I'm often asked about my hair and how I get it to look the way that I do. How do I get those soft touchable yet bouncy curls? How do I get loose waves that actually hold? My blowouts also last several…
An appetizer that looks complicated and gourmet, but is super simple to execute is baked brie. It looks impressive, it pleases a crowd and it's something that you can theoretically make "from scratch" without trying very hard. I also love that you…
Mulled wine is a favourite drink of mine in the winter, but when I was pregnant, I needed to seek a non-alcoholic alternative. This is a great option for kiddos and non-drinkers! This recipe is for a hot apple cider but with…
There's nothing like a spiced warm drink on a cold winter's night (or afternoon). Perfect for a holiday party or after an adventure of skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, or skating, mulled wine and cider offer a warm, seasonal comfort in a cup. This…
The Elk + Avenue Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada is a wonderful place to stay for a weekend in the mountains. The property is newly renovated and features modern guest rooms and common spaces.
Great Common Spaces
Few hotels in the…
Living in Calgary, Banff is just a short drive away so we are fortunate to visit often. When you visit a town with this kind of frequency, you're bound to have some favourite spots to eat. In this post I'm going to…
Since posting photos from Trickle Creek's Magnolia Showhome I have received countless messages about where to find each of the items in this dining room. SO, of course I did what I could to compile a source list for you at a…
A charcuterie board is one of the easiest crowd pleasers over the holidays (or any time of year). It's simple to whip up and you can cater it to a variety of tastes, themes and of course, wine pairings! In this post,…
I've done a fair bit of traveling in my lifetime and there are a few things that I notice time and time again from other tourists. These behaviours have become so commonplace for us to witness in our travels that I figured…
I love a slushy drink in the summer but I also love a chilled glass of wine. This recipe is the best of those worlds combined! I love that this frosé recipe is so customizable to your own tastes.
For me: I don't…