’Tis the season for festive drinks and local Christmas markets. While nothing quite compares to sipping mulled wine in Italy (or most of Europe, really), I always look forward to the artisan markets that appear in and around Kelowna each year. From decorated indoor fairs to twinkling outdoor pop-ups, these seasonal events offer local gifts, […]

This blog post is brought to you by my Lake Country upbringing, current Kelowna residency, and the many queries that have I received regarding the best hotel options to book. For those who are not familiar with Kelowna, it is a smaller city located in the southern region of British Columbia, Canada. I grew up […]

When the weather starts to really warm up in Kelowna, one of my favourite things to do is to get a giant scoop ice cream, from the shop across City Park, and wander alongside the lake. I like to tell myself that the calories don’t count when paired with a walk. At any rate, like […]

To me, neither spring nor summer in Kelowna is official without shopping at the local markets. As such, in response to many requests, I am sharing my list of spring and summer markets to visit, within Kelowna and a few nearby towns. There weren’t as many pop-up markets this year, but I was at least […]

According to Julia Child, “a party without cake is just a meeting”. I think this is especially true for birthdays! The first thing that comes to mind, when I think of a birthday cake, is a vanilla cake with white frosting and pink piping so light that it is blush. In case you haven’t noticed, colour isn’t really my […]

Is there someone in your life that isn’t easy to shop for? In my family, I am that someone. As a result (it takes one to know one) I am often approached with inquiries regarding gift ideas and suggestions for her. I know and appreciate that “it’s the thought that counts”, but that doesn’t hide […]

Those who know me, know that I have a hard time passing up a road trip. Those who really know me, know that health and wellness has played a large role in my upbringing. Which is really no accident as to why one of my favourite local getaways involve Sparkling Hill Resort. On that note, […]
