The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
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. ...
I’ve been traveling a lot lately and I like to take as little as possible with me wherever I go. Nothing’s worse than having too much luggage or the stress of being told your carry-on is overweight. When La Roche-Posay gave me the new Hyalu B5 anti-aging serum and moisturising cream to test and review, ...
Hendrick’s E.L.E.V.A.T.U.M. - a sipping spectacle This Thursday and Friday, elevate your cocktail lifestyle with a little gin and jazz. Head over to the Hendrick’s Gin VIP Air Departure Lounge at the Montreal Jazz Fest where the famously unusual gin co. will be making spirits soar, literally. VIP guests will enjoy the Jazz Fest from above ...
I used to work as a professional photographer shooting portraits, events, families, even weddings. I realized back then that not everyone could afford to hire a professional photographer because it was rather expensive to pay someone with experience. Now that we’re in the digital age, it seems everyone is a photographer which makes it challenging ...
With the Royal Wedding only a few days away, I decided to host a Royal afternoon tea party for a few friends complete with traditional English scones, lemon curd and finger sandwiches. To make it even fancier, I baked elderflower sugar cookies decorated with edible flowers. They were a pretty addition to the tiered sandwich ...
Brunch is by far my favourite meal and I am happiest when out for brunch with friends. Not long ago, I was invited to try the entire new brunch menu at Restaurant Miel in Pointe-Saint-Charles and there were a few dishes that I will definitely go back for. Here’s what I would order again: The homemade flatbread ...
Almost every morning, I hike up the mountain in Montreal with my dog, Dapper. Not only is it a great workout for both of us, it also gets us away from the hectic hustle and bustle of city life for about an hour. I call Mount Royal my gym or my backyard and my walks ...
Looking for a last-minute activity that will sweeten your weekend? The annual McCord Museum's Sugar Ball is tomorrow night at L'Arsenal and it promises to be one of the best Montreal parties of the year. Last year, I attended the ball as one of the influencers chosen to represent their neighbourhood in order to promote ...
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.
