Hello lovely friends! I just arrived home yesterday evening from my first ever trip outside of Canada. Simon and I went to MeliΓ‘ las Dunas, a gorgeous all-inclusive resort in Cayo Santa MarΓa, Cuba. It was Simon’s first time leaving Canada, too. We chose Cuba for our first trip since we heard it was safe, and very beautiful. We had…
Author: Melanie
Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask Review
Hello lovely readers and happy March 2019! I’m very pleased that we have arrived in March. Spring is on the way, and my holiday to Cuba is fast approaching. I wanted to share my thoughts on the Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask. This was the first Yes To product I’ve ever used. I’ve heard many great things about…
7 Years of Blogging
Hello lovely readers! Today is my blog’s 7th blogiversary! I made a banana blueberry chocolate cake to celebrate. It was my first time using my bundt pan, and the cake came out super moist. I figure that my blogiversary is a perfect time to give you a little life update. In last year’s blogiversary post, I mentioned that I was…
Dove Derma + Care Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo
Hi loves! I have a problem with dry hair and dandruff in the winter months. My scalp was itchy and very flaky last winter, and I was able to fix the problem with an intensive hair mask treatment. Since the beginning of January this year, my itchiness and dandruff has unfortunately come back. I wanted to try something other than…
Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose 2 Minute Magic Masque
Hello lovelies! I’m excited to be writing my first post of the year! I wanted to share my thoughts on the Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose 2 Minute Magic Masque. I’ve been experimenting with different hair colors and venturing into bleaching my hair at home since last fall (I went half blonde in October, and I’m currently…
Happy New Year
Hello lovely readers! 2018 was a year that started off badly but ended on a very positive note. I tackled some personal issues that I had been avoiding for a long time. 2018 was a year for spiritual and emotional growth. I was blessed to have the opportunity to grow on a professional level as well this year. For the…
How To Undertake Your Dream Bedroom Makeover
Undertaking a bedroom makeover can be pretty overwhelming. After all, you have to spend at least the next 5 to 7 years living in that space. If youβre planning on giving your bedroom that much-needed makeover, here are some interesting dΓ©cor tips and suggestions for you. Incorporating these tips will give your bedroom that upgrade you have always wanted for…
Avon Velet Perfume Review
Hello friends! I’m a big fan of Avon perfumes, and I have a few of their scents in my perfume collection. Avon fragrances are great quality and really affordable. Avon recently launched a new scent called Velvet. I was immediately drawn to the name and couldn’t pass it up. The bottle actually has a velvet cap, how cute is that?…
10 Questions About Fall
Hi friends and happy Saturday! I was tagged by Melissa over at Castles and Hurricanes to do the 10 Questions About Fall Tag. How fun! So far, fall 2018 has been gorgeous. The crisp air is such a nice change from the humid summer we had. Let’s get into the questions, and don’t forget to check out Melissa’s answers here.…
Aura Crystal Crowns by The Goddess Fab Jewelry Design Studio
Hello friends! Today’s post is all about Aura Crystal Crowns by The Goddess Fab Jewelry Design Studio, located in lovely Prince Edward County, Ontario. All the pieces are carefully designed by Catherine Jean Tobias, who founded the company in Miami in 2011 before moving to Canada. I recently had the exciting opportunity to model some of Catherine’s fabulous Aura Crystal…
