Designing Our Backyard Oasis: Cottswood Interiors Patio Upgrade

June 29, 2022

Sunny afternoons. Dining al fresco. Drinking in the sunset (along with a glass of wine). It’s the simple pleasures that make summer my favourite season. And now, after eight years in our home, we’ve created a backyard oasis worthy of the title ‘best seat in the house’. Today I’m revealing our freshly redesigned outdoor space… Read More Designing Our Backyard Oasis: Cottswood Interiors Patio Upgrade

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The Best Drumheller Activities With Kids

June 27, 2022

Earlier this month we took an overnight trip to Drumheller, Alberta – dinosaur capital of the world. In case you’re planning a family road trip of your own, I’m sharing some of the best Drumheller activities with kids we enjoyed during our 24-hour whirlwind trip to the Canadian Badlands. Best Drumheller Activities With Kids In… Read More The Best Drumheller Activities With Kids

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Mini Eggs Doughnut Recipe

April 15, 2022

For the sixth year in a row, I’m back in the kitchen this Easter baking this scrumptious Mini Eggs Doughnut recipe. Delicious and adorable, they’re baked vanilla cake doughnuts dipped in vanilla icing and shredded coconut and topped with Cadbury mini eggs. Plus, they kind of look like a birds nest, right? Though I love… Read More Mini Eggs Doughnut Recipe

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My Invisalign Experience with Dr. Frank Neves at Bright Dental St. Albert

February 16, 2022

Well, it’s been just over a year and I’m excited to share that my Invisalign treatment with Dr. Frank Neves at Bright Dental St. Albert is now complete! I’m sure my smile says it all (pun fully intended), but I couldn’t be more thrilled with my results. Today I’m sharing the inside scoop on my… Read More My Invisalign Experience with Dr. Frank Neves at Bright Dental St. Albert

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My Thoughts on the UPPAbaby KNOX Car Seat

December 15, 2021

Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the UPPAbaby KNOX car seat (spoiler alert: I definitely loved it). I remember that feeling of being a new Mum and navigating the overwhelming waters of baby gear. Breast pumps. Baby swings. Bassinets. Pack ‘n plays. Safety gates. Toys upon toys. Oh boy, it’s a lot. Fast forward five… Read More My Thoughts on the UPPAbaby KNOX Car Seat

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Rainbow Christmas Tree

November 21, 2021

When my four-year-old daughter asked, sweet as could be, if we could decorate a rainbow Christmas tree for Santa, I didn’t even hesitate before hopping into my vehicle in search of some multi-colored lights for her. While I’ve focused on traditional reds, pastel or blush pink tones in past, Elle’s rainbow Christmas tree added a… Read More Rainbow Christmas Tree

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Gel Nail Ideas – 11 Looks for your Next Appointment

November 19, 2021

Let me guess – your next manicure appointment is an hour away and you’re frantically combing through Pinterest, looking for some fun gel nail ideas? If you leave everything to the last minute like me, then the answer is probably yes. But if you’re leisurely searching for some creative yet classy gel nail design ideas,… Read More Gel Nail Ideas – 11 Looks for your Next Appointment

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Baby Yoda Gift Guide

November 15, 2021

With Christmas fast approaching, I’ve been looking around for some Baby Yoda gift ideas – or, technically, Grogu gifts – for my little guy, Emmett. While he’s never watched the Mandalorian, he’s a big fan – choosing to dress as Baby Yoda this Halloween. We even threw him a Grogu-themed birthday party! I’ll be honest,… Read More Baby Yoda Gift Guide

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Make-Ahead Party Drink: Red Halloween Sangria

October 29, 2021

In need of a frighteningly delicious drink to serve to your ghoulfriends this Halloween? Look no further than this make-ahead Red Halloween Sangria. It’s as rich in flavour as it is in colour and is a fang-tastic drink for Halloween parties – or really, any time of year. You won’t find any sickeningly sweet Sprite… Read More Make-Ahead Party Drink: Red Halloween Sangria

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Creepy Lychee Halloween Martini

October 28, 2021

Looking to put a little ‘boo’ in your booze this Halloween? While I can’t quite decide if it’s eerie or cute, one thing I DO know for sure is that this Creepy Halloween Lychee Martini is delicious. My girlfriend Alex and I spent a fun-filled afternoon reconstructing a martini from memory that we both loved… Read More Creepy Lychee Halloween Martini

Chandeliers and Champagne

Home decor, lifestyle and family

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