Author: pearlslaceandgrace

The last time I shared my favourites, it was a cold, grey day in March, and I was anxiously awaiting Old Man Winter’s departure.  Well, eventually (it took some convincing) he did leave, and now here I sit, ready to share my current favourites with you before taking time to enjoy the last weekend of […]

One would be hard-pressed to find a resource on organization, fostering positive habits, and productivity, that did not highlight the benefits of making one’s bed.  In fact, one of my earliest blog posts – The Pursuit of Tidy ~ No. 1 – discussed this very thing (please try to contain your shock). The act of […]

“Spring cleaning isn’t just about sorting through things, and getting rid of clutter.  It’s about taking stock of who you are, and how others see you.  It’s a chance to redefine yourself, to change expectations, and to remember that it’s never too late to recapture who you were, or to aim for where you want to be.”  ~ […]

  Editor’s Note: A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to write a guest post for Lauren over at An Organized Life; however, I thought my readers might enjoy it as well!   Work – we all do it in some capacity or another; and while the nature of that work, and when/where it is […]

The last time I sat down to share my current favourites, it was a cold, gray October day, and I was dreaming of spring.  Well, as I sit to write this morning, it is still cold and gray (five months later), we are gearing up for a winter storm in Southern Ontario, and I continue to […]

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a walk beside the fire: it is the time for home.  ~ Edith Sitwell This past week, the oracular rodents in Canada and the United States offered conflicting predictions on the arrival of spring.  Folklore […]

For some, the concept of being a “lady” can be difficult to relate to, as it has strong ties to the past.  In fact, because of those ties to a time, that by today’s standard was oppressive to women, many steer clear of the concept altogether, and do not even entertain the idea of a “modern […]

Due to the overwhelming success of my first guest post (thanks again to my lovely friend, Anina Belle – @lechefswife), I thought why not keep the party going and feature another person who inspires me – my friend, Lauren Tucker.  Famously-known (I say this because Lauren’s Instagram took off like a rocket last year) as […]

I am thrilled to bring to you, for the first time on Pearls, Lace & Grace, a guest writer – Anina Belle Giannini.  Known as Le Chef’s Wife (@lechefswife) on Instagram, Anina Belle and I became fast friends sometime ago, bonding over the shared pursuit of a life well lived (and all things lovely). A little about […]

above: Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Freedom From Want,” 1943. Oil on canvas. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why…because it’s rude! Well, the holiday season is in full swing, and this time of year would not be the same without a few staples – festive sweaters, scrumptious […]