{The Ardent Sparrow}

Weekend Project {Making a Photo Canvas}

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I posted some of my favourite photos to date... And I'm hoping to transfer one of those photos onto a canvas in the near future... Not this weekend, but hopefully, very soon!

1. via 'Better Homes and Gardens'

2. View the tutorial at 'A Beautiful Mess'

3. View the tutorial at 'Girl. Inspired'

Life on Film {A Three Girl Pile-up}

2012-02-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

My Sweet Girls

Olivia Kate, 10 weeks old

Leah Grace, 2 years and 3 months old

Brennah May, 4 years old

The Medium {Dinner for Two}

2012-02-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

Last week, I posted the stunningly simple magazine, 'Kinfolk'... After sharing it, I discovered their equally beautiful series of short films... This one has me dreaming of summer!

Inspired by {Smile Because It Happened}

2012-01-31T08:00:00.000-05:00

This quote, while largely attributed to Dr. Seuss, it most often cited as an anonymous proverb.

This is my own design so please link back to this post if you'd like to share it! Thanks so much!

Winter{white}

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

1. via 'Anthropologie'

2. via 'The Style Files'

3. via 'Grainne Photography'

4. via 'The Perfect Palette'

5. via 'Flak Photo'

Weekend Project {Raspberry-Glam Trifle}

2012-01-27T08:00:00.000-05:00

Get the recipe for 'Mrs. Lilien's Raspberry-Glam Trifle'

Life on Film {Brennah's Fourth Birthday, Take Two}

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

The Medium {Kinfolk Magazine}

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

Life on Film {Brennah's Fourth Birthday, Take One}

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

{Alfresco} Winter

2012-01-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

1. via 'Carly Mitchell'

2. via 'Green Wedding Shoes'

3. via 'Green Wedding Shoes'

4. via 'Style Me Pretty'

5. via 'Life'

6. via 'Carly Mitchell'

7. via 'Style Me Pretty'

Weekend Project {Flower Crowns}

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

A lovely weekend idea via 'Bluebird Vintage'

Life on Film {Two Months Old}

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

Olivia Kate, Two Months Old:12.01.12

Happy Birthday Dear Brennah!

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-05:00

Four years ago today, our lives changed forever... After years of waiting, we welcomed our first child, a lovely little girl... We named her Brennah May, her middle name a tribute to my dear grandmother... It was one of the sweetest days of our lives... Today Bren turns four! I am so thankful the Lord brought Brennah into our lives... Her exactly... She's taught me much about joy and contentment... She's full of exuberance, humour, and affection! Happy Birthday dear Brennah! We pray the Lord continues to keep your heart soft and that you will soon learn to trust Him more than anything else! Here's to another wonderful year!

The Medium {Growing in the Cold}

2012-01-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

Winter {Fête}

2012-01-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

1. via 'Hostess'

2. via 'Potter and Butler'

3. via 'Serendipity'

4. via 'Elizabeth Anne Designs'

5. via 'The White Library'

6. via 'Hostess'

7. via 'Elizabeth Anne Designs'

Weekend Project {Vintage Plate Wall Display}

2012-01-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

I've been collecting vintage plates for years... My collection began when my grandmother gave me her tea cup collection when I graduated from University... When we moved to the new house, we had a huge open space on our kitchen wall... After some searching, I finally found a way to hang some of my favourite plates on the kitchen wall... I purchased invisible adhesive discs from 'Dischangers'... And last weekend, we finally hung the plates... I'm so happy with the result!

Life on Film {First Snow}

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

Somewhere near the end of 2011, it finally snowed... My girls had been waiting and waiting and waiting... They were thrilled to finally enjoy some snow!

Medium {Dreaming of Spring}

2012-01-11T08:00:00.001-05:00

Inspired by {An Invincible Summer}

2012-01-10T08:00:00.000-05:00

via 'Society 6'

Winter{warmth}

2012-01-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

1. via 'My Notebook'

2. via 'Seasonal Love'

3. via 'Simply Seleta'

4. via 'Pinterest'

5. via 'Batixa'

6. via 'Elegant Interiors'

Weekend Project {Poms}

2012-01-06T08:00:00.000-05:00

via 'A Beautiful Life'

Life on Film {A Few Glimpses of Christmas}

2012-01-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

We had a lovely Christmas... It was busy with travel from family to family... Our Livy marked six weeks old on Christmas Eve as I marked 32 years... Ain't she sweet?

Medium {Drifting}

2012-01-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

Inspired by {Luci Everett}

2012-01-03T08:00:00.000-05:00

The beautiful work of Australia based graphic designer and illustrator, Luci Everett via 'happiness, etc'

Winter{love}

2012-01-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year... To cozy up and get warm!

1. via 'Wedding Whims'

2. via 'Emily Steffen'

3. via 'Emily Steffen'

4. via 'Water Proof Valentines'

Life on Film {A Year in Review}

2011-12-30T00:30:00.000-05:00

Twenty eleven was a very big year for us... It was beautifully eventful and wonderful! Wishing you much joy and peace as you welcome the New Year! Here's to twenty twelve!

Metallic Silver...

2011-12-29T08:00:00.000-05:00

Metallic Gold...

2011-12-28T08:00:00.000-05:00

Sequins...

2011-12-27T08:00:00.000-05:00

Glitter...

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

Why not celebrate the week leading up to the New Year with a collection of all things that sparkle?

Weekend Project {Holiday Drinks}

2011-12-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

It's Christmas this weekend! There's still time to run out and gather the ingredients to make some delicious Holiday Drinks... I'm trying to settle on which one to make for our Annual Christmas Eve Gathering... I think any of them would taste just as good without the alcohol (which I will be skipping)... Just click on the image to view the recipe! And Merry Christmas!

Life on Film {Ready to Go}

2011-12-22T10:15:00.001-05:00

Is there anything cuter than a little baby, all bundled up?

From the Manger to the Cross...

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000-05:00

A beautiful reminder... That the manger led to the Cross... And the Cross led to the resurrection... And resurrection led to salvation, for all those who believe... That is my hope this Christmas!

{All Wrapped Up} A Dash of the Colourful...

2011-12-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

A Colourful Christmas...

2011-12-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

Weekend Project {Free Printable Gift Tags}

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

one. via 'Love vs. Design'

two. via 'Brightside Prints'

three. via 'Domestifluff'

four. via 'Blush Printables'

five. via 'Miss Pickles Press'

six. via 'Eat Drink Chic'

A Little Bit of Life Around Here...

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-05:00

Life has been very full these past few weeks... Full of celebration, full of love, full of joy... Playing with new stickers, loving the bath, and turning one month old!

"Gifted Magazine"

2011-12-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

{All Wrapped Up} Touches of Gold

2011-12-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

A Gold Christmas...

2011-12-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

Weekend Project {Christmas Jars}

2011-12-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

via 'Tortoise and the Hare'

Putting Up the Tree!

2011-12-08T15:59:00.000-05:00

This past Monday, we put up our Christmas tree! Quite an adventure with two toddlers and a tiny baby! But a joyful occasion none-the-less! Let the Christmas season begin!

"Homemade Holiday"

2011-12-07T08:00:00.001-05:00

{All Wrapped Up} Touches of Silver

2011-12-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

A Silver Christmas...

2011-12-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

Weekend Project {Fabric Poppy Gift Toppers}

2011-12-02T20:00:00.001-05:00

via 'Creature Comforts'

Sweet Liv in Black & White...

2011-12-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

Our sweet Olivia, at one day shy of two weeks old...

"Little Cute Mokkasin"

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

A lovely Swedish shop for little ones: 'Little Cute Mokkasin'... Of course I can't read a thing on the site, but the images are inpsiring none the less... A picture is worth a thousand words, isn't it?

Alphabet Prints...

2011-11-29T08:00:00.001-05:00

A Room to Share...

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-05:00

Thankfully, our little ones all have their own rooms... But with spaces like these, sharing doesn't look so bad!

Weekend Project for the Kids {Paper Cities}

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hop on over to 'Made by Joel' for a peek at all his wonderful, printable paper cities!

Our Sweet Olivia...

2011-11-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

A few pictures of our little beauty! She's thriving and doing well at nearly two weeks old! We are truly blessed and enjoying (nearly) every moment!

Liv's Birth Announcement (Front)

Liv's Birth Announcement (Back)

Getting weighed by our lovely midwife, Emily

All Boy...

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

Prints for Little Men...

2011-11-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

A Room All His Own...

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000-05:00

I've never decorated a room for a little boy... It looks like fun!

Weekend Project for the Kids {Memory}

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-05:00

Two wonderful ideas for making your own Memory games... Enjoy and happy weekend!

DIY Popsicle Memory Game from 'Eat, Drink, Chic'

Wood Memory Game from 'Dear Lizzy'

"Lalé Suitcases"

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

Back in September, my mom was wondering what to get the girls for Christmas... She wanted to get them suitcases... The night before she'd visited, I'd seen these Lalé suitcases online... I showed them to her and she was just as pleased as I was... I love the vintage inspired fabrics... And think the girls will be hang on to them years beyond needing grown-up luggage... We were even more excited to find them stocked at shop from Montreal (no duty, yeah!), "Mini Bulles"!

"Giddy Giddy"

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

One night while on the web, I came across these perfect little pouches from 'Giddy Giddy'... Brennah has been asking each Sunday if she can bring a purse to church, but we really don't have anything that works... And of course, Leah being the little sister, she wants to do whatever her big sister does... I was smitten with octopus and Jay loved the pink bird... So we ordered them... They arrived quickly, in lovely packaging and I was more than thrilled! Why not head over to 'Giddy Giddy' and see if there is something that tickles your fancy... And then when you're done, head over to their blog, full of amazing ideas for kids!

Sleeping Bags...

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000-05:00

It took a long time to decide what to get my girls for Christmas this year... And as with most years, I began planning back in August... I like Christmas... And I love trying to pick out the perfect gifts for the people I love... While watching 'Treehouse' one day, a character on one of Bren's favourite shows went camping... She promptly declared, "I want a sleeping bag"... Most evenings I spend 15-20 minutes cleaning up the girls numerous toys in their playroom... So I was thrilled that she was looking for something a little more practical and a little less cumbersome to clean up... And thus began my search for the perfect sleeping bags... I thought they would be perfect for sleep overs, trips to the cottage and watching movies tucked inside on a cold winter night... These are the sleeping bags we settled on for the girls this Christmas... How pretty are they?

A Room All Her Own...

2011-11-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

Olivia Kate Wagler!

2011-11-13T22:28:00.001-05:00

She's here... Early Saturday morning, after about 11 hours of labour, another sweet little girl joined our family! We are thrilled to welcome Olivia Kate Wagler and thank the Lord for another gracious blessing!

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance;in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:13-16

Weekend Project for the Kids {Scrapbox Memories}

2011-11-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

A lovely weekend project idea for a Scrapbox of Memories from 'The Journals of Giddy Giddy'!

Photobooks for my Girls...

2011-11-10T08:00:00.000-05:00

Still no baby... Today is my due date... I had hoped and prayed that this little one would come early as Leah did... But the Lord has had other plans... I take great comfort in the fact that the Lord knew the day and moment of this baby's birth before there was time... And I'm sure He trying to teach my ever impatient self to be patient and wait on His timing! That said, it's been a long few weeks with many moments of "Is this it?"... And so we wait... And while we've been waiting, I've been trying to work away at my girl's yearly albums... I finished Leah's second year album a few days after she turned two and then decided to go back and re-do Brennah's first year album... I hope you enjoy! I'll be sure to pop in here with the news, once this baby decides to finally join us... The girls are bursting with excitement, as are we...

Click here to view this photo book larger

(I downloaded most of the elements used in Brennah's book from 'Design House Digital's FREE Designer Blog Hop)

A Onsie to Remember...

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

"Little Lion Studios"

2011-11-08T08:00:00.001-05:00

Custom Name Prints from "Little Lion Studios"

A Room All It's Own...

2011-11-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

What says 'Welcome to the World' better than a lovely nursery?

Weekend Project {Big Sister Kits}

2011-11-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

I wanted the arrival of this baby to be extra special for my girls... So I put together Big Sister Kits for each of them... An assortment of exciting goodies in cute canvas bags with a special card, wishing them each a "Happy Big Sister Day"... I filled the bags with colouring books and tiny pencil crayons, candy, small toys, slings for their babies, and of course, disposable cameras (I can't wait to see what they'll capture)... It was such a joy to put these together! Happy weekend friends!

Newborn Photography...

2011-11-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

This time around, I'm determined to get some memorable newborn photographs... I'm hoping that Brennah and Leah will cooperate with some really wonderful sibling photos as well!

via 'Caroline Tran'

via 'brambleberry's photostream'

via 'Fresh from God'

via 'The Pioneer Woman'

via 'Hannah Lynch Photography'

Photos and great tutorial from 'Young House Love'

For the kids... iPhone Apps

2011-11-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

Over the last few weeks, we've been doing a lot of waiting around... Waiting for classes to start, waiting while running errands and waiting for appointments... I decided to put my phone to good use and began a search for some special things to for the girls to enjoy while playing the waiting game! These fantastic apps are now on my phone... And we have not been disappointed!

Left - 'Toddler's Seek and Find: My Animals' (Free)

Middle - 'Stella and Sam Story Pack' ($7.99)

Right - 'Toddler's Seek and Find: My Little Town' ($1.99)

Left - Nosy Crow 'Cinderella Lite' (Free)

Middle - 'Wimmel Zoo' ($0.99)

Right - Nosy Crow 'The Three Little Pigs Lite' (Free)

A Month for the Kids...

2011-11-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

It's been all about little people around here lately... So I thought, for the month of November, I'd focus on everything for the kids... To start off the month, a few of our favourite storybook characters, brought to life!

"We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen

Based on the Stella books by Marie Louise Gay

"Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party" by Melanie Watt

"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems

Based on the Charlie & Lola Books by Lauren Child

Autumn's Ardor {Warmth}

2011-10-31T08:00:00.000-04:00

Weekend Project {Pumpkin S'mores Cake}

2011-10-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

A delicious fall weekend project idea from 'Desserts for Breakfast'... Anyone?

Leah's Second Birthday Party...

2011-10-27T08:00:00.000-04:00

Last Saturday, we celebrated Leah's second birthday with a house full of family and good friends!

"Think of Me"

2011-10-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

"Society 6"

2011-10-25T08:00:00.000-04:00

Just a few of my favourites from the thousands of iPhone cases available at 'Society6'... Like what you see? Download the free 'Society6' Daily Wallpaper App here...

Happy Birthday Leah!

2011-10-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

My baby turns two today... The last two years have been full of such joy... The day we welcomed Leah was truly one of the best days of my life! I am so thankful for the delighted and energetic spirit that the Lord has given her... On this, her birthday, I pray that she will grow into a beautiful woman of God and that she will always look at life with such love and affection! Happy Birthday Leah! We love you more than words could ever express!

Weekend Project {Party Decorations}

2011-10-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

I'm busy today preparing for Leah's Second Birthday Party tomorrow... A few of the projects that have been in the works for tomorrow's festivities...

Turquoise Washi Tape Cupcake Flags

Left via 'Little Doll Face'

Right via 'Butterflyfood'

Turquoise Frigney Streamers

via 'Oh Happy Day'

Left via 'This is Glamorous'

Right via 'Martha Stewart'

Leah's Turning Two!

2011-10-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

On Saturday we will have a group of family and friends over to celebrate Leah's second birthday! As always, I relish the chance to plan a party... And I love to celebrate the lives of my girls! This year, instead of ordering invitations, I created my own and had 'Moo' print them as postcards... What do you think?

This year we decided to keep the gift giving very simple... We purchased this adorable Maileg Mouse in a Matchbox and Brennah picked out the pale pink cradle for the mouse as well as a singing princess card for her little sister! Leah is going to be so thrilled! I can't wait!

I'll be sure to post pictures of the party next week! Have a wonderful weekend friends!

Jillian Edwards: Galaxies and Such

2011-10-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Another great, free download from 'Noisetrade'... Enjoy!

Bee's Knees & Cat's Pajamas...

2011-10-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Postcard Set from 'The Black Apple'

Autumn's Ardor {Pumpkins}

2011-10-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Weekend Project {Apple Upside-Down Cake}

2011-10-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

A Beautiful Fall Day...

2011-10-13T08:00:00.000-04:00

October 2011

Ruche: Autumn Reflections

2011-10-12T08:00:00.000-04:00

"Suite One Studio"

2011-10-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

"Simple, organic and sophisticated" porcelain from 'Suite One Studio'... Lovely? I think so!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-10-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Weekend Project {Plaster Leaf Garland}

2011-10-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

A simple and creative weekend project idea for a Plaster Leaf Garland from 'Sweet Something Designs'!

Ballet...

2011-10-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Brennah had her first "real" ballet class on Tuesday night... She was bursting with excitement...

Photo taken on my iPhone and edited with "Instagram"

Love Tap...

2011-10-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

"A five minute reminder to not let love pass you by."

iPhone Wallpaper...

2011-10-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

Last weekend, Jay and I finally took the plunge into the 21st century and purchased smartphones... He's an Android man... But being Mac all the way, I knew it had to be an iPhone for me... It's been quite fun adding all sorts of useful (most of them anyhow) apps to my phone... We're planning on switching over fully to our new phones and getting rid of our land-line... A big move... But these phones seem to do just about anything... I've been on the hunt for some great wallpapers... Here's a round-up of some lovely iPhone wallpapers for fall! Enjoy! And P.S. They're all FREE!

Left via 'Enlighten Education'

Middle via 'Info Power'

Right via 'Poolga.'

Left via 'Poolga.'

Middle via 'iPhone World'

Right via 'Ashli Nixon'

Autumn's Ardor {Every Leaf a Flower}

2011-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

Weekend Project {Make Your Own Tea Bags}

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

A lovely weekend project idea from Elsie of 'A Beautiful Mess'... Perfect for the chill of fall... Make your own loose leaf tea bags! Enjoy and happy weekend friends!

John + Danielle... The Wedding

2011-09-29T08:00:00.000-04:00

Back in mid-September, I shared a photobook filled with the engagement photos that I'd taken for our dear friends John and Danielle... They were finally married on September 17th, in Cambridge, Ontario! It was, as we'd anticipated, a wonderful day celebrating true Christian marriage! A stunning bride, a blissful groom, great fellowship with friends and fantastic food!

Joie: Issue #5

2011-09-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

"Mamas & Papas"

2011-09-27T08:00:00.000-04:00

Beyond adorable baby clothes from "Mamas & Papas"...

Autumn's Ardor {Caramel}

2011-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

Weekend Project {Apple Cider Crumb Cake}

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

Why not try this Apple Cider Crumb Cake this weekend (From 'Food + Words' via 'Sarah Hearts')

My Girls...

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

Molly Parden: Le Premier

2011-09-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

Royal Mint...

2011-09-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

Adoring these lovely little felt creatures from the Montreal shop of 'Royal Mint'... Enjoy!