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Not sure if you had a chance to check it out, but I shared a gorgeous DIY tutorial last week from my time at Blush & Bloom. Not only is Becky ever so talented but her floral design studio was also ridiculously adorable. I likely spent more time peaking through every nook and cranny then on the actual floral arrangement as there was a piece of treasure to find in every corner.

For those of you who decided last minute you want surprise your lady or man friend with something special on Valentine’s Day, here are some last minute gift ideas for him or her that will have them tickled pink!

I had the pleasure to visit Becky at her floral design studio, Blush & Bloom last weekend. I asked Becky (being the floral expert that she is) whether she could show me (and you) how to arrange a gorgeous floral arrangement. I had so much fun at her by appointment only studio and learned plenty about flowers and how she creates such gorgeous pieces. Did I mention, her studio is so fabulous (I’ll share more photos of her studio soon) and I was also thrilled she surprised me with a Valentine’s colour palette.

Three little words for you today. I love Etsy. Etsy is like Pinterest, highly addictive and I can spend hours on it. I typically browse for art work, DIY supplies (such as fun rhinestones and findings), and I love finding one of a kind gifts for special occasions. Being an advocate for handmade goods, I really enjoy supporting local crafters and businesses, it feels like every piece has its own tale.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d share a little bit of my past dating wisdom with you gorgeous single ladies out there. I’m no dating expert, but I’ve certainly been on a fair share of them before I met the love of my life :).

Actually, funny enough, my first date with Kyle was probably the most embarrassing of all. My jeans literally ripped in half at my rear end just as I was stepping into a cab with him. Instead of fretting over it, we just laughed it off and continued our night out (though we did stop to get me a new pair of jeans).

Hello! I’m so excited to be running this Valentine’s Day giveaway c/o of GUESS. Why not surprise your beau (and yourself) with this V-day GUESS His & Her Fragrance Set?

To get you geared up and ready for Valentine’s Day, here is a short and sweet round up of my past Valentine’s Heart themed DIY projects. Whether you decide to try one in time for February 14 or save it for another occasion, these Heart themed DIY projects were some of my most popular projects (The DIY Heart Print Denim is my personal favourite).

I’m not going to lie, I love a good meal. I can eat as much as Kyle (the BF) and he’s double my size. Perhaps being blessed with a high metabolism has made me love food even more. I’ve always been a fan of dining out, trying new restaurants and cuisines in the city and let’s face it, there are some meals you just can’t make yourself (how much I’d love to have a sushi chef at home 24 hours a day). However, ever since we’ve moved into our house (trying to replenish the piggy bank) and also wanting to keep fit and healthy, we’ve been staying in and cooking at home a lot more often.

I really enjoy cooking a GOOD meal at home. I also love being able to sit back and relax while enjoying a nice meal, without having to wait nearly an hour for a table nowadays in Toronto. Sometimes though, the fridge runs out of food and I’m way to lazy to go shopping after a long day at work (I know you know what I mean!)

It’s been an awfully cold Winter so far – these cold days have me dreaming of a sunny, hot, beach holiday! I’m currently working towards making that dream reality. I’m in need of a spot where the weather will be a perfect combination of hot sunny days and warm nights where no jacket is necessary and flip flops are mandatory (so would a drink in hand)! I’ve been looking holidays online to keep me dreaming on the Royal Holiday vacation club.

I used to live just across the street from my office, which made it UBER easy to swing by at home and freshen up if I had one of those days with back to back events from morning to night. Now that I’m further away from the office, I really have to plan out my day when it comes to transforming from a day to night look.

Keep reading to see the full infographic and tips on transforming your look from day to night!