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Hello summer, my old friend. After approximately 700 consecutive days of rain the sun has finally come out to play. This is one of the rainiest summers I can remember in Edmonton. The last time it rained this much was eight years ago and Justin and I were so over it we spontaneously booked a …
I’ve never met a theme I didn’t like. I’m always down for a great party, but one with a fun dress code? Even better! I’ve now been to three Dîner en Blanc’s in Edmonton so I feel like I have a good handle on what to expect and how to make it a great night. …
Grab your tropical garnishes and bust out the coconut bras and Hawaiian shirts because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Since summer seems to have skipped over Edmonton this year Holly and I decided to take matters into our own hands and bring summer to us in the form of a delicious watermelon tiki drink. While this …
Date nights are a precious and rare commodity when you’re a parent. We’ve only got one babysitter (thanks mom!), so when we do get a chance to get out, just the two of us, I want to make sure we make the most of it. It’s easy to fall into a date night rut of …
I first fell in love with Eau Claire Distillery (an Alberta-based company) a couple of years ago when I tasted their gin at a wine festival. It was so smooth–a bit fruity and undoubtedly delicious. Definitely different than other gins on liquor shelves. Next I discovered their EquineOX Prickly Pear Vodka, which is next level. …
Half the fun of crafting new cocktails is in the refinement. Adding a little bit of this and a little bit more of that. It’s a tough job cocktail tasting, but someone has to do it 😉. There’s naturally flavours that work well together: lemon and berries, cucumber and mint, tropical fruit and white tea …
Happy May long weekend everyone! How fitting is it that the Thursday before May long is National Caesar Day in Canada. As Canada’s unofficial, official drink, the Caesar is a tried and true summer classic. With so many variations, my girlfriend Holly, of Chandeliers and Champagne, and I decided to try our hand at making …
A love of reading is something that I really want to instill in my children. I loved to read growing up, and it’s something I love to do with the boys now. There are so many great books out there but here are 10 that we’re always reaching for: 1. The Velveteen Rabbit. We’ve got …
Summer is so close I can taste it, literally! In anticipation of my favourite season I’m launching a summer cocktail series with one of my besties, and my favourite blogger, Holly from Chandeliers and Champagne. If you don’t follow her yet, you’re missing out. She posts the most beautiful home and lifestyle content, and has …
I know lots of people don’t have their baby’s birth go according to plan; babies have a habit of doing things their own way. But Austin’s birth really didn’t go according to plan. At all. The day Austin was born was like any other day. I was 38 weeks and 5 days pregnant, feeling super …
