Review of the new DAVIDsTEA winter/holiday collection coming up. Starting with the one I was most looking forward to, Caramel Shortbread. The loose tea smells a bit too fruity, but definitely the aroma of a caramel shortbread in there. Reviews on the teas in this collection seem hit and miss, you either love them, hate […]
Author: Tea & Nail Polish
DIY Distressed Look Wood Backdrops – Blogging On A Budget
I have wanted some distressed look backgrounds for blog photography for ages. I checked out a bunch of fake ones. Real wood was expensive. Vinyl gave some flashback. Paper ones are not long lasting. So I decided to do what so many other bloggers have done before and pinterest it! I went with two sets […]
A Cuppa Tea With Monarch Tea Co – Interview With Katie Cyr
I am lucky enough to have several local tea companies near me. It means I can pick up some hand blended tea without paying shipping as they are stocked in local indie type stores or sell at popups and craft fairs. One of these is Monarch Tea Co. You may remember them from my review […]
LUSH 12 Days of Christmas 2017 Advent Calendar Box Set Spoilers
If you are anything like me, you love a bath bomb and LUSH makes amazing bath products. The 12 Days of Christmas gift set can be used as an Advent Calendar but does not have doors like a typical calendar. So just open it and decide what to use each day or have a big […]
Holly Berry Body Manicure Bombs
You probably know I have a bit of a love affair with Holly Berry Body. It is one of my fave brands. I was first introduced to Holly through a Craftadian show last year and have loved everything I have tried. I make a beeline to her table when she is vending at local shows. […]
Clean Kiss Organics Skincare Review
Introducing Clean Kiss Organics, a local indie skincare company. I have tried quite a few Canadian skincare companies, but have found that many are great at bath bombs and soaps, but when it comes to the other stuff, buy a base and just add scents. Or, they have great ingredients but they just miss the […]
Beauty Blogger Prompts For November NaBloPoMo
If you are not familiar with NaBloPoMo, it is an acronym for National Blog Posting Month. You can just up your blogging, do some blog housekeeping like checking for broken links and refreshing your layout. But the major part of NaBloPoMo is a challenge to post once a day! I post a fair amount but […]
DIY Tea Advent Calendar – Where To Buy Tea Samples in Canada
While the Advent Calendars offered by DAVIDsTea and others are tempting, many of us have tried most of the teas in them. Or we don’t want to spend that much. If you are looking for a DIY Advent Calendar, you can make one just by using up samples you have at home. If you are […]
A Cuppa Tea With Tickled Tea – Interview With Kristin Thompson
A new series on my blog. Get to know the people behind the small tea companies we love! Starting with Kristin Thompson from Tickled Tea. Kristin is based in Stony Plain, Alberta, a small town west of Edmonton. She blends her teas at home out of her own gorgeous kitchen (kitchen goals – apartment kitchens […]