Sharing the newest Instagrammable wall in Calgary! You could spend all day taking photos because it’s the length of over two city blocks and boasts the most colourful backgrounds in town. Read on to find out where it is located and meet the artist, Michelle Hoogveld!
Making Magic Under the Rainbow Bridge in Calgary
It’s finally here! In this long-awaited post, I’m finally sharing some of the secrets you’ve all been asking about! Sometimes Instagram brings creative people together. Photography is my creative outlet and it’s always great to meet other like-minded who appreciate the art! I’ve got a trifold of new things to introduce you to in this blog post: the rainbow bridge in Calgary, local photographer Jessica Gray and last but not least, this show-stopping dress!
10 Places to Take your Kids with AIR MILES – Pandas at the Calgary Zoo!
We’re all about making memories this summer as a family! I’ve been bringing my boys to the Calgary Zoo since they were just babies. With so many things to do, it’s easily a family favourite. This trip, we finally got to check out the newest addition: the panda bears! Plus, I’m sharing a list of other amazing ways that you can use your Dream Miles for tickets to great family events.. You won’t believe all of the Canadian attractions that you can visit with the Summer Fun Guide!
Summer Garden Party Dress from Chicwish
A dress like this deserves a curtsy! Playing up the navy and floral trend with this summer garden party dress from Chicwish! It is such a stunner! Read about my first purchase from this popular online shop that offers on trend clothes at super affordable prices. Plus I’m letting you in on some tricks on how to order successfully online.
Smash + Tess Sweetheart Romper: The “IT” Romper!
After 10 days of partying it up in at the Calgary Stampede in cowgirl gear, all I want is sweatpants and flip-flops! The new “IT” romper: the Smash + Tess Sweetheart onesie has come to my rescue as the perfect piece of loungewear to relax in. If you haven’t heard of this girl-boss company that is taking comfortable clothing by storm than you had better read on to get yourself in the know!
Calgary Stampede Outfit Ideas – Vintage Edition
There’s more fun to be had here on Pursuing Pretty this Calgary Stampede! I’ve gotten caught up in dressing the part and can’t help but share another look with you. I’m in love with this vintage inspired outfit featuring suede, leather and fringe details. You’ll never guess what year this dress was made…read on to find out!
Calgary Stampede Outfits 2018 – First Edition
Yeehaw! It’s that time of year again in Calgary: STAMPEDE! It may not be Paris Fashion Week but it’s still about looking the part while participating in the festivities. I’ve got a few looks for you this year to inspire your inner cowgirl. Get the details on where to shop this first outfit!
Travel Highlights – 2 days in Edinburgh, Scotland
Next time you’re heading to Europe, make sure to add Scotland to your list. I promise that once you’ve been, you’ll be eager to go back again and again. 2 days in Edinburgh is enough time to enjoy most of the highlights in Scotland’s capital. To make it easy for you, I’ve rounded up our favourites from castles to ghost tours from Old Town to New Town.
Summer Self-Care Routine
Disclaimer: This post was generously sponsored by the makers of Aveeno and Schick. The opinions and images shown are my own. For more information visit: www.aveeno.ca or www.schick.ca
Hey babes! It’s officially summer! Now I consider the start of summer to be the day that my kids are done school, I finish teaching and we’re rewarded with a two-month break. That just so happens to be this week in Canada! It’s time to break out the flip-flops, short shorts and tank tops (everything that is not permitted in my school dress code) and take advantage of the heat.
Abbey Road Studios Tour
No, it’s not Lady Gaga… but I did feel like a celebrity descending the steps of the most famous recording studio in the world. Read about how I actually got to record a song in the same place as the likes of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Adele, Michael Jackson, Elton John and of course Gaga herself. And how it made me miss my mom more than I have in a long time.