Hike Like a Duchess: The hiking boots I bought to trek the UK countryside in comfort and style
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 on Facebook, Craigslist, and for clothes, shoes, books, on Poshmark. Please feel free to share with fellow Metro Vancouverites. NOTES: We are in Port Moody and buyers must pick up their items and…
Cozy Things to Enjoy This Fall & Winter
What are your favourite cozy things? Here's a list of favourite cozy and hygge items — perfect to gift yourself or the cozy enthusiasts in your life this holiday season. Let's get cozy!
The Complete 2020 City Girl Talks Book List
And now, for your holiday shopping and future reading pleasure, the FULL list of over 70(!) books we've talked about on the podcast in 2020 — as well as the Cup of Something Lovely Book Club selections. Happy reading!
My Pandemic Haircut Experience
The salon experience looks a little different these days, but it’s still just as fab a feeling to have your hair done. This is my pandemic haircut experience.
