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{ picking up my dress from Sash & Bustle } We're less then 8 weeks out until our wedding day!!! I can't believe how fast it's sneaking up on us! It's bananas to think how quickly our engagement has flown by. I have so enjoyed being engaged, I can only hope being married is even half as sweet! With February 25th fast approaching, we're down to the details and trying to make sure everything is lined up ahead of the wedding (as best we're able...). There comes a point in planning, where you realize that the final day and design outcome lies in the hands of your vendors and you really just have to hope that things turn out as close to perfect as you've envisioned! Luck for us, we've put together a fabulous team and I have zero doubt they will pull everything off without a hitch! + + + + +  Most recent updates... Welcome Gifts : We're making welcome gifts for all of the hotel guests. The kids will be handed small backpacks filled with treats and games...

I've been noticing lately that the internet seems to have an overwhelming opinion that 2016 was a crappy year... Welp, not for me - I simply cannot relate!... 2016 was certainly one for the books, and I wanted to share some highlights and photos from the past year as well as a few things I'm looking forward to in 2017! :: Highlights from 2016 :: - ( obviously ) getting engaged and all the fun celebrations! - wine tasting in Kelowna - running my first 10km race - celebrating a bachelorette in Vegas  - learning to surf in Costa Rica (bucketlist, check!) - seeing the Lumineers live at an outdoor concert  - beginning to (genuinely) love pilates - trying the 14 course tasting menu at Buca Yorkville :: Looking forward to in 2017 :: - getting married!!! (I cannot wait to see D's face when he sees me in my dress) - figuring out a new exercise routine (ClassPass is changing things up in March) - lounging on the beach in Barbados with a husband (!) - meeting a friends baby who is due...

Happy New Year! It's hard to believe 2016 came and went so quickly. Even though time seemed to fly by, it was one of the most memorable years for me and I have a funny feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet! It was our only holiday as 'fiances' so we tried to soak it all up over the holidays.  My sister and her boyfriend returned home from Australia just before Christmas and it was so great getting back to our holiday traditions and spending time with family and friends. I had some time off work and took full advantage of being able to sleep in, relax and spend time with D and my sister! We went for Mexican food on New Year's Eve and rang in the new year at home with champagne and a game of darts! I loved every second.   Hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday and happy new year! xx

Wishing you the merriest Christmas filled with the following: - time with family & friends - good wine & great meals - fun in the snow - a little something special you've been wishing for This year has been so exciting with life changing milestones and I can't wait to see what the New Year has in store. xx

We recently stocked up on some household basics during the infamous pre-Christmas mega sales. We bought huge, cozy bath towels for half-off, replaced our old suitcases with easy-to-wheel hard case models and splurged on hotel-quality, luxury bed sheets. D has discovered, much to my delight, the fun of on-line shopping and suggested we try ordering Brooklinen sheets . They've been reviewed in Vogue, GQ and Apartment Therapy, they come in various colors and designs, plus they were on sale! We went with the Luxe Hardcore Bundle and chose the duvet cover in classic white, the flat and fitted sheet in the Smoke Stripe, and the extra pillow cases in the Bedford Smoke Stripe. We received the sheets a few weeks ago and got around to washing them this weekend and slept in them for the first time last night. Holy moly! They are crisp and light and super soft. I had such a comfortable sleep and can't wait to get back into bed tonight. We're already talking about ordering a second set...

{ cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs } Can you believe next weekend is Christmas?! It truly feels like this year has just flown by. Wedding planning has served as somewhat of a distraction from my normal holiday enthusiasm, but we've been keeping busy and enjoying the holiday season.  I had my work Christmas lunch yesterday then treated myself for a mani/pedi afterwards. I now have bright red polish to last me through the holiday season. We have a holiday party, brunch with a friend and a cookie swap this weekend - so the festive spirit will be in full swing! Have a wonderful weekend (it's the last weekend to shop before Christmas!) Here are some photos from recent days if you care to see... xo { D's famous dollar pancakes } { wrapping necessities } { our winter mantle set-up } { couldn't resist coffee with baileys at the Ritz Bar } { tacos + margaritas at our favorite local spot } { annual Christmas tree haul! } { the sweetest little visitor,  our friends new puppy Wi...

{ Herbivore Coconut Oil Body Polish, $38 } In an effort to achieve radiant, glowing skin for our wedding day, I've been exfoliating, moisturizing and over analyzing every step of my skin care routine for the past few months.  I have a pretty good handle on my facial products at the moment but realized I needed to up my body-beauty game. With the winter months having officially arrived, my skin is more parched then normal and seems to drink moisturizer. I love everything Herbivore and knew I had to try this body polish after reading the raving reviews on the Sephora website. The polish isn't too harsh of an exfoliant, so it does the job of getting rid of dead skin without leaving your skin red or irritated. And the coconut oil also leaves your skin sooo soft. I'm trying to keep myself from using it during every shower to make it last, but it's addicting! I even have D hooked. During these dry winter months - this stuff's a gift from above.