Austin, Texas has so many beautiful art walls to explore!  They are located all within walking distance surrounded by great shops and restaurants.  Here is your complete Instagram mural guide to Austin, Texas including addresses and an interactive Google map!  Add this one to your favourite Pinterest travel board. Instagram Mural Guide to Austin, Texas Music isn’t the only scene in Austin, Texas that you’ll want to experience on your next trip to this capital city.  Beautiful murals are everywhere  and have become a tourist favourite for people of all ages!  Ins ..read more

Halloween and the Day of the Dead are only a few days away!  I’m heading to a Mexican celebration this weekend so I decided to put together this Día de los Muertos makeup and costume look ahead of time.  This is an easy costume that you can recreate using items in your closet and cosmetics that you already have!  Here and my tips on how to copy this makeup and create your own DIY flower crown. The Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated mostly in Mexico on November 1 and 2.  It is also known as All Souls Day or All Saints Day.  ..read more

Did you catch Barbie Fever after seeing the new motion picture this summer?  Are you ready to live out your little girl dreams by dressing up in a Barbie movie costume this Halloween?  Here is where you can find the iconic neon roller-blading costume for Ken and Barbie this year. Barbie Movie Halloween Costume I have to admit, I really didn’t know what all the Barbie hype was about until I actually saw the movie.  Then I got it.  This movie not only brought people back to their childhood with life-sized versions of the dolls and clothing styles that they used to adore but ..read more

Banffchella is back for another summer, boasting the most colourful pool party in the Canadian Rockies.  Learn how to attend while staying at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Banffchella You may remember that I attended a fun and vibrant pool party at the Fairmont Banff Springs last summer.  When I heard the news that it would be back again this year, I couldn’t wait to attend.  I’ve called Calgary my home for over 15 years and this hotel holds so many precious memories for my family and I.  We’ve been staying at this iconic Banff hotel, affectionately nicknamed ..read more

What is the coquette makeup trend of 2023?  This is the top beauty trend so far this year!  Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve this ultra-romantic and feminine beauty look at home. What is the Coquette Makeup trend? Coquette Beauty is the leading emerging beauty trend of 2023!  It stems from the “coquette aesthetic” of embracing and indulging in all things romantic and beautiful.  The term “coquette” is French for “having a tendency to flirt often”.   In fashion, think of frills, lace, bows, hearts, and ribbons as part of the coquette look. In mak ..read more

Which style are you?  A preppy Sandra Dee or a BA Sandy? I wanted to give you some Grease costume inspiration for both this week.  Both of these costumes can be under $30 by adding clothing that you likely already own.  Read on to see how to style these Halloween Sandy costumes, and please Pin any images you like to your favourite Pinterest Board!  And catch me daily on Instagram this month for more great Halloween content! Grease Sandra Dee and Sandy Costume Ideas! Since I got my vintage Mustang, I’ve always wanted to do a Halloween costume to incorporate the movie Greas ..read more

I’ve killed enough houseplants in my time.  So I decided a couple of years ago to stop buying pretty plants on impulse and start researching plants that would actually survive in my house!  In this blog post, I’ve put together a list of personally-tested low-maintenance indoor plants.   These are great for beginners in that are easy to care for or perfect for someone who is just tired of their plant babies ending up in the compost.  Read on to find a list of 8 houseplants that are hard to kill! Indoor Plants that are Easy to Care for The first thing I want to be clear ..read more