On being far awayWhen my husband and I got married almost five years ago, we felt like such adults. We moved into our first apartment. We got a dog. Eventually we bought a house with seven rose bushe...
Yall. I am SO excited for this giveaway by Hunter Gatherer!Gem is a sweet friend of mine who runs Hunter Gatherer with her husband Nate. Seriously a babe-tastic duo. They create and sell beautiful th...
Ive been thinking a lot about blogging lately. Its a funny thing that snuck into my heart and has become a significant part of my life. Through blogging Ive learned SO much, Ive been inspired and cha...
This Monday is my blogs 4 year bloggiversary! Can you believe its been 4 years? To celebrate Im putting on a blog party ALL WEEK to say thank you to all my wonderful readers! There will be guest post...
Hi everyone! Welcome to remix week FOUR! The remix challenge has been GREAT for me this month! For those of you just joining in, this month Ive taken one item of clothing (a simple brown knit dress) ...
I love blogging. I really do. Im not always inspired enough to blog. Sometimes Im just too busy with life. And its generally bits of life that are just too bland to blog about. Its not that I intenti...
Remix week THREE! For those of you just joining in Im wearing a simple knit dress and styling it different ways this month. You can join in too and link up here! Learning to restyle an article of clo...
Because sometimes shes so cute it hurts me a little bit. xoxoTalia Christine
Welcome to week 2 in Wardrobe Wednesday: Remix! For those of you just following along, every month there is a theme or a challenge. This month is Remix month in Wardrobe Wednesday. Take one article o...
This month is Remix month in Wardrobe Wednesday! Take one article of clothing, or an accessory, and restyle it into several different outfits! Seriously, this is a fun challenge for me. And seriously...
This soup blew my mind. This past weekend one of the ladies made this for dinner for our girls weekend. Guys... Im generally not a soup kinda gal. This soup rules. And its GORGEOUS! Cmon! It packs a ...
Zucchini & Chorizo Soup200gram chorizo sausage, finely chopped1 large brown onion, finely chopped.2 tsp garlic2 tsp ground cumin700 gram zucchini, coarsely chopped500 gram packet frozen peas6 cups ch...
Congratulations, Josh and Micca!!! Im so excited for you both! Marriage is incredible and amazing. Wonderful and comforting. And ... yeah, just the best thing ever. Photos by Adrien EvansIts so sweet...
Im a sucker for wicker baskets. So is Phil. Its sorta dangerous when we go thrift-store shopping together and we come across a pile of wicker baskets. We have to hold ourselves down not to find reaso...
Experimenting with pretty braids in my hair. Im loving it. New favorite hair-do! Baking like a madwoman. Testing out recipes and learning new decorating tips! (Oops on the cracked cupcakes. I p...
Pickled jalapenos are one of my favorite condiments. I mean, theyre right up there with ketchup, mustard, and mayonaise. We eat a surprising amount around here so its no surprise that we prefer to pi...
A few weeks back our good friend Dave snapped some family photos for the whole van der Wel clan. These photos instantly became really special to me. Its a snapshot in time of our little family. Kind ...
Im wearing:Lace top: Thrift store find. $4Skirt: AnthropologieMoccasins: N/AThis week I am inspired by Spring!It may be heading into cooler weather now that Autumn is here, but my heart is still in t...
Macarons. Sweet. Soft and crunchy. Gooey insides yet light as air. Heavenly bliss. I thought: Why not try and bake macarons? You only live once. Plus, how hard can they be? Well, kinda tricky I guess...
Did you know that you can regrow the spring onions (also known as green onions) you buy in the store? You can re-use them! Hows that for being green? I learned this trick from my good friend, Inti, w...
Im Wearing:Shirt: Handmade by mePants: BDG. jeansShoes: Urban OutfittersThe theme for this Wardrobe Wednesday is "inspired". I think its a really fun theme and can be interpreted in many ways...
Ive been working on a little something for myself. Its finished and Im madly in love. Im saving the big reveal for wardrobe wednesday.I also have a pretty big crush on my trusty scissors. I seriously...
I was balloon mad this year. I watched them take to the skies when they took off every morning. I drove to the lake one morning with the dog and the baby to catch a glimpse up close. Me and Phil had ...
I love this time of year in Hamilton. When you wake up in the morning youll often catch sight of a hot air balloon drifting along. Its startling and beautiful. This is the time of year for Balloons o...
February 2010 March 2012The first photo was taken a few days after Phil and I were engaged. We were on our way to Raglan beach with his parents and stopped at Bridal Veil Falls on the way. We took th...
I commissioned a friend of mine to draw this portrait of Audrey. Hes incredibly talented and he readily agreed to take us on. I love how it turned out! Check out some more of his work here. xoTalia C...
Breakfast: Homemade porridge with sultanas and maple syrup.Dinner: Lasagna. Dessert: Plain yogurt with apricot jam.Mealtimes are no joke around here. Meals are enjoyed thoroughly, then wiped into hai...
You may or may not already know, but we are headed to the States in June! Were going to visit my family so that they can meet Audrey. Were staying for a whole month! Were also visting some friends in...
Im wearing:Tank top: Forever 21Skirt: Handmade by meShoes: Nine WestYall. Its been awhile since Ive played along with Wardrobe Wednesday, so I thought it was high time. This month the theme is Heaven...
I have a million creative ideas floating around my head. Ive always been like that. A day dreamer. A crafter. Its hard to keep track of all my crafty ideas and even harder to put those ideas into act...
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