Aloha! I’m still dreaming of the amazing week we had in Hawaii celebrating my 40th birthday with 8 of my closest girlfriends! It was SO nice to decompress and celebrate with my girls! It’s been a chaotic and VERY busy year and it was just what we needed before heading into our 40’s! Eek! Mahalo […]

It’s that time of year again when we spend A LOT of time wrapping presents for our kids or loved ones, and yes trust me I know this can be a very daunting task! During the holidays I’m usually up for hours after the kids go to bed (with a glass of wine or two 😉🍷) […]

Hi all, its Bails again from Basics With Bails! Today I wanted to share my best DIY tips on how to make the ultimate vegan charcuterie board! Charcuterie boards are my favourite, especially when they’re cruelty-free! They are perfect for the holidays, and New Year’s Eve if you need to make a little something for […]

It’s baaaaack!!! That’s right everyone, I’m SO EXCITED to let you know that the Jilly Dress by Emma Knudsen is BACK by popular demand just in the nick of time for your holiday parties! You may recognize the gorgeous red Jilly Dress from my JH x Etsy Holiday collab with Emma Knudsen. The overwhelmingly positive […]

I’m BEYOND excited to announce that the Jilly Digital Store has officially launched TODAY!! The Jilly Digital Store includes my ALL-NEW downloadable prints and presets! I was inspired by my love of art and capturing sentimental family time over the holidays to bring you the Jilly Holiday Collection! I wanted to say a special thank […]

There’s no denying that this creamy vegan version of a Christmas classic certainly hits the spot with its notes of nutmeg, allspice, and ginger! This vegan eggnog is made with lots of cashews and coconut milk which makes it quite thick so a little goes a long way!! However, if you find that the eggnog […]

As most of you know, I love the holidays and I LOVE decorating for Christmas. However, this year we’re heading to Calgary to spend the holidays with Justin’s family (then taking off to spend NYE in Arizona with my parents!). So, I haven’t actually got around to any decorating yet, but this year will be a similar theme to […]