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DIY: paper flowers spring wreath
I hope you had a great weekend! It was so nice to finally see people out and enjoying the good weather. You know you’re in Canada when at the first sign of double digit temps people are wearing shorts and sandals blinding us all with their pale winter skin. Oh wait, maybe that’s just me.…
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BIRTHDAY WEEK: DIY twig & tweet layered color cake
What’s a birthday without cake?! I’ve had this cake idea for so long and with the Spring weather and birthday celebrations I thought it was the perfect time to make some food art with this layered color cake. If you follow along my food experiments adventures, you know that I’m a fan of both slow, low and…
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My week with One of a Kind Show and Etsy
Wow. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I last posted. I’ve never worked so hard in such a short time. Ever. If you’ve been following you know that I’ve been busy prepping for the big Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK). Well the show has come and gone but my poor feet will…
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PHOTOGRAPHY: flowers to welcome spring
I’m not really religious but Hallelujah Spring has arrived! After having the coldest February EVER on record here in Toronto, I’m ready to be thawed out. Let’s hope Mother Nature isn’t teasing us, she’s been known to throw a snow storm or two our way in April before, and that these sunny days are here to…
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FIND US AT THE SPRING OOAK SHOW + TICKET GIVEAWAY
It’s that time of year again. Doesn’t it just feel like we were just loading our shopping bags up at the Holiday One of a Kind Show like yesterday? Well even if the weather isn’t on the same page just yet, it’s time for the Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK). This one is extra special…
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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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ENTERTAINING: 10 flower arrangements for your spring table
Besides being a reason to get together and celebrate with family, don’t you love that Easter is the perfect time to decorate a table full of spring colours? Whether you decide to go all out and invest in spring/easter table setting pieces with napkins, name settings, crafts, candy, centrepieces etc. or keep it simple you…
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GOOD EATS: colourful ice-cream sandwich treats
Who doesn’t love ice-cream, seriously? (lactose free people, you don’t count). Ice cream sandwiches always remind me of my grandma. She was a very simple woman and her freezer was almost always empty except for a box of ice-cream sandwiches for when we came to visit. I thought I would try a special Spring colour…
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STYLE: a perfect outfit for Easter brunch
If you know me this may surprise you a bit but I was incredibly inspired by this beautiful natural palette. I know, I know. The colourholic is inspired by neutrals. There’s a first for everything. But I just fell in love with the subtle colours from this photograph of eggs. I especially love the pop…
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PRETTY TECH: free desktop wallpaper download for spring to dye over
Happy Monday all! Ok, let’s just pretend we’re happy it’s Monday. I’ll give you two things you can look forward to; first, tomorrow is April. Thank god. Second, here is a shiny new free desktop wallpaper download for your tech. I loved the effect of the marker tie-dye DIY project I did a few weeks back…