My husband and I knew each other for 10 years before we got married, and no matter how long we had been dating, being married just felt different. The wedding was so exciting and fun, but there was something surreal about knowing that no matter what conflicts we had, we were in it for the long haul, and […]
My husband and I knew each other for 10 years before we got married, and no matter how long we had been dating, being married just felt different. The wedding was so exciting and fun, but there was something surreal about knowing that no matter what conflicts we had, we were in it for the long haul, and […]
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May 11, 2016
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I feel like it’s been a while since we’ve had a really good check in, hasn’t it? I don’t even really know where to start! It’s always hard for me to broach deeper topics on this blog. That’s for many reasons… being vulnerable is tough, thinking about who is reading it, and does getting real […]
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We just got back from a trip to San Francisco! The trip was part work (with our Sparkle Media client, Vintner’s Daughter to shoot content on site in SF and Napa), and of course, we had to take some vacation time as well. Before a trip, I always research research research. I love spending hours […]
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I never understand until I’m away, but little getaways are so important to my soul. Since I own a business, I’m always go go go. I oftentimes forget about myself, and my mental and emotional health takes a backseat to the needs of others. I was so excited to get away (I even left my […]
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Back when I was in grade school, I was bullied. It’s a very hurtful thing to go through, and it still makes me feel uncomfortable speaking about it to this day. In those days, there wasn’t very much awareness about it, and it was kind of just brushed under the rug. Grade 7 – 8 […]
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The first Sparkle Studio Workshop happened this weekend at Whiskey + Cake Home, and it was amazing! We had a room of 15 creatives and small business owners in the very first class all about grown an Instagram brand! I actually just announced a second one happening on February 27th, and I’d love to have you! […]
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And we’re back! Oh my, what a holidaze it was indeed. I had a wonderful break in Alberta with my family for two weeks. I took relaxation seriously, turned on my out of office, and just enjoyed the passing time. I Instagrammed along the way, and loved chatting with you there. Now, here we are […]
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Overall, I’ve had a great year. There hasn’t been too much significant change per say, but it has been full of challenges, both personally and professionally. It has also been full of successes! With such a huge year of personal growth, this post is totally from the heart, so bear with me while I share […]
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Decorating the tree has always been an epic part of the holiday season growing up, and now with my husband, it’s something we savour each holiday. Christmas trees are significant to us – Roberto made one for me and proposed in front of it, and we always get a new special ornament each year that […]
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Gotta get a jump on it! We ordered our cards at the beginning of November because I swear to myself every year that I will NOT be a last minute person. Some years are better than others, let’s just say! Minted is definitely becoming the place to go for custom holiday cards. It’s easy to […]
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Stress is such a broad word, isn’t it? I always have a hard time understanding when I’m feeling it, how I’m feeling it, or, more importantly, why I’m feeling it. So, what about how to deal with stress? The other day, I was so overwhelmed that I cracked. This doesn’t happen with me… ever. It […]
