The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
For years, my favourite Nespresso coffee was Arpeggio, an intense and creamy espresso (a 9 on the Nespresso intensity scale). Yet, since becoming a Nespresso ambassador, I've tried many of their other coffees and now I'm completely obsessed with their Kazaar blend. Kazaar is part of the Intenso coffee range from Nespresso (and it's a 12 ...
One of the must-have items for these early fall days, is a blanket cape. Whether it’s plaid, houndstooth or a solid colour – it’s the perfect piece to throw over a casual outfit for a cozy but chic look. I picked this outfit out at Louwana Creek on Laurier West because I loved the pants ...
Shopping for workout clothes is not my favourite sport, but now that there’s a new boutique on Laurier West that caters to fashion-conscious fitness fans, I’ve been warming up to it. Louwana Creek carries a great selection of local and on-trend activewear. Instead of sporting one brand head-to-toe (I’m referring to the Lulu-lemming types), here ...
A few years ago, a friend asked me if I wanted to attend an auction. I immediately thought of the livestock auctions that my father would bring me to when I was a kid. I remembered the smell of animals, dust and hay. I liked to tag along to hear the auctioneers and to see ...
I don't do well in extreme weather, so the arrival of Fall is always an exciting time for me. In my excitement for the change of seasons, I already swapped my Summer and Autumn wardrobes last weekend. Pulling turtlenecks, thick sweaters, long skirts and wool pants out of storage, to me, is like reuniting with ...
I don’t usually have very many weddings to attend. Maybe it’s because most of my friends are in their 40s and are already hitched or not planning on it. This year, I was lucky to be invited to two weddings on the same weekend! I wasn’t exactly sure how we were going to swing it ...
I love a romantic look and when I spotted this Marchesa Notte dress at hr2 on a work-related trip, I kept thinking about it. Finally, I convinced my guy to make a trip to the store with me to get a second opinion. He loved it too and since we had a wedding to attend ...
Without a doubt, an espresso martini is one of my faves. Since I adore my Nespresso, of course I make my espresso martinis with shots of Nespresso coffee! I like to serve this cocktail to my guests after dinner as a digestif. Below is my version of an espresso martini that works as a pick-me-up ...
When SodaStream Canada asked if I would like to try a convenient healthy food delivery service to help simplify my life – of course I said yes. For the past month, I received fresh ingredients and easy-to-prepare recipes for 3 meals a week. I had just moved into my new home so the MissFresh meals couldn’t ...
Straight to the top! If you remember Club 737 at the top of Place Ville Marie you’ll remember going for the view and not much else. Now you can head there for reinvented Québec cuisine thanks to the latest addition to the string of Les Enfants Terribles restaurants (there is one in Outremont and another ...
A lifestyle blog about my idea of a happy existence. From food to fitness, fashion and decor, to travel or just how to stay put and relax in style. My goal is to live each day elegantly.
