Category: HOLIDAYS

  • DIY: mermaid halloween costume

    DIY: mermaid halloween costume

    Yes, it’s officially here! Happy Halloween everyone! God I love this holiday. How about you? So I gave you a bunch of relatively easy costumes to pull together a few weeks ago but I was saving the best for last. If you’ve been following on Instagram or Facebook you’ve seen a few sneak peeks of…

  • DIY: free Halloween printable candy bag labels

    I hope I’m not too late with this simple Halloween DIY. Whether you have kiddies or you’re just a big Halloween lover like me these free halloween printable candy bag labels are a simple way to make your treats an extra bit special. All you need is a printer, any kind of candy, small size snack…

  • DIY: 8 thrifty halloween costume ideas

    DIY: 8 thrifty halloween costume ideas

    Just in case you’re counting there’s 15 days left until Halloween. Did I mention how much I love Halloween? There’s something about getting to be in character for a night and mostly I love the creativity of putting together a costume. Do you still dress up for the holiday? Maybe to go trick-or-treating with the…

  • DIY: pumpkin decor with a natural twist

    DIY: pumpkin decor with a natural twist

    Last week I decided to take advantage of a stunning October day and went for a walk to explore a friend’s country property. It was exactly what I needed and I barely had to leave the city to get it. As you can see by my outfit, I’m very inspired by the colours of fall.…

  • {happy thanksgiving}

    It’s a weekend to give thanks and enjoy friends & family. Have a wonderful (Canadian) Thanksgiving!

  • { GIVE THANKS: gift ideas for your thanksgiving hosts }

    If you’re not hosting a Thanksgiving feast this weekend then you’re definitely going to one. Or maybe you’re doing both?! Either way it’s a ton of work to host a big meal for family & friends and it’s always nice to show your host how thankful (it is thanksgiving after all) you are for all…

  • {GIVE THANKS: 20 ideas for your harvest table}

    I think one of the main reasons so many of us love fall is Thanksgiving. I even love it more than Christmas because you have the family, friends, food but minus some of the craziness that can come with Christmas. Plus it’s just such a beautiful time of year. Are you hosting Thanksgiving? I volunteered…

  • GOOD EATS: pumpkin recipes

    GOOD EATS: pumpkin recipes

    Fall is definitely my favourite season. I love the crisper air, the stunning fall colours, wearing brown leather boots and then there’s my favourite holidays Thanksgiving followed by Halloween. Here in Canada we celebrate a little earlier (in October) so I’m already thinking about a) my halloween costume and b) what new pumpkin recipe am…

  • { your lucky day: friday the 13th }

    Have a lucky day and great weekend! source

  • {happy birthday canada}

    Love you Canada. Looking damn good for your age! (photo source)

  • {oh canada!}

    Happy Canada Day weekend! Canadians are sometimes classified as ‘nice & polite’ over patriotic. But I disagree and Canada Day is our time to prove it. How are you celebrating? Why not use the holiday as an excuse to host a bbq or outdoor shindig. Here’s some inspiration of what to wear, drink & serve…with…

  • {father’s day: gifts for pops}

    Still looking for something to get for your dad, husband, brother? Is he a wannabe rock star? Got a ton of style to spare? Time is ticking but here’s a few ideas to help you out. HE’S GOT STYLE: shades / bow tie YOUNG AT HEART: nintendo iPhone case / gamboy iPhone case STAY AT HOME DAD: cook…

  • {happy mother’s day}

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  • {mother’s day: print it out}

    Soooooo….just in case you still don’t quite have your act together for Mother’s Day tomorrow here’s a bunch of great printable cards.  GET’EM HERE (from top): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

  • {paper beauties for mom}

    Here’s another little reminder that May 12 is Mother’s Day. Have you thought about it yet? Maybe you live too far to pay your mom a visit and just want to send her something to let her know you’re thinking about her. Well consider these beautiful paper flowers from Frances & Francis Etsy shop. How lovely would…