There's nothing like a spiced warm drink on a cold winter's night (or afternoon). Perfect for a holiday party or after an adventure of skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, or skating, mulled wine and cider offer a warm, seasonal comfort in a cup. This…
The Elk + Avenue Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada is a wonderful place to stay for a weekend in the mountains. The property is newly renovated and features modern guest rooms and common spaces.
Great Common Spaces
Few hotels in the…
Living in Calgary, Banff is just a short drive away so we are fortunate to visit often. When you visit a town with this kind of frequency, you're bound to have some favourite spots to eat. In this post I'm going to…
Since posting photos from Trickle Creek's Magnolia Showhome I have received countless messages about where to find each of the items in this dining room. SO, of course I did what I could to compile a source list for you at a…
A charcuterie board is one of the easiest crowd pleasers over the holidays (or any time of year). It's simple to whip up and you can cater it to a variety of tastes, themes and of course, wine pairings! In this post,…
I've done a fair bit of traveling in my lifetime and there are a few things that I notice time and time again from other tourists. These behaviours have become so commonplace for us to witness in our travels that I figured…
I love a slushy drink in the summer but I also love a chilled glass of wine. This recipe is the best of those worlds combined! I love that this frosé recipe is so customizable to your own tastes.
For me: I don't…
It's no secret that we are fans of the outdoors and that we love all things back country. So of course, we naturally brought our little one back country hiking with us! We love nature and getting out in the fresh air…
Gifts from new parents can be tricky sometimes. Not everyone registers when they have a baby, and if this is their second, third, umpteenth child, they've probably got the majority of the gear that they need. So what do you get for…
I've tried a lot of skin care in my lifetime and probably even more since I became a blogger. Everyone wants you to try their latest and greatest and I'm always happy to do so because I want to know what's out…