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S’more Charcuterie Board

S’more Charcuterie Board: this s’more themed dessert board is perfect as a summer treat around a campfire, or for your camping themed party. Charcuterie or grazing boards have become so popular lately, and they’re just perfect for entertaining. Guests can help themselves, and come up with their own perfect combinations. Lately I’ve seen more and more dessert inspired charcuterie boards and thought that a S’more Charcuterie Board might just be the most perfect dessert we could come up with this summer. Perfect for Camping We were invited to visit friends at a campground for a day and brought this along… Read More

Butter Chicken Pizza Recipe

Butter Chicken Pizza Recipe: use frozen naan bread and jarred butter chicken sauce from the grocery store, for this quick and easy butter chicken pizza recipe. Butter Chicken is a real favourite around here… and so is pizza. Our family loves going out for authentic Indian food, and enjoying everything cooked in a tandoori oven. My husband is of Indian descent, and our local Indian restaurant is a regular stop for us. My girls basically only order the butter chicken and have it with rice and naan bread. It is so delicious. Butter Chicken Meets Pizza When I saw a… Read More

Lilo and Stitch Party

Lilo and Stitch Party: This Dinner and Movie viewing party includes decor, menu, recipes, and free printable Lilo and Stitch Menu Card. Lilo and Stitch The classic animated Disney film favourite Lilo and Stitch is the theme for our party! It’s the old story of someone seemingly unloveable, receiving love and learning to give it in return. And set in Hawaii, it’s full of pretty scenery, hula dancing, surfing scenes, and sunshine. Inspired by the film, we put together a fun and easy menu that paired with it perfectly for a great “Dinner and a Movie Night”. We’re planning a… Read More

French Inspired Picnic

French Inspired Picnic: a free printable French Picnic Menu, food and decor inspiration, perfect for entertaining or Bastille Day celebrations. This French inspired picnic is everything that picnics should be -beautiful, relaxing, and delicious. I was inspired by these amazing handmade pottery plates from France. The Plates I partnered with Séverine, who has an etsy shop called “Argile” which means “clay” in English. All her work is amazing. I was drawn first to the beautiful shape of these plates -26 cm, in white. They feel amazing too, and the colour is beautiful. I love their size as well. They are… Read More

Stranger Things Season 3 Party

Stranger Things 3 Party and Free Printables: Stranger Things themed party ideas based on Season 3, including free Stranger Things 3 Party Printables. Stranger Things Season 3 Netflix just released Stranger Things Season 3, and it did not disappoint. I thought it would be fun to put together a party based on the new season -perfect for inviting friends over to watch, or to celebrate your next birthday with a Stranger Things themed party. The Radio Tower There’s lots of fun details this season that inspired the party table. One of my favourite parts is the mini radio tower I… Read More

Cricut Infusible Ink Coasters and Tote Bag

Cricut Infusible Ink Coasters and Tote Bag: create a “you are my sunshine” tote bag, or rainbow coasters with Cricut’s new Infusible Ink. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m excited to be working with the new Cricut Infusible Ink today to create some beautiful summer projects. It really is an amazing product. Infusible Ink is an all-new system of Cricut DIY products. The ink literally infuses with the tote bag and coasters and creates the most professional looking results. And it’s easy and fun to use too. Unlike the… Read More

Amazon Prime Day Deals

I wanted to share some of my favourite Prime Day Deals with you. This sale only lasts for 48 hours, and some items are in limited quantities so be sure to act fast before it’s over or they sell out. In order to take advantage of the Prime Day Deals, you must be a Amazon Prime member. If you’re not a Prime member you can try out a Free Amazon Prime Trail Membership and still take advantage of these great deals. Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial Now onto my favourite deals: For Entertaining and Home: This last… Read More

Spray Paint Cultery and Vase Makeover

Spray Paint Cutlery and Vase Makeover: give inexpensive thrift store vases and cutlery new life with spray paint, perfect for entertaining. I love entertaining and this spray paint cutlery and vase makeover is the perfect way to give some old mismatched cutlery and vases from the thrift store new life! Spraying New Life Have you noticed all the different cutlery that’s become available in the last few years? We’ve seen cutlery come out in gold, black, rose gold, and handles in pastels, whites, you name it. It’s such a fun detail to add to a beautiful tablescape. Like jewelry… Read More