5 years ago, on Valentine’s Day, Ryan and I had our first date at a restaurant on Whyte ave. It wasn’t particularly romantic since we were both just getting to know each other but it started what would be an anniversary/Valentine’s Day tradition for years. We have never given gifts on this day and I
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Combating Dry Winter Skin
I have the driest skin, especially in these dry Canadian winters. It is definitely a problem – trying to put on any concealer when you have flakes covering your nose is a battle. And it is a constant balancing act trying to find products that hydrate but still help with other skin issues: acne, anti-aging, sun
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Weekend Words: Imagine
I haven’t done a weekend words in forever! It’s funny how a series can start off really strong and then I almost feel like I lose interest…blogger block a little bit, I guess. Anyways, if you live in the Edmonton/Calgary areas, you’ve been experiencing insane weather! I can’t remember the last time I experienced rain
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2014 Year in Review
Has it seriously been a year!? It feels like I just posted my 2013 year review! Time is just flying by…too fast! But I love the start of a new year…it’s time to look forward and make new goals but it’s also great to look back and reflect on the past 12 months and what
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The Best Pins of 2014
It is the last day of 2014!! Following on the theme of the ‘best of’ I wanted to look at the images that gave me the most inspiration this past year. Now these particular choices may not have been the most pinned or most liked, but they are my personal choices for the best pins
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Holiday Gift Guide for Him
When I thought about doing a gift guide for the gentlemen, I admit it was a lot harder to come up with ideas. So instead of attempting this post myself, I asked one of my favourite people for help. I’ve known Kyle Nichols for a long time now and he is definitely one of my most
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Holiday Gift Guide for Her
It’s December everyone!! Holy crap, that came fast!! I have started my Christmas list and am already partly through checking it off! Yay, me!! If you still need some ideas for the ladies in your life, I have created a list with some great options. And yes, if I’m being completely honest, I may have
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Inspired Reads: Not That Kind of Girl
“so much of what I love – gossip and furniture and food and the Internet” I have to be honest – I rarely read non-fiction or autobiographies. But after watching and loving the series Girls, I was drawn to Lena Dunham’s writing style and her first memoir Not that Kind of Girl. And, admittedly,
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Inspired by: The best of Vancouver
I won’t pretend to be an expert on the absolute best things to do and see in Vancouver, but after our current trip (and many previous trips) there are definitely some musts on my list! This time around we lucked out and got to experience some August events like gay pride and the Celebration of