Soon we’ll be three! :)

September 4, 2017

We are having a baby!!! We are so. very. excited. But it wouldn’t be the full picture without first sharing the part that wasn’t so exciting.

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The truth about being MIA the last few months is that I was absolutely destroyed by the first trimester. What torture that was! I had never felt so sick in my life :(. All day nausea with vomiting (2-3 times a day), dizziness, extreme fatigue, constant bloating, horrible gas pains, and excruciating hunger. It was completely debilitating and I actually felt like I was going to die. While every inch of me was so grateful for this gift, feeling horrible every single day for 7 weeks straight really took away the excitement of the pregnancy for a while there.

The bright side of it all? Other than the obvious little peanut growing inside of me, Chris had been a rock by my side. I had never seen him in this light before. Completely and utterly selfless throughout my sickness and did everything he could to help. I am so blessed to have this man and going through this has made me fall in love with him even more. I have a sneaking suspicion that there will be a whole lot more falling in love as we journey through the ups and downs of life and as we grow and bond deeper with each other with each experience. :) I thank God everyday for you, Chris.

So then the second trimester came like a knight in shining armour! YAY!! All other symptoms have subsided or completely gone away and I am just dealing with fatigue now. I’ll take it!! I’ve accepted that it’s probably going to be a part of me until the 9th month and I’m okay with it. I’ve been able to get back into the groove of things a whole lot more the past few weeks with LOTS AND LOTS of sleep to get me through. :)

We are 16 weeks 3 days today and are sooo over the moon about our little human in the works! We’ll be three in February 2018!! What an absolutely incredible and incomprehensible thing to create LIFE. We are in awe. God is so good and we are so blessed. I can’t wait to capture our journey here as we embark on the next chapter so stay tuned!

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Just whistle while you work.

April 15, 2017

Cozied up to tea and music this morning while working on orders :). I just love this print so much, I thought I’d snap a picture of it in its packaging ready to be tucked away for shipping. It’s going to a lovely customer in Tennessee!

Happy birthday weekend to my incredible husband! And happy weekend to all.

PS. We’re almost at the finish line with our backyard project!! Right in time for SPRING and it makes me so happy.

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Happy new year!!!

January 1, 2017

New year, new fun picture :). Thank you to my Christopher for snapping this one! We had a quiet new year’s eve, which is just the way we like it.

Thank you, 2016, and hello, 2017! We look forward to all that you have in store. Gearing back up for work and kind of very excited! January is going to be a crazy month but it’s the really good kind of crazy. :) I’ll certainly miss being able to blog and post pictures as frequently as I did over the break though :P.

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Her closet design!

August 14, 2016

Of all the home projects, the closet was probably among the easiest and cheapest!

DECOR TIP: Here’s all that you need to build a $500 low-cost yet pretty closet!

1. CLOSET ROD
Simply install this from one end of the closet to the other. You may need to throw in a support bracket in the middle if you have a lot of clothes that will eventually weigh the rod down!

2. MINI DRESSER
This is so you have a set of drawers to dump your clothes in! Extremely helpful to keep your closet neat.

3. MATCHING HANGERS
This is only if you care about having a “pretty” closet. Make sure your hangers match across the board – it makes everything look prettier and more organized! Miscellaneous hangers look messy :P.

4. SHELVES
This is an easy way to store your shoes neatly inside your closet. Again, pick colours that complement or match the rest of your closet. For instance, if my hangers are natural pine wood, then I’ll also pick natural pine wood for shelves!

5. LOUVERED DOORS
I love, love, love the look of shutters in general, so louvered-style closet doors were the perfect choice for me. I also love the bifold function because they are not only space-saving but they also look awesome!

6. DECORATIVE KNOBS
Toss the standard knobs that come with closet doors you buy at big box retailers and go out and get some decorative ones to spice things up! :)

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Adjustable Closet Rod – Lowe’s
KOPPANG Chest of 3 Drawers – IKEA
BUMERANG Hangers – IKEA
EKBY HEMNES Wall Shelves – IKEA
Interior Bifold Louvered Closet Doors – Lowe’s
Clover Decorative Knobs – Anthropologie

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Our front yard!

August 13, 2016

As promised, here’s a snap of our new front yard! :) We’ve worked tirelessly on it for the past couple of months with our awesome handyman. I actually shared this on Instagram last week and am just catching up with a blog post now! I love, love, love it! Chris and I have been clockwork when it comes to watering our green babies after work. As much of a chore as it sounds, it’s actually extremely relaxing and it’s guaranteed outside-time every day. I wish it was summer all year long so we get to keep our flowers for a little longer, but that’s not Canada for ya. I’m on a mission to find flowers that bloom and survive in the winter though! Any suggestions, pretty please let me know. They’ve got to exist!

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Iron Window Boxes with Coco Liner – Vandogen’s Garden Centre
Bright Pink Trailing Geraniums – Jade Gardens
Iron Hanging Planter with Coco Liner – Terra Greenhouses
Iron Hanging Planter Hook – RONA
Trellis – Arbor Garden Centre & Nursery
Boxwood Plants – Arbor Garden Centre & Nursery
Emerald Cedars – Arbor Garden Centre & Nursery
Pathway Stones (Ardesia) – Best Way Stone
Doorsteps (Parkwall) – Best Way Stone
Doorstep Riser Stone Veneer (Great Lakes – Raven) – Fusion Stone

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It’s a beautiful world.

November 8, 2015

Another selfie in Iceland, taken by the hubby. I had a big urge to book a flight to Iceland today to travel the northern part. Perhaps in a few months; I still have enough photos to hold me over a little longer, thank goodness. :)

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Iceland Selfie!

October 1, 2015

We’re all moved in! We have not unpacked nor do we have internet set up. It was actually a bit of a nightmare to think I’d have to go a week without internet. But thanks to tethering, that nightmare never materialized. :) I decided to post something quick tonight as I reminisce to those beautiful days in Iceland.

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Now available at Chapters Indigo Canada!

September 5, 2015

We’re extremely excited to announce our newest stockist, Chapters Indigo Canada, who now carries our art prints! My husband and I are huge fans and can literally spend hours in the store every time we go. They’re one of our favourite retailers in Canada and it just so happens that they’re also the perfect match for our art prints, so we’re simply thrilled. We’ve collaborated with them to create our Canadian Wanderlust Collection intended to celebrate the beauty and hidden gems in this country. The Canadian Wanderlust prints below are now available at the Chapters-Indigo Canada online store – each print is exclusively produced on extra luxurious, matte-finish, archival paper, so be sure to check them out! :)

NEVER BROKEN
Photographed in Prince Edward County, Ontario, this abandoned barn house stands in the middle of a vast field looking hauntingly beautiful.
old barn house with vintage love. print available at chapters indigo canada.

GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN
Photographed in Banff, Alberta, this majestic view of the great Canadian North is a little glimpse of heaven.
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BARNHOUSE SOLITUDE
Photographed on an Autumn day in Milton, Ontario, this red barn house rests in solitude in the middle of golden corn stalks.
old red barn photos. print available at chapters indigo canada.

GOLDEN COUNTRYSIDE
Photographed on a perfect summer day in Hamilton, Ontario, these haystacks sit perfectly on a farmer’s haven, glistening under the sun.
countrside landscape photography with vintage love. print available at chapters indigo canada.

FISHERMAN’S HAVEN
Photographed at the Toronto Harbourfront, this one’s for the fishermen whose second home is the deep blue sea.
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CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN
Photographed in Banff, Alberta, this is a glimpse of Canada’s awe-inspiring, beautiful, ever-majestic rocky mountains.
Rocky Mountains, Banff, Alberta, Canada. print available at chapters indigo canada.

SUNFLOWERS BLOOM
Photographed in Burlington, Ontario, these sunflowers in full bloom are as bright and cheerful as can be on a sweet summer day.
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VANCOUVER MARINA
Photographed in Vancouver, British Columbia, the marina sits still and peaceful in the West coast sunset.
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WINDMILL WANDERER
Photographed in Bayfield, Ontario, this old Dutch windmill gives us a little taste of Holland in the Canadian countryside.
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