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5 SPARKLING PROSECCO COCKTAILS FOR NEW YEARS EVE


Each holiday season as New Years Eve approaches, all of the Prosecco, Champagne, Cava and Sparkling Wine cocktails I’ve created over the years here at JustineCelina begin trending.  So, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to publish this 5 Sparkling Prosecco Cocktails for New Years Eve roundup and organize them all for you in one convenient location, for easy browsing reference! If you’re staying in this New Years Eve, it doesn’t mean your celebrations need to be any less glamorous or special — in fact, quite the opposite. Whether you’re entertaining an intimate group and looking for large batch prosecco cocktails you can prep in advance, ringing in the new year with someone special or hosting a bubbly New Years Day brunch for your closest friends, you better believe I have a cocktail for that! 

To send the year off in style, I’m thrilled to bring you this spirited roundup of my most made, reviewed and featured sparkling cocktails — my all-time-favourite New Year libations featuring an array of Prosecco, Champagne, Cava and Sparkling Wine from around the globe. As always, these festive, sparkly sips are extensively tested, made with fresh, seasonal, better-for-you ingredients and free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar — because I believe in balance in every area of life. I invite you to slip into something fabulous, pop a bottle of your favourite sparkly beverage and join me for a serious dose of NYE cocktail inspiration. Wishing you all a very happy New Year filled with love, laughter and lots of prosecco — and all the best in the new year!

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MY TOP 5 RED LIPSTICKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS


‘Tis the for a festive pout — and as a self proclaimed red lip aficionado (I’m not ashamed to admit I own 30+ red lipsticks!) I’m thrilled to share My Top 5 Red Lipsticks for the Holidays with you! Although I don’t incorporate red into my holiday decor, it’s a colour I love to wear, as well as translate into my BEAUTY routine during this festive time of year. A gorgeous red lip is the perfect way to make a casual look feel more festive — but it’s also a sophisticated compliment to your holiday party attire! I firmly believe red lips give you superpowers — and in December, I find myself reaching for my favourite red shades almost on the daily. After years of trying and testing an absurd amount of red lipsticks across an expansive range of shades, undertones, formulas and price points, I’ve curated the absolute crème de la crème this holiday season!

My Top 5 Red Lipsticks for the Holidays feature my all time favourite, festive red lipsticks — the true gems of my collection that I look forward to pulling out each holiday season! As always, I’ve included a variety of products ranging from traditional, long wearing (and mask friendly!) liquid lipsticks, to natural, vegan products to elegant, hybrid formulas. This dedicated review post in my recently introduced MY TOP 5 series is brimming with try-on photos, swatches and application tips — plus lip liner recommendations to pair with each shade to create a full, defined pout that can withstand all the eating, drinking and being merry you’ll be doing this holiday season! If you’re ready to add a bold, seasonal dose of colour to your holiday beauty wardrobe but have never been able to find a shade that works for you, you’ve come to the right place! Pour yourself a juicy glass of red and get ready for a serious dose of holiday glam, coupled with an introduction to colour theory and my best tips and tricks to find your perfect, festive red lip. My Top 5 Red Lipsticks for the Holidays also make marvellous gifts for the beauty lover in your life!

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Ultimate Holiday Inspiration Roundup | 30 creative, fun and easy fashion, beauty, fragrance, entertaining, food, cocktail, decor and DIY ideas to inspire your 2021 holiday season | Holiday Ideas 2021 | Holiday Ideas 2021 | Quarantine Christmas Ideas | 2021 Christmas Crafts | Holiday Beauty 2021 | Holiday 2021 Recipes | Holiday 2021 Cocktails | Christmas 2021 Outfit Ideas | Creative 2021 Christmas Ideas | Best Holiday Ideas Blog | Calgary Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
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ULTIMATE HOLIDAY INSPIRATION ROUNDUP


In preparation for the holidays each year, I relish in the process of pouring over all the festive content I’ve created here at JustineCelina over the course of my blogging career to get inspired (now 30 posts and counting!). With each year that passes, it seems holiday content begins trending earlier than ever — so I thought it was the perfect time to compile this Ultimate Holiday Inspiration Roundup post, featuring a collection of my favourite holiday-themed posts across categories, for easy browsing reference! I’m committed to finding joy, continuing to create and make things beautiful, embracing new traditions and making new memories — and I hope I can inspire you to do the same. If you’re looking for creative, fun and attainable ideas to inspire you to eat, drink, DIY, decorate, entertain, dress and glam in style this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place!

Whether you’re in search of modern decor ideas, casual holiday-at-home outfit ideas, how to choose the perfect red lip, gift ideas for the ladies in your life, easy cocktails or plant-based festive recipes, simple DIY projects, flower arranging tips, or entertaining inspiration for 2 – 4, I’ve got you covered! You know the drill — put on your coziest robe, pour yourself a delicious glass of your favourite festive libation (may I suggest my Homemade Dairy Free Coconut Rum Eggnog?) and cozy up with me to celebrate the holidays JustineCelina style. Cheers to a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season!

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DIGITAL BLOOMS MARCH 2021 | MARCH DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 8 FREE DESKTOP WALLPAPERS | The Best of Justine Celina’s March Digital Blooms | Best 2021 Free Tech Wallpapers | Best Spring Desktop Backgrounds | Desktop backgrounds March 2021 | Floral Wallpaper Blog | Free Computer Wallpapers | March Flower Wallpaper | Spring Flower Wallpaper | Free Spring Wallpapers | March Wallpaper iPhone | Calgary Creative Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
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MARCH DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 8 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


Embrace the changing seasons and welcome spring’s arrival with my March Digital Blooms Roundup — featuring 8 free, floral tech wallpapers for your computer, tablet or phone! It certainly feels like spring is right around the corner here in Calgary (we’re looking at double digit temps this weekend!) and I’m feeling very inspired to refresh my home, wardrobe, beauty routine, wellness practices and digital devices to welcome the new season with open arms. This collection of spring inspired tech wallpapers includes a plethora of dreamy pastels, vivid brights and fresh greenery, designed to brighten up your devices and lift your spirits!

Take spring cleaning to the next level this March and freshen up your tech to welcome a new brand new season by infusing your digital devices with a fun splash of colour and whimsy! These March  wallpapers feature an array of our favourite spring flowers and greenery — including Alstroemeria, Blue Delphinium, Chrysanthemums, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lilies, Matricaria, Ornithogalum, Pampas Grass, Ranunculus, Roses, Tulips, foraged berries and exotic foliage. Click through to choose your favourite floral wallpaper and bring the uplifting essence of spring to the background of your computer, tablet or phone! I hope you enjoy this collection of March DIGITAL BLOOMS as much as we enjoyed creating them for you. Wishing you all a lovely spring!

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My Dry January Experience | Smiling brunette woman holding a champagne flute full of watermelon kombucha in a bright and airy living room | Calgary Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Business, Dwell, Fashion, Fitness, Goals, Inspiration, Life, Living Room, Wellness, Winter

MY DRY JANUARY EXPERIENCE


Friends, I’m elated to be back today with the first completely new piece of content I’ve created in 2021, dedicated to My Dry January Experience. You may have noticed that things have been more quiet than usual lately as I took a step back from content creation to refocus my time, attention and resources on reviewing 2020 and getting inspired for the year ahead. While January wasn’t the most exciting or glamorous month, I’m so grateful I finally gave myself permission to focus on what matters and align with my goals! This Dry January involved a lot of self reflection, accountability and honesty about my blogging and entrepreneurial journey and where I want to take it. 2020 was an incredibly challenging year for so many, myself included — but it was peppered with experiences and wisdom that have afforded me a greater clarity than I’ve ever experienced. As a result, I’ve emerged from 2020 a much different person (as I’m sure many of us have!). 

This time last year were in Huatulco and I was sipping a mezcalrita with my toes in the sand — oh how times have changed! Despite the drastically different circumstances of present times, this isn’t my first January, or sober month. It’s something I do whenever I feel I need a hard reset — and I’ve always found it to be in incredibly rewarding experience! If you’ve always wanted to try a Dry January (or sober month) but aren’t sure what to expect, are looking for some strategies to ensure success, or are curious about the benefits and positive new habits I’ve adopted, this post is for you. Top up your coupe glass with your favourite kombucha and join me for a raw, transparent recap of My Dry January Experience and how it changed my relationship with alcohol!

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DIGITAL BLOOMS FEBRUARY 2021 | FEBRUARY DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 8 FREE DESKTOP WALLPAPERS | The Best of Justine Celina’s February Digital Blooms | Best 2021 Free Tech Wallpapers | Best Valentine’s Day Desktop Backgrounds | Desktop backgrounds February 2021 | Floral Wallpaper Blog | Free Computer Wallpapers | February Flower Wallpaper | Valentine’s Day Flower Wallpaper | Free Valentine’s Day Wallpapers | Valentines Day Wallpaper iPhone | Calgary Creative Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Create, Digital Blooms, Flowers, Pantone, Roundups, Winter

FEBRUARY DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 8 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


Happy love month, flower friends! It’s been a little while since my last blog post — and a very transformative month behind the scenes here at JustineCelina as I focused my efforts on developing new routines, habits and structures that support my goals for this year. Today I’m thrilled to bring you my February Digital Blooms Roundup where I’ve included 8 free, Valentine’s Day inspired floral tech wallpapers for you to download. These February desktop wallpapers feature a soft, feminine palette and an ultra romantic array of flowers — including Roses, Ranunculus, AnemonesTulips and Peonies. Longtime readers will know these are some of my all time favourite flowers and you can discover more about each family in our comprehensive ALL ABOUT Flower Education series!

Give your tech a pretty, pink makeover this month with this gorgeous selection of free February floral wallpapers to enjoy on the background of your computer, tablet or phone. Celebrate and share the love this month by clicking through to download these ultra dreamy, pastel hued tech wallpapers straight to your tech! I hope these ultra dreamy, romantic designs bring you a little extra joy this month — think of them as our early DIGITAL BLOOMS Valentine’s gift. And if you know someone who could use a little pick me up this month and would like to send them flowers digitally, please send them the link to this post! Wishing you all a beautiful February!

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JANUARY DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 8 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


Flower friends, welcome back for the first post of 2022! Today marks the end of an era here at JustineCelina, as it’s the first month since DIGITAL BLOOMS inception back in April 2016 that I’m not providing a new free floral wallpaper for download (yes, you read that correctly!). I spent much of 2021 letting go of things that no longer served me and making space for what’s next so I could live and work in greater alignment. This facilitated a lot of strategizing around how I could continue to grow my blog and business in 2022. Longtime readers will know I’ve mentioned I would love to extend my DIGITAL BLOOMS into a series of calendar-based digital and print products (this is something many of you have requested as well!), however, given the volume of content I previously produced each month and the resources required, it simply wasn’t possible. So, it’s time for a change! I’m pleased to announce that I’m dedicated the first few months of 2022 to carving out what’s next for JustineCelina Digital Blooms and am feeling very inspired to refocus and finally tackle the e-commerce component of my brand!

But, not to worry! My extensive archive of tech wallpapers will remain available for free download here at JustineCelina, regardless of the additional products I develop. While I work away on what’s next, each month this year I’ll publish a roundup of free floral tech wallpapers for easy browsing. Even if you’re a die hard DIGITAL BLOOMS fan, surely you haven’t downloaded each of the 8 free January tech wallpapers I’ve produced over the years, have you?! Freshen up your tech for 2022 by choosing from my best free floral tech wallpapers featuring a stunning array of seasonal winter flowers and foliage, crisp colour palettes and inventive arrangements to enjoy on the background of your computer, tablet or phone. As always, I hope January’s Digital Blooms bring you joy and inspiration as we ease into a fresh new year. Thank you so much for your continued support as I shift my focus to expanding JustineCelina DIGITAL BLOOMS into digital and print based products this year! I could have never imagined how successful this series would become and can’t wait to continue explore all the new possibilities that lie ahead as I break ground on a longstanding business goal. Wishing you all a wonderful new year!

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