A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
As we get closer to celebrating our first anniversary as a married couple, I wanted to share more about our wedding and just how amazing of a day it was. I’ve shown glimpses of it in the past and even shared my top wedding advice, but now I’m looking forward to getting a bit more
He hesitated. Above him, an ear-splitting screech. He looked up to see three enormous crows, perched on the bare branches of one of the few trees that had already dropped its leaves. They were all squawking at once, as if they were arguing about his next move. Directly beneath, in the midst of the stark
I’m back!! Sorry for the little blogging hiatus but I was in serious need of a little rejuvenation and relaxation, which I definitely achieved this past week. Now I’m ready to get back into action! This past week we took a little break to BC and I have to say, I absolutely love a good
As you know from all my past travel posts, I love travelling…a lot. But, truthfully, there’s something to be said about staying put, in Edmonton, in the summer. Most people in the world barely know where we are, jumping to the conclusion that if you’re from Canada then it must be Vancouver or Toronto that
Barcelona is by far my favourite place in Spain. What I love most about it is that it has a little bit of everything: stunning beaches, amazing food, incredible culture and architecture that is at times out of this world. It has a rich history and the perfect amount to see and do in a
Loneliness comes up to him like a sniffing dog. It circles him insistently. He waves it away, but it refuses to leave him alone. – The High Mountains of Portugal Fifteen years after Life of Pi, Yann Martel finally returns with his new work of fiction The High Mountains of Portugal. Told in three separate
One of my favourite summer activities is to be poolside on a hot day, with a great book and a thirst quenching drink, ready to dive into the water at a moment’s notice. There’s nothing more relaxing and refreshing! Now, I’m not lucky enough to have a pool myself but we have some great public
If you remember from my post a few months ago, I had a blast at my first Made Social Co. workshop when I got to make beautifully scented bath bombs at Pura Botanicals. Christine and Andrea are the best and I had such a wonderful time that I was eager to do it all again!
Yay!!! It’s finally time!! Time to share my summer must reads, which I do every summer! This is honestly one of my favourite posts that I look forward to each year (since I’m a bit of a nerdy bookworm). I search high and low for the best novels, biographies, historical fictions, etc. for a few