Mater, round 2.

I posted pictures of my dog, Mater in the past. Mater is my fun loving, almost five year old border collie. We got him from a puppy, and he has become a member of our family ever since. Recently, one afternoon, I got bored and took him into the backyard for some pictures. He never takes pictures for my parents, but he always poses for me (I always put a stick right above the camera lens then throw it once he takes the pictures). I only got four good pictures of him, but I thought I'd share them today.   ...

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Girly Kitchen Gift Guide

Honestly, I’m finding that this year more than ever, I’m buying home gifts for my friends and family. I think it’s because I’ve reached a point where all of my friends are getting older and moving out. Sometimes, it’s great to spoil them with different items that they normally wouldn’t buy. Other times, it’s great to just purchase items that are essentials that they may not have thought of. Today, I thought I’d do a gift guide for some of girly, yet classic, kitchen gift ideas. Kate Spade New York Cookie Cutter Set // Kate Spade New York Scatter Dot Utensil Crock Set // Kate Spade New York Decorative Prep Board Set *all of these products are on sale for $40 & under right now!* I...

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links + loves

Can you believe that Black Friday is tomorrow? I’ve already started some of my shopping from the pre-sales. I picked up this tank top in black from Old Navy, as well as this cardigan in marion berry last night. I love them so much and I’m already daydreaming of all the outfits that I can make up with these two.  Old Navy already has their 50% off sale, and it was great. I wish I had found even more that I loved. However, I do like what I left the store with! Anyone who knows me is more likely aware that I am the definition of a crazy cat lady, plus a wine lover. I found cat wine! Catwine.co sells “Meowsling” and “Catbernet”. I can’t wait until I can have wine nights with Moose....

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12 Gifts Under $50 for Beauty Lovers

I’ve admitted it before, and I’ll admit it again: I am a recovering Sephora addict. I used to spend way too much money on NARS blushes, Smashbox highlighters, Too Faced lipsticks and so much more. I will however, also admit that I have a strong love for the Sephora gift sets around Christmas time. They are usually released around October, which is great because I have time to scope out the greatest options for my friends and family. I love the cute little Too Faced sets for friends, and some more “grown up” gift options for people like my mom and sister. I am also done my shopping this year, but I still have to purchase my sister’s gift. Honestly, I love my sister to death but she’s...

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Black Friday Wishlist: Old Navy

I’m going Black Friday shopping on Friday! It’s my first time in years. The last time I went, Target was still open in Canada. I remember because I got a curling wand for $10 that’s lasted me three years now. I figured I’d make a list of things I want to buy for Black Friday – which will also double as a gift guide. Today I’m doing Old Navy, but I’ll do a new one every day leading up to Black Friday. (PS Old Navy is 40% off the entire store until Friday, and 50% off from Friday to Sunday online and in store) Lace Sleeve V-Neck Shift Dress // Fit & Flare Cami Dress // Tie-Waist Crepe Midi Dress I love all of these dresses. They’re so cute and chic. Plus, you can dress them up...

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Story Time: The Time I Dropped Out of College

Disclaimer: I did finish college with two diplomas. One in social service work and one in recreation and leisure services. Terrible Blackberry picture of the first day of school, the year I quit school When I was eighteen and graduated from high school, I had zero idea what I wanted to do with my life. I knew that I wanted to work with seniors, but I didn’t know what path I wanted to take. I was pressured by my guidance counsellor to apply for social service work, so I did. Honestly, I had the coolest guidance counsellor, but ultimately, I regret not following my initial plan sometimes. That was to go for pre-health sciences then bridge into nursing. I hated social service work. I almost...

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My New Favourite T-Shirt

I haven’t posted a picture of myself in months. Honestly, I’m in a rut. I don’t like the way my body looks. I don’t like the way my hair looks like. I feel as though I can’t get my makeup to look how I want it to. I know I sound whiny, but it’s how I’ve felt lately. The good news is, I found this shirt a few months ago at Old Navy. I am a sucker for stripes. I know that they’re supposed to make people look bigger. The good news is, this shirt doesn’t! I love it. Today I wore it to run errands with my favourite pair of jeans and over-the-knee boots. I’ve worn it to work on several occasions with navy or grey dress pants. The other day, I wore with a red cardigan, a statement necklace,...

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Being Related to a Craft Goddess

My mother is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met. She started painting old wooden windows probably about ten years ago when she saw one in a local shop being sold for over $150. Over the years, she has created many different things. Today, I thought I’d share some of her different things. Windows Wine Glasses Wine Bottles Lighted Canvases It kind of sucks being related to someone who can create such beautiful objects when you can barely draw a stick figure! lol. Seriously though, I am so very proud of my mom for her skills. I wish I was creative as her. If you're around the Durham region November 25-27th, my mom will be at Archibald's Orchards...

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Links + Loves (With Over 30 Holiday Gift Ideas!)

Can you believe that Christmas is only 39 days away? Luckily for me, I have finished most of my shopping. I just have something small for both parents and something for my sister left to get. I am a sucker for spoiling others, but to me, spending the holiday season with loved ones is the most important thing. The other day, I watched The Grinch and this quote stuck out to me, and still stands out to me. “And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, and stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ‘till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something...

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My Five Favourite Gilmore Girls Products

Hold up, Black Friday! The best part of the US Thanksgiving 2016 (for a Canadian) is no longer Black Friday. It’s Gilmore Girls: A Day in the Life. I have an unpopular opinion: I think Jess is terrible for Rory. Yes, he may have similarities to Rory, but I overall think he’s a bad influence for her. Instead, I am 100% #teamlogan. I think he’s grown up a lot throughout the show, and much better suits Rory. It’s about balance and being on the same level as your partner, which I think Logan is. The Rory Reading List I had the absolute pleasure of working with Alysse and Andy in the past on a blog giveaway. Even though I don’t know them that well, they are two of the kindest people...

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The Ultimate Canadian Gift Guide

I woke up this morning with some nippy weather, and thought to myself “man, I should make a gift guide for us chilly Canadians”… and here you have it! Living in Canada means chilly winters, lots of snowmen and lots of outdoor sports. With all of these, you really need to have a good winter coat and accessories.  I know that I had said on Saturday that I wasn't going to create a Christmas gift guide, but I decided that I would do a cold weather one, as well as a children's one. You can expect the children's one sometime in the near future! Canada Goose Black Down Victoria Parka // Helly Hansen Cara Waterproof Parka // Steve Madden Ruched Hooded Parka I have a mild obsession...

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