Category Archives: Favourite Things

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 20, 2018November 15, 2018 by Melissa Harrison

I hope you like these products as much as I do! Just so you know, I may collect a commission or other compensation from the links provided on this page.

1. Unique holiday greeting cards everyone (especially mom) will love.

Get them from The Critter Co for $6 each.

2. A dreamy necklace for the girl with her head in the clouds.

Get it from Curious Oddities for $75.20.

3. A deceivingly warm corduroy jumper for the girl who’s always cold.

Get it from Mod Dolly for $92.92.

4. A cross stitch kit for your crafty friend with bare walls.

Get it from Diana Watters Handmade for $35.

5. The cutest little polar bear necklace for the animal lover in your life.

Get it from Swimming Fox Studio for $23.

6. An effortlessly cool shelf for the new homeowner.

Get it from Stained Lace for $36.

7. A checklist map of Canada’s National Parks for your most adventurous friend.

Get it from Ello There for $45.50+, with lots of add-on options.

8. A subtly festive pinecone necklace for the friend who never wants Christmas to end.

Get it from Emery & Opal for $27.34.

9. A fuzzy friend for your littlest friend.

Get it from Miso Handmade for $20.51.

All photos courtesy of product makers.

Summer Shopping List

Posted on June 5, 2018June 4, 2018 by Melissa Harrison

Aerie swimsuit \\ Tarte eyeshadow palette \\ ModCloth skirt \\ Lime Crime semi-permanent hair colour \\ ModCloth shorts \\ ModCloth pajamas \\ ModCloth sandals \\ Rosehound Apparel top

I feel like my wardrobe is missing several key pieces this season. Last summer, I lived in old clothes that were sacrificed to new puppy nipping, pulling, jumping and playing. I didn’t buy anything new because I didn’t know when I would be able to have nice things again without fear that my new furry friend would destroy them. Now that she’s all grown up and doesn’t see shoes as tasty snacks and flowy hemlines as tug toys, I can wear whatever I want… but oh no! I have nothing to wear.

I won’t be able to pick up every item on my summer shopping list, but here are the fun and beautiful warm weather things I’ll certainly be choosing from.

Sparkle Collective DIY hoop art kit \\ ModCloth clutch \\ Les Tresors De Claudet vintage picnic basket \\ Coldfish vintage dress \\ Keds shoes \\ Warby Parker glasses \\ American Apparel shorts \\ Urban Outfitters swimsuit \\ Cat Mamola necklace \\ Oh Me Oh My dress

All images courtesy of retailers.

January Favourites

Posted on January 12, 2017January 11, 2017 by Melissa Harrison

The lights have come down, the tree’s been taken to be composted and all the Christmas magic is gone. It’s January and time to embrace the real winter. Here are my favourite things for the month where we try to stay positive.

1. A pretty place to get dressed in the morning.

Urban Outfitters’ Aimee Jewelry Storage Hanging Mirror

2. Vintage-inspired Underwear

What Katie Did’s Bullet Bra Harlow Nouveau

3. Beautifully Packaged Cosmetics

Sephora’s Bésame Cosmetics Brightening Setting Face Powder

4. Winter Brights

ModCloth’s Styled at Heart Tights

5. Botanical Jewellery

Kate’s Little Store’s Jungle Green House Necklace

All photos courtesy of retailers.

November Favourites

Posted on November 28, 2016November 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

The last few leaves have brought down by the rain and now litter the lawn. It’s time to get the snow shovels out and put up the Christmas lights. It’s the end of November and here are my favourite things from the past month:

1. Extravagant Pancake Recipes