OUR HOME // OFFICE/STUDIO (BEFORE)

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Happy Friday everyone! Today I have yet another room for you..the office/stuido !! So far you've seen the suite (before & after!), kitchen, living room, master bedroom,  dining room & bathroom. Now it's time to actually start working on the rooms, ha. Our office/studio is the least organized...it's the room I throw all the things that I don't know what to do with, ha. BUT our desks are set up and there will be more improvements soon! But after all the other rooms....

Here's what our studio space looked like when we moved in...sans all the junk...and that scary baby carriage....

Ah, I can't believe how dark the floors were! So thankful that James decided to refinish them before we moved in. We picked this room for the office because it gets great afternoon light. We set up James' desk under the window and mine against the wall on the left but that's all we've done. So much to do but I think this may be one of the last rooms to get done...for now I'll just keep peeping pinterest.

Here's what I'm digging....

1 // 2 // 3 // 4

How good are those spaces? Now I could get some work done in there!!!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend! We're having a shower for Rachel, can't believe the wedding is NEXT WEEK!!!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.

GIFTS FOR MOM

Mother's day is just around the corner...Sunday to be exact! Let's take some time to show some love to our mommas. Take her out for lunch or pick her up some peonies or use this gift guide for some inspiration...

1. Rifle Paper Card
2. Prada Candy Florale Perfume (smells aaaamazing!)
3. Kate Spade Necklace
4. Daring Greatly (incredible book!!!)
5. Madewell Tote

Happy Wednesday!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.

PRETTY MAIL // APRIL BIRCHBOX (CANADA) REVIEW

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Another month has flown by which means another review of pretty mail! Last month's box was designed by one of my FAVE artists- Anna Rifle Bond of Rifle Paper. She makes incredible note books, phone cases, and prints. Seriously how gorgeous is the box! And guess what? Emily Schuman of Cupcakes & Cashmere has designed May's box and it looks STUNNING. Can't wait!! If you want to subscribe to Birchbox Canada click here!

How stinking stunning is the box hey!!

1. WHISH SHAVE CREAM

Summer is coming and you know what that means....time to shave the legs....eeeee. Well I'm so glad I got this in my box because I absolutely love it. I received the body butter in February's box and used it all up. The pomegranate smell is AMAZING and the cream is super moisturizing.
So would I buy it? YOU BETCHA! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. 

 

2. NOT SOAP, RADIO BODY WASH

I'm always excited to try new shower gel. This one boasted a yummy smell and energy inducing ingredients. I tried this one and have to be honest- it was a weiiiird smell. The other kinds look way better. I liked the formula but did not like the smell.
So would I buy it? Not this kind...but potentially a better smelling one.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

 

3. MEREADESSO ALL IN ONE MOISTURIZER

I was excited to try this moisturizer as I'm almost out of my current one and I gotta say, I loooove it! I like the smell and texture and the way it makes my skin feel.
So would I buy it? Yes.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

4. JELLY PONG PONG GLOW GETTER HIGHLIGHTER

I don't often wear highlighter so this sample is going to last me a long time! I like the texture and consistency of it and it gives me a nice glow.
So would I buy it? Probably not because I won't run out of it!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

5. BENEFIT ROLLER LASH MASCARA

Now if I was stranded on a desert island and could only take one piece of makeup with me, I would definitely take mascara. I wear it every single day so I'm always excited to try new mascaras and YOU GUYS, this one is awesome! Just yesterday I received a compliment on my lashes. It's a curling formula and it really does the trick.
So would I buy it? YEP!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

So there you have April's Birchbox. If you want to sign up and pay $15 for a month of amazing goodies sent to your mailbox..click here!

Hope you have a great Monday!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.

PRINTABLE MAY CALENDAR!

Happy first day of MAY!! Bring on the sunshine, bbqs, picnics and patios. Booooyah! I made you this printable calendar so you can write out all the adventures you have planned.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE MAY CALENDAR

xo,

s.s.♥︎.

APRIL FAVOURITES

Well, well, well. Another month GONE! April was great...but May...May will be GRAND because in May Rachel and Jason are getting MARRIED and it's one month closer to SUMMER!!!

Here are the top posts from April...

5. EYE CANDY // 2

Pinterest is my favourite game. 

4. BABY NIKOLAI

And how cute is baby Nikolai???

3. BAND WIFE LIFE // ON FACING ANXIETY

Real talk on facing anxiety.

2. BUDGETING AS A MARRIED COUPLE

How we budget (or attempt to) as a married couple.

1. RACHEL'S BACHELORETTE

And the most popular post was the recap of Rachel's bachelorette! Can't wait to stand by this pretty lady as she marries the love of her life next month!!!

Goodbye April, HELLO MAY!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.