A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
There are many things that I look forward to every year…holiday traditions that make the season feel so joyous and complete. Like getting our tree, decorating the house, and getting out and enjoying all our city has to offer! Each Christmas, Ryan and I divide our time between our families, trying to see as much of
Christmas music. You either love it or hate it….or love it but then hate it by the time Christmas actually comes!! Yes, it does seem like stores are playing holiday songs earlier and earlier every year but that doesn’t really change how much I love a good classic Christmas playlist. I have such fond memories
To me, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a stack of must reads on my nightstand. Just like summer reading, it’s one of my favourite times of the year to plunk down on the sofa with a cup of coffee and devour book after book. So in light of that, I just HAD to do one
Back in what feels like another life, I spent a few Christmases in and around Munich. The holidays in Europe are really special and I easily fell in love with Germany at this time of the year. One of my absolute favourite things to do and best memories while living there was walking around the picturesque
This year, Ryan and I have decided to keep our gifts small – more of the stocking stuffer variety – for each other. We’ve opted to spend our hard earned cash elsewhere (like another flip perhaps!!) instead of going crazy on presents. But I have to say, I actually love buying stocking stuffers! I really enjoy finding the
One of my favourite things that has come from starting this blog is that I’ve had the chance to get to know some incredibly amazing people I otherwise would never have met. These ladies are hugely talented, very supportive and just plain awesome. The blogging community that has sprung up in the last couple of
Today, I am thrilled to welcome back my dear friend Kyle for a second instalment of his gift guide for the gentlemen! Last year, I got such great feedback about his post and the items he chose, so I HAD to have him back again. If you’ve been to some of the local craft markets
Well, it’s the weekend! The perfect time to brave the busy malls and attempt to pick up a Christmas present or two. Personally, I get the majority of my shopping done the week before Christmas (because I am a bit of a procrastinator sometimes!). But, who knows, maybe this year I will be more organized.
Ok November flew by, did it not?!! I just looked back to my October glimpse and it felt like I JUST wrote that. Well, it was a great month, but a busy one that I almost barely remember. A few things that did occur: I jetted down to Calgary to visit the new West Elm