Did you ever journal when you were a kid? I remember I had a pink little diary with a lock. But to be honest I haven’t picked up a pen and wrote down my thoughts since then. It wasn’t until I came upon Simple Diary, by TASCHEN that I was seriously reconsidering journaling again. Read the rest of this entry »
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fun » starry-eyed
Take a Break
fun » starry-eyed
Romantic Reads
When the summer hits I usually make a dash for the lightest read I can get my hands on, fly through it and search for another. Although my list was minimal this season I thought I’d offer up a couple of options to get you through the Thanksgiving weekend (when you’re stuffed with turkey and can’t move off the couch or need a break from family time).
planning » eco-chic ideas
Beauty DIY
Incorporate green into your bridal beauty routine by making your own natural body scrub. Sound complicated? It’s easy peasy!
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Weekend Wind Down
Is it just me, or is time going REALLY fast these days? It’s Monday, then it’s Friday. Then it’s back to Monday again. Weekends are precious, especially summer ones and especially when you’re planning a wedding! But taking time to relax and smell the roses is paramount—nobody else can do it for you. Lately it’s been busy times for me, and I need to amp it down starting tonight. How am I going to relax? By doing some of my favourite things!
planning » eco-chic ideas
Pampered Princess
Getting ready for your wedding day has never been greener. Aveda spas and salons offer a wide selection of services using products manufactured using 100% wind power.
planning » eco-chic ideas
Happy Honeymoon
After the stress of planning an eco-friendly wedding, you deserve an equally eco-chic honeymoon. Responsibletravel.com offers quick access to hundreds of environmentally friendly holidays and includes features such as flight searches, car rentals, airport parking and holiday reviews.
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Get Well
As stressed Canadians who live large and fast, I don’t think there has ever been a more important time to jump on the wellness bandwagon. And you my friends, are no doubt, just that extra little bit stressed with a wedding lurking in your future. I know I’ve advocated spa therapy to you many times before, but I’m here to do it again as I just went to another great one this past weekend; one focused not just on relaxing but on getting you in the well zone.
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Spa Break
Have you ever done a serious spa stay? If not, I recommend you find a couple of days in your wedding planning schedule and a few dollars in the budget to do one, either solo, or with your mister or a close friend— it’s an indulgence you won’t regret.
