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Sharing my life on beautiful Vancouver Island I have been a lover and a maker of shabby furniture for years.

I love to be surrounded by beautiful refurbished pieces and love to see how pretty something not so pretty can become. My mama taught me the value of caring for the environment and seeing the beauty in all things. My favorite thing to do is to spend a Saturday scouring for treasure with my mom and daughter and spending time talking about how we are going to beautify our new piece. Best bonding hands down!

🌿 DIY Beeswax Wraps 🌿A simple little way to cut down on plastic wrap and give your fabric scraps a second life! ♻️I made...
10/06/2026

🌿 DIY Beeswax Wraps 🌿

A simple little way to cut down on plastic wrap and give your fabric scraps a second life! ♻️

I made these reusable beeswax wraps using beeswax, coconut oil and pine resin. They’re perfect for covering bowls, wrapping sandwiches, cheese, fruit and snacks.

🐝 What you’ll need

• Cotton fabric
• Beeswax
• Coconut oil
• Pine resin (also called rosin)
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet

**These can also be made with just the beeswax**

🌿 How to make them

Cut your cotton fabric into the sizes you want. Pinking shears work great to help prevent fraying.

Melt together 4 parts beeswax, 1 part pine resin and 1 part coconut oil using a double boiler or heat-safe container over simmering water.

Place your fabric on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush the melted mixture evenly over the fabric.

Place in a 200° oven for a few minutes

Peel off the parchment and hang the wrap for a few minutes to cool and set.

Once cool, it’s ready to use! 🐝

💡 Tip: Use the warmth of your hands to soften the wrap and mold it around bowls or food.

When it needs a refresh, simply remelt the wax mixture into the fabric.

Wash gently in cool/warm water.

Less plastic. More reusable. And a great way to use up pretty cotton fabric! 🌿

🛍️ Thrifted with Love 🤎Who loves to thrift? My entire family loves it. These little thrift finds mean so much more to me...
10/04/2026

🛍️ Thrifted with Love 🤎

Who loves to thrift? My entire family loves it. These little thrift finds mean so much more to me than just the things I brought home.

I found a faux Chanel scarf, a Coach wallet and a pair of Denver Hayes ballerina flats—and those shoes are SO comfy! 👟🤎

I found these while I was in Alberta after rushing there because my brother had passed away. I needed a comfortable pair of shoes and something warm, and of course… I found myself thrifting. 🥰

My brother loved to thrift too, and so do his boys and his wife. It was one of those little things we had in common, and somehow being out searching for treasures brought me a bit of comfort during such a difficult time.

Before I went, I even asked my brother to let me find some good things. Finding Coach in the wild is my very favorite and I thanked him for it. ❤️

So maybe these aren't just thrifted treasures. Maybe they're a little reminder that even in the hardest moments, there can still be something special waiting to be found.

Thrifted. Loved. And brought home with a story. 🤎

🥣 Overnight Oats — Easy Breakfast, Ready When You Are! 🫶Dana from the Cozy Nest and I have been making this quick and ea...
10/04/2026

🥣 Overnight Oats — Easy Breakfast, Ready When You Are! 🫶

Dana from the Cozy Nest and I have been making this quick and easy breakfast for years! We love a breakfast that takes just a few minutes to throw together the night before! These overnight oats are creamy, filling and just sweet enough. Perfect for busy mornings when you want something quick but still delicious. ❤️

What we used:
• 3/4 c low-sugar chocolate almond milk
• 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 c greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp h**p seeds
• Mixed fruit for topping 🍓🫐

How to make them:
Add the oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, h**p seeds, maple syrup and chocolate almond milk to a jar or container. Stir well, cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, give them a good stir, add your favourite mixed fruit and enjoy!

*This is not a sweet recipe. If you like sweet use a flavored yogurt, add sugar or add more maple syrup.

✨ Easy. Budget-friendly. Make-ahead. Delicious.

This is the kind of breakfast we love—little effort, no morning fuss! 🏡💕


🥕 MOIST GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE 🥕Soft, delicious and completely gluten-free!We made this carrot cake using premixed glut...
10/03/2026

🥕 MOIST GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE 🥕
Soft, delicious and completely gluten-free!

We made this carrot cake using premixed gluten-free flour and a psyllium husk gel instead of relying on xanthan gum. The result was a beautifully moist, tender cake that holds together perfectly. 🤍

🥕 INGREDIENTS

For the psyllium gel:

4 tbsp whole psyllium husk

1 cup warm water

For the cake:

2 cups premixed gluten-free all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

¾ cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 cups finely grated carrots

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

🥕 MAKE THE PSYLLIUM GEL

Mix the 4 tbsp psyllium husk with 1 cup warm water. Stir well and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes, until it forms a thick gel.

🥕 MAKE THE CAKE

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

In a bowl, whisk together the GF flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

In another large bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla and applesauce.

Add the psyllium gel and mix well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Fold in the grated carrots and nuts, if using.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for approximately 30–38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

🤍 CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

½ cup butter, softened

1 package (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened

2 cups icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the icing sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy and fluffy.

Spread over the cooled cake and enjoy! 🥕🤍

TIP: Make sure your premixed flour is certified gluten-free if you're baking for someone with celiac disease.

✨ Homemade, cozy and gluten-free — the kind of cake that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing!

🍵🍪 Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪🍵Collab with Cozy Nest. Soft, chewy and just a little bit fancy! These matcha co...
10/03/2026

🍵🍪 Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪🍵

Collab with Cozy Nest. Soft, chewy and just a little bit fancy! These matcha cookies have that earthy green tea flavour paired with sweet, creamy white chocolate. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. 💚

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup white sugar

½ cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp matcha powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream together the softened butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.

Fold in the white chocolate chips.

Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centres still look soft.

Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

✨ Tip: Don't overbake them! The cookies will continue to set as they cool, keeping that soft, chewy centre.

💚 Matcha + white chocolate = such a good combination!

We spent the day cooking up a storm. Stay tuned for new recipes. While you're at it, go follow Dana Cozy Nest. ❤️
10/03/2026

We spent the day cooking up a storm. Stay tuned for new recipes. While you're at it, go follow Dana Cozy Nest. ❤️

The bestie is coming today to cook and create. What should we make??
10/02/2026

The bestie is coming today to cook and create. What should we make??

10/01/2026

Same day jalapeño cheddar crusty loaf

**Ingredients:**
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups warm water
• 1½ tsp salt
•1 tsp instant yeast
🧀 Cheese & jalapeños I used 1 c aged cheddar and 1/4 c chopped jalapeños.

**Directions:**

1. Mix the flour, salt and yeast, cheese and jalapeños together in a large bowl.
2. Add the warm water and stir until everything is combined. Knead for a couple of minutes.
3. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it sit on top of your warm preheated oven with teatowels under the bowl. You want a nice warm spot to help it rise. Let it rise for about **1-2 hours**, until it has doubled and looks bubbly.

4. When you're ready to bake, heat your oven to **450°F** with a Dutch oven inside. Let it heat for about 30 minutes.
5. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface. Shape it gently into a ball. Don't overwork it! Place on a piece of parchment paper.
6. Carefully place the parchment paper and dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for **30 minutes**.
7. Remove the lid and bake another **10–15 minutes**, until it's beautifully golden and crusty.

Just mix it, forget about it, bake it and enjoy. ❤️

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Its the perfect bread on a cool fall day.

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