Born and raised in Canada, I first started blogging when I was 18 years old and entering into university trying to decorate and keep up with the current trends with limited budget I had. I started writing a blog all about my interesting fashion sense and daily thoughts and feelings. I ended up starting to write more about my love and passion for travel as well as lifestyle and home decorating. This time, when I picked up blogging again I wanted to share my travel plans, lifestyle tips and everything in between that inspired me.

I’ve spent most of my 20’s traveling the world in search of something.

Whether it be freedom, culture, adventure or connection, there is nothing more fulfilling that exploring the world. I encouraged everyone I knew to do the same, to get out and explore and find something else out there, outside of your comfort zone. When the 2020 pandemic hit, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I’d spent most of the past decade searching for ways to save money and get on a plane, and hours researching the best route through Europe and Asia. I realized sooner rather than later, that my time spent traveling had to be spent doing something else, and I turned to making and creating at home in my 715 sq. ft. apartment to fill my days and learn new things. I’m slowly transitioning everything over from Coco and Vanilla to Fourth and Ivy, so excuse the mess :)

Welcome to Fourth and Ivy. I hope you feel inspired by something you read, whether it be exploring the world around you or creating something you can call your own.

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Planning a Bachelorette: As the Bride in Palm Springs
Planning a Bachelorette: As the Bride in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is the perfect spot for a bachelorette party with its mix of relaxation, adventure, and nightlife. My MOH planned out a weekend of fun for a few of my girlfriends and we had the best time. We ended up spending a few more days in Joshua Tree after the weekend and went on hikes, day-tripped into Palm Springs again, hung out by the pool and had such a good time relaxing. Let’s be honest, the trip was go go go, but we certainly built in a lot of time to connect with nature.

Keeping in mind my bach weekend trip was all planned out by my MOH, here are a few other things that you can do when you’re in PS for your bachelorette if you’re more inclined for outdoors, going for drinks or just relaxing.

Our Engagement Story
Our Engagement Story

This past summer, I was lucky enough to travel to Europe with my dad and brother. We managed to take two weeks off and explore Italy—more on that later—and visited all the must-see spots. Toward the end of our trip, my partner Alan flew out to meet us in Rome so that him and I could start a trip just the two of us. After a few hints had been dropped, little did I know that Alan had planned a surprise for us.

September Inspirations
September Inspirations

September is one of my favourite times of the year. It tends to be a great balance of Summer weather and cooler nights. It also means that it’s the last chance to be on patios, get out on the water, harvest summer’s vegetables gardens and soak up the last bits of sunshine.

I always treat Sept 1 as more of a start to the new year, rather than January 31. I have a few things that I always do below that helps me start what I view as my new year on the right foot:

Quick Profile on Me.
Quick Profile on Me.

For those of you that don’t know me, nice to meet you! I thought I’d put together a quick profile since its been awhile since I’ve checked in.

September Inspirations
September Inspirations

September, where I am from, is also a time where the evenings get a bit chilly and you start adding scarves and cardigans to your daily wardrobe. For the commercial public, they also mean the return of PSL’s and pumpkin everything (don’t get me wrong, I love both of these). So here is a look at what is inspiring me this September, from books to clothes.

March Inspirations
March Inspirations

Sometimes you just meet the right people and you realize how many amazing people there are out there. I'm feeling inspired to make changes to the way I live and who I surround myself with so I feel that type of positivity and encouragement everyday.

January Inspirations
January Inspirations

Even though I’m traveling right now, I’m still feeling so inspired by the decor around me. I can’t wait to have home again! In the meantime, I put together a few things that are inspiring me this January including a few travel tips and things I want to learn this month.

April Inspirations
April Inspirations

Now that April is right around the corner, we've rounded up what we are loving right now, from new clothes to DIY's. I am in love with springtime as it means I can break out the flats and the boyfriend jeans and experience a bit of Vitamin D on the skin. Here are a few things that are inspiring me this April!