The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
Friday night I walked into my friend Tara’s café (which I’d been meaning to check out for some time now… bad friend!) in Griffintown. “No way!” was what she said when she saw me. I smiled… it’s so nice to be greeted in a new place by someone who really knows you. Soon I was ...
Traditional yoga can make me yawn and the whole hot yoga craze just made my blood boil to the point where I got so mad at myself for agreeing to take part in such hellish torture (three strikes and I was out). Thankfully, there are now two alternative yoga classes to keep me both zen ...
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With these icy temperatures, we need to spend less time going out and more quality time bundled up inside. Here are my suggestions for a cozy night at home. Warm & fuzzy blanket Little Burgundy sent me this awesome Pendleton blanket for Christmas and I gave it to my guy so that we can bundle up at ...
Today one of my favourite spas turns four! If you feel like hitting the water circuit today, Scandinave Les Bains is offering access to the baths for only $24! What better way to deal with this freakishly cold weather than to unwind at the spa. You know where to find me! Out with the old and ...
In December I revisited the Stowe Mountain Lodge – one of North America’s top luxury ski resorts – in Stowe, Vermont. I wrote about the lodge and the picturesque village of Stowe three years ago (in French), but this time I went back with my guy and my schnauzer, Mac for a weekend of ski, ...
Special guest blogger: Mac the Knife (Carrie’s mini-schnauzer) In December, my mistress and her man took me to Stowe, Vermont to a very fancy ski lodge. Usually I get left behind at the sitter’s, so I was stub-tail-wagging happy to be along for the three hour car ride (I love road trips!) Little did I know, ...
Although I’ve just returned from a long European vacation, the cutting cold has already got me fantasizing about my next trip. My next major getaway will be to Florida this spring, but I really wish it were RIGHT NOW! To keep my spirits up, I've started putting together my wardrobe for the orange state. My ...
I don’t believe I know a single woman who wouldn’t appreciate a trip involving culture, fine food, wine and other gourmet discoveries. After my adventure in the Rhône-Alpes, I’m sure I can convince a few of you to take a similar vacation that you will be sure to keep in your foodie memory forever. Forget the ...
Some of you may not be thrilled with the soggy snowflakes that have decided to grace us with their presence, but you should know that snowflakes can be a girl’s best friend – especially when they are made of diamonds or dough! Here are a few snowflake suggestions to slip under the tree, around your ...
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.
