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11 Books I’m Reading in 2023
What’s on your reading list this year? With a mix of fiction and inspiration and everything in between, I’m particularly enthusiastic about my 2023 book list. Here’s the list for the first half of the year.
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Walking with Alpacas in Derbyshire
A few weeks ago, I celebrated my 39th birthday, thus kicking off my 40th year. As one of my gifts, the Brit surprised me with an alpaca walk in the Peak District. Read on for a cuteness overload and to learn about these delightful fluffy animals.
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Ode to the Black Turtleneck
It's officially autumn, which means sweater weather! Specifically, turtlenecks, and I love turtlenecks — a black turtleneck in particular. Cozy yet chic, it's the ultimate clothing multitasker, but doesn't have to be expensive. Super versatile, it's essential for any woman's wardrobe, This is my ode to the black turtleneck
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Trek Like a Princess: My review of royally approved hiking boots
Fun fact: I lived in Vancouver my entire life and never owned a pair of hiking boots. Trail runners, yes. But it wasn't until moving to the UK that I finally bought proper boots. And who better to look to than the Duchess of Cambridge for some outdoor shoe inspiration? This is my review of the Berghaus Supalite II GTX hiking boots.
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My Favourite Canadian Brands
Shopping and supporting Canadian brands has been especially important to me during the pandemic. I've shared my list of favourite Canadian brands and businesses on the blog so you can get at much joy from them as I do.
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Ex-Pat Observations: First Edition
Living in England hasn't been a culture shock, but there are definitely some quirks. Like hard water, weird crisp flavours and and double-tapped sinks. Welcome to the first edition of my ex-pat observations.
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What I’ve Learned About Myself After a Year of Pandemic Living
Pandemic living... Like most, I'm pretty ******* sick of it. It's been just over a year of it, and... So many ups and downs. But, as with the majority of challenges, I've learned a lot from this past year. Particularly about myself. Some reminders, some new realizations. These are my takeaways.
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Virtual Garage Sale
*SALE IS CLOSED — Thanks to everyone who gave our things new homes! ❤️ The Brit and I are moving to the UK! This means we need to sell, sell, sell all the things. The below spreadsheet will be updated daily as we continue to add items and sell. If something doesn’t have a listing link (for photos) yet but has caught your fancy or you want more info, please email me here. Things will be listed…
