We went back and forth for awhile trying to decide on a good travel destination for Jack’s first trip. We wanted somewhere that we would really enjoy, and would accommodate a small baby. When Ryan suggested Tofino B.C., we both agreed that it would be the perfect first family trip. Travelling with a baby has
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Summer Must Reads 2017
Much to my dismay, the amount of time I’ve had to read has gone down considerably since Jack came into the picture! But, having a good book on the go is still a priority, especially now that it’s summer. You can definitely bet that I’ll be parking myself on the deck, on the beach or
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10 Ideas for a Small Laundry Space
While it would be lovely, not every home comes equipped with a large, perfectly designed laundry room. In our old house, I was lucky to have a pretty good space in the basement. But when we moved to the Ravine House, I had to get used to having a shared bathroom and laundry room, with
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Friday Favourites.008 Current Target Must Haves
Show of hands – who misses Target in Canada as much as me?! I don’t know if you’ve noticed but this store currently has some incredible home decor items…making me curse the day it left even more! Though, Canadian Target was never as good as its American counterpart, amiright?! Anyways, enough griping from me! I
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Decorating Tips For Warmer Weather
If you’re anything like me, the summer season is cause for major celebration. The longer hours of sunshine and the warmer weather are enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. And that’s usually when I feel an itch to freshen things up in my home. With a few savvy décor choices, from thoughtful accessories
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At 4 Months…
As cliché as it sounds, babies really don’t keep. I’m learning that firsthand as we celebrate Jack hitting the 4 month mark today. 4 months?! It seems like I blinked and he’s no longer a newborn – he’s this little person now who changes every day. And yet, even though the time has gone fast, it also
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The Heights House: Minimalist Kitchen Design
With the Grand Glenora now passed on to a happy new home owner, we’ve been going full tilt at the Heights House. I feel like I’ve been rather quiet about it and it’s simply because I’ve been so preoccupied with other things (meaning mostly Jack!). Today though (finally!!), I thought I would share some inspiration and
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Modern Metal Railings + A Sleek Staircase Design
One thing both Ryan and I immediately noticed when we first toured the Ravine House was the staircase. Smack dab in the middle of the house, the stairs are seen from every angle and look especially gorgeous from the main living room. That is, we knew they COULD look gorgeous! When we first moved in, this is