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I’m super excited to announce that I’m adding this beauty to my rental inventory for the 2020 wedding season! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You might remember this arch from my stories - I did a wedding and the groom build this gorgeous arch himself. It’s the perfect backdrop for your ceremony or sweetheart table. You can add florals, vines or fabric to work with your wedding theme. Or think outside the box and use it as a dessert table backdrop or photo backdrop for a baby shower, bridal shower or milestone party!
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Click the link in my bio to go to my rentals page or DM me to inquire! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#hamiltonwedding #niagaraweddings #burlingtonwedding #weddingdecorations #weddingdecorideas #partydecorations

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I love having a chalkboard somewhere in my house. At our old apartment it was in the open concept living room, in our new house it’s going to be in the kitchen on the door to the pantry. But I love that it’s a surface you can change up depending on the season, holiday, mood etc. Something that doesn’t have to be stored away until Christmas and doesn’t get thrown out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This Christmas drawing was done by @kjm.lettering for a Christmas party we were hosting and it stayed up for the season until New Years. It was an added piece of decor without having to buy anything new! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you have a chalkboard or whiteboard in your house? What do you use it for? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#christmasdecorating #christmastree🎄 #merrychristmas2019 #chalkboardart #chalkboardwall #chalkboardlettering

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Today’s post is a throwback to last year’s Christmas decor because guys it’s December 9th and my tree still isn’t up! I’m a tree up by December 1st kind of gal. It’s sitting in a sad corner of my living room in a bucket of water still tied up because our living room isn’t quite done yet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Last week was a busy one. We found a dining room table for free that I spent a lot of time refinishing and Andrew was busy taking down the popcorn ceiling and doing a skim coat of the entire living room. The plan was for the primer to go up yesterday and for the tree to take it’s rightful place in the window but sometimes plans have to change. So I’ll relish in the joy of this throwback tree for a few more days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#christmas2019 #ohchristmastree #christmastreedecor #christmasdecorating #christmastree🎄

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Some more tea towel wrapping! Love this idea of wrapping up your hostess gift in a festive tea towel instead of buying a gift bag. They even tied on a cork for decoration - I’d also add a sprig of greenery to the tie. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Are you taking some action to wrap in a more eco-friendly way this holiday season? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#ecofriendlychristmas #sustainablewrapping #hostessgift #christmasideas #christmasgiftideas

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I made a Christmas planter for my porch and I wanted to show you how i did it - so swipe on through.
I started with greenery from the Christmas tree farm, twigs (some of which were from some willow branches that died), pinecones that I foraged and a few fake greens from a old wreath. I’m using my planter that had my fall arrangements in it.
I started with the sticks - I added the tallest curly ones to the middle and a grouping of the red ones on either side. Then I started adding the tallest greenery around the edges so it would droop down the sides and thicker greens at the back that would stand up tall. After going all the way around, I added shorter greens to fill out the middle. It’s ok if it’s messy - that’s the look you’re going for. I added pinecones on sticks and the two artificial greens to the centre. **make sure you are back periodically to see how it’s looking from further back - the planter will mostly be viewed from the sidewalk.
#christmasgreenery #winterplanters #winterarrangement #christmasdecorating #winterdecor #holidaydecor

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We cut down our first tree yesterday! We went to @merryfarms and walked around for much too long trying to pick a tree. You see one you like then you see another, then you want to go back to the one you just saw but can no longer find it. 🤦‍♀️ But it was a lot of fun! We also got an ornament in their Christmas shop that is a little home to signify our first Christmas here in Hamilton. I love a good tradition and I think this is one that will be sticking around. What’s your favourite Christmas tradition?
#christmastraditions #christmastreefarm #christmastimeishere #ourfirstchristmas #christmastime🎄

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What’s your favourite Christmas movie? Mine is a 3-way tie between The Holiday and Christmas at the Kranks. I do also love the grinch though... it’s honestly too hard to pick. Let me know yours in the comments below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Elf isn’t one of my favourites but I do certainly love this quote! I get pretty excited about Christmas so can totally relate! Spread some cheer wherever you go today - whether that’s Christmas cheer or just a few kind words. You never know how it will affect someone else’s day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#christmascheer #christmasquotes #christmasmovies #itstheholidayseason #spreadcheer #tistheseasontobejolly #letterboardquotes

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I wanted to show you an upcycled holiday party table setting today. Starting with the tablecloth found second hand. And think outside the box. It doesn’t have to be an actual tablecloth to use it as such. A thin throw or sheets can be used too.
I took some mason jars that I use to get food in bulk and put in Epson salts and fresh cranberries and candles. I grabbed some pinecones which I’ve found over the years outside and added some pops of orange with the clementines pricked with cloves.
@kjm.lettering did the beautiful place cards and the holders are made from 3 candy canes attached at the top to make a little stand.
Think about things you can find in your own house and through thrifting to set up a beautiful table for your holiday party! 🎄
#holidaypartyideas #christmaspartyideas #christmastablescape #upcycleddecor #rusticchristmasdecor

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🚨 Discount below! ⬇️
Found these two little unicorns to add to my unicorn party collection. I also found a unicorn cake platter! (Swipe left). How cute would this bowl be as part of a rainbow candy bar or filled with some unicorn poop popcorn??
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These ceramic pieces get added to my handmade decor - some of which are pictured here to create my unicorn collection. Such a easy one stop shop to get everything you need for a unicorn party. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🚨 DISCOUNT ALERT! 🚨 From now until December 13, any new rentals booked will receive 10% off. Have a little one’s birthday in January or February? DM
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#kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme #secondbirthday #thisissix #unicornparty

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December is here! And this week I’m going to be talking about holiday parties and how to host more sustainably. Starting with your menu! While we are unfortunately out of the plentiful harvest season there are a few things that we should use as the stars of the show for December entertaining! Check out @cookieandkate for her recipes that feature all of these delicious fruits and veggies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here’s the list of what’s fresh right now. Beets, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, kale, parsnips, pomegranate, potatoes, radishes, sweet potatoes, turnips and winter squash. All these hearty vegetables make for some delicious colourful meals so explore these flavours in your dishes. Again check out @cookieandkate for their December recipes by Googling Cookie and Kate December produce guide!
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#eatinseason #eatseasonal #decemberproduce #holidayentertaining #holidaymeals #holidaypartyideas #holidayfood

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Ok but how cute are these?? A local Hamilton mama reached out after her second daughter turned one to see if I wanted these adorable handmade decorations for my rental inventory. She hand stitched this crown and high chair banner and reused it for both her daughters. Now she wants it to have another life as a rental item! Such a great way to stay sustainable.
Interested in using these for your child’s first birthday? Shoot me a DM!
#kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Who’s got their lights and tree up? We don’t yet but lights are happening this weekend and we are cutting down our tree during the week next week. If you saw my stories yesterday you know that our living room is now empty for some reno and the tree is supposed to go in there so 🤷🏼‍♀️
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This photo was from a couple of weeks ago at the @toxmasmarket. So many holiday vignettes to get decoration ideas from - it certainly got me in the holiday spirit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What’s your favourite holiday tradition?
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#christmas2019 #itstheholidayseason #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #torontochristmasmarket #christmastraditions #christmasdecorating

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Fabric wrapped gifts is one of the most eco-friendly ways you can wrap! I made these bags out of some scrap Christmas fabric by cutting two squares or rectangles of the same size. Place one piece on top of the other and sew around 3 of the edges on the sewing machine (make sure the two sides you eventually want as the outside of your bag are facing into each other) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Once you have sewn all 3 sides turn the bag right side out. Then finish the top edges by folding down each one and sewing to create a finished edge. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If these bags are a little too advanced for you, try using a tea towel or scarf to wrap up smaller objects. These can then also be part of the gift and act as double duty! Swipe left to see an example. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#ecofriendlyholiday #sustainableholiday #diywrapping #diyproject #reusablebags #fabricgiftwrap

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Today’s eco-friendly wrapping tip is about using up the old magazines you have lying around. Wrap gifts with some of the pretty picture pages or make these adorable bows with them! I made these two a few nights ago while watching tv and drinking some wine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here’s how:
Cut strips of magazine into the following lengths
-3x 11 inch -3x 10 inch -2x 9 inch
-1x 4 inch
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Twist each of the long strips to form loops at either end and secure with tape. Layer each loop on top of each other, starting with the longest loops. Make the shortest loop into a circle and stick it in the middle. Great little holiday craft that you could get older kids involved with. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#sustainablechristmas #sustainableholidays #ecofriendlywrapping #reusereducerecycle #diywrapping #holidaycrafts #christmascrafting

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Let’s go back to the Sound of Music era and wrap gifts with recyclables ok? There is something about a simple brown paper packages that I love. But I know this can get a little boring so why not create an art project?
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Have your kids draw or put stamps on your brown paper this year to make their own unique wrapping paper. They will love seeing their creations on the tree and family members will love the extra love that went into each gift. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#sustainablechristmas #sustainablewrapping #letterboardquotes #letterboardlove #soundofmusic #brownpaperpackages

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This week I’m going to talk a bit about eco-friendly Christmas wrapping and my newsletter will feature a how-to on making your own easy fabric gift bags. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Did you know that most Christmas wrapping paper isn’t recyclable? Any that has that shiny coating or sparkles has to go in the garbage. A good test to tell if it’s recyclable is to scrunch up the paper in a ball. If the ball stays scrunched together it can be recycled. If it starts to open back up it’s garbage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Kraft paper like this with painted on designs is recyclable. The bows and ribbons are not but I collect those up and use them year after year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Recycling isn’t the best option - reusable is the way to go which I will talk about later in the week but if you do have to wrap with paper ensure it’s the recyclable type. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#sustainablechristmas #ecofriendlywrapping #ecogifts #christmasgiftideas #christmaswrapping #recycledpaper

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Wine weekend in the County! I love getting away at this time of year - especially in wine country. The holiday lights are starting to creep up and the mulled wine is flowing! Plus no parka was needed due to the warmer weather.
Relaxed and refreshed heading back to the city on a beautiful sunny drive. Hope you got to get out this weekend - whether that’s to put up your Christmas lights or going on a walk.
#wineweekend #princeedwardcounty #winetasting🍷 #winerytour #getoutsidemore #winetime🍷

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There seems to be a new Christmas tree decorating trend every year. “Go rustic with burlap and wood”, “give your tree a monochromatic look by decorating it solely in one colour”. And while those trees look great in the magazines, it’s not very practical or eco-friendly in real life.
I have ornaments from when I was a kid and every trip we go on, we buy a new ornament to add to our collection. These ornaments bring back amazing memories so I’m always so excited to get them out each year.
My advice is to get ornaments that are meaningful to you so you don’t get bored of what you’ve got. The starfish was from our trip 6 years ago to Hawaii, the Disney one was from our 2011 trip to Disney World. The ballerina bear was given to me by my parents when I danced as a child. I love those memories and thinking back each year so don’t feel the need to follow the trends.
Do you have special ornaments to hang on your tree? Maybe things your kids have made or from where you’ve travelled?
#christmasdecoration #christmasmemories #christmastreeornaments #sustainablechristmas #trimmingthetree #rockingaroundthechristmastree

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Swipe left to see how this sign was used at a recent baby shower. I love a popcorn bar for baby showers! First of all who doesn’t love popcorn?? Secondly it’s a great alternative to a candy bar which can be a little bit too much sugar for me. Third who doesn’t love a good pun!?
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My pink and white baby shower decor rentals are now live. You’ll find items for this popcorn bar, giant BABY blocks and a pink tutu table skirt. Check it out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#momtobe #shesabouttopop #shesreadytopop #babyshowerideas #babyshowerdecor #babyshowerdecorations

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Let’s talk eco-friendly holiday gifts! We talked about experience gifts and now we are on to products. The ones pictured here are the ones you find on all the eco-friendly gift guides and while all make great gifts, sometimes I’m looking for something a little more unique. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
That’s why I’ve put together a gift guide with some of these plus many others - grab it at the link in my bio. You’ll find a bag made out of recycled billboards, sustainably sources cotton and recycled polyester hats and more! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Potted plants, reusable coffee cups, tea towels, beeswax candles, beeswax wraps and the @pelacase phone case are all pictured here and make great gifts particularly for the zero waste newbie. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ecofriendlygifts #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlychristmas #giftguide2019 #sustainablegifts #sustainableliving #christmasgiftideas

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