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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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BEFORE & AFTER: rags to riches, folding chair makeover
I’m a hunter & scavenger of the vintage kind. There’s nothing that gets me more excited that finding thrifted treasures for pennies and up-cycling them into something fabulous. For this project it’s a set of dated brown folding chairs and dress that’s a little too dated for even me to pull off but the fabric…
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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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{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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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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{STYLE: In love with winter}
I love the snow. Sorry if that makes you cringe. But frankly I don’t think we get enough of it in the city. I can say that now that I don’t have to drive 45 minutes to work every day. I couldn’t get enough of the big snowfall we had this past weekend, it gave me…
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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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{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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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…
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GOOD EATS: nutty holiday treats
Sorry for the slight delay, but as promised, here is the super easy recipes for these super delicious nutty snacks that I teased you with in my games night post. This was the first time I tried both of these and they turned out delish! I made cinnamon maple almonds and sweet & spicy pecans.…