I am told that this chair was first considered Grandpa’s. My dad remembers as a teenager finding his father (who had a Grade 8 education) in the rocking chair every evening, cigar going, reading a newspaper, magazine or quite often one of the university English novels that one of his children had left sitting around […] Read more…
Today is the launch of JH x MA ADORNED, a collaboration between TV personality Jillian Harris and Canadian jeweler Melanie Auld. I’ve had the opportunity to interview Jillian Harris a couple of times, and really enjoy her open, honest personality – she actually just announced her second pregnancy on Instagram last night! I also really […] Read more…
This passage from Matthew Kelly’s book Rediscover Catholicism really resonated with me, and I am so grateful to be surrounded by these sorts of friends in my life! I love being around people who are striving to love God and better themselves. They energize me. They inspire me. They challenge me. They make […] Read more…
Please click book titles for more information or to purchase. Affiliate links help keep me continue to make book recommendations! BOOKS I have seven great titles to recommend this month! Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh Two years ago, Tom and Caroline Johnson committed suicide, one seemingly unable to live without the other. […] Read more…
Jennifer Reid is a busy blogger (A Woman Like You) and mom of four transplanted from Canada to Nashville…oh, and she’s married to music star Johnny Reid! (Her blog takes its name from one of his songs!) I love Jennifer’s writing, and after rereading many of her posts before this interview I told her I […] Read more…
While we’re not ready yet for a full reno reveal, today I am excited to share the before and after of our oak buffet and hutch, which was refinished by Thistle and Feather: Timeless Furnishings Reinvented. When we first built our house I was *really* into natural oak. We chose natural oak cabinetry, hardwood floors, […] Read more…
Five years ago I interviewed Arisa Cox just as the very first season of Big Brother Canada was launching. Time flies, and Arisa has recently resumed her hosting duties for Season 6. I was happy to get a chance to catch up with this busy wife, mom and TV personality! What have been your most memorable […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. We can all identify the subtle signs of spring – birds chirping, longer days (how are you doing with that whole clocks-forward thing?) and blooming flowers. The warmer weather signifies a fresh start with […] Read more…
Last summer I had the pleasure of visiting London, England with two friends to celebrate a special birthday. While there, I was also conducting research for my latest magazine article, a piece for Today’s Bride with tips for a royal-themed honeymoon in England – but most of the advice could be applied to any trip! […] Read more…
I have been a magazine junkie pretty much since I started reading, and now I read over a dozen titles each month on my Texture app: fashion, beauty, home and decor, entertainment – I love them all, though I have a particular interest in celebrity interviews. Today I’m sharing some quotes from stars that have […] Read more…