Category: Lifestyle

    For today’s post I decided to switch gears a bit and write about another passion of mine, fashion. I am by no means a fashionista, but I’ve always liked to keep up with the trends. Whether we are exactly where we want in life or not, we all need a little splurge every […]

    As a reader, bookstores are my home away from home. I always love spending a few hours in a new bookstore, discovering new releases, and just taking in the smell of books! Montreal has quite a few amazing bookstores. From large chains such as Indigo and its French equivalent, Renaud-Bray, to smaller indie […]

    15 Books I Found at the Little Free Libraries Around Montreal   In the last year, I discovered a few free libraries around my neighborhood. They have become extremely popular throughout North America, and Montreal is no exception.  I love driving from one to another because you never know what treasures you will […]

    Best Cafes in Montreal   Montreal has many options when it comes to great coffee. And I’m not talking about the neighborhood Starbucks or Tim Hortons. There are some authentic cafes that offer some of the best coffee and snacks you can find in the city.  You don’t have to consider yourself a […]

Best Parks to Visit in Montreal     Montreal has been my home for over 30 years now, and it’s a lovely multicultural city. In winter, I sometimes wish I was back in Europe, but in the summer months, the city is alive and there are plenty of things to do on a budget.  It […]

    As a sweets lover, chocolate is high on the list of my favorite snacks. I like it in pretty much any shape, form, or flavor they come in.  Dark chocolate, white chocolate, or my favorite, milk chocolate. If it has nuts or coffee flavors, even better.    I’ve had chocolate from pretty much […]

  Montreal is a Mecca for the foodie at heart. Because it is such a multicultural city, we have cuisines from all over the world. If you like variety, you’ll be very happy with Montreal’s diversified restaurants and casse-croutes. By the way, casse-croutes are casual dining places, for those who don’t speak French. And the […]

  One of the bookworms’ never-ending problems is how to style your bookcase. As a true bookworm, I suffer from this dilemma. Those of you who follow me on Instagram are familiar with my bookish chaos. I literally have piles of books everywhere, because I don’t have much room for extra bookshelves. Besides buying books, […]

  The world is finally starting to get back to some type of normal, and restrictions are slowly being lifted throughout the world. To be ready to celebrate those joyous occasions, you need to be prepared. You need to master the best cocktails for the next get-together you’re going to host in the near future. […]

Here is a list of the 25 best presents to surprise her with this holiday season. Introduction   The holiday season is just a couple of months away, and I gathered a list of ideas for presents to surprise her with. The eternal dilemma of what to give the special ladies in your life is […]