Happy Friday!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!!

Remember, there are no mistakes, only lessons. Love yourself, trust your choices, and everything is possible.

— Cherie-Carter Scotts

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Happy Monday + holiday sparkles!!

Happy Monday! I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Did you indulge in some great food and a bit of shopping?

I enjoyed a relaxing weekend with long walks in the forest & reading and cooking.

I'm looking forward to enjoying the upcoming holiday season and getting started on some home decor. 

I particularly love the silver candle holders available at Indigo.

I've gotten back to some writing and thought I would share this article about finding inspiration.

I'm delighted to share a lovely book review from Teresa's Reading Corner. Thank you Teresa!

Have a wonderful week!

(Images via Lets go to Paris and fall in love)

Stephanie's tip: Holiday Centerpieces

I don't blame you for thinking "summer" at the mention of fresh flowers on your table, but let's remember one thing- just like every perfume has it's occasion, the same goes for floral arrangements.  The holidays are a great time to bring that sweet smell back into your home, especially if you're hosting a get together with loved ones.  When making or buying your holiday floral arrangements, think magical!  Baubles, candy canes, acorns, white and red roses; let yourself be inspired by all the glitter and sparkle of this snowy, warm-your-heart time of the year.  If flowers are too traditional for you and you want something a little edgier, you can always grab a few large vases and fill them up with bare branches, holly and a string of lights to add some ambiance.  Just remember to have fun, this is your creation!  PS:  Speaking of holiday plants... May the mistletoe be very good to you this year!

(All images from here)

A Lovely Decor Idea

I just had to share this lovely decor idea. Simple but high impact. 

I had a bit of a rough morning, I got stuck in a snow bank and had to be rescued by three gentlemen in a pick up truck...It sounds like more fun than it actually was! Ah, the joys of living in a snowy Canadian winter wonderland!

I have more inspiring holiday decor ideas coming up shortly, check back in soon!

(via Heartbeatoz)

Silver Belles

Loving these ultra glamorous touches of silver for Christmas. Hope that you do too! 

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons."
~Ruth Ann Schabacker

 
(Images via Country Living, Fashion Gone Rogue)

Christmas in the Country

Spending time in the country these days, researching, writing, sleeping ( after a crazy three weeks) and now Christmas decorating, my favorite! We even chopped our tree ourselves this year, a first.

I found these great country style ornaments at Canadian Tire (a Canadian hardware store chain)for $0.99 and $9.99 for a box of four  yesterday and hung them in every window, they look really fantastic!

Hope that you all have a fantastic weekend!

Don't forget to participate in the holiday accessories giveaway!

 (images J. Crew,  Hermes, models.com, Country Living)