DIY Word Art

Yesterday was my little sister’s birthday – 21! And when it comes to buying gifts for her, my usual strategy is to select the most glamorous, sparkly, fierce thing that I would never even dare to sport because I would … Continue reading

The A to Z of Hosting House Guests

Having out-of-town friends or family drop in for a weekend visit can be so much fun. Personally, I love the opportunity to play hostess whenever I can, but opening your home for an extended period of time (no matter how … Continue reading

Classic Cocktail: The North Shore

A few years ago, the hubby and I found ourselves waiting for a friend downtown and decided to slip in to a quaint little bar to kill the time over a drink. We both immediately selected ‘The North Shore’ from … Continue reading

Current Obsession: Soft Neutrals

 Don’t get me wrong, I am a colour girl at my core. I even declare my love for the bold, bright, and beautiful here, here and here, but as I welcome back the summer wardrobe I missed so fondly, I’ve been thinking that a … Continue reading

Brown Bag It: Chickpea Chopped Salad

This chickpea chopped salad is an excellent choice for lunch any day of the week. The name is actually functional in alliteration only because the truth is, if someone asked me: “Hey, Ali. Why do the chickpeas get all the … Continue reading