Five ways to spend Valentines Day.
No matter the way you spend Valentine’s Day, whether its eating the most expensive meal all year, or spending it in a 3rd world country with a close friend, I think the best way to spend the day is surrounded by love, and reminding others that you love them. Even though we are in the midst of a pandemic, I find there are still ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with everyone from your loved one to your friends or your family.
Plant Mom: Dried Florals
You may not have a green thumb, so dried florals are a great way of incorporating natural texture! I have a few dried florals strategically around the house in areas that do not get a lot of light, but I like the natural feel, and don’t love faux plants. Here are a few of my favorite dried florals for your home, and a couple great resources for dried and faux plants.
Decor Inspirations: Farmhouse
My significant other grew up spending his summers on a farm. He loves the feeling of being out in the prairies in Saskatchewan, on the farm with his family. We’re moving in together so the plan was to find a way to combine my love of Bali decor, and his love of farmhouse decor (along with all 27 of our plants) to find a happy medium.
Decor Inspirations: Nordic Holiday
Hello! It’s been awhile, but I wanted to come back with some great inspirations for Nordic Holiday Decor. My new sister-in-law is from Finland, and let’s be honest, my trip to Norway and my love of IKEA already gave me great inspiration for what to do for the holidays.
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.
Planning a Trip: Palm Springs Part 2
Two years after writing and visiting Palm Springs, I’m headed back! I’ve been there a few times since with work, but it’s never quite the same, and you spend the time lamenting the hot sun rather than soaking in it! Here are more things to do and what to see in PS!
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.
Travel Tips: Booking Accommodation
There are two types of booking in my mind. Booking in advance to secure the best place with the group you have, and rocking up the day of or just before in hopes of getting a good deal and staying flexible. Now, I’ve done both and I understand the merits for each.
Travel Tips: Travel Insurance
This one is a no-brainer. Do not travel without travel and health insurance. You do not want to be halfway around the world, need a doctor and then have to find planes trains and automobiles to get back to the nearest doctor only to find you should get western medicine.
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.
Practicing Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which one can develop through the practice of meditation and through other training. Check out a few important things I’ve found about incorporating mindfulness into your’re everyday.
Travel Tips: Money Matters
I wrote a nice long post about how much I saved (or wanted to save) for my 6 month trip to Asia based on where I was going, but there are a few general budgeting tips and recommendations I have no matter where you go.
Applying Marie Kondo to your life.
We include a lot of things in our day to day, things, rituals, people, food, work. And I don’t think I’ve ever taken a proper look at which ones spark joy versus which ones feel like a burden or responsibility that I don’t need in my life. I’ve taken a look at my life and applied the ‘Spark Joy’ principles every aspect.
Laos Guide: Crossing from Thailand
First off, there are a few ways of getting into Lao, but this post is about the crossing from Thailand into Laos via the Mekong River. The two day slow boat was a trip I won’t forget and a fun way to spend the first couple days in a new country. Check out my tips for taking the cruise and what to do.
Laos Guide: Luang Prabang
In my previous post, I wrote about my journey into Laos from Thailand. It was an unforgettable journey, and the people that I met made it all the better. Here is a quick guide on what to do in Laos from my point of view!
Travel Tips: How to Travel Light
I’ve done enough travel with carry on and backpacks to really understand the value of packing light and how to do it well. Do I always take my own advice? Not always, but when I do, I usually follow these.
Halfway done, what I’ve learned.
It both feels like yesterday that I left and I also feel like I’ve been gone for ages. I feel like I’ve already grown so much and my perspective on the world, much like every trip I take, has changed. It’s a beautiful feeling to know that you’ve grown and been able to see so much. Here are 7 things I’ve learned so far.
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.
Travel Tips: Staying Healthy
This is something I can definitely talk and write about. It’s a bit brutal, but the key is preparing yourself, especially if you’re traveling. Here are a few tips on staying healthy while traveling and what to do when you are ill!
New Year’s Resolutions 2018
December is over and your Christmas season is coming to a close. If you’re like me, you have friends that are scrambling to find NYE plans and find the best way to celebrate with others It’s that time of year again to create resolutions and find ways to improve your next year. Here are a few of mine that I set last year in my New Years Resolution post from 2017 and what I actually did.
