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{BLOGLIFE: now offering therapy for your apartment}
So I have some big news to share. I didn’t want to say anything until it was official and I didn’t consider it official until I saw my first post in writing with my profile picture below it. I’m excited to announce that I’m now a contributor for Apartment Therapy! My first post appeared today…
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{INSPIRATION: tunes to make you move}
So I think I just unintentionally made my first resolution for the year. I don’t know about you but for me music really is magical. It’s hard to explain what a big part it plays in my life but it has some serious powers over me. After a small girls night spent overflowing with love…
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{HAPPY NEW YEAR!}
Happy new year everyone! Make it count. Are you curious? Find out what the stars have in store for you with this 2014 horescope.
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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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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
A cabin INSIDE a house? Yup, it works. Globe & Mail’s top 20 cookbooks of 2013 via Chapters/Indigo A lovely home tour via The Beautiful Mess Cute free chalkboard-like printable labels for your homemade baked goods. You’re very own Miley Cirus Wrecking Ball holiday ornament. Super cute ways to gift cupcakes. Show off with a…
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{IN MEMORY: my buddy Mika}
Before we get on with our weekend full of holiday links & other fun stuff I just wanted to take a short minute to acknowledge the loss of my little friend Mika this past week. You may or may not know how much of a bird lover I am. I adopted him from a family…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
21 Cooking tips that will change your life. how owning 160 plates can save you money. I’m not totally convinced, but you be the judge. Who knew an ornament made from thumbtacks could be so pretty? Via Sarah Hearts. Too funny! Crazy cat lady figurine. Maybe for someone on your list? 12 year-end money moves…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
What do you think of these kinda crazy polka dot New Balance sneakers? Yay or nay? How to throw your throw pillows. 10 creative ways to use a Sharpie by A Subtle Revelry 14 unique chili recipes via Best Friends for Frosting Oh, I think this wallpaper was meant for me. 15 bloggers, 15 wreaths.…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
How awesome (and labour intensive!) is this cake? Now I wish I came up with this upcycling suitcase idea. 5 DIY gift topper ideas from The House that Lars Built In love with this dreamy dress from Anthoropologie. How to style a simple knot braid by a Beautiful Mess. I also LOVE this girl’s hair…
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{song for a sunday}
I’m really digging this song right now. Great weekend chillin’ out song.
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Local Love: Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market
I live in the vibrant and diverse neighbourhood of Toronto known as Kensington Market. I moved here almost 5 years ago and still love it. For those visiting Toronto it’s hard to describe the ‘hood in few words. It has an interesting history with roots as a Jewish market, slowly turning into more of a…
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Do you know your peonies? Garden Peony Glossary
I know there’s a ton of people out there like me who go gaga over peonies. There’s only about 1 billion photos on Instagram to prove it. This is their time of year to shine! Leave it up to the lifestyle queen herself, Martha Stewart, to put together a helpful and beautiful Peony Glossary to…
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happy father’s day: in loving memory
Happy Father’s Day to all the great dad’s out there!I haven’t been able to say that in person, along with a big hug, to my dad for 20 years. Thanks to my family and my memories though, he’s still been around in a way all that time. Life is life and although there’s lots of…
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{happy birthday marilyn}
Happy birthday to the iconic and stunning Marilyn. Some of my favourite, less known, snapshots of the beauty. PHOTO CREDITS (from top) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
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{simply the best}
Can we all just take a moment and appreciate how AMAZING Ms. Turner looks at the age of 73 in the current cover for Vogue Germany.