Leo and I ate our FIRST meal outside last night while watching Justin mow the lawn. We listened to music, danced a little (to the shark song, of course!), and Nacho patiently sat right beside Leo waiting for him to drop or toss something … surprise surprise! LOL! It felt so good to be able to enjoy some time outside …
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Home Tour Series: Leo’s Bedroom & Bathroom
Good morning!! Alright, I know MANY of you are going to be eager to check out today’s Home Tour Series because it’s one of the spaces that I had so much fun designing!! It’s Leo’s bathroom AND bedroom!! I never thought our kid’s bathroom was going to be one of the most used rooms in our home but it turns …
The JH x MA Adorned Collection is Finally Here!
I’m so excited to tell you that the JH x MA Adorned Collection is FINALLY here! The main purpose of the Adorned Collection is to share your personal story by designing your own custom-made necklace (each necklace is created by hand locally, in Vancouver BC!) … starting with selecting your perfect chain then building your desired look by choosing letters and …
We’re Pregnant with Baby #2!
We are so excited to FINALLY share with you that we are happily (and nervously! LOL!) expecting BABY #2 this OCTOBER!!! We feel so unbelievably lucky and blessed that we were able to get pregnant again. We always dreamed of having two children … maybe even three (we will see if I can convince myself again! LOL) and it was …
5 Ways to Tackle Messy Moments in a Busy Household
Trust me … we have had our fair share of messy moments in this household … between a toddler running around (and becoming more curious by the day!) and an adventurous (dirt loving) pooch, mixed with my love for all things WHITE AND WINE, we’ve certainly had some experience when it comes to STAINS!! Now, before I start this big “how …
10 Recipes to Indulge in This Summer
I’m so excited for summer to get here for a few reasons … the weather is the FREAKIN best here in the Okanagan during the summer months … our pool will be open and I can’t WAIT to see how much Leo loves it this year … and lastly, more picnics and BBQ’s are coming our way, which means it’s …
My Closet Tour: Part One
Good morning everyone!! I often get asked questions about how we organize our closet and what the layout is so, instead of writing a big long drawn out blog with a ton of photos, I thought it would be fun to take you on a VIDEO TOUR of my closet so you could see exactly how my closet functions, what …
Home Tour Series: Living Room
Today I’m sharing all of the details of our LIVING ROOM with you! If you missed last week’s tour of our kitchen and dining room check them out here! Our living room is one of our favourite spaces to wind down and cozy up in together. One of my favourite parts about this space would have to be our fireplace, it …
Little Leader Series: Cameron Redford
Hi Everyone!! As most of you know I started up the “Little Leaders” series last year to shed some light on the little shining stars in our communities and so far it’s been amazing to see the positive response come in from everyone in support of these uplifting blogs and the number of emails that we’ve received sharing stories of …
10 Tips for Traveling with a Toddler
I haven’t counted for sure but I think it’s safe to say that Leo has been on close to 30 flights … and trust me, while he is a pretty good little traveler, not all of our flights have been rainbows and sunshine. For example, on our way back from Maui we honestly had one of the WORST flights with …
Happy Birthday Mindy!
Today is a very special persons Birthday … if you don’t know Mindy she has been a member of Team Jilly for just over a year. She not only completes us … but she makes work A LOT more fun. She is easy going and kind hearted and will NEVER turn down a glass of wine … no matter what …
Home Tour Series: Kitchen and Dining Room
Welcome back to another round of my Home Tour Series!! If you’ve missed any of the blogs leading up to this one, make sure to check them out under the Home Renovations tab! Today I’m giving you all of the nitty-gritty details on both, my kitchen AND my dining room!! Both of these spaces turned out pretty much perfect (in …
Must-Have Versatile Dresses for Your Wardrobe
As I creep towards the big 4-0, I find myself investing in dresses that are not only playful, fun, and colourful but also those that are classy and timeless, and more importantly, those that are versatile! The two dresses that I’m featuring here both have this vintage, classy, 50’s housewife feel (which remind me of Betty Draper) and they’re BOTH from Modcloth!! …
Vegan Maple Carrot Cake Cinnamon Buns
There’s nothing quite like a homemade cinnamon bun straight out of the oven … and seen as how Easter long weekend is upon us, what’s better than a sweet recipe perfect for Easter brunch?! Today I have for you … cinnamon buns with a carrot cake twist!! These Maple Carrot Cake Cinnamon Buns are filled with nutmeg, walnuts, and a touch of maple syrup …
Home Tour Series: Pantry
Hello again! Are you ready for another tour?? Last time I shared all of the little details of our laundry room and today it’s all about our PANTRY!! This is another space (much like our laundry room!) that turned out SO much better than I had envisioned! I’ve ALWAYS dreamed of having a pantry so I’m pretty head over heels …
5 of My Favourite (and Easy!) Easter Entertaining Tips
HOPPY EASTER! I’ve got another VLOG coming at ya!! That’s right, today I’m taking you for a sneak peek inside my home and showing off my Easter tablescape all while sharing 5 of my Easter entertaining tips and how to make your Easter decorating easy, colourful and BEAUTIFUL! Check out my 5 tips below and don’t forget to check out …
Jump into Spring in These Cute Shoes
I’m so excited … and I just can’t HIDE IT!!! The sun is out, the snow is melting, the days are WARMER, Spring has FINALLY decided to join us and I’m THRILLED!! I’m in full Spring mode, cleaning out my closet, packing away my sweaters and filling it up with cute dresses and jean jackets and swapping my winter boots …
5 Ways to Make Your Girl’s Easter Brunch Memorable
Easter isn’t just for the kids, it’s also a great time to reconnect with family and old friends and a great excuse to host a brunch for your favourite group of girls! There’s no denying that I love to entertain and I love making my friends and family feel special and I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve as …
Happy 30th Birthday Justin!
Dear Justin, By now, you are on a plane, bound for NYC for HOPEFULLY a weekend of a lifetime. It’s your 30th birthday today. I’ve been waiting for you to turn 30 since the day I found out you were only 24! Hahaha!! And nowI’mm 2 years away from being 40! WTH! LOL!! But holy how much you’ve experienced in …
What Leo and I Get up to on the Weekends
I’ve always LOVED my mornings with Leo but now, especially since I have gone back to work, I live for my weekend mornings with him! I can say that this whole “going back to work” process has been a lot easier than I had originally imagined it would be but I honestly miss our mornings together so much! When I’m filming during …
Vegan Easter Bunny Pop Tarts
Morning every BUNNY!! Today we have an adorable Easter treat recipe for you!! Vegan Easter Bunny POP TARTS!! Because who in their right mind doesn’t love a pop tart?? Welp, this version is a bit healthier and the kiddos will LOVE icing these this pop tarts (so you can enjoy your rosé in peace!). Before you kick this off, I have …
From Carnivore to Herbivore: Justin’s Take on Plant-Based Eating
Good morning everyone!! I often talk about MY experience with transitioning to a plant-based diet and every time I share my thoughts or progress … I always get questions about Justin and how he has dealt with the transition. Since both of us grew up in Alberta, meat was always a huge part of our lives. It by no means …
Vegan Shamrock Coconut Key Lime Tartlets
What’s better to celebrate St. Paddy’s day with (other than copious amounts of green beer … LOL!) than Vegan Shamrock Coconut Key Lime Tartlets?!☘ I’m a sucker for key lime ANYTHING so when we were brainstorming recipe ideas for St.Patrick’s day, this was obviously the big winner!! Plus, anything in individual servings is adorable! We decided to make traditional key lime …
Home Tour Series: Laundry Room
Good morning everyone!! Are you ready to see another area of our home?? This space is one that many of you have already seen via my Insta stories and in previous blog posts but it’s going to be fun to chat details with you today about our LAUNDRY ROOM!! The original laundry room in this house was REALLY tiny! In …
