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 …
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 …
The Calm in The Chaos
Life is curious. "The only constant is change." Yesterday was chaos. My babies had more energy than even they knew what to do with, The weather couldn't make up it's mind. I had so much to do I didn't know where to start. Then today came. The rain came. The calm came. So much calm …
This Mama’s Spring Wishlist
Clothes, books, and everything else I'm crushing on for this new season! The Chelsea Boot from Poppy Barley These two tops from Additionelle This dress from there too Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (photo by: https://adayinthelalz.com/) This book recommended by @frannyandbriar This book I found on The Mighty Girl FB page …
Valentine’s ’18
Valentine's Day has never really been my thing. Not in an anti-valentines way, just in a I don't really care either way kinda way. But I also believe in celebrating everything because why not have a fun reason to buy flowers and put hearts everywhere? The other day I was trying to explain what it …
A Winter Walk in Photographs
I was in need of a new location for an engagement session I had coming up, so I grabbed my cute family and brought them along to location scout with me (of course). The sun was going down, it was classically Calgary cold and also full of magick. There's something about being in the middle …
Simple + Hygge Meal Planning
(aka regular meal planning done with joy) I love planning. It's probably the OCD in me. I make lists for everything. Checklists, to-do lists, shopping lists, wishlists, grocery lists. I plan business ideas, book ideas, painting ideas. You get the idea. Plus I love food! And eating! I also love to cook, but only if …
Guide to Calgary: Autumn in Alberta
My little family and I hopped in our vehicle last weekend and headed out of the city. What we found was pure, indulgent, Autumn. Going on little day trip drives like this is important for our mental health. It let's us breathe a bit deeper, clear our minds and we can focus on the bigger …
My Autumn Playlist
Autumn is my soul. Colder weather, wood burning fireplaces, pretty yellow leaves and golden light. I love everything about it and I so wish it would last just a bit longer around here. This playlist is something I made years ago, and I've been listening to it ever since. I have added a few new …
Goodbye Summer
September is such a funny month in Calgary. It's the in-between. The transition between humid Summer days and brisk Autumn mornings. I am thankful for it, for its golden warmth that breaks up our cold season. For the late nights, the chaotic days and the pretty flowers. Autumn, however, is in my soul. Thank you …