# life lately (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover life lately. Page: Feed: --- ## [Portugal with Kids: Cascais, Lisbon & the Algarve](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/portugal-with-kids-cascais-lisbon) _2026-08-19 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ Family of Five, A Beach Vacation with a Side of Culture ☀️ 🇵🇹 ## [My Recent Fall Purchases 👀](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/my-recent-fall-purchases) _2026-08-14 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ A few fall finds I couldn’t resist (but I promise I’m not rushing summer!!) ## [Beauty Items I Swear by - August Edition](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/beauty-items-i-swear-by-august-edition) _2026-08-13 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ A few of my forever favorites + the new beauty finds I’m loving right now ## [What I've Worn in Portugal](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/what-ive-worn-in-portugal) _2026-08-07 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ The outfits I’ve been living in since we got here ## [Welcome to The Fringe! | A locals guide](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-fringe-a-locals-guide) _2026-08-07 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ A mini guide for the Edinburgh Fringe from a local ## [My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/my-nordstrom-anniversary-sale-picks) _2026-07-30 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ Hi Team!! ## [Life Lately](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/life-lately) _2026-07-25 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ A very belated check in - What I've been up to this summer!! ## [Small Ensuite Bathroom Makeover Without the Big Renovation](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/07/small-ensuite-bathroom-makeover.html) _2026-07-16 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ Some projects take a weekend. Others take considerably longer like this cottage bathroom - and I say that without any embarrassment, because if you've ever tried to renovate a space you can only access on occasional weekends, you'll understand completely. When we got our Prince Edward County cottage back in 2015, the ensuite bathroom was a standard three-piece builder bathroom: white pedestal… ## [Life Lately | June](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/life-lately-june-810) _2026-07-13 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ Thunderstorms, Theatre, and a Very BUSY July ## [My Guide to Nantucket](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/my-guide-to-nantucket) _2026-07-07 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ My favorite places, hidden gems, and can't-miss stops on ACK. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7DSAwl60peei) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Everything I Wore on Nantucket](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/everything-i-wore-on-nantucket) _2026-06-29 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ Pack your suitcase, you're coming with me next time 🤍 ## [A Prescription for Vitamin Sea](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/a-prescription-for-vitamin-sea) _2026-06-28 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ Cold water, warm coffee and 6,000 miles of coastline - Scotland is calling. ## [Right, where are we going?](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/right-where-are-we-going) _2026-06-21 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ Something new is coming, and I think you're going to love it! ## [Everything We Did in San Francisco in 36 Hours: Founder Edition](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/everything-we-did-in-san-francisco) _2026-06-19 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ The worst part of this piece is that I can’t tell you WHY we went to San Francisco YET, but I promise you when I can, you’ll be ELATED. ## [We're Growing. Here's What That Actually Means.](https://elizabethljoy.substack.com/p/were-growing-heres-what-that-actually) _2026-06-18 · Liz Joy · Elizabeth L. Joy_ The numbers behind the growth, and what that means for us. ## [Father's Day Gift Ideas (Plus a Summer Style Refresh For Him)](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/06/fathers-day-gift-ideas.html) _2026-06-09 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ Father's Day is one of those occasions that sneaks up on you every year, and if you've ever found yourself standing in a store in mid-June holding a generic coffee mug and pair of socks and questioning all your decisions (I’ve been there, ha!) this post is for you. I wanted to put together something genuinely useful this year. Not a list of filler gifts, but things a man in your life would… ## [Life Lately | May](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/life-lately-may) _2026-06-07 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ A wild month, a messy garage, and making room for new memories ## [48 hours in Gdańsk | Postcards from Poland](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/48-hours-in-gdansk-postcards-from) _2026-05-24 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ Amber Markets, carousels and 2847 hot dogs! ## [Mystic balls, tulle gowns and magic.](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/mystic-balls-tulle-gowns-and-magic) _2026-05-17 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ always expect the unexpected and lean into the magic. ## [Quince Bamboo Sheets Review: An Honest Look at Quince Bedding](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/05/quince-bamboo-sheets-review.html) _2026-05-15 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ If you've been hearing a lot about Quince lately, I completely understand the curiosity. As a Canadian, I'd been watching this brand from a distance for a while, seeing my favourite influencers use their products. So when Quince recently launched in Canada, I wasted no time in buying a few clothing pieces like these jeans and this top and being genuinely impressed by the quality for the price.… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ptWSPxXA855Q) _2026-05-15 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Life Lately | April](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/life-lately-april) _2026-05-03 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ Losing your spark and finding in unexpected moments ## [How to Remove Cutlery Marks from Plates (Clean Dishes!)](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/04/remove-cutlery-marks-from-plates.html) _2026-04-22 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ If your ceramic plates, stoneware, or porcelain plates have those annoying gray marks or black marks that won’t come off, you’re not alone. I used to think these were scratches ruining my dinner plates. Turns out, they’re not actual metal scratches. They’re gray scuff marks left behind by metal cutlery rubbing against the dish surface. And the good news? You can remove them with very little… ## [How to Romanticise the Everyday](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/how-to-romanticise-the-everyday) _2026-04-19 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ adding whimsical side quests into your life ## [How To Compare Contractor Quotes (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/03/compare-contractor-quotes.html) _2026-03-26 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ Most homeowners think comparing contractor quotes is simple. Get a few numbers, pick the lowest price, and move forward. But that’s exactly how people end up choosing the wrong contractor - and paying for it later in additional costs, project delays, and frustration. Comparing Contractor Quotes If you’re planning a home renovation, learning how to properly compare contractor estimates is one of… ## [Postcards from Glasgow](https://mylittleedinburgh.substack.com/p/postcards-from-glasgow) _2026-03-22 · My Little Edinburgh · My Little Edinburgh - Coffee Shop Journals_ A sunny day in the city. Bookstores, cafes & food! ## [Spring Fashion for Petite Women Over 50](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/03/spring-fashion-for-petite-women-over-50.html) _2026-03-21 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ Spring always feels like a reset. Lighter fabrics, softer colours, and that freeing moment when you realize your heavy winter layers are officially done. But if you’re a petite woman over 50 like me, finding beautiful spring outfits that feel current but don't overwhelm your frame can take a bit more intention. Effortless Spring Outfits for Petite Women At this age, my goal isn’t to chase trends.… ## [Furniture I’ve Owned for Years (and Would Buy Again From Wayfair Canada)](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2026/01/furniture-worth-buying-again-wayfair-canada.html) _2026-01-29 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ I’ve never been one to replace furniture often. In fact, the first piece of grown-up furniture I ever bought, my dining table and chairs, is still in our home 25 years later. I tend to choose pieces I can live with for years and then refresh how I style them as my home evolves. For me, the goal has always been to build a home that feels layered and lived-in, not trendy or constantly changing just… ## [Christmas Gift Guides 2025](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2025/12/christmas-gift-guides-2025.html) _2025-12-09 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? My holiday gift guides are here to help you check those last few people off your list. I've been sharing these Gift Guides in my ShopMy Christmas Shop , but I thought I'd put them on the blog for easy reference. Let's start with the list of favourite gifts I've given or received: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small… ## [Traditional Red & Green Christmas Decor: A Timeless Look for the Holiday Season](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2025/12/traditional-red-green-christmas-decor.html) _2025-12-05 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ Every Christmas season, no matter how many latest trends cross my feed, I always find myself considering traditional red and green Christmas decor. There’s something so comforting about it, like stepping back into the glow of my childhood tree in the 70's with its candy canes, handmade ornaments, and twinkling colourful lights. These classic Christmas colours just feel like home. Red And Green… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rUZDaIQ6dphv) _2025-12-05 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [A Traditional Red And Green Christmas Mantel](https://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2025/11/traditional-christmas-mantel-red-green.html) _2025-11-20 · Jen @ RamblingRenovators · Rambling Renovators_ And just like that, it's here. The days of decorating and gingerbread house making, of afternoons out shopping and cozy nights by the fire. Of course, nothing puts me into the festive spirit more than decorating my home for the holidays. It starts with the mantel. Our living room is the place we gather and the fireplace sets the tone for the rest of my holiday decor. So I take my time with this...…