Recipe du Jour: White Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake
I’ve been trying to eat really healthy again over the past month, and while most of it has been smooth sailing, the thing that’s been the hardest to say goodbye to are processed sugar and fat-laden desserts, like cakes, brownies, and ice creams. Since munching on fruit just wasn’t cutting it when it came to my dessert cravings, I decided to invent a solution. Continue Reading →
Song of the Day: Say Something
Say Something – A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
Say something, I’m giving up on you
I’ll be the one, if you want me to
Anywhere I would’ve followed you
Say something, I’m giving up on you
Book Review: What Would Audrey Do? by Pamela Keogh
Audrey Hepburn is one of my biggest inspirations, so I thought this book would be right up my alley. I admire her kindness, generosity, grace, and sense of style (particularly in the fifties and early sixties).
Unfortunately, What Would Audrey Do? wasn’t quite what I hoped it would be. Continue Reading →
Darcy & Me
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of a small apartment must be in want of a cat.
Ever since reading Pride and Prejudice, I knew I was destined to fall for a Darcy. And wouldn’t you know it? That’s exactly what happened. Continue Reading →
100 Little Things to Be Happy About
“Remember the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
Everybody has bad days, and on the days you’re feeling low, it helps to remember the things that bring you joy, no matter how tiny. Here are 100 little things to be happy about, to remember, and to look forward to. Continue Reading →
Song of the Day: You’re the Top
You’re the Top, by Cole Porter (sung by Sutton Foster in Anything Goes)
2014 Films I’ve Seen & Want to See
I love storytelling in all its forms. Books, movies, television shows, plays, musicals – you name it, I love it. So naturally, I watch a LOT of movies.
I thought it might be fun to catalog all the films from 2014 I’ve either seen, or am counting down days to see. Click any movie title to get to its IMDb page. Add your own picks in the comments for movies you’re excited about this year. Here we go! Continue Reading →
Rifle Paper Co. Haul
Rifle Paper Co. is one of my favourite brands, so I frequently peruse their site to see what’s new. Anna Bond, the founder and creative director, is incredibly talented and has an unparalleled visual aesthetic.
I’ve got things from Rifle Paper Co. all over my home – from framed London and Paris illustrated map prints, to greeting cards I’ve either framed or stuck on my fridge door, to my iPhone case. I’d let Anna art direct my whole life, if she wanted to. Continue Reading →
Book Review: Sense and Sensibility
I’m going to say something blasphemous here. The movie was better than the book. Continue Reading →
Song of the Day: Si tu vois ma mère
Si tu vois ma mère – Sydney Bechet
There’s nothing better than a long bath by candlelight with some jazz playing softly to unwind after a long day.
Summer Modcloth Haul
I pretty much always have a Modcloth lust list as long as my arm. On this occasion I allowed myself a few things on that list, two of which I justified as being essential, and the other two simply because I fell in love with them and couldn’t drag myself away. Continue Reading →
Top 10 Tips for University Success
(Or, Sara’s Declassified School Survival Guide)
I get a lot of questions from high school students anxious about starting university. I also frequently get asked how to deal with the work load, the stress of exams, and how to find balance in your life. When I asked you all which topics you’d like “advice” posts about, this was a very popular one. So here are my top 10 tips for university. Continue Reading →
DIY Gold Sharpie Dot Mugs + Glasses
Last weekend I decided to get crafty. I’d seen DIY Sharpie mugs all over Pinterest and Etsy, so I thought I’d give them a try myself. After looking up a lot of different styles and methods, I combined what I thought were the best bits of each and went to town. They’re beautiful, very easy to do and super affordable! Continue Reading →
Book Review: Gone Girl
This book messed me up.
Not emotionally or psychologically (though it certainly does put your mind through its paces and casually and continually flips you on your head) – it messed up my schedule. Quite severely. Continue Reading →
