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{WISH LIST: One of a Kind gifts & ticket giveaway}
It’s that time of year that many crafters and shoppers anticipate, the big One of a Kind Christmas show. If you love the idea of giving unique handmade gifts but aren’t a big fan of shopping online or don’t trust the postal service to come through for you on time then this is it. This…
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{DESIGN: wedding invites to get you Minted}
I wrote a post last week about some of my favourite Minted holiday cards. BTW, I got mine in the mail (super fast delivery!) and I love them. I hope you had a chance to check out the site if you aren’t familiar. Another huge product area that Minted is known for is their great…
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{SEND LOVE WITH A MINTED HOLIDAY CARD}
Even though we’re not even in mid-November I think I may already be a tiny bit late in the game on this one. But if you’re like me and not a 3 month in advance pre-planner then the good news is that thanks to Minted, I think we’re still going to be ok. I’m talking…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
All brass sink…hot or not? I know it’s November and not August but Blueberry Lavender Mojito? Yes please! Nice girls finish last in the online dating world. True or False? Here’s the answer according to Chatelaine. I’m so attracted to Palm Springs. How great (and unique) is this is bridal party idea? This Tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons recipe by Best…
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{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…
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{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…
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BEFORE & AFTER: bedroom loft makeover
I’m on a major roll here. Another one of my own before & after projects. So after I got my beautiful new railing it was time to take care of those other lingering projects. First up was what lies on the other side of the railing, my bedroom. It’s definitely the most awkward space in…
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{style: a spring photo shoot}
In honour of the first day of spring (and ignoring the snow outside) I thought I would show a recent spring-like photo shoot. In retail, like most seasonal industries, you work really far ahead. So you’re shooting Christmas in July, Valentines at Christmas and in this case, Mother’s Day in January. Finding props and clothing…
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{photo style}
For all the fashionista photographers out there, you no longer have to pick between fashion & function. Thanks to Kelly Moore you now have a ton of great options when it comes to carrying your camera around and looking good doing it. She was tired of carrying around an ugly, big black bag around and…
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{SAY I DO: wedding invite design}
I do some freelance wedding invitation design on the side. It’s not something I really advertise but I always seem to have one project on the go and it’s all been from word of mouth, which is great. I was recently asked to design an invite for my cousin. They are really the dream clients…
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{HANDMADE: harvest time}
I love autumn. It’s my favourite season by far. Probably because it matches my colouring. Kidding. Sorta. Anyway, there is some special harvest going on this autumn by the name Handmade Harvest. It’s a craft harvest! (read: craft show) It’s hosted by my dear friend Emily and her partner in crime, Colleen over at Blackbird.…
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{INSPIRATION: pictures & paper}
I’ve always admired artists of all disciplines, particularly photographers and illustrators. As a designer I often keep them in mind when I’m thinking of ideas for a project…a great photo or illustration can give a piece a certain look or feel that isn’t possible with just graphics. And of course, they can work amazingly together…