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my weekend is all about taking care of business: organizing my home, putting together furniture for the bf’s move in and a saturday dentist appointment (seriously?!). hopefully we can sneak a piece of pie or movie night in somewhere. browse these links over a saturday morning coffee – enjoy your weekend! x

we’re in the market for a bar cart, and i’m dying for this one

wouldn’t you love to spend a long weekend in this hotel?

the pro’s show us how to be a well groomed traveler… in a perfect world

a six step plan to organizing your closet; i will be putting this strategy to use in early march!

p.s: yep, that’s a photo of me… completely mesmerized by a sparkler at a party last weekend.

weekend sparkles

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i’m in such a love haze this valentine season so i’m dedicating this weeks ‘weekend sparkles’ to love, love, love. squeeze your loved ones a little tighter this weekend and tell them you love them – it’s what life is all about! x

this is what to make your sweetheart on valentines morning

imagine capturing a loved ones face at a moment of pure surprise – so heartwarming

if you’re feeling as lovey dovey as i am, this video may make you tear up – sweet love!

now THIS is a v-day hot chocolate; red velvet style, baby!

photo credit: pinterest

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have a lovely weekend everyone… and if you make those sticky buns, PLEASE let me know so i can stop by! x

order a proper drink at any pretentious spot

get your place organized once and for all with these wonderful tips

who knew even breakfast could be romantic? cute!

coffee table books to luxe it up a bit

my boyfriend packs my suitcases (ridic)… here are the best tips to packing your own!

these are sticky buns worth getting up early for… wow

photo credit: pinterest

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i receive a lot of questions about the name of my blog and why i chose it. i wanted to choose something that encompassed both the tangible and intangible. often, i would describe someone, something, an event in my life or a feeling as: sparkly.

it’s that intangible feeling, moment or magic. i recently found this quote and it partly put into words why i started this blog. and on a lighter note, i just really like pretty things!

“We need less posturing and more genuine charisma. Charisma was originally a religious term, meaning “of the spirit” or “inspired”. It’s about letting the light of a higher power shine through us. It’s about a sparkle in people that money can’t buy. It’s an invisible energy with visible effects. To let go, to just love, is not to fade into the wallpaper. Quite the contrary, it’s when we truly become bright. We’re letting our own light shine.”

 - Marianne Williamson

have a sparkly weekend! x

weekend sparkles: foodie edition

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frosting a cake

the weekend is a great time to attempt those special projects we don’t have time for during the week. especially when it’s cold, i like to get bags full of groceries and spend solid time in the kitchen. these (mostly sweet) picks will definitely keep you on your toes:

this glitzy trifle will add serious sparkle to your dinner party

a caesar dressing worthy of an addition to your recipe book

so THIS is how you frost a cake like a pro!

macarons… made at home. wanna try?

mmm

drizzle this peppermint hot fudge sauce over your ice cream this weekend

how to make almond milk… if you’re feeling really adventurous

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relaxing

this weekend, i’m heading home for christmas. i  look forward to this all year long! christmas baking, pj’s, movies, sleeping in, eating copious amounts; there’s something so theraputic about spending a few cozy days at home surrounded by your favourite people.

make sure you check back early next week for my famous salted caramel sauce recipe!

for perusal in between the christmas shopping rush (like the lovely model above, right?), a few things from around the web i’m enjoying:

a cheeky french umbrella

aerin lauder’s aspen home… what, you don’t have one?

the hilarious ‘fug girls’ top celeb style of 2011

this is how you cut a pomegranate in case you were wondering

jazz it up with these sparkle ballet flats

a look at one of my fave designers makeup collection (i love this website!)

a vegan cappuccino

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coffee sparkles

tonight we are heading out to sanafir for a close friends birthday party. i’m excited to celebrate with her! what do you have planned this weekend? check back on monday for my ‘holiday gift guide for your everygirl’.

thank you so much to everyone who has been reading my new blog. it’s really enjoyable to be able to share some of my favourite things with you! i have a favour to ask: if you like a post, let me know by commenting or hitting one of the ‘love’ buttons at the bottom of each post? that way, i know what you want to see more of.

for perusal over your weekend cup of coffee, a few things from across the web i’m loving:

unique note cards for thank you’s or celebration

my little morkie, ava!

i would love to play dress up in this look

how to flag a cab in NYC without looking like a cheesy tourist *

jacques torres’ secret chocolate chip cookie recipe

perfect for the ‘scooterist’ in your life! (like me!)

nothing is sexier than a confident man

*one of my biggest accomplishments in life is having a tourist in NYC approach me asking for directions (!!!)