Recipes

Dana’s Whipped Shortbread Recipe

At the shop, we sell loads of shortbread, especially at Easter and Christmas. Here is a recipe for my melt-in-your-mouth whipped shortbread. They are very light and tender so be forewarned – they are quite fragile! We no longer sell this particular variety of shortbread at the store because we found that packaging them into […]

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Interior Design

Investment Worthy Holiday Decor

Let’s face it, the holidays can be expensive! Many of us relate the expenses surrounding the season to gifts and the cost of hosting, but it is easy to forget how expensive all the decorations can be. Over time, the collection of decor grows, picking up small things as we shop or receiving items as […]

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Recipes

Maple Blueberry Scones

These BEST Maple Blueberry Scones are easy, delicious, and perfect all year round! Made with simple ingredients, these scones are truly a recipe for perfection!

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Interior Design

Artwork Hanging Tips

If you have ever hung a piece of artwork too high or selected a piece of artwork that turned out to be a bit too small for the space, you are not alone. While mistakes like this are common, they are easy to avoid with these simple pro tips. Size Matters Finding the right size […]

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Recipes

Baby Back Ribs and Warm Potato Salad

The temperature outside is cooling down, so I like to keep things warm with comfort food. Tender fall off the bone baby back ribs paired with warm potato salad is a delicious choice that is easy and a true fall favourite.

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Recipes

Pumpkin Apple Soup

It’s that time of year when apples are fresh for the picking and so are the pumpkins. What better way to celebrate this season than with a delicious pumpkin apple soup! With life getting a little busier, kids going back to school, and shorter days, you can cook this delicious soup a lot faster if […]

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Advice

Is Our Market Going To Crash?

I continually get asked if or when this crazy market is going to crash.  Because most people do think that it will eventually.  The comments such as “there is no way we can sustain this growth” come out of the mouths of many who have been locals to our area their entire lives. But many […]

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Cocktail

Spiced Pear Cocktail

Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail is simple to make and perfect for fall entertaining. I love this tasty fall libation because it’s simple to make and delicious, but also makes a great start or end to the week.

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Recipes

Apple and Goat Cheese Chicken Salad

Salad is a healthy and refreshing way to mix sweet and savoury ingredients. This Apple and Goat Cheese Chicken Salads is one of my family favourites.

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Interior Design

New Home Renovation and Decor

Jacqueline Chiarot, a local residential designer, has a passion for all things home which drives her inspiration to create bright, beautiful and timeless spaces that are grounded with modern accents. She also prides herself on creating functional and livable spaces that emit the feeling of home. When Jacqueline and her husband had the opportunity to […]

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