A Pop of Pretty

Winter Decor Ideas

Winter decor ideas: how to decorate your home for Winter, including how to make a pretty winter wreath or other front door decor, how to decorate a Winter mantel, and more.

Tulip Therapy

Tulip Therapy

So. Apparently, it’s Spring.

pink tulip

You know…that season between Winter and Summer where tulips begin to peek through the soil? Kinda like this…

snow 2014
The scene in our back garden since December.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not bitter. I’m totally happy for any of you who are basking in Spring weather. (OK, so maybe that was written with a hint of sarcasm ;-).) Spring comes late here at the best of times.  It’s usually June (as in, almost Summer) before we can expect consistent Spring weather. But this particular Winter it’s been seriously never-ending.  I think Mother Nature is enjoying all this ‘Frozen’ hype just a little too much.

Even after two weeks of beach and sunshine (thank you Florida), my sanity is still hanging in the balance. READ MORE

10 Favorite Winter Products {aka A Canadian Girl’s Guide to Winter}

10 Favorite Winter Products {aka A Canadian Girl’s Guide to Winter}

So have you have enough of Winter – or should I say, the Polar Vortex – yet?!?

Winter in Canada
One of our snow angels, at 16 months.

It even got frosty in the southern United States this winter – crazy stuff.  Here in Canada, I’m used to freezing temperatures and snow this time of year.  But the Polar Vortex has made for an even colder Winter than usual.

I wish I could say that I enjoy Winter, but this Canadian is not a Winter girl. I need a little motivation to get through the first few months of the year. So I thought I’d share my 10 favorite Winter products that make the cold more tolerable around here.  (Note: I’m not being paid to endorse them; I just love them.)

10 Winter products

1. Lululemon Vinyasa Scarf

Lululemon Vinyasa Scarf

This Lululemon scarf is definitely a favorite Winter product, and it’s one of my best READ MORE HERE!