It’s the first weekend of fall, but it’s so hot outside that it feels like the height of summer! What do you do on a fall day that’s 30 degrees outside (86 for my American friends)? You make Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes to enjoy the flavours of fall and beat the heat. 😉 We made ours into… Read More »
what we’ve been up to lately…
Fall Home Tour 2017 -Part I
September 22, 2017 by · 16 Comments
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. I’m excited to share my fall kitchen with you today. It’s been so hot here this week, but the calendar says it’s officially the first day of fall. We are blessed to have a forest behind our house, and I have noticed the leaves are just beginning to turn… Read More »
Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
September 13, 2017 by · 4 Comments
Fall days are here, and it’s lovely to get out the slow cooker for some warm and easy recipes. These cool days are made for Sunday afternoon football and get togethers and this couldn’t be a better appetizer to enjoy with friends. Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip is the perfect warm and comforting dip… Read More »
Back To School Family Dinner
September 6, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
It’s a tradition in our house to have a special Back To School family dinner on the very first day. We hear all about new teachers, and who’s sitting where, and if the teachers seems nice so far. Our girls can’t wait to take their turn and tell us all about it. While they’re at… Read More »
Kool-Aid Dip Dyed Tassels
August 23, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
These pretty Kool-Aid Dip Dyed Tassels are perfect party decor, or a great little bunting for around the house. Dip Dyeing them in Kool-Aid is the perfect way to add some ombre colour in an inexpensive and non-toxic way. We did ours with Sharkleberry Kool-Aid and it gave us a pretty peachy pink, but by… Read More »
DIY Boho Driftwood Sticks
August 17, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
These beautiful DIY Boho Driftwood Sticks are so easy to make and add a little fun to any room. I found the sticks while out for a walk one night with my husband. We were walking along Lake Ontario, and took turns carrying them till we made it back to the car. I knew they’d… Read More »
Late Summer Home Tour
August 2, 2017 by · 3 Comments
It’s the first of August, and officially the beginning of the second half of our Canadian summers. Our kids go back to school the day after Labour Day, so we have one more full month to enjoy. I’m already fighting off thoughts of back to school, especially as I see lots of my US friends… Read More »
Breakfast Picnic
July 28, 2017 by · 4 Comments
A beautiful morning by the lake, homemade breakfast treats, fresh coffee, and a sunshiny yellow colour palette are the perfect ingredients for our Yellow Breakfast Picnic Party! We’ve been having a lovely summer so far…and I wish I could slow it down, and squeeze every bit of goodness out of it! Last week we were… Read More »
