George Brown Con Ed Calendar Girl

I was recently invited to share my story and some of the experiences I had as a graduate of the Interior Decorating Certificate at George Brown College of Continuing Education.

I agreed to an interview and a photoshoot for the calendar because I believe in supporting the institutions who helped you get to where you are today , but it was definitely a surprise that they ended up putting my mug on the cover of the 2015-16 course calendar. Just call me a calendar girl!

The photo shoot for the calendar took place at my home aka my office, and even Edie enjoyed getting in on the action!

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Elderflower, Grapefruit and Mint Cocktail

One of my favourite additions to my home bar over the past couple of years has been St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur. I’ve always been a fan of elderflower soda, and love being able to transfer the same sweet floral notes to cocktails to give them that little je ne sais quois. It doesn’t hurt that the bottle’s sculptural deco shape and black and gold label make it a gorgeous addition to any bar cart!

In this refreshing cocktail, I’ve blended St-Germaine with Dillon’s gin, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, a hint of lime, mint leaves and Belvoir’s Elderflower Presse, which results in a delicious blend of summer flavours.

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