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Pavlova

Easy Pavlova Recipe: a favourite, easy to make, no-fail pavlova recipe. Make with summer berries, or any other favourite fruit. I love pavlova. It’s delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with guests. This is a no-fail recipe you will love. Today as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series I’m joining in with some of my favourite bloggers to share our favourite summer recipes. Be sure to check out all the links at the bottom of this post. Easy Pavlova Recipe Pavlova is the perfect combination of crisp meringue and ooey-gooey marshmallowy inside. This combined with freshly whipped… Read More

Canada Day Party BBQ

Canada Day Party BBQ: an easy backyard Make-Your-Own Burger Bar and Free Canada Day Party Printables to insprie your Canada Day celebrations. It’s almost Canada Day and since we’ll be able to have small get togethers this year, I thought that a backyard Canada Day Party BBQ would be perfect. The star of the party is our Make-Your-Own Burger Bar! We picked up everything we need for this Canada Day celebration at Giant Tiger. I love a one-stop-shop! We picked up all the food and some great decor there. I set everything up in our backyard. We started out with… Read More

How To Make A Potager Garden

How To Make A Potager Garden: create a beautiful French kitchen garden with flowers, herbs, and vegetables in raised beds, and garden she shed. I’m so excited to share exactly how we made over our under-used side yard to create this beautiful potager garden. It’s been a labour of love and created the most wonderful space. Today I’m joining in with some of my favourite blogger friends for the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series to share lots of garden inspiration. Be sure to check out all the links at the end of this post. Before We’ve had a pretty little veggie… Read More

Summer Home Tour

Boho Summer Home Tour: we’ve added in lots of plants, wicker baskets, candles, brass, fringe, and macrame for the perfect relaxed boho summer decor. I’m excited to share my summer home tour with you today. Things are kind of laid back and relaxed. I’ve been spending so much time in the garden, that I wanted to keep things kind of simple in here. I’ve added in some pretty pink for summer, and definitely a fun boho vibe. A special welcome if you’re coming from Clean and Scentsible, isn’t Jenn’s home beautiful! I’m joining in with some of my favourite blogger… Read More

Coconut Milkshake

Coconut Milkshake: Inspired by our favouraite Thai resturant, made with just three simple ingredients -coconut milk, ice, and condensed milk. These coconut milkshakes are a real family favourite around here. They’re really simple to make -just three ingredients. You’ll love them. Today I’m joining in with some of my favourite bloggers to bring you lots of fun Summer drink ideas as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series. Be sure to check out all the links to their great recipes at the end of this post. We love to go out for Thai food. It’s a favourite of all of… Read More

Boho Summer Mantel Decor

Boho Summer Mantel Decor: this relaxed summer fireplace mantel incorporates elements like brass, plants, and macrame for the perfect vibe. Our Boho Summer Mantel decor is adding just the right laid back, plant loving vibes we need. The scene is set for the long, easy days of summer. I’m joining some of my favourite bloggers for the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series, and today we’re all sharing lots of mantel inspiration with you. Be sure to check out all the links at the bottom of this post. This summer mantel was really easy to put together, and I love how it… Read More

Summer Movie Night

Summer Movie Night: use our free printable summer movie night ticket, popcorn banner, popcorn labels and cupcake picks to set up the perfect summer night. Long summer evenings with no school the next day -or these days when you can’t go out or get together with friends a Summer Movie Night is a great idea. Today I’m sharing our free summer movie night printables that you can print at home to help create a special evening. And I’m joining in with the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series with some of my favourite bloggers, so be sure to check out their beautiful… Read More

Foraged Wreath

Foraged Wreath: made from foraged materials found on walks and in the garden, a base of grapevine gets a grouping of fresh flowers. This wreath is made from foraged finds. Wild grapevine found on a walk and decorated with garden blooms couldn’t be prettier. I’m joining in with some of my blogging friends for the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series. Be sure to check out lots more Summer Wreath ideas at the bottom of this post. This time of year outside everything is coming back to life. More and more green emerges everyday. And every time I walk through my garden… Read More