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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

Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Cream

Homemade Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe: creamy vanilla base, with tangy rhubarb compote and sweet strawberry compote ribbons throughout. Rhubarb Strawberry Ice Cream or maybe I should say Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream, but the rhubarb is the star of the show, so it seemed like it deserved top billing. This ice cream just might be the best thing I’ve ever made -like ever! It’s so perfectly creamy and smooth, and then with ribbons of tangy rhubarb, and sweet strawberries throughout that make it exciting in every bit. We served ours in homemade waffle cone wafers to make Rhubarb Strawberry… Read More

Keto Ice Cap

Keto Ice Cappuccino Recipe -you don’t have to miss out on your favourite summer coffee treat, this keto friendly recipe is easy and delicious. This Keto Ice Cap is the perfect fix if you’re doing keto this summer and miss Tim Hortons. (Don’t worry if you’re not keto you can use regular sugar in place of the monk fruit sugar and make a great regular ice cap too.) I’m joining some of my favourite bloggers for the Seasonal Simplicy Summer Series. It’s hosted by The Happy House and we’re sharing lots of amazing drink recipes today. Be sure to check… Read More

S’mores Pizza Recipe

S’mores Pizza Recipe: In this s’mores pizza recipe all the goodness of s’mores combines with the greatness of pizza for the perfect summer treat! When you think summer, you think s’mores. Want to take your s’mores to the next level? How about a s’mores inspired pizza! For our backyard pizza party I thought it would be really fun to include some dessert pizza. And since it’s summer, the idea of a S’mores Pizza was born. We incorporated all the yummy components of s’mores and made them into a pizza! Our little twist was to use Nutella Hazelnut Spread for… Read More