This summer when Covid19 became a global pandemic, we thought there’s no better time to do a reno.. so we decided that our basement was up for a facelift. The furniture we had down there was in great condition, it was actually what we brought over from our old house, but it just wasn’t the style I was looking for and it wasn’t the same…
Over the winter months, when the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, nothing seems as appealing as snuggling up in your cozy bedding watching Netflix. To achieve a comfortable, inviting look, you don’t need to rearrange your whole bedroom; a few changes of the bedding can make a big difference in bringing warmth to your room and your home. St Geneve has the bedding options you…
The Wedgewood is @carrollbydesign most requested chandelier! “It is often called ‘the Pinterest’ light, this beautiful light hangs from open body turnbuckles and handforged metal brackets.” –@carrollbydesign It is absolutely STUNNING!!! I was pleasantly surprised when this chandelier arrived, it is made out of solid lumber, and iron.. the wood has the perfect amount of character and distressing.. Carroll by Design is a family owned…
I am so excited to share one of my favourite DIY’s with you! This DIY birch log is a great staple piece, that you can create many different seasonal tablescapes with… If you have followed me on Instagram, Pinterest, and or my blog, you would have seen me use this DIY birch candle holder for my Christmas centerpiece before… But this year I decided to decorate…
Wow! Where do I even begin.. I want to share such an amazing company with you, have any of you heard of “Old World Kitchen“.. Well I found this incredible company on instagram over a year ago, and I was so drawn to their ‘DreamWare Collection’ .. They carve wooden utensils out of fallen hardwoods they salvage from the forest floors, and each piece is actually hand…
I received the best happy mail the other day from Meanwhile back on the Farm. This backpack is SO SO gorgeous! Heather and Bobby “create handmade products together that represent their wholesome lifestyle. Hand sewn from the finest organic materials: vegetable tanned leather, waxed canvas and Liberty of London™ fabric, they excitedly share the harvest of these seeds they have sewn since childhood…” –@meanwhilebackonthefarm The quality…
Good Morning sweet friends. Have I ever told you how much I love adding antique wood pieces to my decor.. especially vintage French bread boards! To most people they look worn out, cracked, and old, but to me they add so much warmth, texture and character to a space. Once I fell in love with them, I realized they were somewhat rare, and not cheap! Luckily Old World Antieks has…
Hello! I’m thrilled to have you visit my first Spring post of the year! Spring is such a fun, easy season to decorate for, there are so many wonderful things you can do to give your home a fresh Spring look. The following are a few of my favourite ways to decorate for Spring! Florals Florals have always been a huge Spring statement, from fresh tulips, to floral…
Do you want super cute cupcakes for Valentines Day, yet you always feel short on time?! Well I found adorable cupcakes at our local Superstore that look so festive and cute! They are the perfect treat for kids, and there school Valentine day party. They come in both flavours chocolate and vanilla and have the cutest little heart sprinkles that any little girl would be drawn too. I got my…
Happy Thursday sweet friends! I want to share with you a little Valentines Day decor.. adding a few simple touches can be just.. enough. I usually start with fresh flowers, a seasonal pillow, and then believe it or not I got a few little Valentine touches from the dollar store. Yes you read correctly I went to the Dollarama and found super cute Valentine Decor! My fresh tulips came from…
Happy New Year sweet friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and New Years! I want to start the year off by sharing a Proudly Canadian Farmhouse Sign company with all of you. “Rustic Country Designs” is a local farmhouse sign company that makes gorgeous rustic wood signs. I not only have one, but I have 3 of their products! I love each and every one…
Try this fun festive Christmas gift wrapping idea! Use brown wrapping paper, and ‘real’ Christmas greenery! I love using simple wrapping paper, like brown wrapping paper or brown wrapping paper with just a simple design on it to wrap gifts. It is inexpensive, and easy to work with. It also looks great with pop of ‘real’ greenery and red berries! I also love using burlap twine…
Tis the season for hot cocoa! Whether your cuddled up by the fire, or having family and friends over this holiday season, its the perfect time to make a festive cup of hot chocolate. I want to share with you my favourite hot cocoa recipe. First off I use ‘Tim Hortons‘ hot chocolate mix.. well, because I’m Canadian haha and its the best. (But anyone of…
Good afternoon sweet friends! I want to share an easy, quick way to impress guests this holiday season. Well if anyone can relate, I am always short on time, between volunteering for my girls at school, or coaching both their sports, or simply just life.. Well today I took the easy way out, and baked two beautiful festive cakes using the Betty Crocker cake mix, and the Betty Crocker french…
I want to share with you my favourite homemade soup recipe. Its hearty, and SO healthy for you. This recipe tastes absolutely delicious.. I can even get the whole family to eat it 🙂 This recipe is full of fresh vegetables, and is so satisfying, it is sure to hit the spot on chilly day. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil ( I like to use the president choice Roasted Garlic) 1 cup…
Would Christmas really be Christmas without gingerbread cookies?! Good afternoon sweet friends! I wanted to share with you my Grandma’s famous gingerbread cookie recipe! Soft in the centers, crisp on the edges, and super delicious! This afternoon my girls and I were busy baking!! Rolling the dough, cutting out different shapes, and having so much fun! Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg beaten…
Looking for a delicious snack during the holidays…Peppermint Bark is a Christmas classic. Not only does it look beautiful, it tastes delicious too! It is also a great Christmas gift for co-workers, teachers, or to bring to your Christmas parties. Plus this recipe is super easy to make… Ingredients 3 cups of dark chocolate chips 3 cups of white chocolate chips 2 tbs of coconut…
Decorating for the holidays is so much fun! But it can also be overwhelming..where to start… Well I can show you simple ways to add a few Christmas touches, that will make a huge impact. My pom pom blanket is a staple in my decor, I honestly use it every season haha. I love adding seasonal flowers, or greenery to the kitchen -if you choose faux greenery…
I am excited to share with you my favourite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe! It’s seriously SO good, and easy to make. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 3 mashed bananas 1/2 cup sour cream 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup chocolate chips Directions: Mash bananas with a fork Add sugar…
“King of Christmas offers a large variety of artificial Christmas trees in all shapes, colours, sizes, and a price to fit your budget. Don’t just get any tree, get a tree fit for a king” –King of Christmas I am SO excited to share with you, one of my favourite Christmas trees ever! King of Christmas offers such a variety of trees, and they are…
I am SO excited to share my favourite Christmas Table-setting with all of you. I started with a simple DIY… I got a Birch log, and got my hubby to transform it into a candle holder. It was so easy to make.. he first trimmed the bottom of the log using a table saw, so it sits flat on the table (and doesn’t roll). He then…
The Edmonton Fall Home Show is coming October 26-28th/2018. Award-winning interior designer Jamie Banfield is coming to talk about Kitchens and Bathrooms. I got the opportunity to interview Jamie, and I am excited to share with you, what I learned. Jamie Banfield lives in Port Moody, British Columbia. He has been a designer for 8 years, and never thought he would end up in this industry. When…
Good Morning sweet friends! I wanted to share with you a simple, easy way to add seasonal decor to any room, with just a few beautiful Farmhouse pillows. I recently received two gorgeous farmhouse pillows from Erin @porterlanehome They are SO well made, and cute! She makes “Pillows, and handmade details for your life and home” She has tons of seasonal pillows to choose from..Fall, Christmas, Spring…
Use this recipe for homemade stove top potpourri this Christmas Season!! I am so excited to share this homemade stove top potpourri with all of you. This will literally make your whole house smell like Christmas! And better yet, its all natural, and looks beautiful too! Ingredients 1 bag Fresh Cranberries (Our local Grocery Store usually starts carrying them around ThanksGiving) *Fresh Cranberries freeze really well* 3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary…
As you probably all know, Fall is my favorite time of year. I feel like I am constantly saying it, lol. But from decor, to weather, to recipes and everything in between, I just LOVE it ALL. So every year I love decorating the house in seasonal decor, and hosting a big Thanksgiving, but unfortunately this year both my girls will be playing in a Ringette Tournament called the ‘…
