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My week with One of a Kind Show and Etsy
Wow. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I last posted. I’ve never worked so hard in such a short time. Ever. If you’ve been following you know that I’ve been busy prepping for the big Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK). Well the show has come and gone but my poor feet will…
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LIFE: Monday Update
I hope you all had a great weekend. I’ve been so busy getting ready for the One of a Kind show kicking off this week and prepping for Merry magazine summer issue that I’ve gotten behind on blog posts so I thought I would just give you a little update for today. I can’t tell…
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PHOTOGRAPHY: flowers to welcome spring
I’m not really religious but Hallelujah Spring has arrived! After having the coldest February EVER on record here in Toronto, I’m ready to be thawed out. Let’s hope Mother Nature isn’t teasing us, she’s been known to throw a snow storm or two our way in April before, and that these sunny days are here to…
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FIND US AT THE SPRING OOAK SHOW + TICKET GIVEAWAY
It’s that time of year again. Doesn’t it just feel like we were just loading our shopping bags up at the Holiday One of a Kind Show like yesterday? Well even if the weather isn’t on the same page just yet, it’s time for the Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK). This one is extra special…
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GOOD EATS: pistachio spinach hummus
I hope you all had a great weekend! I left my laptop at home annnnnd my phone happened to die so I had a pretty unplugged weekend visiting family in my hometown of Guelph, Ontario. I tested out a Pistachio Spinach Hummus recipe on my guests and happy to report that it was a big hit. I know because they…
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GOOD EATS: no churn pistachio ice cream
St. Patty’s day is around the corner (March 17th), so do you have any plans? I can say that my plans have definitely evolved with my age. It used to be like a national holiday in my teen & early twenties, right up there with the May party long weekend. It tapered off a bit…
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TUNES: my favourite Songza playlists right now
Since I’ve been working from home, I’ve noticed a few benefits. There are the obvious ones, like avoiding the rush hour traffic and saving money on gasoline. But one of the big ones for me is that I have found I’ve got a little bit more time to work on my own stuff, alongside doing…
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PRETTY TECH: french for lovers free desktop wallpaper & design
Oh hey March. I’m happy to see you because that means that February is over but you’re still a pretty miserable month. You’re like the monthly equivalent of Tuesday. Not as bad as Monday but not that great either. I’m not sure what came over me this weekend but it seems that I was feeling…
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Merry Mag Summer Issue – Call for Contributors!
Fridays are already great but I have an extra Merry announcement for you today. I know it’s hard to think about spring & summer when it’s so freezing out but that’s what I’m talkin’ about. I’m super pumped to announce that after such a great response to the holiday issue of Merry Magazine that we’ve…
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GOOD EATS: roasted garlic & onion grilled cheese and creamy tomato soup
Are you drooling right now? Food posts are my fav because I get to eat all the props after. This one was especially delicious. Can you think of a better meal during this frigid winter? This recipe is a gourmet take on the classic grilled cheese & tomato soup combo. The soup is rich and…
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KITCHEN MAKEOVER: our online TV debut with House & Home
Yes, I refer to my new kitchen and I as a “we”. God knows we spend enough time together, share an apartment and take a lot of selfies together. I think that pretty much sums up life as a couple. My kitchen was recently remodeled using a local service similar to Remodel Works, and I…
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BEFORE & AFTER: new teak hutch + $100 furniture giveaway
You all know how much I love giving old furniture a new life and new home. I’m usually a real thrift store hunter – you know, going through LOTS of rough stuff before finding those diamonds. Every so often though I’m not so much in the mood to hunt and kinda just want to look at…
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DIY: How to make your own lamp shade
This post is very long overdue. So years ago I found these two matching Blue Mountain Pottery style lamps. Major score! Now here’s the thing with vintage lamps – they can be super cool but will give you grey hairs trying to find the right size modern lamp shade. Like seriously, it’s impossible! Until I discovered…
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KITCHEN MAKEOVER: modern vintage kitchen reveal
Can you believe it!?! It’s finally done! The kitchen project that I dreamed up almost a year ago has come to life. I can’t tell you how freak’n happy I am with the results. Can you say holy dramatic change? This kitchen went from blah to one happy looking cool kitchen. As you know from…
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DIY: watercolour heart cookies
I have a post that will make you smile today. If it doesn’t then you’re dead on the inside. Whether you love or hate Valentines Day you can’t deny your love for these pretty watercolour heart-shaped sugar cookies. This project marked a few firsts for me – first time successfully making sugar cookies and royal…