Welcome back to the blog! Today we're talking home decor steals on Amazon. Online shopping is the new norm, and I could spend hours scrolling websites looking for the hottest deals and scores. Amazon is one of my favourites, so today I gathered a selection of my top picks for you to style your home [...]
20 great tips for getting your home in order - on a budget! Welcome to Jamie Krause Home and Living, your guide to home decor in the Okanagan Valley.
Hello! Welcome to my ornament tutorial! Since you clicked on this link, I'm guessing you're looking for a fun and easy Christmas craft to whip up in a hurry? This may be the tutorial for you! With just a few dollar store supplies, you can easily make a dozen of these beautiful, personalized tree ornaments [...]
Welcome to my 2019 Christmas home tour! There is nothing like decorating your home for Christmas. The tree, the lights, the candles and decorations... what could be warmer, or more inviting? This post will take you for a walk through the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom of my cozy apartment. I'm doing something [...]
Happy December friends! Welcome to my Ultimate Guide to Romantic Winter Movies! If there's nothing you love more in the winter than hunkering down and watching movies full of snow, cheer, romance, and maybe even a little mystery and action - congrats on finding this post, because I wrote it just for you! Let It [...]
Welcome to today's blog post! Thanks for joining me! In case you haven't noticed, I might be a little obsessed with terrariums. I make them for almost every season, because they are just so darn easy! No painting, priming, gluing, or waiting for stuff to dry. For this craft all you have to do is [...]
Hello! Welcome to today's blog post! Since you're here, I'm going to guess that you have been on the lookout for an advent calendar that's a little, well, more - than the average chocolate Christmas calendar. Me, too! So I did the legwork for us both, and spent some serious time digging deep into the [...]
It's no secret I love making my house as cozy, snuggly, and homey as possible - but did you know there's an actual word for it? Hygge (/ˈhjuːɡə/HYOO-gə or /ˈhuːɡə/HOO-gə) is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pronounced 'hoo-guh' (not 'hig', [...]
Looking for a new take on an old classic? If you love lasagna, but are on the hunt for a fun way to change things up a bit, this recipe is for you! After seeing a recipe for lasagna roll ups in a magazine, this was the dish I made for my very first dinner [...]
Have you heard of Sparkling Hill? It's a gorgeous, Swarovski crystal adorned wellness resort, located just outside of Vernon, B.C.! What sets this resort apart is that it boasts an array of saunas, steam rooms, spa treatments, and an incredible infinity pool overlooking Okanagan Lake - and you can access it all for free when [...]
Ahhhh, smell that? That's the crisp scent of fall descending on the Okanagan Valley. Or maybe it's the smell of this slow cooker stew coming from your own kitchen... you decide! If you're looking for the easiest, lazy-girl recipe, my friend - you've come to the right place. I'm the master chef of short-cuts when [...]
Hi, guys! I'm glad you're here, because today we are doing two of my favourite things in the world: fall crafting, and playing with miniatures! These cute decorations are much easier to make than you'd think. Today I'm going to show you step-by-step how to make them, using a few cheap materials from the craft [...]
Welcome back to the blog! Or, if this is your first time here, welcome to the blog! I'm happy you're here! I recently asked you on Instagram if you were interested in more than just home decor, crafts, and meal ideas, and if you wanted to see some snack recipes. And the answer was a [...]
Hello, and welcome to today's post! There are few things better than a beautiful summer day here in B.C., and as August winds to a close, I'm trying to cram in every last drop I can! Today I'm going to give you a detailed guide to one of my favourite summer days here in the [...]
Welcome back to the blog! Today I'm taking you on a tour of my favourite hotel. I'm just kiddiiiiing, it's my bedroom! Let's take a walk around - it might be small, but it's one of my favourite places to spend time in. When I'm not sleeping in here, I like to write my blog, [...]
I wish summer could last forever! It is hands down, my favourite season. We're enjoying every last bit of sunshine here in Kelowna, and for a lot of us, that means heading out on a last minute camping trip. We are avid campers in our family - Tristan even proposed while we were camping. I [...]
Welcome back to the blog! Today, we're talking subscription boxes. I'm not an annual subscriber to any, but sometimes it can be fun to gift yourself a box full of surprises. However, I've found it can be overwhelming to choose just one. Some are hits, some are misses, and some make you feel guilty for [...]
Welcome to today's blog post! First things first - have you heard of Plastic Free July? It's a global movement against single-use plastic waste, and a brilliant step forward to reducing the trash on our planet. As we've come to know, the best way to help deal with our trash problem is to stop it [...]
Welcome back to the blog! Today we're talking about something I think we can collectively agree is a big part of all of us - MUSIC! I love making playlists for every mood and occasion, and I can spend hours looking (er, listening?), through new music. I'm typically the 'Designated DJ' of my crew. It's [...]
My first home tour! Summer is my favourite season, so I'm happy this is my first tour to share with you. Today I'll be taking you for a browse around my living room. Let's take a look, shall we? I like to keep my house livable, so you generally won't find artistically draped blankets, or [...]
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