Fall Recipe Chicken and Tomato Stew
I’m a warm weather gal, but when the new fall season comes around, I’m reminded of just how much I love this cozy time of year. Whether I’m nesting with a great…
How to pick a home floorplan
It’s so exciting when you’re in the process of designing your home floorplan! John and I are thrilled with the home we’re building in Arizona. Although it’s taking a lot (a lot!) of work, we know it will be worth…
Discover your decorating style
Do you know your decorating style? It feels like a simple enough question, but the answer can be more difficult to find. Deciding on what you’ll like (and what you won’t) is…
Thanksgiving Side Dish: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
The centerpiece of Thanksgiving is usually a turkey (and I have an incredible recipe for that!) but I’m also a big fan of a great side dish too. If your family gathering…
End of Summer Recipe: Corn Salad
I love the simplicity of this corn salad, and it really embraces all the fresh produce we still have at the end of the summer season. It’s tart, sweet and marries a…
Eating seasonally: My favourite tomato recipes
These days, tomatoes are fairly easy to come by year-round, but the taste of them off-season leaves a little to be desired! That’s why I take advantage of making as many recipes…
Tips for choosing organic food
The demand for organic food is gaining momentum with a lot of people (myself included!) choosing organic foods for the betterment of our heath and the environment. The issue is that, while…
Why you should adopt a pet
If you’re able to adopt a pet from a shelter, you’ll be saving an animal’s life. It’s a startling statistic, but more than a quarter of a million dogs and cats enter…
Wedding Day Makeup Tips
Now that you have your dress sorted, what are your plans for your wedding makeup? Regardless of your budget, you want to look flawless on your wedding day: for the imminent pictures, for your husband-to-be…
Style Tips for the Mother of the Bride
For a mother of the bride — or groom — the marriage of her child is one of life’s biggest milestones. It’s also a heavily photographed day, which makes choosing a dress…