When it comes to flowers, one thing I definitely know is how much beauty, life and personality they can add to a wedding or event! But that’s really where my knowledge ends. So when I had my first floral meeting for my wedding with my dear friend and owner of faBLOOMosity, Janine, it was obvious just
Fashion & Style
Black and White Winter Fashion Fun
In the winter, I find it gets pretty hard to look stylish when you’re rocking the same jacket over and over. This black parka has been a huge staple in my winter wardrobe for years now…nothing I own is warmer. But, as you know, this winter has been uncharacteristically mild and so I haven’t had to
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Before&After
Our Home Renovation: The New and Improved Basement Design
When we moved into our tiny 900 square foot home 4 years ago, there wasn’t a lot to be redone. The previous owners had done a wonderful job updating the main level. However, the basement at the time was being used as a small rental suite, with two incredibly small bedrooms at the back. As
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Day Trips from Madrid: Sightseeing in Segovia
Last week, I talked about my 9 things to see and do in Madrid and today, I wanted to share a bit more from our travels in Spain with our day trip to Segovia. There is an abundance of small journeys that you can do from Madrid’s doorstep but I would highly recommend a day
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Do It Yourself
3 Delicious Smoothie Recipes
I don’t know about you but at this time of year I am actively trying to be fit, eat healthy and shed the winter pounds in anticipation of a spring break somewhere tropical. I am also ready to be done with winter cocooning and am looking forward to what spring brings. I was recently gifted
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News
Top 10 Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day
If you read my post last year, you know that Ryan and I don’t typically celebrate Valentine’s day in the, oh I dunno, traditional sense. We don’t get each other gifts but opt to DO something together instead. One of our favourite things to do is to find a new restaurant in the city and have a
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9 Things to See and Do in Madrid
This past summer, the last leg of our honeymoon consisted of travelling across Spain with some family and friends. We set Madrid as our first stop, and planned a route that would eventually end in Barcelona. Now, I had been to Barcelona once before…years ago…but I had never set foot anywhere else inside this beautiful country.