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COLOUR STORY: sparkle & shine
I love new years for many reasons but mostly I just love a reason to be all glittery. Have a wonderful new year’s eve everyone, it’s time to sparkle & shine! 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15
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{STYLE: sparkly thrifted finds}
You can call it part luck and part eagle eye but I’ve come across some pretty awesome finds on my thrifting expeditions lately. I realized that I have a little bit of a theme going with lots of gold, black and sequin…perfect for new years eve! Check out some of my recent glittery finds. And…
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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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{HAPPY HOLIDAYS!..and a personal thanks}
I just wanted to add a personal note to this holiday message. The Sweet Escape as you know it hasn’t been around for a full year and it’s been a bit of a learning curve so I didn’t think I was ready for a Year in Review just yet but I wanted to take a…
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{SPACES: holiday around the loft}
With all my holiday decor DIY projects that I posted this year you probably have a pretty good idea of what christmas around my loft looks like. Just for a quick recap I made snowy shadow boxes, turned a sweater into stocking, make some art for the mantel, a winter scene from an old light…
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GOOD EATS: Candy Cane treats
Just a little last minute holiday treat inspiration if you’re hosting or looking for something to bring along to your holiday celebration. I don’t know about you but around my place, the candy canes are always the last things hanging around. They can’t seem to compete with all the other sweets. Well here’s a bunch…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love, holiday entertaining edition}
Make your house smell all Christmas-sy via Rue. 5 tips for setting a gorgeous holiday table (and not stress about it) via Chatelaine. Lots of holiday table top ideas from Style at Home. 17 great holiday punch recipes from the master Martha Stewart. Have a roaring fire, even if you don’t have a fireplace via…
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{HOLIDAY DIY: wrapping with craft paper}
Christmas shopping done. Check. Now it’s time to wrap. There’s tons of beautiful wrapping papers out there but there’s something about good ‘ol craft paper that I really love. It’s like a blank canvas and you can add however much personality you want with your flare. It’s like accessorizing for your presents. Here’s some great…
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HOLIDAY DIY: naturally glamorous holiday centrepiece
The countdown to Christmas is creeping verrrry close. Did I mention that I’m hosting Christmas Day dinner at my place? Yup, it’s a first. Should be interesting. I get a little excited when I have guests over and go a little crazy wanting to try every recipe & entertaining tip I’ve pinned in the last…
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{HANDMADE: sh!t craft show shoppers say, Part 2
Have you gone to many craft shows this holiday season? Planning on going this weekend? Are you one of THOSE people?! I had to share these hilarious videos, the brainchild of my friends at Handmade Harvest. Over the years they’ve heard some pretty typical and eye brow raising comments from shoppers (who they love, of…
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{WISH LIST: my holiday list}
I may be a little late on the wish list train but I thought I would share anyway. The truth is that gift giving isn’t really a big part of my holiday. We (friends & family) have kinda collectively agreed to just enjoy the social events and not worry about gifts. BUT with that being…
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GOOD EATS: eggnog cake with salted caramel glaze
A sure sign of the holidays is that creamy, delicious mixture known as eggnog. Yumbo. I had some around my house and as satisfying as it is to drink straight up I thought I would use it to make this delicious cake recipe so it would last even longer and I could share it with…
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HOLIDAY DIY: recycled gift tags
This is a super easy one for you. Don’t you think it’s just a shame to throw away all those lovely christmas cards at the end of the season? Well this year you should save them or if you’re like me, you may already have a small pile from last year. Turn those old cards…
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STYLE: red hot lips for the holidays
Do you have a holiday party this weekend or some big new years eve plans? The holidays are that time of year to embrace red lips, even if you’re not usually that adventurous in the lip colour dept. Personally I love to wear red lips all year round but they are definitely a holiday signature…
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HOLIDAY DIY: geometric paper ornaments
My advent calendar project inspired me to break free from the traditional red this year and go with a more modern & colourful decor. I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money for new ornaments so I decided to make these modern geometric ornaments to add to the silver & gold ones I already…