I refuse to acknowledge that it’s almost August because I want to believe that this summer will never end. I plan to squeeze every last bit out of what’s left of summer ’16 and to help you do the same, I’ve teamed up with Shoppers Drug Mart with the below contest!
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Every year (since before I was born), my family has rented a cottage in Tobermory, Ontario up the Bruce Peninsula for a week or two in the summer. My mom, dad, sister, niece, nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins all head up for a week of nothingness by the lake and it’s absolute perfection. I love how peaceful it is up there, getting away from the hustle/bustle/traffic and unplugging for the week. We spend every day outside and the only major decision to be made is what we’re going to eat and drink next. Every day is spent on the beach and every night is spent by the camp fire.
Three years ago, my boyfriend and I started the tradition of stopping at Cobble Beach in Owen Sound on our way up to the cottage. We stay the night and golf in the morning and then head to the cottage after golf. It breaks up the drive and it’s absolutely stunning there. We’ve also made it a tradition to visit The Grotto in Tobermory every year. It’s hard to believe that this place actually exists in Canada, because it looks like something you would only see in the Caribbean. Crystal clear, turquoise water, big caves and cliffs. It’s such a beautiful place.
It’s funny because most people I talk to have never heard about any of these places. Most people that live in Toronto and the surrounding areas head North East up to Muskoka or the Kawarthas for their cottaging or camping. But, if you head North West about 2.5-3.5 hours from Toronto, there’s less traffic getting there and the scenery is unlike anything you will find anywhere else in Ontario.
I highly recommend planning a summer excursion out that way. It’s 100% worth the visit.
This past Sunday, I was invited by Rethink Breast Cancer to attend their annual Rethink at the Races event at the Queen’s Plate in Toronto. This was my third year attending and each year the event gets bigger and better. This year, the Rethink at the Races tent featured a beautiful flower wall and an adorable pink croquet game. Inside the tent, there was a silent auction, delicious food and drinks, a candy bar, a nail bar and all guests left with a gift bag full of goodies from event sponsors.
I was so excited to wear the fascinator that Jacques Vert and Hudson’s Bay sent over! This was my first time ever wearing a fascinator and now I really need to find excuses to wear it again. I’m obsessed with how pretty and delicate the detailing is.
Our horse didn’t win this year, but that didn’t stop us from having a blast. If you haven’t attended the Queen’s Plate before I recommend getting tickets for next year FOR SURE! We’ve never been disappointed and like I said, every year they keep topping the previous year. This year, they even had a concert headlined by Hedley and food trucks for miles. My favourite part is seeing everyone dressed to the nines in their fancy hats and clothes. People go all out and really, anything goes. It’s the closest Toronto gets to the Kentucky Derby.
Check out my dress and fascinator details below. My fascinator isn’t currently up on the Hudson’s Bay website but there are many other’s on their website to choose from (link at bottom of post) and I’ve seen my exact baby pink fascinator in many of their stores so it’s definitely still available! You can find exact link to the dress I wore below as well. Obsessed with this dress!
