I have been avoiding watching reviews and tutorials on YouTube of the new Sultry palette that is Anastasia Beverley Hills' newest palette release. It's not that I'm not a fan, but I'll be honest - my initial thought was it just another ABH palette. You'd think I'd jump onto buying any palette released by ABH (I've got Modern Renaissance and Soft Glam - and they're two of my most favorite palettes) but I've just not been too fond of the Norvina palette they released before Sultry. I used to love purples but I've realized they don't look good on my eyes. So I was pretty "meh" when I heard about this new release.

of my little country dreams

Sense & Sensibility was on Netflix and my Jane Austen heart soared. No second thoughts, no more wasting precious hours scrolling through its thousand titles to find something to watch - I found a "home" for the next hour and a half.

Take me back to the olden days, I say, and pressed play.

I don't recall how I got introduced into Jane Austen's novels, but I know it was Pride & Prejudice (as many others) that got me hooked. I mean hooked. From there on, dreams and daydreams consisted of lords and ladies, houses and tea parties, eggnogs, books read by the fires, walks and picnics at the park. 

of this grapefruit and avocado crudo recipe

In my resolve to eat healthier and follow a vegetarian meal plan on weekdays, I've borrowed some vegetarian/vegan books to look for more creative and delicious ways to eat healthier.

This grapefruit and avocado crudo appetizer is one of the interesting recipes I've encountered from Michael Natkin's Herviboracious book. And of course, my initial reaction was disbelief that these two could go well together. But I was still willing to try.

of the colorful blooms of tulips at the abbotsford tulip festival

I had the chance last week to tag along with Nick when he did the engagement session of our friends at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. I'm so glad they decided to do it here, it was definitely the perfect location for a spring engagement shoot!

of my ootd for diner with my girlfriends

A quick post on my outfit of the day for a night out with my girlfriends. It was a much-needed catch up time and my birthday dinner as well, so it was a really special occasion. I don't look like it in the photo but I promise I was really excited for it!

of another happy birthday celebration with this man

I want to take this opportunity to say that I couldn't have found a better partner in life. Things are not that easy lately but you make going through this life worth it. Your coming into my life was the best hope that I've received from Him above, that all prayers are answered in His best way. Let's continue to hold on to each other and to God who has put us together, tread this journey joyfully, and welcome all the wonderful things that are surely coming our way. Let's continue to pray for each other, for our friends, and for our families together. I love you, Nicholas! You gave such wonderful meaning to the phrase love of my life.

of these cute DIY ribbon paper clips

Cute paper clips really up anyone's planner design game. They can be pricey though for such small things but it's really the unique design and the effort it took to make them that you're paying for, so all's good. But I know I won't really be using them too much and only to add that little extra cuteness to my planners so I thought I'd try and make my own. And it's as easy as it looks.