Merry Christmas!
It’s so wonderful being back home in California for the holidays. I am excited that I get to spend New Year’s at home in Los Angeles with family and friends this year. T and I said sayonara to Toronto for the year, packed our fur babies, and headed back to sunny L.A. for some much … Continued
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Sequins and Crowns
Being back in Toronto means bundling up! But lately the winter up here has been milder than last year’s brutal polar vortex that sent temperatures plunging below zero degrees Fahrenheit. I guess because I also live in LA, there’s one thing I own more of than coats and jackets combined – blazers! Business blazers, casual … Continued
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Asymmetric Blazer
As we approach the end of 2014, it’s time to reflect back on what a year it has been. There have been triumphs and victories as well as some downs and disappointments. For me, 2014 felt like one big adventure. I traveled more this past year than any year prior, and obviously I am not … Continued
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Memories from 2014 + A Big Announcement & a Giveaway!
Whether you’re 10 or 30 or 50, Christmas morning brings delight to anyone. In my home, traditional Christmas mornings involve the smell of delicious cinnamon buns being baked in the oven and fresh hot chocolate on the stove. And for the past two years I’ve had the joy of my beautiful fur babies Renly and … Continued
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Christmas Pajamas
With the holidays fast approaching, Santa is not the only one wanting to eat some delicious cookies! By popular demand, I was asked to share some of my favorite holiday cookie recipes. I think one of my favorite cookies I have ever made is perfect for the holidays – Oreo Peppermint Cookies! They are not … Continued
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Oreo Peppermint Holiday Cookies
After whirlwind November traveling home to Southern California and then to the sunny desert of Las Vegas, you’d think I would be mad about returning to the chilly weather in Toronto. On the contrary, I was excited to be able to wrap myself in some large, comfy sweaters! I have a big love for oversized … Continued
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Golden Sweater
While in Las Vegas for the Miss Nevada USA pageant, I had the honor and pleasure of staying at the Delano on the Strip. The all-suite hotel felt luxurious but extremely homey at the same time. Those beds were certainly heavenly and that deep soaker tub was a great way to unwind after long days … Continued
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Chic Style at the Delano
I left Toronto with 5 inches of snow on the ground for the sunny, clear skies of the open desert when I traveled to Las Vegas. To be fair, it wasn’t THAT warm in Vegas but compared to Toronto it certainly felt like springtime to me! Normally I drive to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, … Continued
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Desert Sun
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hosting the Miss Nevada USA/Teen USA pageant for the third year. The pageant takes place in a city that changed my life forever – Las Vegas – where I won the title of Miss USA in June 2011. The pageant is always an exciting time of … Continued
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Bold Colors in Vegas
While in Paris this past summer, T took me to a place (more than once!) on Rue Rivoli in front of Jardin du Tuileries called Angelina’s that is renowned for their hot chocolate. Since I do not drink coffee (allergic) or tea (don’t like it), my favorite hot morning drink is hot chocolate. And when … Continued
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