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This year halloween was a total bust, but we did make super cute DIY Halloween treat bags to try and save the holiday. I’ll be honest though, I didn’t dress up. We didn’t even carve pumpkins. I asked, but my sister said no. Apparently they were rotting already. Unfortunate. These super adorable little candy bags […]

DIY: halloween treat bag

October 31, 2015

If you’re looking for an easy meal idea, look no further! These enchiladas are absolutely to die for. I’ll be honest, though – I had never had an enchilada before in my life. I didn’t even know what they were. Then one glorious day about a month ago my partner suggested we make enchiladas for […]

easy meal idea: homemade enchiladas.

October 20, 2015

Here in Canada, it’s been that time when boulevards are littered with the most annoying little signs every 10 feet – that’s right, it’s Election time. And if you’re like me, it’s your first time voting in an election! Its the time when we all get to exercise the freedom to vote. I’m not going […]

my first time voting in an election

October 19, 2015

Well — I’m at it again, time for another birthday bucket list. For me, these annual bucket lists are a testament to the old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” I’ve made two previous lists and unfortunately only made little dents in them. This year, sitting in the gardens outside Les […]

25 x 26

a purple background with the words '25 x 26' on it

September 15, 2015

Looking for how to keep in touch with your friends when you’re all going in separate directions? Start a traveling notebook! My excitement for the project is through the roof. The last year has brought so many changes. One of my best friends moved across the pond to England, I moved across the country to […]

how to keep in touch with friends: a traveling notebook

June 3, 2015

These eco-friendly reusable cotton makeup remover pads are a great alternative to disposable ones. My sister decided to go the cloth diaper route with Baby A. Since that decision, we’ve been trying to see how many things we can find a cloth alternate for. We’ve made the diapers, the diaper liners, the diaper inserts, baby […]

eco-friendly reusable cotton makeup remover pads – DIY Free Crochet Pattern

March 25, 2015

Exciting news over here! Tomorrow I leave on my first business trip! I’m incredibly excited, and can’t wait for the new responsibilities. The awesome part is it’s with a client back home so I’ll be able to see friends and family on my trip as well. Here’s what I’ve packed for some reading material while […]

my first business trip & graphic design books to read on the plane.

three books titled, 'StrengthsFinder2.0', 'Work for Money, Design for Love' and 'ReWork', on a table beside a white starbucks cup.

March 21, 2015

This weekend I trekked to Banff with my family. It’s about 4 hours away from Edmonton, so a pretty good chunk of time in the car…. perfect opportunity to make another one of these cute little bunnies. Crocheting in the car made the road trip go by so much faster. Thankfully, I don’t typically get […]

road trip hack: bring a crochet hook!

A cream coloured crocheted bunny with purple ears, with a yellow S on the left ear, and a crocheted yellow flower on its head.

March 15, 2015

I am far from good at sewing. My mom once made my sister’s grade eight graduation dress. I stood in awe at the fact she was capable of making something so awesome. I tried to use her ancient singer for years. It hated me. Never once did it co-operate. A few weeks ago, I attempted […]

Making a cross-stitched pillow

February 24, 2015

If you’re looking for an easy crochet project for a baby on the way, look no further than these adorable little thumbless mittens. The countdown is on until baby Anthony makes his debut! We’ve been doing all the last-minute tasks prior to his arrival, including a fun winter maternity photoshoot with my sister. Next on […]

Easy crochet project for baby: itty bitty thumbless mittens –

Tiny blue crocheted fingerless mittens for a newborn baby, hanging on a wooden fence by a light green string.

February 14, 2015

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to do my first official winter maternity photoshoot! I’ve taken some photography classes in college, did multiple fun photoshoots with my friend Sam, and would rather be behind the camera than in front. Photography is definitely something you’ll be seeing more, especially once little Anthony is born! With my […]

JESS & JOEY: a winter maternity photoshoot.

February 5, 2015

A new year always is a great time for a new beginning. Or in my case, a great time to learn to crochet. This past New Year’s Eve was probably one of my most memorable ones yet. I spent the evening with my sister and mom. We stayed in, watched movies, and in my case, […]

Learning to crochet

February 1, 2015