The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
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 ...
I’m not a huge fan of Old Man Winter, but I am a supporter of local fashion and I’m rather against looking like a walking burrito when it comes to dressing for the colder spectrum of our Canadian climes. When I walk out the door, I want to feel warm, but I also want to ...
Since we’re only a few days away from Christmas, I thought I’d share my holiday décor with you! I’m really happy with the festive way our little carriage house turned out for the occasion! To see the living room-dining room before the holidays, check out my last post here. Last year, we were in the middle ...
I can’t believe it’s been two and a half years since we moved into our little carriage house! When we bought it, we thought it only needed a fresh coat of paint and once that was done, then we’d move in, but, alas – we had a major flood the day after we moved! I’ll ...
This week, get to know some of the neighbourhood’s go-to restaurants and the latest to open their doors during the Golden Square Mile Restaurant Week. Through Sunday, eight participating restaurants are offering a set menu at an affordable price to help you discover what types of wonderful dishes they serve. I moved to the Golden Square ...
The most quintessentially Canadian hotel is the Fairmont Château Montebello and it’s only an hour and a half from Montreal. The ginormous Swiss-inspired log cabin (the largest in the world) was built in 1930, in only 4 months. Château Montebello has been a favourite woodsy destination for both Canadians and tourists alike since its opening. ...
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.
