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The Velvet Trend.

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The Velvet Trend is IN.

There is one thing that I am loving lately. The Velvet trend. I have this infatuation with everything velvet. It started when I saw a photo of Gigi Hadid strutting the street in head to ankle denim and these FAB red pointed-toe mid-calf velvet boots. I mean. STATE. MENT. Right from Gigi’s feet and on to my Christmas wish list they went.   {photo cred}   But wait. The obsession doesn’t stop there…. all of a sudden I was searching for velvet chokers, velvet slip dresses, velvet drapes, velvet pillows, velvet chaises, velvet headboards, velvet ottomans, I mean you get the idea.   + Missguided // ROSE COLORED CRUSHED VELVET UGH I NEED THIS.   The velvet dress is ON POINT this fall/winter. Holiday season just […]

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BOO-tiful Halloween Decor That Won’t Break the Bank.

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Calgary based lifestyle blogger Drea Marie shares her latest Halloween decor finds from Homesense and how you can get into the spirit too!

Hey Boo ha, okay you already know from last year that I’m not a HUGE Halloween girl. I usually end up eating caramilks & boxes of smarties all night or else dressing up as another 1 in 100000000 police woman.  BUT that doesn’t mean we can’t TOTALLY OBSESS OVER HALLOWEEN DECOR! Honestly, I would LOVE to dress up as a wicked witch & host a terribly boooooo-tiful dinner party. Now THAT is my kind of Halloween night.  SOOOOOOOOOO Today I’m sharing my latest, most FAVOURITE, Halloween decor from HOMESENSE           I am so head over heels in love with Homesense. They have the most fabulous furnishings & homeware.         + The Makers of Wax Goods Smoked Teak candle. These candles are insane. They […]

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How to Throw a National Birthday Party

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OH EM GEE YOU GUYS It’s almost Canada Day & 4th of July. I know a lot of you are either in Canada or the USA and I HATE excluding anyone so today we’re talking How to Throw a NATIONAL Birthday Party!!!!!!! WEEEOoooooooo!   K so these outfit options are the BOMB. I’m actually LOVING all of it even for everyday wear.      National Birthday Outfit National Birthday Outfit // spark{le}    x OFF THE SHOULDER. it. is. in. I’m loving both of these tops.  x One Teaspoon jean shorts. I have two pairs and I’m already plotting my next purchase. It’s an addiction. But the best one. x Cute, feminine choker necklace. x Backpack. SO CHIC. Crisp white leather. Asking for trouble BUT […]

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How To: Water Orchids. With Ice.

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OMG okay so Mother’s Day is coming up REALLY fast and flowers are probably THE thing to get any Mom. It’s spring, moms like flowers, PLUS they are a quick + easy gift if you’ve been running around and {oops} totally forgot to buy a gift :|  … it happens. However, flowers can be high maintenance, ESPECIALLY ORCHIDS #diva. If you’re a mom yourself or gifting orchids this year, you’re going to love this tip. To help orchids last weeks on weeks on weeks, I’m talking a record orchid age here, don’t water them… just place 3 ice cubes in the pot near the root ONCE A WEEK. This way, the orchid can absorb the water very slowly. Just how it likes. Also, the exact same amount of water […]

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