I am so pleased to share this gorgeous autumnal soup from Of Mint and Rosewater with you! I recently connected with Zeinab and Reem, the sisters behind Of Mint and Rosewater over on Instagram - you could say we both fell head over heels for each other's content and clicked instantly! What really stood out [...]
Hello there! Welcome to my Fall Home Tour! If you're new to the blog, I'm Jamie, and I'm delighted that you're here! Every season I like to switch up things like linens, throw pillows, floral arrangements, and knick-knacks to reflect the changing weather. Here in Kelowna, we have true 4 season weather, so it's always [...]
Welcome to the lovely Olga Bidewell's second feature post here on JK Home and Living! Last time Olga shared her delicious Lemon Crinkle Cookies with us, and today she's sharing her recipe for one of my summer favourites - Strawberry Ice Cream! What I love about Olga's recipe is that it is so simple, with [...]
Welcome back to the blog! Today's post is in partnership with Peter's Your Independent Grocer! If you remember from my Kelowna Guide, Peter's YIG is my favourite Kelowna grocery store, so I was delighted to create this post with them. Here in the Okanagan, we are so lucky to have so many local brands to [...]
Sometimes there's just no avoiding it. You know what I'm talking about - good ol' date night fatigue! Whether you're a homebody looking for new ideas, newly coupled up and looking to try new things, or you're visiting the Okanagan and want to learn a few insider tips - this list is your new best [...]
Comfort food with a twist - try this lighter version of the classic Beef Stroganoff! Swapping out heavy ground beef for ground turkey or veggie grounds, leaving out the butter, heavy cream and flour, while adding in plenty of green vegetables, makes this a hearty meal you can feel good about. Plus, it's easy enough [...]
Welcome to a very special blog post! Whether you're planning a visit to our beautiful city, or you're a local looking for some new adventures, this guide featuring all of my Kelowna favourites is for you. From restaurants and shopping, to activities and hotels, you're sure to find something new here. Read on, for the [...]
Hi there! Welcome to my little slice of summer paradise! You've probably noticed that I change up my decor every season. I love to decorate my home to reflect the changing weather, and making little changes every few months is a great way to experiment, and find your signature style. If I had to choose, [...]
Welcome back to the blog, friends! Today's post is very special - it's our first guest post! I am so pleased to introduce you to another local Instagram personality, Olga Bidewell. Olga lives in Kelowna with her husband and two sons, and her passion is... you guessed it, baking! She creates gorgeous, authentic, desserts and [...]
Snack time!!! Who's hungry? I'm betting all of us LOL! I think it's about time to up our snack game to something a little fancier, now that it's warming up outside and summer is imminent (so glad to see you, sunshine!). If that sounds good to you, read on, for a fresh take on the [...]
