IN THE ISSUE: Twisting Sweet Traditions

There's little I enjoy more than baked goods or magazine recipes for baked goods - like the one found on page 128 in Issue IV - that call for ingredients I've actually heard of AND have on hand. Thank you for that Tessa of Style Sweet CA!

This collaboration between Crystal Marie Sing Photography and Tessa of Style Sweet CA is one photo shoot I would've died to be part of. Rumour has it the "models" got eaten at the end (and we're not talking about the mosquitoes getting to them). 

With names like Cranberry Orange Clove Cake and Champagne Buttercream, Lightened Fruit Cake with Mascarpone Frosting and Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Toffee Crunch, they were asking to get forked.

Off to preheat my oven to 350 degrees.

Pin Love!

Its been a busy few months for Madison and myself, however these past couple of days of snow have inspired us, and pinterest has been aflutter with activity! So much so, we just passed 3000 followers! 

Thank you so much to all of our fans, from far and wide - whether on pinterest, instagram, Facebook and here on our blog! Have you been loving our wonderful new bloggess, Sara? We're loving her spunk, and can't wait to see (and read) more!

We want to do more giveaways with local businesses, so if you are up for some fun with us, please drop us a line to hello@therefinerymag.com! If you are interested in promoting your business in some manner with The Refinery Magazine, please feel free to contact us for more information, and to connect! We love meeting new people! 

Here are a few favourite pins that you can find over on our account:

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Cheers all!

A&M xo

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Inspired // Evergreens

Today's the day! The Knol family Christmas tree is going up and I'm leaving you with some winter wedding inspiration to go with your roasting chestnuts and open fires.

It may be the Prince George in me or the wannabe tree planter (who lasted a whopping 3 days on the block) but I sure do love conifers. Deciduous trees got nothing on my favourite cone bearers... cedar, fir, spruce, hemlock...

I just hope pine beetles stop munching them and that this mood board gets you in the mood to host a snowy celebration of your own. 

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On a side note: Have you ever tasted roasted chestnuts? I don't know what the hype's all about, they taste a bit like bitter mashed potatoes but crunchy. Not a fan.

Stay warm friends,
 

IN THE ISSUE: All Dressed In White

White is the very definition of timeless (GAP doesn't call it a 'classic white tee' for nothing) and Issue IV features pages of white Pinspiration that we're hoping to see more of in 2014 (and beyond). Sparkly headpieces, puppies of honour, woodland ferns, understated cakes... it's pure snowy white goodness  captured by the talented duo, Shari + Mike Photographers.

photography SHARI + MIKE PHOTOGRAPHY
floral design DELOVELY CREATIVE
gowns and accessories BLUSH OCCASIONS
hair and makeup JAYNA MARIE MAKEUP & HAIR
cake design LE GATEAU BAKESHOP
models PACIFICA of LUX MODEL MANAGEMENT
and JANINE MERKL with CURTIS CLEVELAND
headpieces OLIVIA