I'm delighted to share this fun recipe that I have created in partnership with Kaslo Sourdough with you today! If you haven't heard of this company yet, Kaslo Sourdough is based in Kaslo, B.C. - this pasta has a cult following throughout beautiful British Columbia. This is the world's first commercial sourdough pasta, and boy, [...]
Welcome, friend! Have you ever seen velvet pumpkins before? I've always thought they were so gorgeous, but I've never seen them anywhere in the exact style I love - so, what's a girl to do? Make her own, of course! And today you'll learn how to make them, too! PUMPKIN SUPPLIES: Velvet! At least 3 [...]
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 [...]
Welcome back to the blog! Today I'm shining the spotlight on 20 home decor businesses in Canada that you can shop online right now. Click on any of the Instagram bios to visit them, and get your home decor fix. Happy shopping! 1. LITTLE WHITE HOUSE CO, LANGLEY, B.C. A charming shop in Langley, Little [...]
Well, hey there! Welcome back to the blog! Today I'm going to show you how to make three easy DIY garlands, so you can add a little boho style to your space for spring. The best part? You can probably make these using things you already have at home, so odds are you can make [...]
Hello there! Welcome to my spring home tour! I don't know about you, but I think we're all beginning to feel a little (or a lot!) cooped up at home while we are in quarantine. I figured there was no better time to take you on mini-vacay from your home to come visit mine! Plus, [...]
FRIENDS!!! Welcome! I'm so glad you made it for the tour! Please come in! Well, let's get right to it, shall we? First stop on the tour: LIVING ROOM Here we have a couch. It is quite comfortable and elegant, but also sports tiny claw marks from Buddha. Over here we have a window. I [...]
Hey friends! Spring is looking a little different than usual this year, hey? With global pandemic COVID-19, the Coronavirus, taking the world by storm, a lot of us are choosing to self-quarantine for the safety of ourselves and others. Doing your part to help stop this virus is so important. Staying in and not frequenting [...]
Welcome to today's blog post! We are doing something new-to-the-blog today: floral arranging! For my first floral tutorial, I thought we'd go classic with my favourite flower - hydrangeas! Plus, white hydrangeas + loads of greenery is kind of my signature style in my home. You might recognize the look from my Instagram page, or [...]
Hi there! You might recognize this wreath - that's because it's the one I made for the group giveaway I was a part of on Instagram! Obviously only 1 lucky gal got to take it home, but if you were disappointed you didn't win, I've got yo' back - today I'm going to teach you [...]
Today I'm sharing my favourite salad recipe EVER. This salad was born from a fun Instagram challenge I did over the winter. I asked my followers for easy, healthy meal ideas, and boy, did they deliver! I ended up making 18 (!) of the suggestions. One of the suggestions was to make turkey burgers with [...]
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