GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK | Why You Should Shop for GEN1 This Holiday Season

It might be what's inside that counts but when it comes to gift giving this year, might be time to reconsider the outside, too. The new Canadian Women's Foundation Shop for GEN1 collection features party supplies and gifting-made-chic finds that give back in a big way.

Before you go ahead and pick up just any random wrap, consider this: 100% of the net profits from the line are invested in emergency shelters, programs that help women rebuild their lives from abuse and prevention program designed to teach young people how to put an end to violence - for good. The Foundation's aim? Help build the first generation of women in Canada to experience true gender equality and live without the fear of violence. And you thought it was all just pretty packaging. 

Find the Shop for GEN1 line at WINNERS and HomeSense stores now, perfect for adding meaning to any gift or gathering this holiday season. 

5 Ways to Score an Instantly Pretty Office Space

The kids are back at it, easing their way back into the school routine as we speak. But while the focus is usually on students, many grown-ups get those back to school feels, too. After a long and lazy summer, September feels like the perfect time for a fresh start, for a renewed sense of focus to hit our career goals.
But getting motivated in a boring all-beige cubicle? Um, so not gonna happen. If any of you are feeling similarly disenchanted with your work space right now, it’s really no big deal. Sometimes a fresh coat of white paint and a handful of pretty pieces are all it takes to bring your office space from boring to beyooond. Check out my post on the Vaughan Mills blog for 5 steps to an instantly prettier office space. Warning: these finds may cause serious office envy… 

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5-Minute Easter Decorating Hacks

Hosting Easter this weekend? Just want your house to look more festive? I put together some easy 5-minute decorating hacks for the Vaughan Mills blog that will have your house looking Easter-ready in no time. Phew. Happy Easter! 

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PRET-A-PARTY | Do Holiday Décor Like a Pro

via the Vaughan Mills Blog

Hosting a holiday party takes guts - whether it's an intimate little gathering, a family dinner or an epic bash, there's always loads of work to be done. You want your favourites to have fun, obviously. But you also want your place to look like magic. Once you've got your guest list, dinner menu and party playlist all figured out, it's time to turn your attention to decor. Luckily, you don't need a design degree, a big budget or even a massive amount of free time (what's that?) to make your house look like it's been decorated by a pro. Take a look at these 6 easy tricks to make your home shine extra bright this holiday season.

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Hissy Fit

Snakeskin Textured Slip-On Sneakers, $54.95, GAP

It's become an obsession, really. The slip-on sneaker is so easy and so cool that I've worn little else this summer. And since we've moved 3 times in the last 3 months and I've been constantly lifting boxes, moving furniture and kicking unfinished walls in frustration, flip-flops just feel far too dangerous.

These pink lovelies are so pretty that I'm having a very hard time not clicking the 'add to cart' button (oh wait, just did). I mean, $55? For the most perfect of pink snakeskin slip-ons that I will wear all year long? I think we must.

This is our new house that we finally (FINALLY!) moved into on Friday:

Some of you have asked to see before and after pics as I start to decorate. Interested? Let me know what you think. I cannot wait to get started!