Almond Flour Bread: A Keto-Friendly Option for Bread Lovers

A Keto-Friendly Option for Bread Lovers

Introduction For many embarking on the Keto or Paleo journey, giving up bread can be daunting. Bread, after all, is not just food; it’s a part of numerous cultural traditions, a staple in many diets, and for most, a comfort food. However, the high-carb content of traditional bread doesn’t align with the low-carb, high-fat principles … Read more

DIY SECRET CAT DOOR

DIY SECRET CAT DOOR

If you’re not following along on Instagram, then you might not know that we have cats! Yes, like so many other people in the midst of a pandemic-induced lockdown, we decided to get a pet. But of course, this wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Richard and I have always wanted pets. We’ve been planning on adopting … Read more

VICTORIA COTTAGE: LAYOUT + BEFORE SHOTS

VICTORIA COTTAGE LAYOUT + BEFORE SHOTS

Okay, are you ready to meet our new house?! (Side note – did you know that “?!” has a name? It’s called the interrobang, which I think sounds hilarious.) This is going to be a super long post, but full of pictures! If you follow me on Instagram (or you’re related to me) you’ve probably seen … Read more

OUR CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL BOOKSHELF

OUR CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL BOOKSHELF

Victorian properties are known for having amazing character – detailed coving, stained glass windows, etc. You know what they aren’t known for? Storage! I’m guessing that the Victorians really loved free-standing wardrobes because they definitely weren’t fans of closets. Our flat isn’t exactly spacious. Don’t get me wrong, it could be smaller, but the only storage we have … Read more

SIMPLE ART LEDGES

SIMPLE ART LEDGES

SIMPLE ART LEDGES: Now that I’m back to being my productive self ?, I figured I should really post a few projects I made last year that never made it onto the old bloggity blog – like this one! Queue the endless ramblings… Do you ever look around your place and think that something’s missing? You have … Read more

PROCRASTINATION… SUCKS

PROCRASTINATION… SUCKS

Hello, it’s me again… been a while, hasn’t it? Almost a whole year since I did anything with this blog. It’s been so long that not only did I end up getting that short fringe (and a couple of successive trims) but I’ve almost grown it out! And as anyone who has ever had bangs knows, they … Read more

GINGER CAKE WITH POACHED PEARS AND CARAMEL SAUCE

GINGER CAKE WITH POACHED PEARS AND CARAMEL SAUCE

Now, many people know Justin Gellatly for his doughnuts (I’ve used his recipe to make Paska and Rhubarb + Custard ones), but he makes something else just as good! Some may even say it’s better – I’m talking about his cracking ginger cake! Rich, moist, and very moreish. And if you pick up a copy of Justin Gellatly’s book Bread, Cake, Doughnut, Pudding you can … Read more

DIY SNOWY PINECONE CHRISTMAS WREATH

DIY SNOWY PINECONE CHRISTMAS WREATH

I’ve always loved making things at Christmas time. Whether it’s baking cookies, or making salt dough ornaments – Christmas for me always means creating something! And this year, my big craft was this winter wonderland wreath! I actually made a pinecone wreath in the same way about 5-6 years ago when I was back in Canada. I had always intended to … Read more