Dog obsession at all time HIGH

I'm sorry, but this was my boyfriend's dog Dierks less than 5 months ago. Observe below:

THIS WAS DIERKS OVER THE WEEKEND: 

WHEN DID HE BECOME A LION? So adorable though, right?  He loves the snow!! *cue the creepy high-pitched animal talk* I've been told to tone it down a bit... good thing you can't hear me on here! 

Rach xo 

me, basic?

I have found the ULTIMATE pumpkin spice latte. It may be basic- but I felt unfulfilled after I got a PSL from Starbucks the other day. It SUCKED. Too sweet; I couldn't even handle it. So- I went on a mission. The mission didn't take long- I ordered a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Smiling Goat on the waterfront and HOLY SWEET LIPTON: success! This PSL actually TASTES like pumpkin and it contains REAL pumpkin! GET OUTTA TOWN. For reals, check out the PSL at #SmilingGoat. It's FAB.

Always around autumn I feel inspired to clean out my closet. I decide to FINALLY give away or sell the clothes that I always SAY I'm going to wear but I never do. Here's a tip: YOU WON'T WEAR IT. I do however have a "goal dress" that is a size down from what I currently am, and I've had it hanging in my closet for 5 years now with the tag still on.... NAWWT HAPPENIN. Food is too GOOD. I got on a roll- and I took a big bag of clothing over to the consignment store called East of Montreal . Have you been to this store yet? YOU NEED TO GO. Maybe used clothing stores scare you a little- but seriously, they are the BOMB. These dresses (mainly dresses; but shoes + tops too) are washed, dry-cleaned, steamed- the whole nine yards and are in AH-mAZING condition. Most of these dresses have only been worn once at big events like weddings & galas. I literally lost my mind today because I bought an Alice + Olivia dress for $100. ALICE + OLIVIA PEOPLE. Do I need to repeat myself? Alice + Olivia *mic drop*. That designer name is INSANELY expensive (girls gotta eat)... usually around $400+. 
Here's a little sneak peak of my new baby <3 ... 

Isn't she gorgeous? 

I love her more than anything. Don't worry, I know I have problems.

Moving onto the fact that I'm currently WAY too excited to be baking cookies on a Saturday night. I'm baking m&m cookies for a horse show tomorrow at my barn! Yes, I'm officially 50 years old. Somebody get me a glass of wine and a big dog to cuddle STAT. While everyone my age is out taking jager bombs at #Boomers... I'm here... baking away...  hmmmm....I do love jagger bombs.......... (don't tempt me) 

Oh and if you haven't watched Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey on Netflix yet... you don't have a heart. It was made in 1993. I was 2 hahahahaha WHAT.  I watched it and cried at least 3 times. Ok when Shadow falls down into that train hole thing that is TERRIFYINGLY HORRIFIC. Why the hell did they add that scene in there? PLUS HOW did Sassy survive that fall off the cliff? But seriously. How were we not traumatized as 8 year olds watching it???? 

ICYMI: The new short chelsea boot Hunters are THE BEST new thing. Screw tall Hunters and all their sweatiness... these babies are practical AND keep you from sweating your feet off... Or maybe that's just my problem... (awk)

I also LOVE this song from Selena. She went through heartbreak (which everyone knows is a complete bitch), wrote a shit ton of songs and is back on a MISSION. She's releasing songs legit every week. She's one bad bitch. WE LOVE IT. 

Take THAT Biebs. 

OH and figure out your Halloween costume... you have exactly 2 weeks!!!!!

Toodles,

Rach xxo 

HRM food secrets: PART ONE

In the past few weeks, I've discovered the most DELICIOUS eats here in the HRM. Now THIS is a fun hobby. 


My boyfriend is obsessed with fish tacos. I don't even mean obsessed... I mean if he could eat fish tacos for every meal he would. It's gotten to the point where it's concerning... BUT, the obsession recently came in handy. I was at the airport in Legends #duh and I was STARVING (came straight from work) and my boyfriend told me to try the fish tacos on the *NEW* Legends menu. OH PS. Legends is that sketchy looking bar right next to Tim Hortons once you're through security. So I took a chance because I didn't feel like something greasy like nachos, and holy. sweet. lipton. BEST TACOS EVER. If you like fish at all, then you NEED to order these bad boys. I almost ordered another round. SLASH I actually was about to but then my flight started pre-boarding #cockblock. 

I'm flying to Hamilton in 2 weeks and part of my vacation has turned into having airport fish tacos. Wow. I can't believe I just said that out loud.... 
ANYWHO.  

I wonder if Legends delivers... 

I decided to FINALLY address the rumours. I had heard about the "best ice-cream sandwiches in town" and I WAS TIRED of not knowing. SO, one day after work, when it was NOT sunny out and it may or may not have been 10am... (don't judge me, I get up at 4am ok), I made my way down Jubilee Road towards Jubilee Junction Convenience Store. Perhaps sketchy looking from the outside, one must use the pizza rule before judging: The best pizza comes form the grossest looking establishments. Amano is the only acception to this rule HAHA #truth so I went inside the convenience store.  The most lovely man greeted me (he's a gem, and so is his son) and they will either make you an ice cream sandwich from scratch (with Scotsburn Ice Cream BAM) OR you can choose from one of the already-prepared ones in the cooler. I don't know WHERE they get their cookies but they are DAMN good. There are also chocolate bars within the ice-cream sandwich. I was going to save half of it for later on in the day, but I literally left the store and ate it on my walk back to my car. Slightly embarrassing but once you take a bite- you'll get it. 

Plus THEY HAD ME AT SPRINKLES.

Oh and this is my puppy #Dierks... aka the LION. 

Happy last week of July! (AHHHHH cue the panic). Enjoy a little sensual jam from Selena! #GoodForYou

Rach xxo 

t minus 2 weeks: MMVAs!

It's almost that time of the year again... the #MMVAs! 

I went last year and literally convulsed when I saw Kendall and Kylie Jenner in person (they are mini humans by the way). This year: JASON DERULO, NICK JONAS, SHAWN MENDES, TORI KELLY? Excuse me while I fan-girl HARD.

Sunday I visited Sweet Pea Boutique in Halifax for a little fitting for the big night! There were so. many. options. SO MANY FABULOUS COLOURS. Summer is a great thing. Did I mention Nick Jonas is going to be there????? Oh sorry... I couldn't remember if i did or not. Reallyyyyyyyy banking on the possibility that he doesn't bring his beauty-queen-gf-Olivia to tag along #BUZZKILL.  

Here were a couple of the outfits. I literally tried on 15 dresses... so this is just a snippet and trust me, you're better off :| 

Summer trends I'm a fan of: anything tropical. Floral. Bright. Prints in general. Two-pieces. Not-so-cropped-crop-tops. Tea-length skirts. Oh and strawberry daiquiris. But that's not really seasonal ;) 

T-minus 13 days until the big night! AKA I should probably get my ass off the couch right now and work out. Maybe mixing in a salad would be smart as well. TOMORROW. It starts TOMORROW (#classic). 

Happy Bachelorette evening! 

Rach xxo 

L.O.V.E.

I just got home from my first bridal shower. ever. I think I'm obsessed.

Is it awful that I just want to get married so that I can get a ton of amazingly beautiful (and seriously handy) gifts? hahahaha. Bad Rachel. But seriously...  SO much love in the air today for my best friend Vanessa & her fiancé Peter. I also realized just how OLD we all are today when my friend opened gift after gift and they were all gorgeous kitchen items and house ware.  When did Pier 1 and Bed Bath & Beyond become so exciting???? Can't. Get. Enough.  Enjoy the gallery below... I'm currently on Pinterest creeping more bridal shower DIY ideas (even though I need another one of my friends to get engaged first... minor details). 

I really want to type more... but I have a food baby SO severe from the potluck. Everything hurts. You've been there... you understand. Potlucks are great but they really creep up on you! 

Cheers to endless food, cute outfits, champagne, bffs & love! 

Rach XXO