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MY JOYDROP CALGARY JEWELRY COLLECTION

Jewelry lovers, I’m delighted to partner with one of my longtime favourite local brands to share My Joydrop Calgary Jewelry Collection! Over the course of my 6 year blogging career you’ve come along as my personal style has evolved significantly — and what a journey it’s been. As I’ve entered my mid-thirties, I’ve come to appreciate quality over quantity, the importance of materials and the joy in aligning myself with brands and businesses that share similar values. I’ve spent the past few years refining both my wardrobe and my JEWELRY collection — and have curated a lovely selection of meaningful, gold plated and vermeil pieces that comprise my signature style. My Joydrop pieces have remained an integral part of my core jewelry wardrobe — and this iconic, Calgary-based brand is my go-to destination whenever I’m looking to expand my collection.

As I relish in the process of refreshing my wardrobe each season, I always look forward to selecting a few new accessories to update my outfits and incorporate trends in an authentic way. So, I popped over to Joydrop‘s Market Mall location to shop my wishlist, browse their latest arrivals and explore new collections — where I also had the pleasure of being styled by founder Shashi Behl! Today I’m thrilled to share my updated Joydrop Calgary Jewelry Collection featuring six cornerstone pieces I have on rotation for Spring/Summer 2021 — along with styling ideas, an insight into key trends and a $150 International Giveaway (which has now closed) so you can refresh your jewelry wardrobe, too! Who’s ready to elevate their everyday style with some gorgeous new accessories you’ll cherish for years to come?

June 4, 2021 by Justine

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Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Pantone, Roundups, Spring

JUNE DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 11 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS

Flower friends, welcome back for the first DIGITAL BLOOMS Roundup of Summer 2021! Although the first day of summer is officially 3 weeks away, it appears to have arrived early here in Calgary as we’re experiencing our first heatwave of the year. June is one of my favourite months for flowers, when the air is sweet with joy inducing scents of blooming trees and Peonies — and over the years we’ve preserved their fleeting beauty in these 11 Free Tech Wallpapers. I’m elated to share the best of Mother Nature’s gorgeous offerings with you today inJune’s Digital Blooms Roundup!

Enjoy June’s natural, flourishing beauty digitally with a free floral tech wallpaper featuring an inspired lineup of late spring and early summer’s classic blooms — including Lilacs, Apple and Mayflower Blossoms, Peonies, Delphiniums, Garden Roses, Pom Pom Chrysanthemums, Alstroemeria, Hyacinths, Tulips, Lilies and complimentary greenery. Set in a dreamy, water-coloured pastel palette of soft coral, pink, blush, lavender, rich lilac, creamy yellow, powder blue and fresh green, June’s selection of DIGITAL BLOOMS will infuse an uplifting, inspiring energy onto the background of your tech. Click through to select your free June tech wallpaper and channel carefree spring-meets-summer vibes onto your computer, tablet or phone — absolutely free!

June 1, 2021 by Justine

Fashion, Inspiration, Jewelry, Spring, Summer, Travel

H&M WILDFLOWER COLLECTION REVIEW

Friends and fashionistas, I’m thrilled to share my first FASHION post of 2021 with you (it’s about time, isn’t it?!) dedicated to H&M‘s ultra dreamy A Meadow of Wildflowers Collection! Although my personal style and shopping habits have changed significantly as a result of the pandemic, I eagerly comprised my wishlist as soon as I saw previews of this collection pop up online last month. H&M‘s Wildflower Collection is a Spring 2021 release hailing from their Conscious range — featuring elegant, timeless silhouettes made from 100% organic cotton and linen, inspired by their print designers favourite wildflowers recreated in watercolour. Of all the limited edition collections H&M has released (many of which I’ve worn, loved and featured here at JustineCelina over the years!) this the collection of dreams for my free-spirited, art college educated, flower loving soul!

As soon as the (partial) collection arrived online in Canada, I ordered every piece on my wishlist available in my sizes. Shortly after their arrival, we spent an evening venturing around the stunning natural landscapes near my childhood home in rural Alberta capturing these images — and it felt incredible to get excited about shooting fashion content outdoors after a long winter! As of publication, many of these pieces are now sold out online — and some pieces on my wishlist also aren’t yet available online, but are available in store, so I suggest keeping an eye out for online restocks or using the in-store locator to source specific pieces near you. That said, I wanted to publish my dedicated H&M Wildflower Collection Review for you as soon as possible, so you can use it to inform your collection purchases! Accompany me to the sun drenched, wildflower laden fields of the Alberta prairies for my bohemian spin on the collection, styled up with spring and summer accessory staples. As always, this post is complete with shoppable links for both Canada and the US!

May 28, 2021 by Justine

Entertain, Occasions, Roundups, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine & Cocktails

5 FESTIVE CINCO DE MAYO COCKTAILS

Fellow tequila and mezcal lovers, I’m elated to share the first my first recipe roundup dedicated exclusively to cocktails with my 5 Festive Cinco De Mayo Cocktails post! If you’re a fan of my better-for-you libations, you’ll know my love of tequila and mezcal runs deep — as does my adoration of Mexican culture. Over the past decade, we’ve been fortunate to spend quite a bit of time in Oaxaca (specifically Huatulco — one of my favourite places in the world!) and discover many fantastic artisanal tequila and mezcal varieties, visit agave farms and learn about authentic spirits and cocktail making from the locals. In fact, our home bar is always stocked with several varieties of tequila and mezcal from our travels — and I typically have a few Mexican-inspired sips in development at any given time! So today, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I’ve rounded up my most popular tequila and mezcal based cocktails — which all happen to be vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free! Hey, life is all about balance, right?!

While we may be celebrating Cinco De Mayo digitally this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t do it over a fantastic cocktail (or 5!). Can I interest you in a Green Jalapeño Margarita, Gingered Cara Cara Grapefruit Paloma, Watermelon Frosé Margarita, Hibiscus Blood Orange Mezcalrita or a Creamy Coconut Mango Mezcalrita? There’s never been a better time to learn how to shake up a Mexican-inspired cocktail in the comfort of your own home — all you need is a cocktail shaker, a bottle of your favourite tequila or mezcal and a few simple, fresh, supporting ingredients. Join me for a crash course on tequila and mezcal (plus recommendations to pair with each recipe) as we shake up a few festive cocktails tonight in celebration of the vibrancy and resilience of Mexican culture!

May 5, 2021 by Justine

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Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Pantone, Roundups, Spring

MAY DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 11 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS

DIGITAL BLOOMS enthusiasts, welcome back for May’s Digital Blooms Roundup. After a long winter, the grass is slowly greening, the trees are budding, the birds are singing and spring’s first flowers are popping up all over the city — it’s a beautiful sight to see! Although our gardens aren’t in full bloom just yet, now is the perfect time to embrace the season by downloading one of 11 free, spring-inspired floral tech wallpapers for your computer, tablet or phone! Give your tech the ultimate seasonal makeover by choosing from my lovely archive of May free floral tech wallpapers featuring a stunning array of classic spring blooms in a palette of pretty pastels and bold brights.

Inspired by spring taking shape on the Alberta prairies, May’s DIGITAL BLOOMS include Tulips, Ranunculus, Anemones, Hyacinths, Garden Roses, Daffodils, Irises, Lisianthus, Pussy Willows, Delphinium, Acacia and Lavender arranged with whimsy. Infuse a lighthearted and uplifting energy onto your digital devices this spring by clicking through to select your favourite spring floral wallpaper — absolutely free! Thank you for joining me today for another Digital Blooms Roundup — wishing you all a joyful, inspired and productive month!

May 1, 2021 by Justine

Dining Room, Dwell, Entertain, Flower Education, Flowers, Inspiration, Living Room, Local Love, Occasions, Spring

A PASTEL EASTER FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Flower lovers, I’m elated to share a fresh post in my FLOWER EDUCATION series with you today — dedicated to this Pastel Easter Flower Arrangement! I actually ordered this charming spring arrangement from Meadow & Vine Floral for our first ever Easter Dinner for Two last year to bring some joy to our home during uncertain times. After after capturing about a thousand photos of it in all its beauty, I knew I wanted to bring this post to JustineCelina this spring to provide you with some cheerful Easter flower inspiration, too! Little luxuries in times like these bring me so much joy as I continue to support local businesses whenever possible — and I hope this post inspires you to do the same, in whatever capacity you’re able.

Whether you’re looking to recreate this arrangement for your Easter celebrations, bookmarking it as inspiration to share with your local florist for a springtime event or special occasion, or would like to educate yourself about spring flowers and arrangement care, you’ve come to the right place! This charming arrangement features a lovely array of my favourite spring blooms — including Quicksand and Spray Roses (learn all about Roses), Ranunculus and Butterfly Ranunculus (learn all about Ranunculus), Tulips (learn all about Tulips), Hyacinths, Lisianthus, Eucalyptus, Wax Flowers and Pampas Grass (learn all about Pampas Grass) and in a quintessentially Easter inspired palette of dreamy pastels, cool greens and natural textures. Join me in learning all about these uplifting Easter blooms with your favourite glass of bubbly or a cozy cup of coffee!

April 3, 2021 by Justine

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Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Pantone, Roundups, Spring

APRIL DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 11 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS

Happy April 1st and welcome back for my April Digital Blooms Roundup, flower friends! This mega post features 11 free, downloadable spring-inspired floral tech wallpapers for your computer, tablet and phone — no joke! It also marks DIGITAL BLOOMS 5th Anniversary, with the very first set of free floral tech wallpapers we created dating back to April 2016. Isn’t that wild?! Over the years this series has undergone many changes as I worked with various florists and local vendors to preserve seasonal blooms digitally in an effort to enjoy their fleeting beauty on the background of our devices, year round. 5 years ago I could have never predicted the success of this series — which has now eclipsed one million downloads! To thank you for your support, I’ve rounded up all of my April free floral tech wallpapers for you to download in one convenient location.

Spring is one of my favourite seasons for flowers — including Ranunculus, Tulips, Anemones, Hyacinths and Daffodils — all of which you’ll find at play in April’s free floral tech wallpapers! In fact, some of my all time favourite DIGITAL BLOOMS were created in April. If you love gorgeous seasonal blooms set in a quintessentially spring palette of pastels, rich purples and candy coloured brights (have you seen the Pantone Spring/Summer 2021 Fashion Color Trend Report?!) I think you’ll love them, too! Infuse spring’s renewed, uplifting energy onto the background of your phone, tablet or computer by downloading these free floral tech wallpapers straight to your devices. Wishing you all a wonderful Easter weekend!

April 1, 2021 by Justine

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