My Current Playlist

I went to Old Navy yesterday to do a try-on haul. Unfortunately, the pictures came back blurry and I’m not entirely sure why. Either way, I’m going back on my way to work because I just couldn’t post the pictures that I had taken. Therefore, I decided that today I would share my playlist for February and March. I quite often listen to this playlist when I’m driving, writing blog posts and just relaxing around my house. There’s old and new on it! What’s on your current playlist? Let me know in the comments bel...

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links + loves

The little fur babies behind the name of my blog, actually getting along for once.  I have some really bad writer’s block lately. I have no idea what to write about these days. I’ve sat down three or four times the past few days and my mind has drawn completely blank. I’ve started writing a cute wall art post, an affordable workwear post, my favourite teas, my current playlist, etc. then stopped. If anyone has any blog post suggestions, let me know in the comments below! I’ve been struggling with my body image lately. I’ve put some weight on; changed my diet and got back into exercising regularly, but I feel like I’m just getting bigger. My clothes aren’t fitting properly and it’s...

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Pinterest Picks: Spring 2018

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m so over winter. It’s so dreary and cold. Wednesday afternoon was such a delightful surprise and now we’re back to the cold! I was going to take Mater for a run in the warm weather but he decided to disappear for an hour and go on an adventure on his own. Eventually he came home after me screaming in my backyard for an hour. He came back soaking wet but extremely happy. A few weeks ago I became obsessed with Living Life with Sarah Lillian’s Pinterest post. I thought that I would do my own and share some spring fashion inspiration. There’s just so many things that I want right now for spring! I’ll do a more in detail list of things on my wish list....

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Cutest Home Decor Under $50!

I was going to make this post like a collage, however, Photoshop was driving me nuts. Therefore, I wrote it in round up style! There’s so many cute things on the internet for home décor ideas. I cannot wait for the day that I can spend thousands of dollars decorating my dream home. For now, I’ll share some inexpensive options that I would love for my current living situation. I love cute wall art with song lyrics. One of my favourite bands is The Lumineers. I’m loving these lyrics posters from the song Ho Hey. They remind me of the Be Still, My Soul wall art. Plus they’re under $15 for both! P.S. for Grey’s Anatomy fans, there’s also a Chasing Cars version! How cute is this...

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The Ultimate First Apartment Essentials Guide

A few weeks ago, it clicked to me that I’m going to be 25 in four months. How scary is that?! Those “oh dear god I’m almost 25” memes are finally starting to make more sense. On a more positive note, a lot of my friends are growing up and moving out of their parents houses; or moving out of rented houses for an apartment alone. My best friend, Sam, is doing that very soon. She asked me to create a blog post for her showcasing some gorgeous home décor ideas, plus apartment things. Therefore, I thought that I would write a post about some first apartment must haves. Quite often, we get so excited about all the wall art and blankets we can buy. However, there’s a lot more things like...

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links + loves

It’s official. I think winter 2017/2018 is going to be the death of me. With this ear infection turned swollen jaw and now stomach flu/an extremely upset stomach, I don’t know if I can take another illness. This week has honestly been so terrible in the world. My heart is absolutely broken over the Florida shooting. I cannot imagine how the families of the teenagers who passed away must feel, nor can I imagine how difficult it must be to even get out of bed every day for the survivors. As a Canadian, I have a strong opinion on gun control laws but will not speak of them now. It is not the time or place. On a lighter note, it’s Family Day in Ontario. A statutory holiday to spend time...

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Five Blog Posts I'm Loving This Week

Happy Thursday, y’all! The weekend is almost here, thank goodness. It’s my day off today but I’m headed to my cardiologist in a bit then out for dinner with my best friend. We’re going for Pho and I’m so excited because it’s something that I can eat. I went to my doctor on Monday and it turns out that I have TMJ from a prolonged misdiagnosis of an ear infection. I’m on soft foods and a night guard when I sleep for the next 12 weeks. I was disappointed at first, but I have a newfound love for eggs with hot sauce, lemon pudding and cheesy garlic mashed potatoes. This week, there’s been some DIYs that I’m loving plus some recipes! I’m so excited to share the amazing posts that I’ve found...

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My Current Beauty Wish List

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven // eight I have gotten into such a daily routine of makeup for work, and I need to change that so badly. I miss the days when it wasn’t out of the ordinary for me to throw on a cute lipstick or do a super neutral smoky eye for work. However, lately I’ve been filling in my eyebrows, throwing on some mascara, concealer and mascara. Maybe a touch of highlighter if I’m super early or if I look extremely tired. I need to get back into the routine of actually putting an effort into my makeup. Recently, I have fallen in love with Tarte eyeshadow palettes; hence the two eyeshadow palettes on the list! I used to be a huge fan of the Naked...

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links + loves

My phone is going to be the death of me, to be honest. After a long Sunday at work then a two- hour drive home from a detour, my phone decided it had “water damage”. However, there was no water damage. It took me two hours to even get it to recharge. I was so crabby about, but it seems to be on the mend. This is just another friendly reminder that I need to go back to iPhone; I hate my Galaxy sooooo much. Also – does anyone have any tips of behaviours with cats? Oliver and Moose have been out of control recently. I’ve tried separating them, the good ol’ spray bottle and more. I feel like I’m running out of ideas.  I thought that I would share my favourite website for stock photos...

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Winter Survival Guide

I fell in love with Stripes & Sangria’s winter survival guide when I was reading through posts recently. I thought that I would do my own.   Winter can be such a hard time for people. I have mentioned in previous posts that I’ve really struggled with my personal mental health this winter. January and February can be especially hard, after spending the entire Christmas season surrounded by friends and family. As a Canadian, I find myself snowed in from time to time; and it sucks having to spend ten minutes bundling up then cleaning off your car just to run to grab a carton of milk. Invest in some good quality winter essentials Everyone’s winter essentials can be so different....

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Spring Shirts I'm Loving

one // two // three // four // five // six It’s snowing here today, relatively hard. I went to get groceries earlier this afternoon and I lost traction a few times. For anyone who doesn’t know, I have a Subaru; so it always surprises me when I actually have my traction light come on. Even with the snow, I’m having serious daydreams about the new spring releases. They’re all so cute. A little pricey but definitely worth it. One shirt I was about to include but realized I had the six I was looking for was this plum eyelet top. How cute is it? I would wear this with dark wash skinny jeans or black ankle pants all spring. In other news, I really need to stop looking at spring clothes....

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Five Blog Posts I'm Loving This Week

I’m constantly trying to think of different things that I can write about and start a weekly series, like I do for my Monday links + loves. I thought that on Thursdays, I would start sharing 5 blog posts that I’m loving. They won’t always be written this week, but I just think it’s a fun way to switch things up a bit. I’ve been having bad writer’s block lately, so hopefully this series will help.  DIY Wood Dog Bowl // I Spy DIY How to Create a Better Sleep Routine: Before, During and After // A Pair & A Spare Blood Orange Beergaritas // Spices in my DNA Winter Sangria // Julie's Eats & Treats Valentine's Day DIY Picnic Box // One-O...

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Clothes I’m Loving – Gap

I had done a clothes I’m loving – Old Navy post over the weekend and said that I would do a Gap one, too. I was going to post this yesterday but I just had to share the information about heart health and the recent study. I have so many things that I love from Gap, and there’s always a decent deal on their website with a code. I feel like growing up everyone and their cousin had a Gap logo product. Gap brought them back, with their Gap remix line. I’m really loving this graphic logo t-shirt. I almost always mention a softspun top whenever I do a Gap post. I love the twist-back on this tank. Yet again … another softspun tee. But how cute is this striped flutter sleeve tee? This basic...

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Ladies, We Need to Talk About Our Heart Health

I recently read an article titled Women are Unnecessarily Suffering and Dying from Heart Disease, Report Says. It’s so true. Women are dying annually because of doctors frankly not giving a shit about us and our hearts. Since our symptoms aren’t as noticeable as men’s, we’re getting misdiagnosed with anxiety and pulled chest muscles. We live in a fear based society. If you have a severe headache with a migraine, you’re getting a CT scan to rule out a brain tumor. If you have a marking, most likely from a mole, in the results of a mammogram, you’re getting an ultrasound to rule out breast cancer. Yet, women are being given an EKG and when it comes back normal, they’re being sent home. The...

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Links + Loves

I am so excited to share about a million and a half links today – I’m kidding, sort of. I’m lying on the couch with Oliver and Moose; who have both been over cuddly since I got sick. The cats and I (mainly me, though) have been listening to Vance Joy’s new single, Saturday Sun, on repeat. It’s so great! I cannot wait for Nation of Two, Vance’s new CD, to come out later this month. I’ve been reading The Woman in the Window, it’s so good! This DIY blush & cream bouquet is the cutest thing ever! I would gift them for Valentine’s Day and Easter. This homemade herb & spice play dough is awesome! I want to try it in the dementia unit at work for the sensory benefits in...

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Clothes I’m Loving – Old Navy

I still am stuck on my couch. I think my ear infection is getting worse; I told my doctor’s receptionist that I would wait until I see my doctor tomorrow, though. I finished Friends and The Mindy Project last week, so I’m stuck trying to decide a good show to watch – I’m currently watching Gilmore Girls for the 25th time. I’ve been having a mind block lately trying to come up with topics. Sometimes, it just comes naturally; other times, I struggle. I remember the days when I used to just share what I wanted from Old Navy and Gap all the time, but I’m trying to branch out a bit more. Today I decided that I would go back to the good ol’ days and do a what I want from Old Navy post...

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(More) Great Articles for Twenty Somethings

Sometimes, I feel as though reading articles helps you feel as though you’re not alone. I wrote an article in December, Great Articles for Twenty Somethings. Today I thought that I would do the same; with the quote highlights again, too. An Open Letter to the One Who Got Away “There was a time when my vision of a perfect future involved you as my co-star. We had a connection I’d never felt before and when I was with you, I was the best version of myself. We laughed and loved so much, and that beautiful and rare connection could have been a fixture of every day of the rest of our lives – at least that’s what I thought. What we had seemed so solid until all of a sudden, it wasn’t.” You...

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February 2018 Wish List

Honestly, I love writing wish lists. As someone who loves shopping, it helps me decide what I really want; plus, it helps me deter from shopping. My January list is here. As I get older, I’m all about comfort. I love this wide sleeve cardigan from Aerie! It’s great for leggings and a t-shirt for lounging, or it could be dressed up with a chiffon tank and dress pants for work. I’m obsessed with this white bell sleeve pullover. This striped pullover is totally up my alley. It would be so cute with a pair of jeans and sunglasses. I have had my eyes on a J. Crew cashmere sweater for years. I really like the camel and smoke; but the peony is also super cute for spring. My absolute...

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