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MAKE SOMETHING: 5 DIY’s to try this weekend
Happy Friday! If you’re looking for something to do this weekend or feel like flexing your creative and crafty muscles, here’s 5 great projects to choose from. HOW TO: wrapped baskets / natural botanical cologne / umbrella / gold leaf heels / camera strap
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DIY: flower centrepiece turns into a flower crown
Flower crowns are like snowflakes, each one is totally unique. You can go big and bold with some massive stunning peonies or go ultra simple with some wild daisies and grasses or about a billizion other options in between. They are beautiful on a bride for her wedding day or just for hanging out on…
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GOOD EATS: funky geometric rice treats
How fun are these?! Now I would’ve never thought that a rice treat recipe would exist that’s just as great for a grown-up party as a kiddos party. The geometric shape and lines make them a stylish and fun sweet for any grown-up bash but the bright colours make them a fun treat for any kid’s party. WHAT…
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BEFORE & AFTER: vintage chair makeover using a vintage dress
I think I’m going to have to change the name of this blog to The DIY Vintage Chair Makeover Blog. If you’ve been following along you know that this is the third vintage chair makeover I’ve done and the second time I’ve used a vintage dress to do so. There was this fab folding chair makeover…
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DESIGN: alphabet series customized art
Aren’t we all a sucker for something with our initials on it? Be honest. They also make for the best gifts because it’s like you really, truly thought of them when you bought it. I fell in love with a font recently and decided that I wanted to really show it off, along with my…
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SPACES: designing around a rug
Do people still install carpet these days? Me, I would choose modern rugs over a carpet any day. Cheaper (most of the time), no installation needed, easy to change, easy to move and mostly no dust bunnies and mystery stains that can’t be seen. Not that looking under a rug is always pleasant but at…
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ETSY LOVE: road trip worthy
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? I don’t think there is anyone out there who would say no to spending time with their friends and visiting random cities just for fun! It’s just made so much easier when everything goes to plan and you don’t have to worry about potential breakdowns if you have…
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GOOD EATS: grilled vegetable & spicy shrimp quinoa salad
It’s the season for salads and grilling and I have just the perfect dish. This is actually a recipe I made up all on my very own. You can start calling me chef. I actually make it all year using my countertop grill but it’s definitely better in the summer with seasonal vegetables and the sizzle…
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TUNES: Hillside Music Festival
Happy Monday folks! There’s nothing like a grey Monday to get caught up on blogs and let me introduce you to some amazing new music to get you through the day. I spent the weekend at The Hillside Music Festival in my hometown of Guelph, Ontario. Wow! I’m both amazed and embarrassed that it was…
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COLOUR STORY: pink + orange
Oh man, it’s been awhile since I’ve done a colour story. I couldn’t help myself because there’s just something so summery about pink and orange together. Such a bold and fresh combo that can look both cheerful or stylish depending on the hues. Doesn’t it just make you happy looking at it? main image /…
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GOOD EATS: individual apple crisps
If you saw our wine & dine event post earlier this week, you may have got a peek at these sweet treats that were part of the menu. Apples paired well with the wine I was serving so I decided to make apple crisp and to make it extra special I thought it would be fun…
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ENTERTAINING: summer rooftop wine & dine
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to host a fab rooftop summer event. There may have been a little bit of a delay getting the patio up and running this year but the lights are hung and the flowers are blooming so we’re in business. The first order of business was hosting a…
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GOOD EATS: strawberry freezer jam & printable labels
I haven’t been strawberry picking in ages! I was at my local market and saw the (pricy) Ontario picked strawberries and thought it would be a good reason for me to get away from the computer and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. So here’s the thing about strawberry picking – it’s really only worth it…
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PHOTOGRAPHY: my favourite blooms
It’s been awhile since I’ve worked on a project that is nothing but creative and beautiful – no makeovers, no purpose, no stress, just creative bliss. Flowers are a popular styling tool and accessory. They make any photo or scene softer, realistic, add some colour and they’re just pretty. Today they aren’t just an accessory,…
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TRAVEL: Summer in South River
Summer Mondays are just the worst aren’t they? Weekends are so precious in the summer months and it feels so good to soak them up. Then comes Monday. Ok, ok, let’s try and be positive here people. Let’s reflect on all the good stuff we did this past weekend and let it get us through…