I don’t know what’s sweeter – this easy hot cocoa recipe or the fun National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation moose mug I served it in! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Ever since the kids and I tried Whisk Dessert Co’s hot chocolate bombs last week, we’ve been on… Read More Easy Hot Cocoa Recipe
Happy December! I’m fa-la-la-falling head over heels into the holiday spirit this year because – let’s face it – 2020 has been a tough one, so there’s no better time than now to focus on the things that bring us joy. For me, that includes decorating our house for Christmas and sipping and savouring my… Read More Ginger Bells Fizz Cocktail Recipe
It’s become a bit of a holiday tradition here on the blog: every year I love to round up the best Christmas pillows of the season! And I just updated this post with a lovely selection of Christmas pillows for 2021. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Not… Read More 55 Best Christmas Pillows of the Year
There’s just something about a traditional red and white flocked Christmas tree, am I right?! Growing up, our family tree was always red and white so when I first started buying my own ornaments with Aaron, I’m sure you can guess what the colour scheme was. Fast forward a few years and I started incorporating… Read More Traditional Red and White Flocked Christmas Tree
One thing I really enjoy about playing bartender at home is trying to recreate flavours I was drawn to when browsing cocktail menus at my favourite restaurants. One drink on my most-ordered list includes the Bee’s Knees, a delicious cocktail combining citrus, honey and gin. My blogger bff Alex came by for a date last… Read More Bee’s Knees Honey Gin Cocktail Recipe 2 Ways
Have you heard the myth of the ‘Bloody Mary’ Halloween Caesar cocktail? Legend has it that if you stand in front of a mirror and chant her name repeatedly, she will appear. Odds of her apparition are also greatly increased if: a) The mirror is in a bar b) A bartender hears you call her… Read More Bloody Mary Halloween Caesar Cocktail
My name’s Holly so I feel totally justified in saying that berries aren’t just for Christmas decor! That’s why I made them a focal point in this dreamy white pumpkin and berry fall tablescape. Here are all the details! We’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner here at our home tomorrow. While my husband is in charge of… Read More A White Pumpkin and Berry Fall Tablescape
Happy fall y’all! Last week the calendar flipped from ‘summer’ to ‘autumn’ and I’m ready to jump headfirst into the new season (….and a pile of leaves, while drinking a pumpkin spice latte!) Earlier this month over on Instagram, I shared a stunning, earthy DIY floral pumpkin. Right now it’s starring front and centre on… Read More Earthy DIY Floral Pumpkin Centerpiece
Yoo hoo – big summer blowout! Okay, given the current state of things, it was less ‘big summer blowout’ and more ‘small garage get-together’. But despite a tough year, we decided to celebrate Elle with a Frozen birthday party and it proved to be a day that was nothing short of magical! JavaScript is currently… Read More Elle(sa)’s Frozen Birthday Party
If you ly-cheesy puns paired with a delicious cocktail, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’m shaking up an ice-cold Lychee Martini, a drink that I always get SO excited to see on menus when dining out. These days we’re continuing to spend more time at home, so I figured I’d try my hand… Read More Lychee Martini Recipe