Tis’ almost Valentine’s Day! I really have no idea how to decorate for Valentine’s Day, without it looking like something from a kindergarten class. I love glitter…card stock and doilies. I toned it down and decided since Target is bidding adieu,…
Au Revoir, Tar-Jay
Dear Zellers, je suis désolé. It appears Target, commonly referred to as “Tar-jay” by all Canadians, (in our best outrageous French Accents) missed the bullseye with “Great White North” customers. As announced, Target revealed after only two years of business…
The Best Handmade Gifts |2014
Happy First Monday of 2015! I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas! I’ve decided to kick of 2015 with an ode to the lovely homemade and handmade gifts I received for not only Christmas, but also my birthday. I’ve also…
A Perfect Polish Christmas
December 24th is one of the most important evenings in Polish Culture. It is a night where spirituality, faith, magic and whimsy collide; awakening the mind, body and soul. Christmas Eve is the moment where weeks of advanced preparation send…
Merry Mail Merge!
WHOA. I am a tad behind. I have really been procrastinating on this post. I’m, also a bit of a liar. Mail Merge isn’t very merry… However, with wine it is! For most snail mail, I take pride in my…
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Vintage Sock Stretcher Stocking
I was recently invited to participate in a fun holiday challenge from the lovely Alice, from ThoughtsFromAlice. Her challenge, simple and thought provoking: Purchase an item from a Thrift store with a price tag under $25.00. The item could also be…
Christmas Preparation
Who’s ready for Christmas!? I have started my preparation… I am sure some of you have just eye rolled at the screen. Ha. Ready for some Christmas Preparation… inspiration!? Fabulous mini boxwood wreathes from Target! Red and White Striped ribbon from…
Remembrance Day Poppy Wreath
As a Royal Canadian Legion member, the yearly Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign has always been important to me. Poppies are a symbol of Remembrance; wearing a poppy is a visual promise identifying we will never forget our fallen soldiers. Together,…
Tea Towel Trick-or-Treat Bag
“Trick-or-Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Not too big, not too small, just the size of Montréal!” I was out and about, browsing through Homesense, when I came across the fall linen section. Tea towels,…
Thanksgiving, 1888 to 1905 Grocery Lists
For thanksgiving, I am making pumpkin pie – from scratch. I made my grocery list of what I needed and headed out to the store – which I believe bared, a resemblance to an apocalyptic scene. Among the unfilled shelves,…
Mum’s Mantel
I have been admiring all of the lovely fall/Halloween mantel décor on Pinterest. YET, instead of becoming inspired, I felt a pang of jealousy. For I do not have a mantel to decorate! When in doubt, call your mum and…
Easy Front Door Decor!
Looking for an easy way to switch up the look of your humble abode?! Make it seasonal and fun, with my easy front door decor! This year, I went to Micheal’s with my friend Heather, we found some red hydrangeas…
