Since we’ve been on our healthy eating trend that started in early January, I’m definatley not baking as much as I normally would (I also haven’t had a single soda since December!). One thing that seemed to be a weekly staple around my house was chocolate chunk cookies and quite honestly I miss having the smell of something being…
Summer Crush ~ Minnetonka Sandals
I am absolutely in love with Minnetonka’s summer line of sandals and footwear. In a nutshell, bold colours thrown in with some fringe and beading, not to mention they are ultra comfy. I know what you’re thinking “cute, stylish sandals that I can walk for miles in?” Yep they did it folks. I’ve been a fan…
Kilnhouse Studio Antler Art
My friend Dale recently put me on to some new antler art that we had to share with you. She is the proud owner of some gorgeous pottery that artist Shannon Butler creates at Kilnhouse Studio in Fort St. John British Columbia. Incorporating antlers, unique ceramic patterns and beautiful colours, Shannon created this gorgeous Mexican…
Want to Glamp?
Image from here The long weekends of summer have started and I know the sometimes controversial question is coming up in many homes, “Wouldn’t it be fun to go camping this summer?” Followed by “Define Camping” and “Will there be shower facilities?” If you hate the thought of camping, you’re not alone. I know many folks…
Brisket in Coffee BBQ Sauce
For months I’ve had a beautiful cut of beef brisket staring me in the face every time I open the freezer door. My parents were kind enough to give it to us out of their personal cut of beef they process every year. However I knew how “finicky” brisket can be and wanted to make…
C&C Musings: Strong is the New Skinny & Sexy
Yesterday I read a fantastic blog post by Sophieologie titled, “This Trendy, Stong is the New Skinny Thing (and what it could mean for the next generation of girls)”. Sophie really brought home the message that under the mire of commercialization to what beauty “should be” for years has pushed girls and women to the precipice of fad dieting and the concept,…