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How's your summer going so far? I spent most of last week outdoors staining the deck and prepping the fence for a new coat. Both took a terrible beating last year during a huge hail storm, so pulling out the paint brushes was inevitable. It's not the best of jobs, but the results are so worth it. … READ MORE
Hello, friends! After receiving a whack of questions about our kitchen renovation, I thought I'd share the details with you in a series of blog posts. Today, I'm kicking things off with with a run-down of the finishes we ended up going with vs. what we had originally planned. First off, … READ MORE
This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in this post are my own, as always. How's June treating you? I'm smitten so far! Last month was an eventful one to say the least with our son moving home for his summer break … READ MORE
Did you check out the fantastic outdoor projects shared at the Outdoor Extravaganza wrap-up party? If you're looking for backyard makeover or summer entertaining ideas, be sure to stop by! As promised, I’m featuring some of my favourites today. I love these beautiful outdoor living spaces … READ MORE
Phew, we made it! After 3 weeks of outdoor projects, we're celebrating with an Outdoor Extravaganza wrap-up link party. I must send a big thank you to my talented blogger friends and fellow hostesses, Jamie, Julie, Kristi, Krista, Lucy & Christina. I hope you’ve been following along and … READ MORE
Can you believe we're nearing the end of May and it’s the final week of the OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA already? Thankfully, the weather has been cooperating and our backyard is almost summer-ready. All set for tomorrow’s wrap-up link party? We can’t wait to see your outdoor projects! Before you … READ MORE
Thank you to Wayfair.ca for collaborating on today's post and helping me share my ideas for putting together a casual outdoor brunch table setting. Hello everyone! We spent most of the gorgeous long weekend in our backyard getting it whipped into shape for summer. Although we still have a … READ MORE
Welcome to week two of the OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA! If you missed last week's blog hop, be sure to check out my tomato sauce garden gift basket, as well as the other lovely gardening ideas from this year's participants. This time, it’s all about Outdoor Decorating & Entertaining. Ready to host … READ MORE
Happy Monday! As promised last week, I'm sharing the step-by-step process for making the printed veggie & herb garden markers I included in my "Grow Your Own Pasta Sauce" Garden Gift Basket. When it comes to gardening, herbs are my favourite plants to grow. I love that I can snip a few … READ MORE
Hello, friends! Today’s one of my favourite days in the blogging world as we’re kicking off this year’s OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA! Can you believe it's the 6th go-around for this series already? We've certainly tackled our fair share of outdoor projects. Some of my favourites from past years are … READ MORE
Hey there! If you've been following along for quite some time now, then you probably already know I'll be kicking off the Outdoor Extravaganza later this week. For 5 straight seasons (this being the 6th!), we've tackled all kinds of outdoor projects during the month of May in an attempt to get our … READ MORE