Christmas Peppermint Bark

Christmas Peppermint Bark

Every year, I like to gift my friends and neighbours something sweet, yet simple and thoughtful. Homemade treats are a sweet way to show you care. Perfectly package, edible treats are almost too cute to eat.

Today, I’m sharing my Christmas Peppermint Bark recipe that I have been honing for several years now. It’s nearly perfect.

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#Unfollows a Form of Rejection?

#Unfollows a Form of Rejection?

Recently, against my better judgement, I downloaded an app that tracks and reports Instagram unfollowers. Why? Well, a friend on Twitter mentioned she had recently done it out of curiosity and so I think that pressured me. I’m not quite sure why, but it rattled me. Am I shallow? It’s bizarre, and I picture my mom rolling her eyes, but it’s an odd psychology. Many of us use social to maintain relationships with those we care about, although we may never interact. In short, we just accumulate contacts, then never engage them.

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Tuesday Ten: My Autumn Essentials

Tuesday Ten: My Autumn Essentials

Autumn is in full swing and with it, I feel just a little happier. From pumpkin spice lattes to leaves turning beautiful shades of red and gold, it’s time to dust off those cardigans and take a stroll down an old cobblestone footpath. To celebrate my favourite season, here’s a look at ten of my autumn essentials.

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Music Monday: 09 October 2017

Music Monday: 09 October 2017

You don’t need tickets or a Passport to hear this week’s picks of my favourite music tracks from around the world.

Listen to this week’s curated tracks below, or check out all of October’s new music picks on my monthly curated playlist on Spotify. Have a song I should hear? Leave a comment or email me with your suggestion!

I have to start by sharing my obsession with Rationale. His album dropped last Friday and it has been on repeat all weekend long. His voice, the rhythm, it’s all just magical. You’ll find Oil and Water on this playlist, but be sure to check out all of his tracks — there isn’t one that will disappoint. A close runner up for favourite from this selection of tracks would be Jesse J’s Not My Ex. The lyrics are really beautiful and Jesse J delivers with passion.

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