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posted Monday, July 11, 2016
When you go on holiday, you make a lot of memories. It’s inevitable and it’s one of the best reasons to go on vacation. One way of keeping those memories alive is through your photographs. There is a skill to taking fantastic photos and while often we can just point and shoot and still end […]
posted Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Beach season is here! I know some people prefer to not wear any makeup at the beach or pool, while others like to be fully made up. I thought I’d give you some tips for in the middle of those two. If you’re spending time outside, give some thought to a primer, BB cream, foundation, […]
posted Monday, June 27, 2016
A friend of mine posted a video message from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk called, “So you turned 50.” That number is looming in front of me and like many people I’m dreading it, fighting it, and looking at every birthday as yet another moment closer to lamenting all the “should haves” and “could haves” in my […]
posted Thursday, June 23, 2016
I recently discovered that starting the day with an intention in mind makes me more aware of my thoughts, more likely to pause to reflect on daily events, and contributes to me having a better day. Now, we can all go and say, ‘yes I intend to do this and this and this today’. That […]
posted Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The sun is shining and it’s finally starting to feel like summer! It’s the perfect time to get out and explore the trails in Durham. You want to make sure that both you and your dog hikes safely and responsibly. Ask yourself these questions before starting out. 1. Is your dog ready to hike? Your dogs age […]
posted Wednesday, June 8, 2016
When you’re on vacation, you’re probably going to have some fun in the sun. The key word is fun and if you’re sunburnt or start suffering from heat stroke, it’s not going to be fun! The following tips are a great reminder, because frankly we know all of this but sometimes we are lax (usually […]
posted Sunday, June 5, 2016
Have you ever had someone ask you for advice? This has happened to me a lot: dating advice, job advice, financial advice, child rearing advice, acting advice, beauty tips, diet tips, and the list goes on. Most of the time, I have a strong opinion; I give advice with steps, information they can further research […]
posted Tuesday, May 31, 2016
This past weekend I did makeup for a 10th Anniversary/Vow Renewal. The bride wanted a classic pinup look with red lips and winged liner. Her dress was red with black lace overlay and it came together really nicely. I created this look to beat the heat of the day since it was a backyard vow […]
posted Thursday, May 19, 2016
I’ve always been one for pre-planning. Not to say that pre-planning is bad–because it sure does get rid of my anxiety–but immediately after I finished my final exam for my third year of university last month, I already started planning a trip to Niagara Falls without even telling my boyfriend we were going away in the […]
posted Friday, May 13, 2016
The weather has warmed up, and you and your dog are getting out more and enjoying the gorgeous weather. You always apply sunscreen before you leave the house, but should you apply to your pet? Cats should never have sunscreen applied but for dogs or horses, possibly if they are white or are very thin […]
