The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
If diamonds really are a girl’s best friend then we should be treating ourselves to these gems more often! Birks recently launched a dazzling new diamond collection that has something for every woman with a soft spot for sparkle. Just in time for the holidays, I’ve selected a few of my favourite pieces that you might like ...
This weekend and next, the restaurant Le Richmond is hosting their annual gourmet Christmas brunch. On the menu: Northern-Italy inspired dishes, festive décor and a photo with Santa! If you haven’t been, you should make your reservations asap because this is a popular epicurean activity. You’ll love the leisurely four-course brunch starting with a decadent velouté ...
I’ve been a fan of fine linens for some time, but it’s only really been since we bought our home that I’ve even begun to think about swapping out crisp whites, soft off-whites and cream-coloured tones for something much warmer and richer. When I discovered Montreal’s Maison Tess I knew that one day, I would ...
When I think back on my trip to Martinique (a trip I won thanks to: Martinique Gourmande, Tourisme Martinique and Air Canada), I remember the sun, the sand and the radiant smiles of the Martiniquans. This French Caribbean island has real contagious charm. On the occasion of the Martinique Gourmande Festival which is happening right now in Montreal, ...
Whenever I visit Quebec City there’s one spot that I never miss and that is Château Frontenac, whether I’m staying there or not. Last month, I was invited to La Capitale to experience the brand new Grand Marché de Québec which had just opened. Aside from the new market being an absolute must, here are ...
What’s a gal to do when HGTV.ca reaches out to say they would like to feature her home for their Great Canadian Home series and that gal panics because said home is not ready for its close-up? She calls on her friends for help! In my case, it was Mobilia and Mezari, two local Montreal companies that ...
I was hoping to one day collaborate with Mobilia because it’s a local Montreal furniture company that I’ve always liked, but I thought that would be further down the road. Then a photographer for HGTV.ca reached out to ask if I would be willing to have my home featured on HGTV’s website for their Great Canadian ...
The powder room in our house was pretty boring when we purchased our home. It looked unfinished. There were subway tiles along one wall behind the sink and vanity, but aside from those and the chandelier sconces, there wasn’t much thought put into making this room welcoming. Since it’s the bathroom for our guests, I ...
Spring has finally arrived (at least in my living room)! It's been a long, looooong winter and we are all so over it by now. To give you a little more hope for real signs of spring, I'm sharing my recent home decor makeover with local Montreal textile designer, Stephanie Coleman of Mezari Atelier & Boutique. With ...
At Le Richmond's annual maple brunch with Serge the llama. For me, March rhymes with maple, as it is the month where I get all my maple cravings satisfied. Let’s just say that March is the most maple-saturated month of the year! For the past three years, I’ve made a point of going to Le Richmond for the ...
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.
