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The serendipitous picnic table
I was not having a good day. I had a heavy feeling of worry, anxiety and overwhelm in my heart for the past weeks, but especially that day, it felt the heaviest. I am getting better at accepting bad days. The previous version of myself would have utterly resisted them. I used to feel guilty…
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Clontarf Castle
Twelfth century castle turned into a 21st century luxury hotel, Clontarf Castle was an elegant and romantic choice for experiencing Medieval flare during our time in Dublin. We had the privilege of being there twice. The first visit was for our anniversary dinner at the beginning of our trip. The second visit was for our…
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A weekend in Dublin
Welcomed on the tarmac by a lush green landscape and overcast skies, our trip in Ireland began on a Saturday morning in Dublin. We had two full days to explore this charming capital city before venturing off on our rugged road trip. Pembroke Townhouse, an elegant and cozy Georgian-style guesthouse, was our home that weekend.…
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A Thank You Note to 2023
A few months ago, when the previous season was changing, I had exciting intentions to write about my travel highlights of Ireland. As I write this today, with just a few days left in 2023, my Ireland posts remain in drafts, not nearly ready to be published yet. Life…got busy. A series of life changes…
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Our Honeymoon in Ireland
It’s been a head-in-the-clouds kind of existence since coming back from Ireland last month. My mind has been floating and daydreaming as I transition back to regular ol’ life. In a strange way, I’m still processing that our dream to go to Ireland finally came true, and I want to linger in that happy cloud…
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Glamping at Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat
One of my highlights this summer was planning a glamping retreat for my work team this past June. The theme was “summer camp”, and we landed on a 3 day retreat at Whispering Springs. Even though I no longer work as an event or wedding planner, it felt nice to dust off my planning skills,…
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The Ultimate Dinner Platter
I did not plan on writing a recipe post this weekend, but I made such a fun and colourful dinner platter last night that it deserves a spot here because I’d love for you to try it. This aesthetic platter looks as though so much planning was put into it – but the opposite couldn’t…
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Tulip picking at TASC Tulip Farm
I grew up in a house where lavender, tulips and gardenias were frequent visitors. The fragrance alone transports me back to childhood summers and motherly hugs. Tulips often appeared on dining room tables for my Mom’s birthdays and Mother’s Day brunch. These seasonal springtime flowers are her favourite. Five years ago, we went to Terre…
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A Home Full of Flowers
When my husband asked me last Christmas what I wanted as my gift, I told him: “I want flowers in the house all year long”. As you may recall in my post on how I cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder, I mentioned that fresh flowers or a subscription to a flower delivery service was a…
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Lessons From a Hydrangea Covered in Snow
Another storm passed through the previous night, but the morning’s clear sky was a nod of approval to keep my friend’s coffee date. I made my way up the side streets passing by snowy Victorian houses and whimsical mailboxes. Halfway to the coffee shop, I spotted a dead hydrangea draped in snow on someone’s front…
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