Hi everyone!! I know I haven’t been around in forever, I’ve been over here at www.royalnonsense.com but I’m missing mypapercrown so much, It’s like my first born…my baby! So I promised myself I have to give both blogs my attention…so when you don’t find me here…you can find me there.

I’m off to do my workout for the day….we just booked a trip to Maui and after trying on my bikinis (that haven’t been worn in a year!) I realized I need a lot of work! Ha! Here is my workout for the day:

Happy Friday everyone!!

Monique xo

Reading nooks are quickly becoming the new ‘must-have’ in home design and I have to say I ‘must- have’ one too…only problem is I ‘don’t- have’ the space for one.
My girls love to read, as do I and these cozy little nooks would encourage a lot more reading in any home and a lot less tv and computer time. A win win for everyone’s brain!

They are pretty spectacular, don’t you agree?

All images taken from Pinterest 

Wow, what a whirlwind things have been… just wanted to give you a little update on what’s  happening in my life. I am so excited to part of a new blog that is being launched next week…it’s three women with different backgrounds blogging about things that inspire them, It should be a great read so be sure to check it out (i’ll post the link once it launches). But don’t fret my pets, I won’t be leaving you…I will still be updating my blog here, now you will just get double the ME (how lucky)

Stay tuned…..

Big freezer burned bag of peas..be gone! I’m loving these Retro ice bags from Gal Pal (16$) for all the bumps and bruises I’m sure to get this skiing/snowboarding season (I figure it’s time I join my family on the slopes this year) OR I could just use it as a stylish prop and spend my day in the Chalet with a book, some hot chocolate and a retro ice bag on my knee. ???

Check out their Store Locator to find where you can get your very own!

It’s Movember time!! I encourage everyone to donate and raise awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer. Here are some (fun) ways you can show your support:

Don a moustache necklace:

Etsy

Pin it on:

Etsy

Love this Men’s t-shirt (and they donate 5$ to the movember cause):

Etsy

Movember party pack, fun for your next photo booth shoot:

Etsy

Don’t forget the bambinos:

Etsy

FINALLY and most importantly don’t forget to visit mobro.co/rewardscanada to donate to my husband’s team!

Happy Halloween everyone! We woke up to snow this morning, so if that doesn’t put you in a spooky mood I don’t know what will. I’ll post pics of our carved pumpkins and costumes etc tomorrow…in the meantime:

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This one is for my girls:

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Hone up those woodworking skills ‘P’, the girls would love you forever and ever

When most of us think of Ugg boots we think of these:

Which are still great, comfortable and casual BUT Ugg Australia is so much more than the boots we’ve all owned and loved , pictured above  ;)

I’m loving their new Josie boot, same sort of style just amped up. Add a higher heel, a little trickery to a boot and I’m sold! I vote the Josie a must have for fall.

Ugg Australia

Loving these produce bags from Branch, 11 US dollars (shipping is expensive but it says to contact them for more economical options) will get you 5 reusable bags that you can pack full with your favorite fruit and veggies. Do your part for the environment and save your sanity (I find those pesky bags all over my house (I even found one in my jacket pocket, true story) It’s a win win!!

We’re heading out to a pumpkin patch with some friends tomorrow, so I was peeking around trying to get some ideas on how to carve the pumpkin I’m about to pick out…here are some of my favorite ideas:

Fanged pumpkins:

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Porcupine Pumpkin (my front runner):

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What a grin!!

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icky…I like! :

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chef in you

Owl Pumpkins:

Martha

So many fun carvings out there, problem is I only get one pumpkin so which one will I choose?!!  How are all of you planning on carving your pumpkins this year?