May Inspires Me
May Inspires MeIt’s already well into May. The blossoms are out and some are even fading already as the bulbs make their way to the surface to see the light of Spring. As I go for my morning runs now, the air is still cool but the sun is often trying to warm the earth and soothes me as I run. The air has a sweet smell that is just delicious and the birds are singing more as they...
Friday Finds: Flea Market Fun
For today's Friday Finds, we are going to have some Flea Market Fun!I recently did a reconnaissance visit to Los Angeles for our upcoming Design Crawl, happening the last weekend in May. While driving around the hot spots we have planned for our visit, my daughter and I came across the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High School. Seeing the activity and tents we decided to stop and see what it was about. What a treat! Most of the open...
Recipe: Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
My cousin, Ramina, posted this recipe for Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls on her Facebook wall, catching my attention. My mother made the most amazing cabbage rolls when I was young. I remember loving them so much, and I requested them regularly, but I knew they were a lot of work to prepare. So, when this recipe called 'Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls' came up on my Facebook feed I knew I had to try them out. I was not disappointed, nor was my...
DIY: Planting Bulbs
DIY: Planting Bulbs It’s the end of April and the sun is shining more regularly now. There is a definite warmth to the air and shadows are getting shorter and the days are longer. The garden has been hibernating for the winter but is now starting to burst forth with new leaves and Spring colour. So how can you prepare for the gardening season ahead?Now is the time to plant summer bulbs-Ranunculus, Lilies and Gladiolas will offer beautiful summer display.Bulbs...
What’s Wrong With This Room?
We had such a good response to our last blog post on What’s Wrong With This Room, that we decided to try and post these on a regular basis. So….here we go. Can you tell what’s wrong here?There is a lot we like about this picture, but in our opinion, the carpet is too small. We’d like to see the carpet under at least the front legs of the chair to make the chair part of the conversation area. Right...
Easy Recipe: Blondies
Blondies are kind of like the vanilla counterpart to brownies. I found this recipe and tried it out. It’s yummy!! You could modify it by adding nuts or choc chips as well. I think a big glass of milk is the perfect accompaniment.Ingredients¾ cup butter semi-melted 1 c brown sugar ¾ c granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 t vanilla 2 ¼ c flour 1 ½ t baking powder 1 t saltDirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees Line a 9x13 pan with foil In bowl, combine butter and both sugars. Cream...
Design Tips: Getting Organized
Do you have a list of “to do’s” weighing on your mind?Does one of those items say……get organized?Do you ruminate about how to get organized, but don’t know where to start?If so, this article is for you!!I’m Jane of Organized by Jane, and I’m going to share some amazing tips for you to start getting organized.These tips are simple, clear and straightforward.You will be relieved to know you can finally start getting organized. Step 1 Identifying the first place you want to...
Valentine’s Day For All the Single Ladies
Valentine's Day, the day we set aside to celebrate and revel in love, can be very stressful for many. What if you are looking at a Valentine's Day with no date?Don't despair, and don't even think that being single should stop you. Take a page from these 20-somethings who made their Valentine's evening, without dates, memorable. But this is only one new variation on an old tradition. So Why not invent one of your own?Get your best gals pals together, get your pink and...
Brooke and Tina Introduce ‘Vancouverism’
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