• Christmas Prep - Alex inspired
    Holidays

    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!…

  • Poppies to make Remembrance Day Wreath
    Creative Holidays

    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…

  • Tea Towel Trick or Treat Bag, make your own Halloween treat bag from two tea towels!
    Creative Holidays

    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…

  • Mum's Mantel - DIY Fall Decor | Alex Inspired
    Creative Holidays

    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…

  • Spring, summer, fall & winter door decor hangings (Alex Inspired)
    Creative Holidays

    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…

  • John Stanley Golden - Whist Tournament 1936
    Genealogy

    Grandpa was a Cardshark

    Thanks to Newspapers.com, I’ve discovered a nice hidden secret about Grandpa Stan… possible cardshark? ♣ According to an article I found from 1936, the one and only Stanley Golden came in 2nd place in…

  • Hudson's Bay Baycrest vintage radio
    Creative

    Broadcast diy

    It’s been awhile since I have blogged about any current DIY Projects, so I figured I would share/give you a glimpse of what I’ve been restoring. Here are your hints: It’s vintage, it was…

  • Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe
    Creative

    Dear Sarah…

    Dear Sarah, A few weeks ago, I spotted you at YTZ; both of us waiting patiently as we moved through the Porter Airlines security cue. I would be lying if I told you I…