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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday February 5, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basYou know those little, everyday annoyances that just get under your skin? I think my number one pet peeve must be tangled jewelry. This happens every vacation and there's just something about seeing those chains all knotted up that drives me crazy. Sure, they aren't major issues but don't they just make you want to go, 'argh!'?
Well, today we're trying to solve those...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday January 18, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEvery month, I have a new obsession or three. I get completely absorbed with something and I can't think of anything else. Last month, I was completely obsessed with dark lips and cotton candy machines (side note: purchased Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge in Purple and love it). This month, I'm obsessed with Caesars (as in the cocktail), One Direction (no judging,...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday January 11, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basYou're probably already aware that I'm a huge vintage freak. Whether it's clothing, movies or wedding style, I love me a good vintage theme. There's just something so romantic and charming about it.
When it comes to living spaces, why should it be any different? Surround your space with some of these oh-so-pretty, retro-esque pieces for a cozy, comfy place to chill. It'll...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday December 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basCheat #1: Candles
Okay, seems kind of obvious I know, but seriously, candlelight makes everything (and everyone) look better. You can choose different candles sizes to create a mellow or dramatic setting, which all adds to the atmosphere. I like the idea of going with different lengths all together. Don't be afraid to overdose on the candlelight either, because there is no such...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday December 20, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basA homemade gift is always better, isn't it? There's so much time, thought and effort put into them. It's wonderful to know that someone loves you that much! But coming up with good DIY gifts can be a bit tricky, so we rounded up a whole whack of fabulous homemade options for the ones on your list.
Beauty
(additional images via smartcanucks.ca, thesweetestoccasion.com, blog...
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Ali |
Wednesday December 5, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSponsored by American Express Canada
The last two years have been a blur. Between having a baby, buying a 120-year-old house, and figuring out how to balance it all with a job I love, let's just say I'm personally keeping all the coffee houses in Toronto in the black.
Recently we told you about the newly released ChoicePlus Card from American Express. It allows you to choose five...
Continue ReadingThe last two years have been a blur. Between having a baby, buying a 120-year-old house, and figuring out how to balance it all with a job I love, let's just say I'm personally keeping all the coffee houses in Toronto in the black.
Recently we told you about the newly released ChoicePlus Card from American Express. It allows you to choose five...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday December 4, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI'm kind of a clumsy person. Some would call it accident prone, I call it adorable awkward, but that's another discussion. The point is, with all the conundrums I get into, I need a list of go-to remedies for bruises, sore muscles or anything else that my unfortunate body gets put through.
Of course, store bought remedies are easy but I don't always have them on hand when...
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Claire |
Friday November 16, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn one week's time, around 150 million people will hit the Black Friday sales spending somewhere in the neighborhood of $11 billion, if last year's stats are an accurate predictor.
In many cases, people will go straight from their Thanksgiving dinner tables to stand shivering in the frigid cold for hours and prepare for what usually devolves into sharp elbows and shouting matches over cheap...
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Claire |
Friday November 9, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSome people are gaga for donuts, others for chocolatey treats, but give me a good old fashioned pie any day of the week.
There's just one problem: I'm terrible with deciding which kind to bake. That's why when I saw this "Split Decision" pie plate, I immediately put it on my Amazon wish list and spammed my husband's email with this happy piece of Christmas gifting intel.
This...
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Claire |
Tuesday November 6, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basDesigners collaborating with mass retailers is not new for 2012, but what the trend lacked in early adoption it's making up for in sheer volume lately.Here are a few of the collaboration collections we're looking forward to for Winter 2012 and early Spring 2013:
H&M and Maison Martin Margiela, launches November 15, 2012
*images from H&M LookbookI'm gonna admit that while the duvet coat...
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