Hello! I’m back with a Parisian inspired outfit, one I wore just this past Valentine’s Day. We had a wonderful dinner night-in, and it was a good excuse to get dressed up! Lately, the French way of dressing has really resonated with me, as I recently did some research to understand Parisian style. After all, the…
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Now that we’re into February, winter’s just getting started for us folks up north. Coming up with unique layering options for winter has been a great way for me to be creative, stay warm, and make the best use out of my wardrobe items, even those normally meant for warmer weather. Think of it as creating…
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January is finally over! It’s almost always the least exciting month for me, as it must be for many others. The coming months are, of course, less exciting than they have been in past years. But I’m hopeful that things are looking up. To highlight each little 2021 win or bright spot, each month I’m rounding…
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Before it dropped down to the minuses this week, the last several weeks in Edmonton were unusually mild. It was +5°C last Tuesday (January 19), while this same day last year was -17°C, and in 1886 it hit a record low of -49°C. YIKES. Because of this, along with lockdown orders in place, my knitwear purchases…
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Good riddance, 2020! A complete disaster of a year, some would say. Or, one full of adjusting, changing, and learning. For me, it was definitely a mix of it all. Of note, I’ve learned to practice gratitude so much more than I ever have before. It’s also taught me patience and how much I value the…
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2020 has, without a doubt, been a very unusual year. We’re all trying to navigate through it as best as we can, and for me, having healthy distractions are now of the utmost importance. That’s why I’m glad this year became the year I decided to make a very conscious effort to reduce my consumption; to…
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