On this morning’s to-do list: update my writing portfolio! Of course I have everything online (here) but there’s something about having those hard copies all collected together in a pretty binder that really makes me happy! Over the years I’ve written for some great magazines like Today’s Parent, Parents Canada, Today’s Bride and Canadian Living, […] Read more…
Last night was the launch of The Familia Collection by IEN LEE at the Concept Store at Yorkdale Mall. Friends and fashionistas Marci Ien (of The Social) and Diane Lee Clemons (musician and philanthropist; you may have heard of her husband Michael “Pinball” Clemons) launched their IEN LEE designer shoe line a few months ago […] Read more…
If you keep up with Kate’s Favourite Things, you’ll know that when it comes to books, I lean towards suspense thrillers. (Basically, for the past five years I’ve read anything promoted with “If you loved Gone Girl…”.) That said, I also like to mix things up with some nonfiction, and I recently read a book […] Read more…
Since first sharing a huge post with the full reveal of our main floor reno, I’ve been busy on Instagram posting about many of the details – which you can now find below! I have to say Instagram is definitely the social media platform where I am the most active – and I actually keep […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Read to the end to find out how you can win one of ten $15 Amazon gift cards! (Giveaway open to Canadians outside Quebec.) Lately, there has been a lot of talk about self-care. […] Read more…
This is a family-favourite dish that I’ve been making since my friend Amanda gave me the recipe back in university…and now Eva is making it too! Ingredients 1 box jumbo shells 2 cups cottage cheese 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese 2 eggs salt and pepper parsley 1 jar […] Read more…
A while back, our girls did something really sweet for us, and I was proud to share on social media (they were also pleased to have it shared). While the lovely responses were rolling in, it got me thinking about the whole “don’t compare your bloopers to someone else’s highlight reel” philosophy of social media, […] Read more…
I am known to be a passionate declutterer. However, now that my children are old enough to have opinions of their own that deserve to be respected, I only get rid of their stuff with permission. They are good at cleaning and organizing their rooms (sometimes spontaneously, sometimes on command) but items that they haven’t […] Read more…
This month I have some fantastic books and a binge-worthy series to recommend!! BOOKS Click on titles for more information or to purchase! Still Me by Jojo Moyes From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, a new book featuring her iconic heroine of Me Before You and After You, Louisa Clark Louisa Clark arrives in New York […] Read more…