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Monday Morning Moments ☕️ It’s the little t

Monday Morning Moments ☕️
It’s the little things in life. Like enjoying your morning coffee on a Monday morning 😌
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#mondaymorningmood #mondaymorning #neutralcolors #lundimatin #poniedziałek #blogger #ottawa #coffee #espresso #latteart #smallbusiness #myottawa #monday #lifestyleblog #ottawablogger #canadianblogger #ottawabusiness #initialinfluencers #thecozyurbanite #coffeetime #cozyliving #slowliving

Sunny Saturday ☀️ Hope everyone is enjoying t

Sunny Saturday ☀️
Hope everyone is enjoying the weather 😎
One of my all-time favourite nurseries to go to is @robertplantegreenhouses ! They have a MASSIVE selection of plants so you’ll be sure to find something you love. Not only that, but they have a really great plant pot selection, too. 🪴
We have an embarrassing amount of plants and pots from there and I have a feeling the collection will just keep on growing…
Oh well! 😂
Find them at:
📍 4228 Navan Road, Orleans, ON
Do you have a favourite plant at home?!
Let me know in the comments below! ⬇️
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#plants #plantstyling #plantsathome #plantslovers #robertplante #ottawabloggers #ottawa #ottawalife #ottawatourism #ottawabusiness #ottawablogger #ottawavalley #plantmom #nursery #plantnursery #myottawa #exploreottawa #canadianbloggers #canadianblogger #ottawaontario #lifestyleblogger #lifestyleblogging #homedecor #plantstyle #thecozyurbanite

Happy Friday 🌸 (or Good Friday 🤣) It’s be

Happy Friday 🌸 (or Good Friday 🤣)
It’s beautiful outside today in Ottawa and what better way to spend some of my time than to go to one of my FAVOURITE stores 😍
That’s right, I’m talkin’ @wedeltouchofeurope ! I love this store and admittedly there’s a bit of a bias since I’m Polish, but everyone else should love this store, too. 🇵🇱🇵🇱
They have an amazing variety of dairy products, chocolates, european products, and of course, an amazing deli counter loaded with some of my favourite smoked meats.
What I got today!
⭐️ Smoked bacon for żurek (rye soup)
⭐️ Smoked sausage also for żurek
⭐️ Some rye bread
⭐️ Polish sausage on a bun (obviously)
You can’t just go to a Polish deli and not get smoked kiełbasa on a bun. I mean really. 🤔
They’re open all easter weekend for all your easter needs so head on over to try some of their delicious foods that are made in house, or grab something to go! You won’t be disappointed 🥰
They have two locations:
📍5 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON
📍300 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON
Have you been to Wedel? Let me know in the comments!
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#ottawa #ottawablogger #ottawafoodies #ottawalife #ottawatourism #ottawafood #ottawaeats #foodiesofinsta #canadianbloggers #ottawabloggers #myottawa #exploreottawa #ottawabusiness #lifestyleblogger #lifestyleblogging #polishfood #polishstore #wedel #wedeltouchofeurope #narcityottawa #easter2023 #goodfriday2023 #ottawarestaurants #ottawaliving #ontario #canadafood #thecozyurbanite

Slow moments hit different these days. Enjoy it

Slow moments hit different these days.
Enjoy it ❤️
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#seeksimplicity #theartofslowliving #hyggelife #theprettycities #capturethemoment #coffee #coffeeshop #coffeelover #coffeeaesthetic #neutralstyle #aesthetic #ottawalocal #ottawacoffee #ottawablogger #canadianblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyleblog #ottawafoodies #ottawa #figaro #frenchpastries #lattegram #lifestyleblogs #myottawa #exploreottawa #thursdaythoughts #czwartek

Coffee Shop Hop Series Episode 2 ☕️ Welcome

Coffee Shop Hop Series Episode 2 ☕️
Welcome to episode 2 of my coffee shop hop series! The next café we get to visit together is @figarocoffeeottawa at their Ottawa Trainyards location!
When I walked in I was surprised to see just how many people were at the café at 2:00 in the afternoon! Despite being in a less central area, it was packed with people enjoying each others company while sipping on a cup of coffee or eating a pastry.
I tried their seasonal maple syrup latte, an almandine, and ended up getting some lunch and enjoying a tomato provolone soup 🥰🥣
The latte was delicious. The barista, who was super nice, made is half sweet for me and it was perfect. The espresso shot was pulled well and the drink was balanced 😍 10/10 would recommend the maple syrup latte before they take it off the menu!
📍650 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Where to next?! Let me know in the comments! ⤵️
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#ottawa #ottawatourism #canada #ontario #coffee #ottawacafe #ottawablogger #ottawabusiness #figaro #figarocafe #maplelatte #ottawacoffee #dessert #myottawa #exploreottawa #coffeeshophop #canadianblogger #wednesdaymorning #thecozyurbanite #coffeeshop #thirdwavecoffee #narcityottawa #almondcroissant #coffeeaesthetic #slowliving

Easter Brunch Planning Hack! Happy Tuesday every

Easter Brunch Planning Hack!
Happy Tuesday everyone! I just published my most recent blog post and it’s all about hosting Easter brunch!
In it I give you a sample menu of tasty easter brunch recipes, a full grocery list and complete schedule to make sure your brunch is as successful as can be!
Some things to know when planning Easter brunch:
🐥 Plan in advance
🐥 Have a shopping list
🐥 Find CHEAP decor
🐥 Set up early!
What’s your favourite Easter recipe? Let me know in the comments below! ⤵️
Full blog post linked in bio ❤️
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#easterweekend #ottawablogger #ottawa #ottawalife #lifestylebloggers #easterbrunch #brunchideas #brunchgoals #brunchlife #canadianbloggers #lifestyleblogging #easter2023 #brunchrecipes #ottawabloggers #tuesdaytip #tuesdaythoughts #wtorek #mardi #thecozyurbanite

Coffee Shop Hop Series Episode 1 ☕️ Starting

Coffee Shop Hop Series Episode 1 ☕️
Starting a new series where I go coffee shop hopping with some friends.
Spent some time yesterday @hugoonbankstreet to try their supreme croissant. Let me just say, it was DELICIOUS. We got the matcha flavoured one and wow 😍
We also tried their toasted sesame seed macaron and it was the perfect level of sweetness and a fun flavour that I didn’t think would be as good as it was!
The vibe is super inviting and cozy, service was super friendly and we can’t wait to go back 🥰
📍399 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
Where should we go next? Let me know in the comments! 🤩
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#ottawalocal #ottawacafe #ottawa #ottawablogger #croissantlover #hugocafe #narcityottawa #ottawabusiness #ottawacoffee #matchadessert #matchagreentea #coffeeaddict #exploreottawa #coffeeshophop #lifestyleblogger #sundayfunday #slowliving #canadianbloggers #dessertpic #cafehopping #ottawacafe #mondaymornings #thecozyurbanite #coffeeshop #coffee

Recent Home Décor Finds! 🤩 Looking for some g

Recent Home Décor Finds! 🤩
Looking for some great home décor for your home?
I found a BUNCH of amazing items last week at @zellersofficial and it came up to less than $100!
Here’s what I bought and how much each item cost:
✨ Circle Cutout Vase $12
✨ Bubble Vase $12
✨ 4-Pack Acacia Coasters $8
✨ Round Acacia Serving Tray $25
✨ 4-Piece Clear Storage $10
✨ Terrazzo Tray $8
✨ Phone Tripod $12
It’s worth checking out if you want some budget friendly home decor!
📍 @zellersofficial at @stlaurentcentre
*not an ad
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#zellers #thebay #shopwithme #homedecor #ottawalife #ottawabloggers #lifestyleblogger #homedecoration #home #neutralhome #neutralhomedecor #interiordesigning #hmdupe #thecozyurbanite #homedecoreideas #myottawa #initialinfluencers

Zellers is back?! 😱 Yes. Yes it is, and it’s

Zellers is back?! 😱
Yes. Yes it is, and it’s tucked away in a small corner of The Bay.
The home decor is actually really nice and the best part? It’s priced SO WELL. 😍
The vases I bought were only $12 each… I’ve seen the SAME ones elsewhere for almost $40!!
They’re currently doing a soft launch across Canada and Ottawa has one at the @cfrideaucentre and one at @stlaurentcentre
Wanna know what else I bought?? Stay tuned for tomorrow’s #zellershaul reveal!
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#zellers #thebay #shopwithme #homedecor #ottawalife #ottawabloggers #lifestyleblogger #homedecoration #neutralhome #neutralhomedecor #interiordesigning #home #thecozyurbanite #initialinfluencers #hmdupe #homedecorideas #myottawa

Spring Activities 🌷 SAVE this post for spring

Spring Activities 🌷
SAVE this post for spring activities to do in Ottawa!
My new blog post has over 40 activities that you can do in the capital region with your family and friends 🥰
Head over to my bio for the link to the post! ❤️
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#ottawa #myottawa #ottawalife #canadianblogger #ottawablogger #ottawatourism #ottawaevents #myottawalife #ottawalifestyle #springactivities #thecozyurbanite #initialinfluencers #tuesdaytip

Cappuccino Calling ☕️ I’m realizing a lot o

Cappuccino Calling ☕️
I’m realizing a lot of my feed has just been coffee…
But can you blame me?! Who doesnt love a good photo of cappuccino bubbles 😍🫧
Hope everyone is having a good week so far 😌
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#wednesdays #coffeepeople #morningpost #cappuccinolover #glasscup #lifestyleblogging #myottawa #ottawalifestyle #ottawacoffee #thecozyurbanite #środa #aestheticmorning #neutralhome

— Just A Girl & Her Coffee — Tuesday Tip? Tak

— Just A Girl & Her Coffee —
Tuesday Tip? Take a moment to really enjoy your coffee today. I know I will 😌😌
☕️ Coffee from @balzacscoffee
☕️ Machine from @brevillecanada
☕️ Grey mug from @ikeacanada
How do you like your coffee in the morning??
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#coffee #coffeetime #coffeelover #coffeelifestyle #coffeeaesthetic #coffeehouse #aestheticvideos #tuesdaytip #coffeeholic #morningcoffee #ottawalife #ottawablogger #lifestyleblog #lifestyleblogging #initialinfluencers #ikeainspo

“Get in b🫢es — we’re going shopping 😎”
People really shouldn’t let me go to @bouclair by myself. Especially when they have so many good sales and an extra enticing clearance section 😩
I was good and only bought what I went in for — which was a basket for my towels, but it was hard!
I wanted all of it 🥲
They have really nice home décor and furniture pieces that are sure to suit any and all tastes.
What’s your favourite thing to get at @bouclair ?
⬇️Let me know in the comments below⬇️
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🧺 Basket purchased is tagged (not an ad)
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#homedecorideas #homedecorinspo #homedecor #homedecortips #bouclair #interiordecorideas #aestheticlifestyle #aesthetichome #interiordesigninspo #homedecorblog #myottawa #ottawalife #cityofottawa #lifestyleblogging #sheboss #initialinfluencers

— 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 —
Sometimes you just need to keep is simple ☕️
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iPad Pro from @apple
Hygge Book from @indigo
Dresser from @ikeacanada
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#minimalaesthetic #aesthetichome #neutralhome #monday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #slowlivingforlife #slowliving #coffeeholic #ottawalife #cityofottawa #lifestyleblogs #lifestyleblog #initialinfluencers #ikeacanada #lifeathome

Architecture MYTH ❌ I’ve mentored a few young

Architecture MYTH ❌
I’ve mentored a few young students and sat in on crits over the last few years and a question that I always seems come up is “Do I need to be good at design to become an architect?”
And the short answer is no. But the long answer is that it often depends on the school you go to and what firm you work at.
In my experience, school typically puts an emphasis on design — which isn’t a bad thing! Design IS important. It’s important to know what your clients want. As an architect it’s your job to take their “vision” and make it a reality.
That being said, it’s important to note that not everyone is meant to be a “design” architect. So if you’ve ever questioned whether you should or shouldn’t pursue it just based on design aptitude, keep reading…
There are SEVERAL types of architect jobs you could find yourself leaning towards. @archi_soup has a really good blog post that goes into detail about each and every one.
I plan on eventually posting an interview series on my blog about this but until then, here’s the list of jobs you could find an architect specializing in:
• Project Architect (I find myself here)
• Technical Architect
• Site Architect (and here)
• Design Architect
• Planning Architect
Which type of architect are you? If you’re a student, which one do you lean towards? 🏡
⬇️ Let me know in the comments below! ⬇️
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#architecture #architectureblog #architecturedesign #designblog #lifestyleblog #architecturestudents #internarchitect #architects #neutralstyle #ottawalifestyle #ottawablogger #613 #ottawaarchitecture #carletonu

Happy Friday 🌷 Anxiously waiting for the first

Happy Friday 🌷
Anxiously waiting for the first day of spring (and all the snow to finally melt).
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#fridayfeeling #fridayvibes #piątek #weekendmode #fridayinspiration #spring2023 #springisnear #candles #neutraldecor #neutralhome #ottawablogger #ottawalife #lifestylebloggers #nanoinfluencer

✨All In The Details✨ What would I do without

✨All In The Details✨
What would I do without my coffee, candles and planners…
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#lifestyleblogger #slowliving #neutralhome #planningmylife #coffeecommunity #candlecollection #springvibes #thursdaymorning #ladypreneur #scandistyle #ottawablogger #ottawalife #lifestyleblog #simplemoments

Looking for new architecture & design blogs to rea

Looking for new architecture & design blogs to read??
I’ve put together a list of my 12 go-to architecture & design blogs!
Whether you need project inspiration, career advice as a student, or just want to learn more about the profession, these blogs have you covered 😎
✨The List✨
• Arch Daily
• 30x40 Design Workshop
• Life of an Architect
• Archinect
• Archi Soup
• Architectural Digest
• Dezeen
• Houzz
• Young Architect
• Architects DCA (Ottawa firm with a blog)
• Kariouk Architects (Ottawa firm with a blog)
• blOOAg (Arch Association with a blog)
Wanna know more about them?? Check out my latest blog post!
Link in bio 🥰
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#architectureblog #architecture #design #architecturehouse #archidesign #lifestyleblogger #designinspiration #architecturestudents #architects #neutralhome #ottawalife #ottawabloggers #designblogger #internarchitect

✨Product Favourites✨ I know I’m not alone w

✨Product Favourites✨
I know I’m not alone when I say I’m OBSESSED with @sajewellness products. My roommate and I have diffusers and oils galore 🫣
Here are my top 4 picks!!
🌱 Pocket Farmacy
🌱 Safe Hands Lotion
🌱 Body Mists
🌱 ~ALL~ Diffuser Oils
What’s your favourite Saje product?!
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📸 Photos by me
✨ NOT a sponsored post
🪴 All products from @sajewellness
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#spreadwellness #sajeathome #diffuserblends #handlotion #ugc #contentcreator #aesthetic #documentlife #moodyfeed #lifestyleblogger #neutraltheme #warmaesthetic #productphotography #saje #selfcaredaily #ottawa #bodymist

🌺Women's Day🌺 In light of women's day, I wa

🌺Women's Day🌺
In light of women's day, I wanted to highlight a book filled with remarkable boss ladies.
I got this book about 4 years ago, and it's honestly such a good coffee table book. If you've ever seen it in store and weren't sure whether to get it or not, this is your sign to absolutely get it.
It's full of interview questions and answers that are super inspiring and so I decided to share my top 9 (which were SUPER hard to pick).
To all my favourite ladies out there (you know who you are), hope you have a great day today ❤️
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📸 Photo by me
📚 Book from @indigo
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#internationalwomensday #womensday #womenempowerwomen #iwd2023 #womeninbusiness #photographyaddict #newyorktimesbestseller #inspirationalquotestoliveby #dzienkobiet #bookrecommendations #wednesdayquotes #bossbabequotes #lifestylebloggers

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