Ever wondered what the difference is between afternoon tea and high tea? Had a mild panic attack about what to wear to a tea party or feared that you’ll stick out more than a garish raised pinky for lack of proper table manners? This blog post of the dos and don’ts for proper afternoon tea etiquette from a Brit will answer all your burning afternoon tea questions and give you every tip for avoiding any potentially embarrassing mistakes.  Born and raised in England but living in north America has me accustomed to guiding people in the right direction for practising traditional afternoon ..read more

Second-hand clothes stink… if they haven’t been washed, stored or cared for correctly. Here’s how to get rid of bad smells in vintage & second-hand clothes. Have you ever been put off by the musty smell of something you want in the thrift store? Or perhaps you didn’t notice the stink until you got it home and now it’s all you can smell? I’ve been there.  I’ve tried a few methods for taking care of that musty, second-hand stank and you might be surprised to find out that you don’t need to take a trip to the dry cleaners or spend more on laundry detergents and scent boosters. The secr ..read more

The classic snow bunny look is a timeless winter style. It might have changed names over the years; Ski Bunny, Old Money, Mob Wife Aesthetic and trends might have dominated certain eras but the eternal allure of ski chic remains the same. I’m sharing all the hottest accessories in fashion for the coldest season so you know exactly how to look stylish in the mountains this winter. Remember, how you dress does not determine how well you ski or snowboard. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with looking stylish in the mountains. Here’s how to get the snow bunny look for your ski trip. Moon B ..read more

This après-ski gift guide for the ski girls is to help you buy for the skier in your life and it can help you write your wishlist too for a birthday or Christmas if you’re looking for inspiration. This après-ski gift guide features a variety of ski gifts for the girls for all budgets and these amazing items are from Canada, England and the U.S. Worldwide shipping is available with many of these recommended items on this gift guide. Trends will come and go but throughout the years one thing remains: the seductive charm of ski-style chic and ski-bunny aesthetic. It is not only the most glamoro ..read more

This pumpkin spice hummus recipe for Thanksgiving or Halloween is a really easy way to make a festive dip for the autumnal holidays. My pumpkin spice hummus dip is made with pumpkin purée and is a no cook recipe that’s vegan and gluten free. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or Halloween parties for guests with allergies or not. I first made my pumpkin spice hummus when we were invited to a very fabulous Halloween party. Our catering guidelines were to accommodate for vegans, gluten allergies and make it finger food. We had come back from a trip the day before and I needed to come up ..read more

Whether you’re off to university, travelling, moving across the country or uprooting to the other side of the world the feeling of homesickness can affect anyone and can be a very real ache even in the midst of an overall exciting adventure into the next chapter of your life. If you are struggling to adjust to being away from home or being somewhere new then these 10 ways to cope with and work through homesickness can be transformational for managing how you’re feeling. A common misconception about feeling homesick is that it’s not just felt by young people going off to university/college ..read more

Want to learn how to make crochet pumpkins for Fall/Autumn? This free crochet pattern and tutorial is super easy to follow and makes the cutest stuffed pumpkins to use as autumnal décor, place settings for Thanksgiving dinner, plush toys for children, cushions and more! I was hosting my first Friendsgiving for my first Canadian Thanksgiving after moving to Canada when I first came up with the idea to make these little crochet pumpkins. I wanted to make one for each of my guests as a party favour that doubled up as a place card at the table. I simply took my chunky beanie crochet hat pattern ..read more

When travelling it should always be a priority to try local or national food and drink (as long as your dietary requirements allow, of course) from your destination. If you’re planning a trip to Canada I’ve got your research covered with this list of 10 Canadian foods to try when you visit Canada.  This lists features sweet and savoury along with three drinks. There’s cult classics and Indigenous staples along with lots of maple goodness. Please don’t come at me if your favourites are missing on this list of 10 Canadian foods to try when you visit Canada. I know I don’t have every Canad ..read more

Plan your trip to Osoyoos with this mini travel guide of 6 fun things to do in Osoyoos, that isn’t just wine tasting. Bordering the United States, Osoyoos is the southern most town in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Osoyoos is situated in the middle of Canada’s only desert, is surrounded by mountains, wineries and orchards and is home to the warmest lake in Canada.  Unlike Kelowna, Osoyoos is very small and there’s not as much to do which can make planning a trip there a little difficult, but hopefully this little list of 6 fun things to do in Osoyoos will help inspire ..read more

This Pimm’s cake recipe with zesty Pimm’s drizzled glaze is perfect for celebrating the return of Wimbledon to our television sets and is even better served at a summer picnic, lunch, BBQs or pool party alongside the perfect pitcher of Pimm’s. I first came up with this recipe when I was hosting a coronation party for my friends in Canada – If you know me at all you’ll know I LOVE a theme! I decided that alongside my popular recipe for the perfect pitcher of Pimm’s, I would also serve up a Pimm’s infused cake for dessert, with my homemade fruit scones and jam too, of course.  As ev ..read more