Author Archives: Suzan

Main Bathroom Reno

Today, Scott and I will be tackling the surround tile for our main bathroom renovation. Scott has already: 1) Demolished the bathroom. All the tile on the walls and floor has been ripped up and put to the curb. 2) … Continue reading

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From Ugly to Outstanding – Our Fabulous Kitchen Renovation

In November 2011 we moved into our new fixer-upper house in Orleans. Since then we have done a number of renovations and I’m only getting the time to write about them now. We started with the ugly kitchen that had … Continue reading

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The Move – Photo Gallery

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We have finally settled into the new house and now that Christmas is behind us, we have actually managed to relax a bit and take a break from the ongoing renos. Many of you have asked to see photos of … Continue reading

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Finding Peace at Bedtime

We recently (Nov 22) moved to a new, bigger home, so that our family could enjoy more space. As much as we loved our previous home on Fillmore Crescent, we were a little cramped. It had only three bedrooms upstairs … Continue reading

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Cod Recipe

My sister gave me this great fish recipe – thought I’d share it with the world. It’s light and delish! Ingredients: – 3 leeks – 3 spring onions – oil/butter – 2 tsp flour – 4 oz of white wine … Continue reading

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Status Update on Chloe’s Spine

This week, I finally managed to get the x-rays of my daughter’s spine that were taken by two different hospitals. Since 4 months have passed between those two x-rays, I’m keen to know if any progression in the curve is … Continue reading

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Tuxes, Photographer and Vows

Last weekend Scott and I reserved Tuxes for the boys. So, now all that’s left for the wardrobe is my jewelry and shoes. Recently, a few friends of mine have held Silpada Jewelry parties and I really like their jewelry … Continue reading

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Feliz Navidad!

As a Christmas present last year Scott signed us up to take Salsa dancing lessons and it’s turned out to be such a wonderful gift. We showed up for our first lesson, feeling a little bit nervous about meeting all … Continue reading

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Spinach and Asparagus Soup

Recently I made a very easy and healthy spinach and asparagus soup that a friend really enjoyed. She suggested that I post it to my blog…so here it is. 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth 4 large celery stalks, … Continue reading

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Wedding and flower girl dresses found!

Amelie, Chloe and I spent the day with my step mom shopping for wedding and flower girl dresses on St. Hubert street in Montreal. Its incredible how many stores are located on that two block segment of St. Hubert. If … Continue reading

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