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Favourite Christmas Decorating Ideas From Past Years
I thought it would be really fun to put together a little gallery of some past ideas that I still really love. Here are some favourite Christmas decorating ideas from past years! I love so many different styles of Christmas decor, but you just can’t do everything every year! I don’t like to completely reinvent […]
Five Things on a Friday – 11/19/21
I went on the most magical little one-night, mid-week getaway with a friend this week. I’m such a creature of habit and routine and I find that I do feel completely thrown off when my schedules, routines, and daily rituals are altered, but there really is something so special about the way the right little […]
The Rubber Glove Trick for Wool Coats
The best trick for how to remove lint and fuzz from a wool coat! Here’s my new favourite rubber glove trick for wool coats. Finding a new winter coat is a whole thing for me and I know I’m not the only one who deals with frustrating situations when they’re trying to find the right […]
Five Things on a Friday – 11/12/21
Happy Friday! Grab a coffee, or a mug of hot chocolate if you’re living in a frosty world like we have been, and let’s chat. I’m refusing to start decorating for Christmas before I’m ready to, even though it’s my job. It’s not that I’m not excited for Christmas, and it’s not that I’m […]
Thrift Store Decorating: What I Always Look For
I find some of my favourite pieces at thrift stores! Here are my tips for thrift store decorating and what I always look for when I visit the thrift store lately. It never fails. When I’m out styling a home for a shoot, the homeowner or the designer I’m working with will always compliment me […]
Plant-Based Jalapeño Popper Dip
Try this plant-based jalapeño popper dip recipe for your next potluck, gathering, or game day! This is one that everyone – plant-based or not – can enjoy together! We have a lot of potluck get togethers in our neighbourhood and I’m always looking for ideas that everyone will enjoy, no matter what their dietary needs […]
Console Tables, Runners, and Mirrors: Modern Traditional Entryway Essentials
Today I’m sharing my picks for modern traditional entryway essentials. These are the basic foundational pieces in the room that will help your space look beautiful and function the way it’s supposed to. Whether you have a mudroom, a foyer, or a front door that opens right into your living room, you need somewhere to […]
What to do in November to Prepare for Christmas
This is the ninth post in a year-long series all about taking baby steps to prepare for a stress-free Christmas. Here’s what to do in November to get ready for Christmas! For most people, mid-November is probably what they consider the start of their Christmas season. As we all know, for a lot of us […]
Chairs, Tables, and Light Fixtures: 3 Modern Traditional Eat-In Kitchen Combinations
Sharing a few ideas for how to pull together the perfect modern traditional eat-in kitchen set up for your home today! They say you should never buy your furniture all in a matching set, and “they” are definitely right that you get a nicer, more curated look to your home that way. If you don’t […]
My Christmas Baking Wishlist for This Year
I thought it would be fun to share what I’m planning to bake for Christmas this year. Maybe it will give you an idea or two if you haven’t had the chance to start your Christmas baking wishlist for this year. So here’s mine! This was actually a super eye-opening experience. I wanted to be […]
Things I Love More Now Than When I Bought Them (Home Edition)
Today’s post is a fun one! I thought I’d share a few of the things that I realize I love even more now than when I bought them as I look around our home. Whenever I add something to our home, whether it’s a thrift store find or something brand new that I picked out […]
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
If you’re looking for a fall dessert with some serious wow-factor, these caramel apple cinnamon rolls are it! Perfect to have with afternoon coffee or even for a fun breakfast. I love making cinnamon rolls for my family every Sunday morning. It’s just a fun little tradition and honestly, I’d be lying if I didn’t […]
Easy Plant-Based Caramel Recipe
This easy plant-based caramel recipe uses simple ingredients and a traditional method for a caramel sauce that’s perfect for caramel apples and as a topping for your favourite desserts. This post came about thanks to Martha Stewart, as many good things do. 🙂 I was watching a random video of a Facebook live she did […]
What to do in October to Prepare for Christmas
This is the eighth post in a year-long series all about taking baby steps to prepare for a stress-free Christmas. Here’s what to do in October to get ready for Christmas! We’re getting close now and it’s definitely time to step up our efforts! Luckily, I’m feeling like I’ve really hit my stride now with […]
Five Things on a Friday 10/1/21
You may have noticed from my lack of frequent posting over the last couple of weeks that we’ve once again ended up just being way busier than I thought we were going to be. I’m hearing the same thing from a lot of parents right now. It seems like everyone felt like they’d have […]
Green and White Fall Front Porch
I’m excited to share how we have our front porch decorated this year with you! Here’s our simple green and white front porch. Putting together our fall porch decor is always one of my favourite traditions every year. It just always turns out to be so fun and charming no matter what I do, and […]
Inexpensive Oversized Fall Porch Planter
This giant fall porch planter cost me less than $15 to put together! Here’s how to make this inexpensive oversized fall porch planter. I didn’t really have any intentions with trying to keep my porch decor spending under control this fall, but when it comes to fall decor, the simple, easy-to-get things are just the […]
How to Make a Hydrangea Bowl Arrangement
I love the hydrangeas that bloom here in late summer and early fall! Here’s how to make a really beautiful and simple hydrangea bowl arrangement. I actually made this hydrangea bowl arrangement a couple of weeks ago and I’m just getting around the sharing it with you now. Currently, our hydrangeas have started to turn […]
Five Things on a Friday – 9/17/21
Wow, what a busy couple of weeks. When I look back on it, it seems like so much as happened as we finished up our summer fun, transitioned into the back-to-school season, and started to move into fall. Here are a few highlights from what has been happening around here! We went to an actual, […]
LL Bean Waterhog Doormat Review
I really just wanted a doormat that would last more than a month, would look presentable, and wouldn’t make my porch decor look tacky. I found all that and more with this type of doormat and I can’t believe how much satisfaction such a little thing can bring me when it just does what it’s […]