The Pursuit of Refined LIving
Image Source As we usher in a fresh, new year, I cannot help but reflect on the one that has past. While my husband and I were fortunate to purchase our first home in 2018 (a true highlight), and bring our puppy home to stay with us, other aspects of the year were far less […]
Image Source Well, my friends, long time, no post. As many of you may have seen via Instagram (or gathered by the lack of blog posts), I fell out of love with blogging for a moment. Most of that can be attributed to a difficult few months for myself and my family; however, that […]
What is the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning, and the last thing you see before you go to sleep? Good guess, but no, I’m not referring to the love of your life. I’m talking about your nightstand! Given that we begin and end our busy days in bed, our […]
Change – that scary, six-letter word that for many immediately evokes a sense of unease. Unfortunately, no one is immune to change – we all must endure it from time to time. Take me for example. Recently, I walked into my local Starbucks, and just as I have done for months, asked for my “regular” […]
Civility. Formally defined as politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech, civility may initially conjure visions of high society – aristocrats sipping champagne in a grand ballroom and the like. While some may view civility as antiquated, it would appear that the idea continues to weigh heavily on the minds of many today, as evidenced […]
Pearls, Lace & Grace 