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Thursday June 14, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWater is my favourite drink. Straight up, on the rocks or as a side with my espresso, nothing beats the refreshment of water. I especially love Spa Water. First, because you are usually at the spa when you drink it. Second, I love the subtle flavours of fresh cucumber, citrus fruits, herbs and berries.
On my recent trip to Napa the hotel made Strawberry Cucumber water that...
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Tuesday June 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAs they say, one person's trash is another's treasure. In my neighbourhood it is customary to leave things you no longer need at the end of your driveway for anyone to take. It's a great way to get quality stuff for free. I've seen everything from gently used strollers to solid wood coffee tables, sofas, chairs, bicycles, books and random odds and ends. Sidebar: I...
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Monday June 11, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI realize the last thing you want to think about on a gorgeous summer day is Christmas, but I'm giving you an early heads up on this so you have a solid 6 months to hint about it. It has just been announced that Karl Lagerfeld and Shu Uemura are working together on a holiday beauty collection that will no doubt be amazing. I'm guessing the colours will be bold and highly...
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Thursday June 7, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basToday was an office day so while my baby makes googly eyes at his babysitter (for real. He totally has a crush on her), I'm back in my office-y clothes working with my super awesome team. People always ask what a typical day is like for me and I feel like I should say something really impressive, but honestly, the first thing I do is check out everyone's outfits. I can't help...
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Thursday June 7, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEven if you aren't a wine lover, it's impossible not to fall in love with Napa Valley. In every direction, over rolling hills is vineyard after vineyard. Add to that Palm and Cyprus trees, a good measure of lemon and lime trees and rose bushes everywhere. It's pretty much perfection. And the food. I can't even speak about the food. But since...
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Tuesday June 5, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI saw this idea in a design magazine a year ago that I think was Canadian House & Home and it struck me as so stupid simple, even an all thumbs person like myself could do it. They used it as an accent piece in an upstairs hallway but I bought such a big piece of canvas I only had room for it in the living room.
All of the supplies were from an art store that was having a sale on...
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Monday June 4, 2012
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Obviously summer is amazing for many reasons and I'm so glad it's finally here. But with the warmer weather comes ice cream and with ice cream comes a bigger butt. Or maybe that's just me, my neighbourhood ice cream truck and my lack of self control. But no matter. We all want an enviable rear and there's no reason not to have one.
With these...
Continue ReadingObviously summer is amazing for many reasons and I'm so glad it's finally here. But with the warmer weather comes ice cream and with ice cream comes a bigger butt. Or maybe that's just me, my neighbourhood ice cream truck and my lack of self control. But no matter. We all want an enviable rear and there's no reason not to have one.
With these...
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Friday June 1, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's pouring rain today and whenever the weather is gray, I like to make indoors as cozy as possible. Luckily I'm working from home and my 4 toothed co-worker is super cute.
I was in a bit of a self-reflective mood this morning so I spent some time with spreadsheets and my old pal, the Bible. I'm one of those purpose-driven types and it's important to me to evaluate how I...
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Thursday May 31, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIf you've never been to S.F before it's a good idea to do some research before you travel. Like any big city, the tourist experience is quite different from the local life. The cool neighbourhoods and independent cafes and shops likely aren't walkable from your hotel. They're tucked away in more remote parts so unless you know where you're going you won't find...
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Tuesday May 29, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLately I can't get enough of D.I.Y home projects. That's partly because being at home with a baby has made me a little obsessed with 'feathering my nest'. Everything needs to be stylish and organized or it just doesn't sit right. It's almost instinctual. In the early spring I cleaned my closet. Now I'm decorating.
This project is fun and easy to do. It should take you...
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