One of my favourite Christmas traditions is decorating the tree. I’m usually away for December 25th, and because my family celebrates Russian Orthodox easter on January 7th, decorating usually happens right after boxing day. This always meant discounted ornaments, and sometimes if we were really busy, discounted trees. But a couple years ago, my mother surprised me with my very own…
Last year, during Easter while decorating eggs, my sister and I had the sneaky idea to surprise our mom and dye our pom-a-poo, Rosie, light pink with Kool-Aid. The result was subtle yet adorable, and although she was pastel pink for a couple months, it was a fun transformation. This year, instead of dyeing my dog, I decided to do…
Happy Easter long weekend to everyone celebrating the holiday! Easter always brings fuzzy, warm memories. From hunting for Easter eggs with my sister to the smell of my mother’s delicious paska (Russian Easter bread) wafting through out the house. The holiday also signals the return of spring, and I always look forward to celebrating it. It’s a great opportunity for…
For Christmas, I had fun creating a colourful, two-tone ornament wreath, and my sister gave me the idea to recreate the DIY wreath for Easter using colourful Easter eggs. Pinterest is full of inspiration, so you can find a pretty pastel colour combination, or you can go my route and upcycle old neon easter eggs you might have used for…
With only one week till Christmas, I wanted to share how to make a DIY ornament wreath to bring colour and festive cheer at your doorstep or in your home. Here’s how to make it for under $30. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for more DIY ideas. Also, please subscribe to my newsletter for more DIY updates…
