Do you struggle to find a Mother's Day gift that will show her how much she's appreciated? In this post, I've curated a selection of 27 Mother's Day gifts moms will love. From fashion accessories to kitchen luxuries to travel essentials, I've covered all the main categories your mom might be interested in. I've only included items that I've actually tried or that I would be happy to receive as a gift. My own Mother's Day wish list includes an item on this list, so check the bottom of the post to ...
Backyard Raised Garden Beds – Part 3
Have you always wanted to have a garden and grow your own fresh produce? With the price of groceries continuing its upward climb, now is a good time to build a garden of raised beds. The price of lumber has come down since Covid times and early spring is the best time to build these raised beds. You can build these beds in April and plant immediately for spring and summer harvests. This blog post is the final post in my three-part series on raised garden beds. In the first post, I shared the ...
How to Whitewash Terra Cotta Pots
Have you ever wondered how to achieve the perfect whitewashed or aged finish on your terra cotta pots? The kind of old-world charm that looks decades old? In this post, How to Whitewash Terra Cotta Pots, I share my secrets to create this whitewashed finish in just a few minutes using inexpensive dollar store pots. This easy and affordable DIY will make the perfect addition to your Easter table decor or to your front porch this spring. You can easily scale up this project and whitewash larger ...
The Prettiest Spring Tablescape for your Easter Gathering
I say this every year and I still believe it- Easter is one of my very favourite times of the year to decorate for. I love the sweet, soft colours, cute bunnies, and the promise of spring to come after a long winter. This year, I wanted to create a pretty spring tablescape that would be equally suitable for an Easter brunch with friends or Easter dinner with the whole family. The individual components are easy to gather and place on the table and you can easily make substitutions based on what ...
How to make a Delicious Non-Alcoholic Paloma
The Paloma is one of the most popular cocktails in Mexico and this is where it originated. It is citrusy, fresh, and very refreshing. You can prepare it with or without a salt rim, and with its fruity garnish, this beverage is a delight to look at. Some zero-proof cocktails are lacking in flavour and are no different than drinking a glass of juice. In this post, How to Make a Delicious Non-Alcoholic Paloma, I’ll show you how to make a very special and complex-flavoured non-alcoholic cocktail ...
Upgrading Your IKEA Farlov Sofa with Comfort Works Slipcovers
IKEA sofas are usually an affordable, stylish way to furnish the home. We’ve always had IKEA furniture in our home and added an IKEA Farlov two-seater sofa to our living room two years ago. However, IKEA furniture can sometimes look or feel less than luxurious or high-end. I found a way to upgrade our Farlov Loveseat by adding a slipcover from Comfort Works. In this post, Upgrading Your IKEA Farlov Sofa with Comfort Works Slipcovers, I’ll share my experience ordering and receiving the slipcover ...