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December 19, 2022

Eaton’s at Christmas

Eaton's at Christmas - Picture of old catalogues and vintage santa mug

“Wonderful place, this Christmas Store … the Yuletide decorations are up inside and out, soft music floods the aisles and Santa reigns on his throne. Floor after floor is filled with beautiful Christmas gift suggestions – something for everybody! So…

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November 22, 2019

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

The Craft Revival | Alex Inspired - the most wonderful time of the year!

It’s here. One of my most favourite events of the season… the Craft Revival. revival |rəˈvīvəl|nounan instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again: cross-country skiing is enjoying a revival. This isn’t your old-school church basement bazaar, filled with…

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December 26, 2017

Vintage Christmas Ads from our Favourite Department Stores

CREATIVE HOLIDAYS Vintage Christmas Ads from our Favourite Department Stores | Alex Inspired

Nothing says nostalgia like Vintage Christmas Ads! Especially when it’s from a favourite childhood department store.  I’m guilty when it comes to anything Eaton’s related – gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. Every year, my sister-in-law (Glittering Ambition) and I get together with…

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December 11, 2017

DIY Christmas Wreath

DIY Christmas Wreath - Fresh Green Christmas Wreath | Alex Inspired

So I haven’t blogged in awhile… I wasn’t nominated for “Best Blog” from the Walleye – which made me have a good giggle. Do you think it was because I bashed them for their lack of pierogi knowledge? ha ha ha….

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December 12, 2016

Have Yourself a Canadian Little Christmas

Have yourself a Canadian Little Christmas - blog hop, hosted by Alex Inspired

Boy, do I ever have a special treat for you today! I’ve teamed up with 8 amazing Canadian bloggers; bringing you an awesome array of Christmas activities, recipes, decor, adventure and more! It’s almost like choose your own adventure novel! Once…

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December 22, 2015

O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree: Alex Inspired’s Favourite Family Christmas Tree photos

I’ve found a few of my favourite Christmas Tree images in my family collection and I had to share them. Above is a photo my Nana took, using a tripod and her brownie camera. I’m guessing this photo was submitted…

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December 11, 2015

Classic Christmas Cinema

Looking for warm holiday, Christmas movie classics? look no further : Image - Scene from Christmas In Connecticut.

Ah, Christmas; the most wonderful time of the year. Every year I look forward to watching Christmas movies/television shows, especially National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (CLASSIC). Although I love my modern classics, pre and post…

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December 24, 2014

A Perfect Polish Christmas

Want to have the most perfect Polish Christmas!? Look no further. |Alex Inspired

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…

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December 21, 2014

Merry Mail Merge!

Christmas Cards on table

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…

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November 19, 2014

Christmas Preparation

Christmas Prep - Alex inspired

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…

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