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Plant-Based Pesto Gnocchi Soup
This plant-based pesto gnocchi soup is healthy and comforting and just perfect for dinner on a chilly winter day. I love the idea of a good winter soup and I love the idea of cooking my way right through this lockdown that we’re having in our area right now. The only problem is that when […]
My Once-a-Month Kitchen Cleaning Routine
Today I’ll be sharing my once-a-month kitchen cleaning routine for keeping my kitchen feeling like it’s had a good deep clean without having to invest too much of my time into it. I think my kitchen is actually the cleanest and tidiest it’s ever been right now. It probably has a lot to do with […]
Winter Yurt Packing List
A yurt is the perfect pandemic-friendly winter family getaway! So many people reached out for more information after our last yurt trip, so today I’m sharing my winter yurt packing list. Starling Fairisle Toque | Outdoor Bird Seed | Winter Puzzle Sweater Fleece Pullover | Indoor-Friendly Lantern | Pie Iron | Camping Kettle Roots Sweats […]
DIY Oversized Matte White Vase
How to make your own oversized matte white vase using thrift store finds! I just love how this one turned out. 🙂 This project was another example of what happens when I find myself looking for something specific, but unable to find it. Or unable to find it from a company that is either located […]
Five Things on a Friday – 1/8/21
Five random little tidbits from our lives right now! We currently have green grass, and lots of mud, but I’m dreaming of these snowy views that we had a couple of weeks ago! We’re in the middle of our second lockdown and it’s…weird. We’re about halfway through our 28 day lockdown now (theoretically) and I started […]
What to do in January to Prepare for Next Christmas
This is the first post in a year-long series all about taking baby steps to prepare for a stress-free Christmas next year. Here’s what to do in January to prepare for next Christmas! I’ve decided that I’m going to go on a little mission this year to perfect my Christmas preparations game. It definitely wasn’t […]
DIY Giant Cutting Board
How to make your own DIY giant cutting board to use as kitchen decor. Make it exactly the size you need for much less than you’d pay to buy one! I’ve had my eye on these oversized cutting boards that are so popular for quite some time now. They’re a great kitchen decor staple and […]
Pistachio Shortbread Leaves
These pistachio shortbread leaves are yet another variation on my favourite plant-based shortbread recipe and also just a really great cookie for the entire winter season. I had another burst of shortbread inspiration the other day after I made several batches of my chocolate-dipped shortbread fingers to share with my neighbours and I thought I […]
Five Things on a Friday – Yurtmas Edition!
We spent a couple of days last week at our favourite yurt in Pinery Provincial Park and it was the perfect little escape right at the peak of Christmas season. I called it “Yurtmas”. 🙂 I thought for today’s post I would share a little bit of what we got up to while we were […]
The Christmas Eve Box Tradition for Spending Christmas Eve at Home
In today’s post I’ll share our family’s little Christmas Eve tradition! It’s particularly 2020-appropriate and I thought some other people might appreciate this idea as well. Here’s the Christmas Eve Box tradition! So here’s the thing: I don’t really have any great photos for this post other than this one of me wrapping a random […]
Christmas Front Porch 2020
Today I’ll be sharing how I’ve decorated our front porch for Christmas this year! Here’s our Christmas front porch 2020! I’ve been a bit slow to get moving on my front porch decorations this year, which is funny because last year I had it all done up ridiculously early. I think I was suffering from […]
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Fingers
Another fun variation on classic shortbread to add to your cookie tray this holiday season. Here’s how to make chocolate-dipped shortbread fingers! When I discovered the perfect plant-based shortbread recipe last year, I made a little promise to myself that I would use it often and in many different ways. Shortbread is the perfect anytime […]
My Top Ten Simple Christmas Decor Ideas Using Things You Already Have
When it comes to almost anything, simple is best and Christmas decor is no exception! Here are my favourite simple Christmas decor ideas that use things you probably already have around the house! I really did kind of go all-out on our blue and white living room Christmas tree this year, which I shared in […]
Blue and White Christmas Decor in Our Living Room
The first tree is up and it’s officially Christmas season in our house! Today I’m going to share my blue and white Christmas decor from our living room! I am SO excited to share our blue and white Christmas decor in the living room with you today. Obviously this is an extra special year for […]
DIY Skinnylap Fireplace Surround
You’ve heard of shiplap, of course, but have you seen skinnylap? Today I’ll share how we created a skinny lap fireplace surround for our new wall in the living room! The other day I shared that we’ve finally completed our big living room built-ins project and today I wanted to focus a little more […]
DIY Living Room Built-In Shelves and Fireplace
Today I finally get to share the end result of our months long living room project! Here are our living room built-in shelves and fireplace, finished and complete! 🙂 I never thought this day would come! This moment has been 11-ish months in the making and I am just so thrilled with how it has […]
Five Things on a Friday 11/13
Skipped a week last week due to extreme busy-ness, but I’m back at it today, sharing some random happenings with you for no other reason than it’s fun and I like to do it. 🙂 We finished our living room built-ins and they’re everything I dreamed they would be and more. We decided last weekend […]
Ten Home Decor Book Essentials for Classic Style
In today’s post I’ll be sharing a few books that I consider home decor book essentials for people who love classic style. I already own a few of these, but otherwise today’s post is basically my Christmas wish list! Ha! Enjoy. 🙂 I’m going to need some more bookshelves. My book wish list keeps growing […]
Once-a-Month Entryway Cleaning Routine
In today’s post I’ll share my mudroom, porch, and entryway cleaning routine that I try to get to about once per month. It really keeps things under control in that area of our home! I love a good list, don’t you? I use the notepad app on my phone to keep all of my lists […]
Ten Quarantine Hygge Ideas
We’re probably all a little nervous about the long winter ahead right now. I’m choosing to focus on making our home and lives as cozy and comfortable as possible, because that’s kind of what I do! 🙂 Here are ten quarantine Hygge ideas that I’m implementing this fall and winter! So here it is the […]