Natalie Ho

Many of us tend to reserve bubbly and sparkling cocktails only for special occasions. However, I disagree! I believe everyday deserves a sparkling moment and I’ve come to really enjoy and appreciate the luxurious taste of La Marca Prosecco that embodies elegance yet versatility, which makes it the perfect choice to elevate any day of the week.

To showcase the variety of vibrant bouquet notes of golden apple, white peaches and honeysuckle, I’m sharing a few delightful ways to enjoy a glass of La Marca Prosecco with friends this Summer by the pool or at home!

You all already know the love I have for Nespresso, I can barely go a day without a cup. But when it’s hot and humid outside, coupled with a broken air conditioner at home (it’s been over a week!), enjoying a steaming cup of coffee is not quite on the top of my morning to-do’s.

However, I’m super thrilled to share that my friends at Nespresso have come to the rescue with two Limited Edition release of coffees that have been specifically crafted to be enjoyed over ice. Intenso on Ice and Leggero on Ice are perfect to consume as black coffee but equally as delicious topped with cold milk.

Read further to see tips on the best ways to enjoy your glass of Nespresso on Ice!

I love picking up fresh pastries on the weekends. It’s seen as a “hey, you’ve worked hard all week, time for something special” kind of treat. If I was a skilled baker, I’d definitely prefer to make patches of goodies at home over buying them from the store.

However, baking to me has always been super complicated, lots of steps, many ingredients involved, and requires precision and patience. Which quite frankly I don’t have what it takes to perfect. But, I recently discovered the simplest (and tastiest) recipe for a stellar weekend delight thanks to my exclusive visit to the President’s Choice Test Kitchen!

Can you believe I’ve never stepped foot onto this location before? For those of you who live in Toronto, Sugar Beach has become a local favourite due to the cute pink umbrellas that stand tall against the city waterfront. Perhaps it was my (almost) all pink outfit that inspired me to visit Sugar Beach on this particular afternoon for an impromptu photo shoot.

A couple months ago, I was experiencing back pains every morning, and finally decided to make the move to switch out our old mattress for a new one. Since mattress shopping isn’t entirely sexy, in fact, many people find it quite intimidating, I wrote about a few things I learned before bringing home a new mattress.

It’s been eight weeks since we brought home our Tempur-Pedic Embrace Collection mattress and I couldn’t be more satisfied with it!  And to celebrate the beginning better sleep, I took the opportunity to refresh our bedroom with a mini makeover as well!

Keep reading for on tips for better snooze and my bedroom makeover details!

A few weeks ago, I was invited to join the Scotch® Brand team in New York City to spend the evening at the Scotch® Brand Open House. It was situated in a beautiful brownstone home near Chelsea where we got to learn about their newest product innovations and get creative ideas on how to best use these products.

We saw demonstrations of expert gift wrapping styles using a variety of Scotch® Expressions Tapes as added decorations, utilizing the Scotch® Thermal Laminator for wine and cheese entertaining, and learned how we could use various tapes to make packing and moving more efficient.

Woohoo it’s finally denim jacket season and that makes me so happy! Denim jackets are perfect for the warmer season and they pair so well with just about anything (well besides more denim that is). I like the fact that they add an instant casual vibe to any summer dress.

This season, I went with a slightly unique option. I opted for a longer length style and also decided to add a few personal touches by customizing it! I promise, this DIY patchwork denim jacket couldn’t get any more dummy proof.

Keep reading to see where to shop the best patches and appliques!

The May Victoria Day long weekend is typically the time that garden season gets kicked off. It’s like Christmas for gardening lovers! As an amateur, I thought I’d jump on the wagon as well and got quite a bit accomplished last weekend! I admittedly don’t have a green thumb but over the past two years, I’ve been taking baby steps and working hard on making progress on my gardening adventures!

As a coffee admirer, I’m always searching for new flavours and ways to enjoy my morning cup. It’s been several weeks since I shared a new coffee recipe and I’m eager to reveal today’s creation!

In early May, Nespresso launched Explorations 1, two exceptionally rare and distinctive limited editions of coffees originated from Kenya and Laos. Per Nespresso’s in-house coffee experts, these two extremely small batched coffees are considered ‘hidden gems’ due to their excellent taste profiles and the fact that they are Pure Origins – meaning they are sourced from a single farm or small group within a precise region.

I’d consider myself a pretty stellar shopper. Considering I’ve been practicing the art of shopping all my life, I can almost always attain what I’m set out to find. However, when it comes to shopping for mom, well, it’s an entirely different story.  I’m not sure about yours, but my beloved mom is just about content with everything she’s got in life (which is awesome) but makes it quite difficult when trying to find a gift for her.

This Mother’s Day, I am determined to find a unique gift that my mom (and yours) will have major appreciation for. Inspired by my recent visit to the One of a Kind Spring Show, I discovered some fantastic, hand made gifts that every mom will swoon over.