Inspiration: Autumn

"Autumn, it feels like Autumn, although the breeze is still I feel the chill of Autumn" - Richard Maltby Jr.

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All images found on Pinterest.

I know it's not officially Autumn, but it sure does feel like it! Here's a little Autumn inspiration from my Inspire Me board on Pinterest! 

What's your favourite part about Autumn? 

Love, 

CP 

Picture Post: Summer Lovin'

[ Me and my mama.]

[ Homemade Pavlova.]

[Sangria and gingham.]

[The Preston ladies.]

[ Oysters for the first time at the Ice House in Tofino.]

[Summer drank.]

[Remi and I eating Tacofino in Vancouver.]

[Homemade ice cream sandwiches.]

[Yummy King crab from Cuckcoo.]

[Beach bum.]

[Fresh fruit salad.]

[All fringed out at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.]

[Flowers from Remi.]

So this summer it looks like all I did was eat and drink haha, which is fairly accurate! I also went home for the first time in over a year, swam in the ocean, and danced my little buns off at the Edmonton Fringe. This summer was stressful and glorious! Lots of friends and family and creativity.

I am one thankful chicky.

Thanks for tuning in!

Love,

CP

Recipes of the Week: Part 2

One of my favourite parts about being at home is trying new recipes! I love being able help out and cook for my family, while taking on new culinary adventures!

This post is actually a few months old from my first stay at home in June! That being said I am still in love with the Chicken Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash (I made it last night for dinner without the chicken) and Crispy Quinoa Burgers. I make them ALL the time! Definitely added them to my top favs.

The Best Fresh Mango Margaritas by Baker by Nature

+ so, so, so yummy! 

Crispy Quinoa Burgers by Made With Love

- I tend to just eat the sweet potatoes as a side! It's a bit intense with them in the actual burger.

+ I've also made these using ground turkey and they are amazing!

Chicken Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash by Stuff We Ate

+ great thing about this recipe is that if you don't have all of the toppings, it still tastes amazing.

- You don't NEED the bok choy or green onions if you don't have them.
- If you're a veggie, or don't want to spend money on meat, no problem. Just don't add chicken! 

The Perfect Burger (Made Into Inside Out Burgers) by Food.com 

+ So I actually made these into inside out burgers stuffed with cheddar cheese and cut-up bacon.

- This was for a BBQ, I wouldn't suggest putting this recipe into your weekly diet, they're more of a treat! 

Try them out, they're all great recipes! And if you'd like to follow me on Pinterest, you can do so here!

Love,
CP

In a year.

Hi Blog Land!

It's been ages, how are you doing? Sorry I've been missing in action, but I've had a lovely/busy summer and I hope that you have too!

I just had my 25th Birthday, isn't that crazy! I'm definitely feeling a bit older, especially as I'm taking some drop-in classes at Harbour Dance Centre this week, and compared to the 19 year olds, there are definitely some differences between us. I'm not just talking about lady curves or the fact that they look like children to me, but I've noticed a difference in my dancing. A maturity (hopefully).

I think a major thing that's really sunk in for me this year is that you have to embrace yourself. I know you're all thinking, DUHH! But it's surprisingly harder than you think. I like dancing big. I like pushing myself and I like to tell a story. I think this summer I have really started enjoying to dance the way I want to dance. Something I had always heard growing up was "watch your in-between steps and transitions" and I think I'm finally doing it. I always understood what it meant, but I had a hard time applying it. It's something that I've been focusing on for many years and now I'm starting to see it and feel it when I dance. I've learnt time after time that dancing makes me happy. And that I am usually happiest when dancing. So this year, I'm going to try and dance. A lot! To keep motivated and learning, because it's something I love to do!

So much has changed in this past year. Last year I celebrated my birthday in Brighton. This year I was at home for my birthday for the first time in 8 years! I am now back in Canada for good (for now) and I am excited to focus on my career and self improvement!

Those are some of my goals for this up coming year, I can't wait to dance, dance, dance!

This is a shot from one of my fringe shows Letters and Words. Photo by Heiko Ryll.

Do you guys have any goals for the upcoming season? 

Thanks for tuning in!

Love,
CP

Etsy Sneak Peak

Hi Friends!!!

I've got some new pieces coming into my shop real soon! Here's a little sneak peak!

Check out my shop FadeInFadeOut Vintage!

Love,
CP

Picture Post

Here's some of the crazy stuff I've been up to for the past couple of weeks! 

[ Remi and I caught the last matinee of Make Mine Love staring a whole bunch of my good pals from Spamalot. ]

[ Pre wig-prep. Before putting on a wig all of your hair has to be in pin curls, mine takes about 10 minutes. ] 

[ New vintage shirt, perfect for the summer. All of the patterns. ]

[ I was lucky enough to watch the Chita Rivera perform. This amazing performer is 81 years old and still giving it everything she's got. So inspiring. A fosse original. ] 

[ Salt water taffy from Remi. ]

[ Post audition reward. Lavender Fog from Block 1912. ]

[ I won a puppet!!! Every Sunday we have a "Toonie Draw" called Super Sunday. On the last Sunday of the run I decided to play and I won a secondary prize! So cool! ] 

Thanks for tuning in!
Love,
CP

Face First

Hey Guys, Happy Friday! 

Fact. I've never been great at taking care of my skin. I know some people are really good at finding a routine that's right for them, trying new products and really knowing what suits them best. I've never really given myself the chance to find my beauty routine, especially while living in London. Beauty products are double the price over there. I'm the kinda person that gets incredibly over whelmed when it comes to picking which products to use, especially when it comes to taking care of my face. I feel like I'm getting to the age where I really need to smarten up.

When I arrived home from London, I decided it was time to really start taking care of my skin. Or at least take a step in the right direction. I was hanging out with one of my friends Rachel, and I couldn't help, but notice how beautiful her skin was. Yes, it has to do with genes and your genetic make up, but how you take care of yourself plays a huge part too. I picked her brain and got her to write down all of her favourite products. Here are some of Rachel's suggestions! 

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer - $ 44

While living in London I never bought any beauty products, so I went without any primer for far too long. Smashbox came recommended by both Rachel and my friend Charmaine. 

Review: I really like it. I find that I use less make-up and that it lasts longer throughout the day. The only complaint I have is that some times it makes my face feel just a little dry. I'm enjoying this product, but I'd still like to try a few others before settling. 

Jamieson's ProVitamina Night Cream - $18

Yup, that's right I wasn't using any night cream. I was a silly, silly goose. But now I've smartened up! 

Review: I'm still not convinced this is the night cream for me, but my skin does smile every time I put this on after my shower. 

Garnier Moisture Rescue with Rose Extract - $8

This product wasn't recommended to me from Rachel, but was simply on-sale at the store. 

Review: I love this product. In the past I've stayed away from make-up wipes, but for this show I decided to give them a try. I adore the scent of roses after a long day, very refreshing.

There are just so many options I'm still on the hunt for the perfect routine. If anyone has any suggestions, PLEASE leave me a comment!!!

Love, 

CP

Auditions

Alright folks, it's audition season. For any of my new readers who might not know, I'm a professional actor, which means auditioning is one of the first steps to landing a role.

For anyone who hasn't auditioned before, they can be pretty nerve racking, that is... if you let them be. I'm still figuring out how to get my 'best audition' and I think that's something you never really stop improving on. Everyone has there audition tricks or habits, but here are some things I've been thinking about lately! I know most of these sound obvious, but they're just so important to remind yourself of.

1. Be prepared. And do it in chunks. Don't expect yourself to memorize a monologue or song in just one go. Layer it in. Take your dance classes, so when it comes time to audition you're already at the level you want to be at.

2. Do the best YOU can do. Don't compare yourself to others, don't judge yourself, and don't set yourself up to fail by acting like you've already been defeated. 

3. Have fun and breathe. Things that I very often forget to do in life. This is why you come so prepared. So when it comes time for your actual audition, you can just relax and do your work. 

Even if you never have to go through the audition process, these three steps can help you in an interview, oral presentation, or even an exam. What are your tips for success in stressful situations???

Thanks for reading! 

Love, 

CP