Our house was built in 1978, needless to say we do renos every year. They're usually little things here and there - new paint, fixing up the garden, etc. We also have big dreams of gutting our kitchen. My husband shows the new kitchen plan to pretty much anyone that walks into our home. Want …
What I Bought Secondhand in 2018
In January of 2018 we started shopping secondhand. The last year has been an interesting journey of thrifting, buying on Facebook marketplace and Kijiji and opening our minds to what we can purchase secondhand. The main reason we started doing this was for sustainability, when we purchase something secondhand no new products are being created. …
I See You 2019
What do I want my 2019 to be? What do I want it to look like? I hope it's happy, magickal, pretty, fun, healthy, adventurous and much more. I hope it is the following: ORGANIZED I want 2019 to be organized. Being organized and keeping our home organized makes us happier, less frustrated and less …
Let’s Talk: Core Values
Let's just blow past the fact that I haven't written anything here in 5 months, shall we? When was the last time you sat down with yourself and thought about your values? And I mean really thought about them, like... sitting at the dining table with a notebook and pen, while your kids/boyfriend/dog/roommate/whatever is …
June, In Photographs
June The sun is rich And gladly pays In golden hours, Silver days, And long green weeks That never end. School's out. The time Is ours to spend. There's Little League, Hopscotch, the creek, And, after supper, Hide-and-seek. The live-long light Is like a dream, And freckles come Like flies to cream. - John Updike …
A Summer Playlist
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Indie, Lately
Three and a half. She likes dinosaurs, twirly dresses, astronauts, jumping in puddles, singing, ghosts, buses, firetrucks/ambulances/police cars, makeup, jumping on the couch and babies. She doesn't like thunder, going to bed, spiders, sitting in carts when shopping. She watches Little Princess, Ollie and Moon, Wanda and the Alien, Paw Patrol, Max and Ruby, …
Wild Women: Rachel O
Meet Rachel. A beautiful writer, a loving mama and a powerful woman. I love the way she writes and the vibes she gives off are that of understanding, non-judgement and love. The perfect interview to start back with after a brief break! Read her blog here: http://www.amuseofmine.com Who or what inspires you? All the people …
Small Business Summer Wishlist
This Rose Satin & Lace Sleep Mask by Evelina Apparel, $24.25. Forget Me Not Bobby Pins by Damson Tree Pottery, $21.65. Bonfire Air & Linen Mist by Beverly + 3rd, $12.80. Xeranthemum Annuum Tote Bag by Botany Press, $27.06. Fig + Melon Soy Candle by Hopscotch, $28.86. Real Flower Pins …
How To: Hygge in the Summer
Hygge is all about simplicity, comfort and coziness. It's about surrounding yourself with love and warmth. While Autumn and Winter are prime hygge time, you can definitely be hygge in the Summer too! Keep reading for some ideas to help you get started, then let your hygge-ness overflow onto your whole life. Two of my …