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Creamy Plant-Based Summer Veggie Pasta
I’ve been making this creamy plant-based pasta over and over again this summer. Sometimes I switch the veggies up a little bit, but it never disappoints! I think this is my favourite recipe right now. It’s based on something out of Ina Garten’s cookbook Barefoot Contessa at Home and I just can’t get enough of […]
What to Clean in August
Use this list of what to clean in August as your simple guide to what jobs need to be tackled this month around the house. Every August I start to get a little extra motivated when it comes to cleaning and organizing around the house. August is supposed to be a very relaxing, low-key month, […]
How to Grow Mint Successfully
Have you been trying to grow mint because you heard it’s one of the easiest plants to grow? If you’ve found that it takes a little more to grow mint successfully than you thought, you’re not alone. Here’s what I’ve learned. I’ve been duped by gardening folklore before and I’m sure this won’t be the […]
Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix Recipe
This homemade chocolate cake mix recipe can be made to replace a cake mix when you need one for a recipe, or you can multiply it to make a big batch so you’ll have it on hand so you can make chocolate cake in a snap. I shared a basic homemade cake mix recipe that […]
How to Clean Wicker Baskets
Wicker baskets add both beauty and functionality to a home and they’re one of my favourite home decor items ever. They can also collect a lot of dust and grime over the years when you look at them closely! Here’s how to clean wicker baskets! Admittedly, I’m a little basket obsessed. I love the texture-y […]
Top Five Styling Tricks to Make Your Kitchen Look Magazine-Worthy
In today’s post I’m sharing a few little tricks I’ve picked up to make a kitchen look like it’s straight out of a magazine! Here’s how I style a magazine-worthy kitchen. When we go into a beautiful home to photograph it for a local home builder or cabinet maker, we always end up chatting with […]
Before and After: The Front Porch Project One Year Later
Sharing before and after pictures today of the front of our house with the new front porch! It’s been a full year since we broke ground! I’ve been waiting a year to put this post together! When we took our “before” pictures of the front of the house, it was about this time of year […]
Five Ways to Trick Yourself Into Loving Camping
Camping is a great choice for a family summer vacation, but it’s definitely something that can be intimidating for a lot of people! Here are some little tricks to get you started on your journey to loving camping! With hot summer days upon us and travel restrictions still in place, a lot of people are […]
How to Propagate Monstera Plants
You may have heard that it’s really easy to propagate monstera plants, but there’s a little trick to it that will make all the difference in how successful you are! I bought a big monstera plant a few months ago and I just love that thing. I’ve even been cutting a few stems off of […]
Where to Shop for Classic Home Decor in Canada
Purveyors of classic home decor are becoming easier and easier to find, but most of my favourites have always been American stores, which often don’t ship to Canada, so I did a little research. Here’s where to shop for classic home decor in Canada! If you’re from Canada, online shopping can sometimes be an exercise […]
