: marker tie dye napkins
I really had so much fun making this DIY. How fresh and fun are these napkins!? I saw this technique used to make kids t-shirts but I thought I would try a little more artistic and stylish version to give some plain white napkins a major spring makeover. They remind me of spring with big…
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{THRIFTING 101: a simple green centerpiece}
I thought St. Patrick’s was a great day to share this recent centerpiece I put together full of thrifted finds and simple greens. Last week I attended a delicious dinner event (more about that coming later) hosted by a chef friend of mine. It was his first event and first venture out on his own…
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{GOOD EATS: 12 sweet & savoury beer recipes}
So I’ve found myself with a shelf full of beer on my fridge door that’s ended up left over after a few get togethers at my place. I’m not a beer drinker. Big problem I know. I thought with a bunch of beer that I probably won’t drink and St. Patrick’s day around the corner…
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STYLE DIY: how to make a dyed ombre tshirt scarf
Ok, so I’ll admit that this DIY project was inspired by St. Patrick’s day but by no means is it exclusive to the holiday. You can rock this scarf at any time. This project is for those of us who have ‘matured’ a bit over the years and don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s day quite the…
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{INSPIRATION FOR A WEDNESDAY}
It’s true. Each and every one of you. Happy hump day! Print by Emily McDowell, available on Etsy.
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DIY: gold lettered vintage plates
I can’t say that I’ve met a gold leaf project that I haven’t loved. It’s one of my favourite DIY weapons of choice. When I was asked to come up with a gold DIY project for this amazing golden DIY group challenge I thought it was the perfect opportunity to do use these great vintage…
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{INSPIRING CHANGE: shopping for International Women’s Day}
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and the theme is Inspiring Change. Are you a woman and are you planning on doing something tomorrow to inspire change? I know for me anyway, sometimes these events can be a bit overwhelming. You get those thoughts “I’m just one woman, what can I really do?”. This blog isn’t…
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GOOD EATS: classic lemon tart
When I found out that the theme of Chatelaine’s cooking club challenge this month was lemons, I had to participate because I love lemons. I seriously can eat them like oranges. I guess my palette, like my heart is bitter. (joking!) I haven’t met a lemon desert I don’t love. The way it works is…
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{ARTIST SHOWCASE: Jesse Breakwell}
Aren’t these pieces by Jesse Breakwell so quirky and charming? Many of them would be great in a nursery or child’s room but I also think that if you have the right style and like to be playful with art that these would be great in a grown-up space too. I’m particularly fond of featured friends which…