Blog - A Pop of Pretty

Get the look of real flowers using fakes: my five tips!

22 Mar

This post was most recently updated on September 22nd, 2019 OK, I have a ‘thing’ about fake flowers. Don’t worry, I’m not going to pull an Oprah and tell you that I don’t use them! (BTW, I love Oprah, just sayin’. ) I use them more than the real ones. Because, well, let’s be real: … Read More about Get the look of real flowers using fakes: my five tips!

House Peeping (House Tour): My Sister’s ‘Tuscan Style’ Home

20 Mar

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019I thought it might be fun to start the week off with a chance to be a (House) Peeping Tom. Everyone like a good house peep, right? Who’s with me?!? My sister’s tuscan style, rural home in Nova Scotia (pssst…international readers, NS is a province of … Read More about House Peeping (House Tour): My Sister’s ‘Tuscan Style’ Home

Celebrating with a Green Snowman (St. Patrick’s Day)

16 Mar

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! We had a spring snowstorm yesterday at my sister’s place in Nova Scotia, where we are spending the weekend. But the kiddies made the best of it! Here’s Miss G with my sweet niece and nephew… Hope you’re doing something that … Read More about Celebrating with a Green Snowman (St. Patrick’s Day)

Taking a moment: at two & a half.

13 Mar

This post was most recently updated on September 22nd, 2019I don’t share a lot about my sweet little family here, mainly because that’s not the focus of my blog. But I try and sneak one in here and there to let you know what I’ve been up to besides tinkering with toss pillows ;-). I … Read More about Taking a moment: at two & a half.

How to decorate seasonally: Use framed scrapbook paper!

12 Mar

This post was most recently updated on September 22nd, 2019 Using framed stationary or scrapbook paper to decorate your home is a great way to change things up seasonally, without going to the expense of buying new accessories that will only be used for a short time. By now, you all should know that I’m … Read More about How to decorate seasonally: Use framed scrapbook paper!