Last Saturday was my birthday and no matter how old I get, I always insist on keeping certain birthday traditions that I've had for YEARS. It's just not my birthday if these things don't happen. Dirt cake - My mom made this cake for Easter about 15 years ago and I fell in love. It's … Continue reading birthday traditions
Today is my best friend’s birthday and it’s kind of a big deal. Megan and I went to high school together but didn’t start hanging out / acknowledging each other’s presence until our last semester. And it wasn’t until the summer after our first year of university that we became BFFs. We binge watched Sex … Continue reading my best friend’s birthday
I absolutely love decorating for Christmas. When I lived in Toronto I would set up a small tree in my apartment and I'd always come back to the Valley in early December to help my mom set up the tree(s) and all the decorations around the house. And speaking of my mom's Christmas decor - … Continue reading holiday home tour
There’s nothing like reading book while soaking in the vitamin D in the summertime. I also did a bit of travelling this summer which meant I always needed a book on hand. I'm just realizing now that I read a lot of thrillers / murder mysteries lately so I think the next book I read … Continue reading summer reads
As much as I love the idea of letting Chase and Oscar sleep in our bed, Matt and I just never have a good sleep when we do. Not to mention all the dog hair (there's just so much dog hair!!). For a long time, we'd have them sleep on the floor next to us … Continue reading double doggy bed
It's been two years since Matt and I got married and honestly, the time has flown by. I love looking through our wedding pictures and remembering all the feelings of love and happiness from that day. Sometimes I can't believe all the planning and preparing that went into this one special occasion, which was all … Continue reading two year anniversary
I love treating myself to flowers - it's a splurge that I can rationalize more often than not. I figure they are especially worth it since I work from home and can basically enjoy their beauty 24/7, they brighten up our house and I literally smile every time I walk by them or catch a … Continue reading everything’s coming up pink roses
