I Have Four Things To Tell You

Sometimes life gets exciting and busy and wonderful and I forget to share kind of big stuff on the blog. So today, I'm sharing four pieces of news that I've probably tweeted about, but haven't sat...

{Giveaway} Win An 8x10 Canvas Print Via Easy Canvas Prints

Earlier this month, I was contacted by the folks from EasyCanvasPrints.com, offering me a canvas print of my choice, and one 8x10 print to share with my lovely readers. I know you're going to love...

Instacube (And More Fun Gadgets!)

I haven't felt giddy about any new techie goods in a while... but the Instacube is doing it for me. This is exactly what I think a digital frame should be. Multiple users can set it up, and they're...

Looking Back At The 2004 Peterborough Flood

Next month with mark the nine year anniversary of the 2004 Peterborough Flood. The other day, at brunch with some friends, we all got to reminiscing about where we were when the flood happened,...

Black&Bronze: Birthday Sale!

It's Carly's birthday today, which means a lovely 15% off for everyone at her shop, Black&Bronze! Just use the BIRTHDAY27 coupon code at the checkout.... and take home something purdy!

{Small Style} Coffee By The Pond, Toes In The Water

Another sunny morning at The Children's Pond? Yes please. She waded through the water til her toes were chilled and splashed her with My Little Pony friends. And then she "fell in", of course on...

Ideas Are Like Rabbits

I love this John Steinbeck quote. Lately I've been a brainstorming machine... filling page after page in my notebooks, new ideas for the blog, for life, for the future... and I can't wait to share...

Baby Ducks Are Just Really, Really Cute

A friend of mine has a wee flock of Indian Runner Ducks that hatched just a few weeks ago. I took Gretchen to visit the little ducklings shortly after they were born when they were tiny and fluffy...

Beyond So Fawned: Audrey Hepburn Style

Good morning & happy Sunday, loves! Just wanted to share a few posts I've been working on over at Mom Spark this last while: Add a little Audrey Hepburn to your wardrobe Gift ideas for geeky dads...

Happy Birthday, Mister

Thank you for being my best friend, and a wonderful figure in my daughter's life. Thank you for being my partner, for taking care of me when I was deliriously sick, for being so supportive and...

Fawned Friday

Good morning, lovelies! I can't believe the end of the week is here already! Thank you so much for your support yesterday as I announced the closure of my shop. You guys mean the world to me and I...

When One Door Closes: Saying Goodbye To Tango & Stepping Into The Next Phase Of My Life

This evening, after a week of decompressing, I posted the following on my Facebook wall: Last week I made the tough choice to close Tango. Owning a store downtown was the fulfilling of a dream for...

DIY Child Friendly Chopsticks (In A Pinch!)

Gretchen loves sushi. I've been taking her to Matsu, my favourite local sushi restaurant, since she was tiny and she's developed a love for the cuisine -- which makes this sushi-addicted mama very...

Looking Silly & Not Caring

Heck yes, Amy Poehler. Image spotted here.

{Wordless Wednesday} Mornings By The Water

Recently (Visiting The Farm)

I love visiting my mister's dad's farm. The air out there is just better, and at this time of year everything is so lush and green. Cheers, friends. To a beautiful day.

On Fate & Letting The World Take Care Of You

I tend to live by the belief that everything in our life happens for a reason. Sometimes we can’t yet understand that reason, but I’ve found that in time, the answers tend to present themselves....

#InYourWords: A New Series Hosted By The Conscious Perspective

A dear friend of mine is creating a new series, with the help of readers, focusing on the stresses of Millennials/Gen Yers, aka those born between about 1982-2000. This is a generation filled with...

At The Children's Pond

A few mornings ago, Gretchen and I had some time to visit our favourite cafe and park, which features the sweetest little spot called The Children's Pond. Now that the weather allows, it's filled...

Fawned Friday

01. Gorgeous. 02. Gretchen would love this book. 03. Hello, teeny tiger. 04. I wish I could find a hat I love. My head is massive. 05. So many cute shoe makeovers. 06. I can't stop watching this...

{Wordless Wednesday} On Top Of The World

Welcome Back, Arrested Development

Anyone catch the newly released episodes of Arrested Development last night? Thank you Netflix! I plan on going back and re-watching the ENTIRE series before breaking into the new ones. Can't wait!...

Choices, Choices, Choices

When I was a little girl, my after school activities kept me busy most days of the week. From German school, to Brownies and Girl Guides, to choir, to gymnastics, horseback riding, piano lessons…...

Boho Love

We're chatting about boho summer style over at Mom Spark today. Want to see what this gorgeous lining belongs to? Come take a peek!

Fawned Friday

01. That colour! 02. Simple studs. 03. Why don't I own the perfect jean shirt yet? Sheesh. 04. Stripey love. 05. Love the style of this loft bed. 06. So proud of this gal right now. Congrats! 07. I...

Good Meowning

Just a little smile for your Friday morning. I really love when kitties let you hold them all floppy-like, even if they look unimpressed about it. Have a cuddly day, mes amis. PS. Remember this...

Recently (Camping & Back Home Again)

Our camping trip was an absolute success. Beautiful weather & cozy nights by the campfire. My mister and I are both a touch sunburned (my nose burns no matter how many SPFs I slather on), but even...

Long Weekend Love

This weekend, my mister and I are taking off on a camping trip together. Not too far away, just about an hour or so's drive, and I'm so looking forward to mellow nights by the fire, relaxing days,...

Fawned Friday

01. I think these gals did a great job on their new app. Have you tried it yet? 02. Funky lights. 03. Some serious Mason jar/French press love. 04. Hummus! (Yummus!) 05. I think about this too...

Lilacs Are My Favourite

The lilacs are just starting to blossom in our neck of the woods. I can't wait til they're all out in full bloom, so I can bring them inside & fill our home with their intoxicating, romantic scent....