Today was filled with my favorite things (macarons, peonies and all things Parisienne) and of course some of my favorite ladies around! I didn’t want a big baby shower for baby number two, actually I didn’t think about having any type of shower at all! But I’m so happy that Monica and Nicole  took time out of their incredibly busy schedules to spoil me for an afternoon. I was greeted with a delicious non-alcoholic mimosa and lots of hugs from the sweetest group of ladies. Of

This blog post is sponsored by Fisher-Price, where you can learn about tried-and-true products that help baby sleep tight and stay comfy. Fisher-Price compensates me for my time, but all opinions are of my own. Thank you for supporting the brands and companies that help support my family and blog. I am half way through my second pregnancy and I found myself starting to get the urge to nest for baby already. This nesting urge is certainly starting a lot earlier than it did whe

We always knew we wanted more than one child (if we were so lucky) and when we found out we were pregnant, we were overwhelmed with excitement! It seems like the perfect time on paper, we recently bought a larger home with a yard and Mia is at the age now where she is becoming a bit more independent. But in the back of my mind I couldn't help but worry that I won't be able to handle it all, I won't be able to measure up. Honestly, I was pretty naive about those first few mont

Christmas is fast approaching but if you are stuck on a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life, look no further because Bellissimo has got you covered! They may be known for their full-service design centre and furniture offerings, but they also have the most stunning curated shop filled with unique and special giftware and home decor items in town. I had the pleasure of spending a morning there curating a holiday gift guide for you so you can take advantage of the

There is something about the holidays that always gives me the urge to craft and just make things, whether I'm any good at it or not! I say every year that I want a handmade Christmas... you know, where all the gifts I give out are handmade or at least hand assembled by yours truly. This is not that year, but I do feel like I'm getting close guys! It's coming! This is our first holidays in our new home and I didn't go nuts on the Christmas decor because we are actually going

Mornings can be a struggle with trying to yourself ready for work, the children ready for school or daycare and of course remember to tend to the fur babies of the household too. Most mornings it is easy to put breakfast on the back burner for yourself but don't fret, I have the perfect 5-minute #WeekdayEggs recipe for you to keep you fueled all morning long. If you guys follow along with my Insta Stories, then you know that I LOVE avocado toast. Like, what is there not to lo

Recently I had the pleasure of joining Telus at WE Day for their #RaiseAbove Cyberbullying campaign and to say I left feeling electric and inspired would be an understatement. WE Day was cofounded but Craig and Marc Kielburger to empower youth to be the example and be the change on both a local and global scale. Kids can earn their ticket to WE Day by demonstrating how they are making a difference charitably in their communities and internationally. Once they earn a ticket fo

I've always been an advent calendar fan and look forward each year to picking out one for myself to enjoy but this year Mía understands the concept of Christmas and is already asking about Santa and Christmas trees so it is the perfect time to start our advent calendar tradition with her. I knew I wanted to make one for her versus buying one because I like the idea of having the same overall advent calendar so its familiar to her but one that I can change up aspects of each y

Our home is an ICF (insulated concrete foundation) home and what that means is that unlike traditional wood framed homes, our exterior walls are all concrete wrapped in foam insulation. Generally, this results in an overall more efficient home in terms of heating because it's a "tight" unit with little opportunity for heat to escape. This was a huge selling point for us with the purchase of this home but we knew we still wanted to see where we can improve on efficiency before

Above images are courtesy of Nicole Lapierre Photography Recently I had the pleasure of being invited to an overnight eco-tourism retreat at Oceanstone Seaside Resort with Ford Canada to focus on wellness and learning about some of the features that Ford offers to make driving easier and less stressful. We enjoyed a Mala bead making workshop, spa treatments and a yoga class that incorporated a bit of car yoga into the session. Going from an easy commute of five minutes walkin

A few weeks ago we were thrilled to have had the opportunity to jump into the Ford Flex and getaway for the weekend to celebrate our third wedding anniversary. It's funny actually, this is the first year that we were able to actually do much more than go out to dinner or order take out because I was either uber exhausted/pregnant or uber exhausted and with a baby to tend to. So when the opportunity to partner up with Ford Canada to have a staycation sans toddler came up... we

This post is sponsored by TD and the TD Common Ground Project. In recognition of Canada 150th Birthday and keeping in mind the importance of community green spaces to the Canadian identity, the TD Common Ground Initiative has committed to rejuvenating more than 150 green spaces to enrich and connect communities across Canada. Imagine having a bright, inviting and functional outdoor space where you can gather with friends and family for community programmed events like outdoor

Okay guys, this will be a bit of Story Time so bare with me... you will love it, I promise! Let's back track to the day I got engaged. Jon proposed in September of 2013 on a Friday and the following Monday morning I was on the phone with Oceanstone because I knew that was the place that I wanted to get married. I was lucky enough to get around the date that I was hoping for because boy, do they fill up fast! We knew we wanted to get married in Nova Scotia because this was our

I picked up this darling blush (surprise, surprise) dress by JACK from a little shop here in Halifax called Sweet Pea Boutique and almost melted when I tried it on. Every element of this dress screamed BUY ME...the bell sleeves, the soft suede material, the blush colour, the perfect drape... How could I not? Until I can pair it with a pair of sandals or heels, I will wearing it with my OTK (over the knee) boots for some warmth. I love pieces that are functional and stylish to

Is it spring yet? Living on the East Coast has taught me to never trust the weather man. As soon as we think we are within grasps of the warmer days of spring, we get hit with a random snow storm in March (ahem, last year was a great example) so now I'm just waiting for that one last snow storm to be done with so I can start unpacking my off the shoulder dresses and open toe shoes. Until then, you can easily find me wrapped up in this camel coat and sipping on a hot cup of c

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I wanted to share this simple blush themed outfit with you. Whether you have a fancy romantic dinner out, some couple friends over for dinner, or some Galentine's day shenanigans this outfit has you covered. It's no secret that blush has been one of the hottest colours for the past few seasons and I'm loving every minute of it. That barely-there pink is so timeless and pairs well with just about everything in your closet. One of m

Dressing for the cold weather and staying stylish is always a challenge for me. A key factor in staying warm is selecting warm and good quality materials to protect you from the elements. I love this wool pleated skirt because it is structured but still offers tons of movement. On an extra cold day you can wear tights or stockings under the skirt to keep you even warmer. I've paired it here with a slightly cropped turtleneck top so my neck is protected. An added bonus is that