So I didn't waste any time to moving on to the next thing. If you read my last post you know that I just wrapped up a little makeover on a big feature wall in my loft. Well now that the weather is (sorta) cooperating and we're about to say goodbye to May, it's time to turn all my focus on the patio. Because hello! Summer + rooftop patio. I live in a condo downtown Toronto but I'm (extremely) … [Read more...]
GOOD EATS: Girls Who Grill, Easy Grilling Recipes & Tips
So full disclosure, I haven't always loved grilling. I LOVE eating delicious grilled food and a BBQ doesn't intimate me but I usually try and pass it off to one of the males that I invite over as a guest. I know, I'm horrible but they usually don't seem to mind. After chatting with some girlfriends (while the guys were grilling) I realized that so many of my gal pals were intimated or clueless … [Read more...]
GOOD EATS: watermelon popsicles
Being on a health kick in the summer is hard. It's not impossible but there's definitely no shortage of temptation. One thing that keeps the sweet tooth at bay for me is fresh fruit and herbal tea popsicles. I feel like I'm cheating but it's really totally healthy. I'm like a kid, you need to trick me. I've tried a few different popsicle recipes but I thought this one for Watermelon Popsicles was … [Read more...]
DIY: world’s easiest flower centerpiece
I have a super quick but pretty post for you today because I'm hustling HARD behind the scenes to get Merry mag all ready for it's big reveal on Monday. That's where you'll find this super cute flower arrangement along with some other beautiful floral inspiration. I'm calling this the World's Easiest Centerpiece because that's what it is. You know it's easy when it just happens by … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: 5 refreshing summer cocktails
It's not officially summer until you've had your first patio cocktail (or two, or five) and have had a go at making herbal cocktails to spice up your drink. Today I'll help you kick off summer with 5 refreshing summer cocktails. You can find these delish drinks and more sunny sipping recipes in the summer issue of Merry, coming next Monday, June 8! Consider this your sneak peek! I didn't realize … [Read more...]
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. It's also a time that can get you in the mood to clean, change things up or infuse some color in your space. … [Read more...]
SPACES: Rooftop Vintage Summer Table Setting & Style at Home
I have something that I've been dying to share with you for 8 months. Last August I had the pleasure of putting together a vintage Summer table setting for Style at Home. Fast forward to the May issue and voila! Because of our weather here in Canada, it's not uncommon to shoot seasonal outdoor stories a whole year in advance. Good luck trying to find Christmas props or a snow covered front … [Read more...]
Merry Mag Summer Issue – Call for Contributors!
Fridays are already great but I have an extra Merry announcement for you today. I know it's hard to think about spring & summer when it's so freezing out but that's what I'm talkin' about. I'm super pumped to announce that after such a great response to the holiday issue of Merry Magazine that we've decided to do a 180° and make it all about Summer! Yup, there's going to be a Summer issue of … [Read more...]
SPACES & TRAVEL: treehouse heaven Part 1
If you follow along on Instagram you may have seen a few shots from this amazing treehouse I stayed at just over a week ago. I'm kinda a tease because I never like to give too much away on Instagram. Also I would've flooded your feed because it was such a stunning place - so stunning that I have to do a two-part post. This one is all about the treehouse and tomorrow is about the rest of the … [Read more...]
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, they're the star of the show. I often have flowers laying around after a … [Read more...]
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 this Monday. I spent the weekend on Eagle Lake with some good friends, Just Beyond Heaven's Gate in the small … [Read more...]
STYLE: Party looks for Alt Summer
This is the first you've heard from me about going to Alt Summit next week! I know, kinda crazy but I was lucky enough to win a ticket and had such a great time when I was there in January so I thought let's do it! It's the first summer edition of Alt so although I'm sure I can expect the same standards of creativity and inspiration I'm sure there will be a few fun summery additions. One thing Alt … [Read more...]
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 can always count on beautiful flowers to add a big dose of spring. Here's 10 … [Read more...]
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 take on the classic ice-cream sandwich. Maybe you're hosting a family Easter get … [Read more...]
EVENTS: summer rooftop outdoor dinner party
I admit, I'm a lucky girl with an amazing outdoor space right in the middle of the city. It's pretty great. The sad part is that I don't feel like it gets used enough, especially with our short summers. So when my good friends from out of town told me they were coming for a visit I decided to go all out and host a proper rooftop patio outdoor dinner party. I threw in a few DIY decor projects to … [Read more...]
