There’s something about flipping my calendar to October that makes me feel perfectly justified in bringing out ALL the pumpkins! They add such a fun, festive feel to our home in the weeks leading up to Halloween and Thanksgiving. Over the years I’ve decorated with all sorts of pumpkins – from mercury glass and velvet… Read More Easy DIY Pumpkin Vase
In this post: I’m sharing the recipe for my Ultimate Hendrick’s Elderflower Gin and Tonic! Have you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? The air is so crisp and refreshing that it calls for the perfect drink. So when my husband asked what I’d like for our picnic while on a recent trip to Canmore,… Read More The Ultimate Hendrick’s Elderflower Gin and Tonic
A wineglass the size of your head is pretty great. But when that wineglass is full of Raspberry Sangria? Well – it doesn’t get much better than that! The other weekend, Aaron and I went out to our friends’ lake with this ginormous glass (we knew it would be good for a laugh) and a… Read More Giant Raspberry Sangria
Looking for a cocktail that tastes delicious AND has some wow-factor? Your search is over! My Layered Gin Pineapple, made with lemon and pineapple juice, muddled mint and simple syrup, is refreshing down to the last drop. Plus, it’s color changing. YUP – you read right: color changing. Seriously, it doesn’t get much cooler than… Read More Layered Gin Pineapple Cocktail Recipe
This summer I’ve been ALL about decorating with lemons. Bowls, baskets and trays of the pretty yellow fruit have adorned my tablescapes and kitchen counters. And now, with summer winding to an end but the sun still shining strong, I’ve decided to try my hand at something I first saw on Pinterest a few years… Read More How to Make a Floating Lemon Vase
Last month my family embarked on our third-annual summer getaway to Calgary. We spent a fun-filled few days taking in the best C-Town has to offer, and it proved to be our best road trip to date! Today I’m sharing allllllll the details, including my thoughts on our Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel stay and our… Read More Our Family Trip to Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel
I’m all about making things easy when I can, and this Layered Grapefruit and Rose Vodka Soda recipe fits the bill. It’s super easy to whip together, tastes delicious and looks fancy AF….which, let’s face it, is half the fun. My blogger BFF Alex and I made it recently for a ladies’ night and it… Read More Layered Grapefruit and Rose Vodka Soda
My father-in-law lives in the mountains. Earlier this month my Mum joined me and the kids on a road trip to visit him. We packed a lot of fun activities into a few days and each time I’d spring my UPPAbaby VISTA stroller into action, they’d both comment on how amazing it was. How functional.… Read More Why I love our UPPAbaby VISTA stroller
Any fans of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette out there? Well, turns out I’m channeling my inner Chris Harrison. Just like he always declares that you’re in for “the most dramatic season yet”… each week I share “our most delicious cocktail recipe yet!” But guys, my Chris Harrison days might be over – this one… Read More Frozen Water-Yellin’ Watermelon Tiki Drink
When my friend Alex calls and asks if I’m free to do research, I get excited. Ten years ago, when we were in journalism school together, I would’ve been less than ecstatic at the prospect. But these days she’s referring to researching drink recipes for our summer cocktail series. And our latest creation, the sweet… Read More Prickly Pear Vodka Soda Recipe
