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Blueberry Lemon and Cucumber Gin Mojitos // JustineCelina.com
Entertain, Flowers, Guest Posts & Features, Summer, Wine & Cocktails

BLUEBERRY LEMON AND CUCUMBER GIN MOJITOS


I hope you guys aren’t getting sick of collaborative content, because today’s post is a collaboration with a good blogging chum of mine, Dana over at  Killing Thyme. Dana’s blog may sound familiar because I’ve mentioned it a few times here at JustineCelina! Dana and I met last year through The Food Bloggers of Canada and you could say we became fast blogging friends — we clicked right away. I love Dana’s zest for life that’s wildly apparent in her content, her voice and authenticity, her generosity, and of course, her fantastic recipes and culinary knowledge! You see, Dana has been at this whole blogging thing a lot longer than I have and she’s always been so supportive of what I’m doing. In short, she’s a an absolute gem and I’m sure you’ll love her content and her blog just as much as I do! Pop over to check out my guest post and grab the recipe for my Blueberry Lemon and Cucumber Gin Mojitos.

So, when she asked if I’d be up for a guest post on her site, I jumped at the opportunity! You see, we both love a great cocktail, so I knew my Blueberry Lemon and Cucumber Gin Mojitos would be a perfect fit! They combine sweet blueberries with refreshing lemon, cucumber and mint with a healthy dose of gin and a splash of soda water for just the right amount of sparkle. These late summer sipper are free of refined sugars and made with all natural ingredients — so the next time you’re craving a cooling summer cocktail, indulge yourself with a fresh twist on the classic mojito! Cheers to sharing the love, to new blogs and new friends!

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Digital Blooms Desktop Wallpapers | August 2016 // JustineCelina.com x Rebecca Dawn Design
Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Summer

DIGITAL BLOOMS AUGUST 2016 | FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


Celebrate the first day of August (and the last day of this gorgeous long weekend) with these sunny Digital Blooms! This month our 3 flower-based designs are inspired by summer days and a vibrant yellow colour story. August’s Digital Blooms combine sunny Sunflowers, Ranunculus and Craspedia with mod 60’s vibes for some groovy floral creations!

Break out your favourite pair of oversized shades and enjoy August’s sunny blossoms on the background of your computer, tablet or phone. You know the drill — each month Rebecca Dawn Design and I are happy to offer these digital downloads 100% free with no strings attached. Click through to grab these cheerful yellow designs for your tech and bask in that carefree summer feeling all month long!

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DIY | How to Make a Summer Flower Arrangement with Rebecca Dawn Design // JustineCelina.com
Create, DIY, Dwell, Flower Arranging, Flowers, Summer

DIY | HOW TO MAKE A SUMMER FLOWER ARRANGEMENT


Have you ever wanted to learn about Flower Arranging? Well friends, you’ve come to the right place! Today Rebecca Dawn Design is sharing her expert flower arranging tips and showing us how to create this colourful summer arrangement in a step-by-step, illustrated tutorial!

I’m so fortune to be able to work with Rebecca to bring flower content to JustineCelina and I want to take a moment to acknowledge just how lucky we really are to be able to learn from her. In addition to being my friend, she’s also one of the industry’s most talented flower designers and a fantastic teacher. I’ve learned so much being able to work alongside her and I couldn’t be happier or more excited to be able to share it with all of you! Today Rebecca is spilling her flower design tips and insider tricks as Milton Photography captures it all on film — so grab a notepad and a glass of wine and let’s learn how to arrange flowers together!

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Digital Blooms Desktop Wallpaper | July 2016 // JustineCelina.com x Rebecca Dawn Design
Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Pantone, Summer

DIGITAL BLOOMS JULY 2016 | FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


Happy Canada Day, Canadian friends! Today we’re celebrating Canada’s 149th birthday with all of the gorgeous seasonal blossoms our country has to offer in another installment of DIGITAL BLOOMS! This month our 3 flower-based designs have a peony focus and a soft, ethereal colour palette inspired by Pantone’s 2016 Colour of the Year Rose Quartz (are you sick of me talking about rose quartz yet?!).

If you love Peonies as much as we do you can enjoy July’s most beautiful blooms on the background of your computer, tablet or phone! As always, these downloads are 100% free with no strings attached. Click through to get these gorgeous peony-based designs onto your tech and enjoy an endless summer digitally!

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Rosé Lychee Elderflower Sangria // JustineCelina.com
Entertain, Flowers, Food, Summer, Wine & Cocktails

ROSÉ LYCHEE ELDERFLOWER SANGRIA


It would be an understatement to say that I’ve been on a bit of a rosé kick lately. And if you know me at all, you’ll know I really love sangria. So this summer, I decided to create a refreshing rosé sangria with floral, fruity notes to unite my favourite beverages! My Rosé Lychee Elderflower Sangria is a flirty, feminine twist on traditional sangria where an effervescent, dry rosé takes center stage, complimented by flavours of lychee, elderflower, lemon, white peach and strawberry (with lots of bubbles!). These pretty wine cocktails are best enjoyed with friends — whether you’re dining al fresco, hosting a summer dinner party, attending a baby shower, or prepping drinks for girls night! Yes way, rosé!

And do you know who else loves fabulous summer cocktails? My super talented food blogger friends, who I’ve teamed up with on this Connecting Over Cocktails collaborative post to kick off patio season! If you’re looking to really shake things up this summer, we’ve got some serious cocktail inspiration in store for you today. Check out the bottom of this post for five fresh, seasonal cocktail recipes from fellow Food Bloggers of Canada members. Cheers to sharing the love and connecting over cocktails!

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Digital Blooms | June 2016 Free Desktop Wallpaper // JustineCelina.com
Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Spring

DIGITAL BLOOMS JUNE 2016 | FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


It’s the first day of June, which means it’s time for another installment of DIGITAL BLOOMS! I’ve always associated the beginning of June (and the beginning of summer) with fresh lilacs — so we’re celebrating June 1st with lilac themed Digital Blooms here at JustineCelina. This month Rebecca Dawn Design and I are inspired by the different stages of budding lilacs and their varied shades of purple.

We’re also be showing you how to create a Foraged Lilac Arrangement later this month, so stick around for more on bringing the outside in to savour the intoxicating scent and beauty of these gorgeous purple blossoms! As always, these downloads are 100% free with no strings attached. Click through to get these gorgeous lilac-based designs onto your devices and enjoy some lilac love year round on the background of your computer, tablet or phone!

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All About Tulips // JustineCelina.com
All About, Create, Dwell, Flower Education, Flowers, Spring

ALL ABOUT TULIPS


We love tulips here at JustineCelina. Who doesn’t?! Every Spring, tulips make their debut in gardens and markets across the country to welcome the season. They’re cheap and cheerful, and we’re constantly inspired by their vibrancy, simplicity and ability to transform any space. Today’s All About Tulips post is another installment in our FLOWER EDUCATION series, where Rebecca Dawn Design and I team up to teach you about seasonal blooms!

In this post you’ll learn about our favourite varieties, what to look for when purchasing tulips and how to care for and condition them so you can enjoy them for up to 10 days. We also share our inspiration for this gorgeous cascading tulip bouquet. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about tulips, grab a notepad and let’s chat about everyone’s favourite spring flower!

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