As much fun as designing a house is, decorating little kids rooms is seriously one of my favourite parts.  I know this stage of life is fleeting, so I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity to let my imagination and design choices run wild.  Adeline will be turning two shortly after we move so I want to design a whimsical space that will grow with her.  I decided on a bohemian desert theme for her first big girl room and I can’t wait to make this space magical for her. A Whimsical Bohemian Girl’s Room Now without further adieu, here is the design plan for Adeline’s toddler ..read more

I have been hinting for what feels like years that we were building a new home but due to a seemingly never ending list of setbacks our home building project was delayed time and time again.  Finally, I have an update post for you all. We officially broke ground on our new house in spring of this year, and since then it has been an absolute whirlwind of activity. The basement was dug, the walls went up and now even the roof has shingles on it.  From experience however, this is the part of the build where progress seems to slow down and things seem to look the same for weeks on end wh ..read more

If you are looking for a first designer bag or want to make a luxury purchase on a tight budget the GG Marmont matelassé leather super mini bag may be just what you are searching for. In today’s blog post I’m sharing my full review of the Gucci Marmont matelassé leather super mini bag, including what fits inside, how to wear it and whether it’s actually worth the price. Turn on your JavaScript to view content Gucci Marmont matelassé leather super mini bag review While I love the camera bag style of the GG Marmont Small Shoulder Bag (You can read my full review here!) what drew me towards ..read more

Today, I’m sharing my 2021 Holiday gift guide featuring amazing gift ideas for your everyone at your next holiday party.  From your mom to your husband I’m sharing all my favourite gift ideas.  Best of all, everything in today’s gift guide costs less than $100!  Hopefully today’s guide gives you some fresh new ideas for those hard to shop for people on your list. Now without further adieu, here’s what you should buy for everyone on your list. Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List What to gift your sister Surprise your sister this Christmas with a gift set from Trinny London. &nb ..read more

The fall colours in Quebec are MAGIC.  Growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, I’ve always been accustomed to experiencing all four seasons.  But while fall in the prairies is lovely, it is nothing like the explosion of colour in Quebec.  The bright red maple trees that explode across the rolling hills north of Montreal are truly as sight everyone deserves to see once in their life.  Today I’m sharing exactly when and where to travel in Quebec to see the best fall foliage. A Pretty Little Guide to Seeing Fall Foliage in Quebec Where is the best place to see fall leaves in Quebec ..read more

The Prada Galleria is the ultimate luxury workhorse bag.  Its shape is classic with simple practical feature like expanding sides and handles that fold down flat for cross body carrying.  I personally own the medium Prada Galleria in the colour Cipria and I am frequently grabbing it whenever I need to carry more than just my phone and keys.  Today I’m sharing my full review with everything you need to know before buying a Prada Galleria bag. An honest review of the Prada Galleria handbag. What fits in a medium Prada galleria bag? The medium Prada Galleria is truly a workhorse b ..read more

One of the best parts of being a girl mom is dressing up your daughters in adorable outfits. And when I find a matching outfit that is just as cute on me as it is on them, I always feel like I’ve hit the jackpot. So today, I’m sharing a few of my favourite places to shop for matching mommy and me outfits. Where to shop for matching mommy and me clothing In the past few years, mommy and me styles have become much more widely available.  Many mass fashion retailers have jumped on the trend and now offer similar styles in baby, child and adult sizes.  Here are of a few of my favourite ..read more

When visiting a new city, figuring out where exactly to stay is one of the most important questions.  When visiting Paris, choosing a hotel in the right neighbourhood should definitely be a priority. The first time I traveled to Paris, we stayed at an Air BNB in the 12th arrondissement and regretted it deeply.  While the neighbourhood itself was lively and full of local flavour, it was located far from most of the sights we had planned to see in the city.  In the end, I felt like we waisted much of our trip in the underground subway tubes instead of sightseeing. On our most ..read more

A huge trend for this summer is smocked fabric. From dresses to swimsuits, this sewing technique is showing up in a big way.  Smocking adds texture and dimension to clothing while giving basic fabrics a fresh twist.  I am personally loving all the smocked detailing on clothing this season. Because smocked fabric is stretchy, it is also the perfect choice for maternity or postpartum garments. Summer Fashion Trends 2021: Smocked clothing What is smocking? Smocking is a technique created centuries ago to elasticize fabric.  Essentially, by gathering fabric and strategically e ..read more

Hello darlings, today I wanted to share my tips for hosting a traditional British afternoon tea.  Now I know depending on where you live it may not be possible to host small get togethers because of covid restrictions so make sure to bookmark or pin this post for when gatherings are once again allowed in your area.  These photos were actually taken pre-pandemic, when I hosted a few girlfriends for a tea party celebrating my 30th birthday.  To be honest, it’s one of many blog posts that I put on hold sharing since the timing never seemed to feel right while in the midst of a pand ..read more