Celebrate! The holidays are upon us and it's time to bring on the bling, pile on the glitter, and sparkle like a star. The next few weeks offer up more opportunities to dress up, and they're the only time of year when there's no thing as too much. This holiday season, it's all about luxurious and … [Read more...]
A Christmas Tradition
For my kids, each December 1st brings with it the excitement that Christmas is ever closer and holiday season is in full swing. The house is decorated. Presents have been purchased. Cranberry candles are burning. Christmas baking has begun (the gluten free kind...don't get too excited, … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Deliciously Good Olive Oil Grape Cake
Did you know that the humble olive is the world's oldest fruit? And Olive Oil is a real fruit juice - the result of the simple pressing of the olives. Its origins are ancient and the olive oil tree is very much a part of the Mediterranean landscape. The Olive Tree also represents peace, wisdom and … [Read more...]
To Build a Home
Just press play - then read. [youtube id="bjjc59FgUpg"] You might have heard this song before (it's not new) - it was used on Grey's Anatomy, probably sometime in last few years or so. (I hardly watch network television anymore it seems, but I'm sure I recall it being used during a "trailer" or … [Read more...]
Top 10 Cool Finds at the One of a Kind Show
If you're looking for something for that "hard to buy for" person on your list, you may want to check out the One of Kind Show that's happening right now in Toronto. Artisans from across the country (like 800 of them) offer great ideas for the holidays. I went through the aisles yesterday within a 3 … [Read more...]
Light it UP!
When decorating or renovating, don't forget one of the most important aspects of every home! There are some things during a renovation that get little or no attention. We often talk about decor and design but one of the most important items is regularly left off of the homeowner's "To Do" … [Read more...]
We ALL Must Learn CPR Now!
When I was about eight months pregnant, my step-mother and I took an infant CPR course. I was exhausted and emotional but followed along. A couple weeks later, down the hall, Will arrived. It felt so weird to walk past that classroom with him in my arms. I wished I had paid far closer … [Read more...]
Eating Out? What’s Your Vibe?
Here's the scene...it's the holiday season and friends are asking to get together. Everyone is busy and going out may be more appealing than cooking in. You've arranged your babysitter and know you'll be getting pizza for the kids. A night of playing video games or watching movies for the kids is a … [Read more...]
Colour Me This: Paint Selection for the Layperson.
Choosing just the right shade of paint for a room can almost paralyze a person. There are SO MANY CHOICES! And there are other things to consider besides just colour -- like whether or not your space is an open-concept, or if your space is compartmentalized room by time. Ideally, there would be a … [Read more...]
That time I met with Madonna’s personal trainer! What?!
I'm one of those people who don't enjoy working out. I always say, "I don't run...unless it's on sale." But don't get me wrong, I totally admire those people who are sooooo motivated and dedicated to working out. Maybe I just haven't found my "calling" yet. Yeah, that's it. So, when I was … [Read more...]
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