Two Days in Point Pelee National Park (Camp Henry Otentiks)
We had the most fun mini adventure to Point Pelee National Park to stay in their Otentiks this March Break. Here’s a little recap of our trip! We switched up our March Break tradition ever-so-slightly this year and decided to visit Point Pelee National Park to check out their Otentiks instead of our usual trip […]
10 Easy Plant-Based Dishes to Serve at Easter
If you’re wondering what to make for your plant-based friends and family for this upcoming holiday, I’ve got a few ideas for you. Here are 10 easy plant-based dishes to serve at Easter. I always make it my goal to kind of de-mystify plant-based cooking and baking, especially as it relates to holidays and things […]
5 Things to Know Before You Buy a Ruggable
If you’ve been curious about whether or not these washable rugs will be a good fit for your home, today’s post might be helpful. Here are five things to know before you buy a Ruggable. One of the things that I get asked about most often is the various Ruggable rugs that we have throughout […]
Basic Guide to Plant-Based Baking
Plant-Based baking can be easy, fun, and just as delicious as any of your favorite traditional baking recipes. Here’s my basic guide to plant-based baking to show you how it can be done! Whether you’re wanting to try plant-based baking for yourself, or whether you’ll be needing to cook for upcoming plant-based friends and family, […]
My Favorite Inexpensive Decorating Tricks
Great home decor doesn’t always have to be fancy or expensive so today I’m sharing a list of some of my favorite inexpensive decorating tricks. Sometimes the best home decor moments around your house are the ones that actually cost the least. They’re often the things that really add personality and character to your home […]
My Best Recent Amazon Purchases
Take a peek into my cart! I’ve had some good luck with Amazon finds recently and I always love to hear about what random things people are finding there, so here are some of my best recent Amazon purchases. I always enjoy little posts like this. It’s not just about the stuff, but it’s kind […]
Five Things on a Friday – 2/24/23
Friday is here! If you had a short week because of the holiday on Monday, I’m hoping the extra time off has allowed you to feel rested and relaxed heading into this weekend. We had a bit of a hiccup with an ice storm this week, so we all had an extra day at home. […]
Vanilla Lavender Shortbread Cookies
I love this elegant variation on classic shortbread, perfect for any spring occasion, even if that occasion is just having a quiet cup of tea. Here’s my recipe for vanilla lavender shortbread cookies. I feel like every baker must have a little “baking wishlist” of recipes that they hope to have an excuse to learn […]
Timeless Farmhouse Mudroom Refresh
After years of serving us well, our mudroom was in need of a little decluttering and refreshing recently. Here are a few little changes I’ve made in our home’s timeless farmhouse mudroom. We’re at the point in our renovating/home updating adventure where there are several rooms that we still have barely touched, while there are […]
How to Harvest Maple Syrup From Your Maple Trees
This is something we’ve done for quite a few years now and it’s such a fun and rewarding early spring activity. If you’d like to try it too, here’s how to harvest maple syrup from your maple trees! I don’t quite remember why we decided to try harvesting maple syrup from the maple trees on […]
The Best Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
This is the recipe I’ve been trying to come up with for years and I’ve finally perfected it! These are truly the best soft and chewy oatmeal cookies. When I say that these are the best, I mean I had a conversation with my adorable 8-year-old neighbour that lasted at least 15 minutes where we […]
Affordable, Classic Coffee Tables for Your Timeless Living Room
A coffee table is one of those major furniture purchases that you hope will last you for a good long time, but how do you know if you’re making the right choice? Here are some of my favorite classic coffee tables that will fit in beautifully in your timeless, lasting, non-trendy living room. Trends can […]
Five Things on a Friday – 2/3/23
Happy Friday! Hope you had a great week! This view of Jack and Chris watching soccer together was one my favorite cozy views from last Sunday. We called it “our version of Sunday afternoon football.” 🙂 Kennedy’s first few university acceptance letters have started to come in! Such an exciting time for all of us. […]
Plant-Based Pecan Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
These cookies are delicious any time of year, but they’re especially fun during the winter months because they look like little snowballs. Here’s my plant-based version of pecan snowball cookies. I first made these pecan snowball cookies for my cookie trays at Christmas and I had to make another few batches now that we’re officially […]
11 More Housekeeping Tools That You Need in Your Life
I just love having the right tool for the right job around the house. I’ve shared some of my favorites before, but here are just a few more. What a simple joy it is to have the things you need to keep your home in tip-top shape, and to have those things be lovely items […]
Favorite Built-In Cabinetry Storage Components
If you’re installing new cabinetry in your home, it’s absolutely worthwhile to take the time to plan for a few custom storage components that suit your family’s needs as well. Here are some favorite built-in cabinetry storage components that we’ve photographed. I realized the other day just how many great storage options we’ve seen in […]
Five Things on a Friday – 1/20/23
Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a lovely, quiet, restful mid-January week. As discussed a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been practicing taking breaks throughout my days and I really think I’m starting to get the hang of it. I think the time of year and pretty January views like in the above photo are […]
How to Remove Pills From Upholstery Fabric
If your sofa is starting to look a little rough in some areas due to pilling, here’s an easy trick to make it look almost as good as new again. Here’s how to remove pills from upholstery fabric. I’ll start off by saying that if you really choose the right high-quality fabric for your furniture, […]
12 Homekeeping Tools That Will Change Your Life
If it’s true that a clean home leads to a clear mind, then these homekeeping tools will absolutely change your life by making it so much easier to keep things fresh and tidy. It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a cleaning tool addict. I love the simplicity and the functionality of having exactly […]
Five Things on a Friday – 1/6/23
Aaaand we’re back! Not sure how I managed to take almost two full months off from these Friday update posts, but the Holidays have a way of doing that to you, don’t they? Anyway, let’s get caught up! Christmas was quite a discombobulating experience for us this year, but it was still a good one. […]