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I am a homesick Nova Scotian living in Toronto. I hold an HBA in Art History and History from the University of Toronto and I am also a trained makeup artist. Less than a year ago I launched my own food blog named for my family's Nova Scotian farm. Food has always been a major source of inspiration and comfort for me, but what I did not anticipate was how much I would love shooting food. Food photography has emerged as one of my favorite hobbies. In the past I shunned photography in favor of my paints and pencils, but now I see that it is a completely different exercise all together and a great way to develop your eye for composition. Since launching seafieldfarm.ca, I landed a job as a copywriter for the deal a day site SweetMommyDeals.com and have been regularly contributing to other blogs. I hope to continue cooking, writing and creating for years to come.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I won a lemon eating contest in the eighth grade. True story!
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Graduating university.
How do you define cool?
Anything that is genuine. If it feels contrived, you're trying too hard.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I keep my eyes and ears open and I go with my gut. If I like something I assume someone somewhere will share my view. I can't be that unique.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
There always something new. Fresh eye candy served hot and fresh everyday is something you should never take for granted.
What is your favorite trend?
Our increasing interest in what's in our food and how it got here. I am excited by the advancements that are being made in organic sustainable farming and pleased that so many people are returning to whole foods and ditching the chemicals. These positive trends bring us one step closer to a more intelligent, healthier population and reduces our carbon footprint.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Be yourself and read your work out loud to yourself as if you're performing. If the words don't roll off your tongue start again.
How do you reset to be creative?
I go for a run and have a shower. I do some of my best thinking in the shower.
What inspires or excites you?
Details! I love simple beauty. Food is a constant source of inspiration. It is not man made, it is a form of artwork that springs from the earth spontaneously. Nothing we could ever create can compete with that.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Another case of history repeating. This could be a bad thing, or a good thing, but if I learned one thing from my history degree it's that we are doomed to repeat the past whether or not we're aware of it. I think it's safe to say that whatever happens in 2020 will have a certain familiarity to it.
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Fast Food Decoy Desserts
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Comic-Inspired Vino Branding
Comic-Inspired Vino Branding
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Sassy Spectacle Wine Branding
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The Poland-based design firm Luksemburk created this clever branding concept for the Californian wine manufacturer Pink Glasses. The company specializes in Rose, so the firm decided to highlight... MORE
Spicy Sandwich-Inspired Shooters
Spicy Sandwich-Inspired Shooters
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Lip-Puckering Lemon Biscuits
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Enjoy a sweet and tart bite with these bright and sunny Citrus Cookies. Carefully crafted by the baking blogger behind the popular site ‘Sweetopia,’ these stunning sweets are the perfect... MORE
Botanical Cleanser Branding
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The all-natural soap company ‘underwearables’ enlisted the creative assistance of design firm Spread Studio to help create the perfect packaging for the brand’s eco-friendly... MORE
Cocktail-Inspired Pops
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Beachy Iced Biscuits
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Pool Party-Inspired Bites
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These Beach Ball Cake Pops Were Made for the Summer Season
The cake pop queen Bakerella created these playful Beach Ball Cake Pops in honor of the summer season. BBQs, patio parties and bonfires are cropping up everywhere as people launch into vacation mode... MORE
Boozy Campfire Bites
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These Bourbon Marshmallow S'mores Will Derail Your Will Power Everytime
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Spud Concealing Cakes
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These Sweet Potato Chocolate Cupcakes are for Gardeners with a Sweet Tooth
These Sweet Potato Chocolate Cupcakes are a great way to get your favorite green-thumbed chocolate lover smiling. Baked by the blogger Nina from the German baking blog ‘Nina Kleiner Food-Blog,&#... MORE
Cat Nap Cocoons
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Get your fine feline a cat bed he/she will actually use by picking up this clever and contemporary hand felted wool cocoon from the Etsy store Vaivanat. Cats are quick to take advantage of every... MORE
Cash Wrapped Smokes
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Distressed Ticker Vino Branding
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Aquatic Pin-Up Vino Branding
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The Fishwives Club Wine Labels are Seductively Strange
If pin-up girls and a day of fishing floats your boat (no pun intended), these Fishwives Club wine labels will have you skipping. Created by the sister design duo Soil, these meticulously crafted... MORE
Hand-Stamped Popcorn Bags
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The Pipcorn Packaging is Inspired by Vintage 1850s Signage
The Scottish popcorn company Pipcorn is new to the already overpopulated snack scene. With steep competition awaiting the perky kettle corn company, the brand knew that some snappy packaging would... MORE
Dickensian Food Packaging
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The Dirty Apron Delicatessen Branding Looks Fresh From the Victorian Era
The aptly titled artisan food company The Dirty Apron Delicatessen focuses on serving up comfort food in a big way. Offering everything from in-house hot lunches to jars of homemade pickled... MORE
Decadent Baseball-Themed Sweets
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These Ballpark Cupcakes Pay Homage to Classic Sporty Cuisine
Celebrate the return of the boys of summer with these dizzyingly decadent Ballpark Cupcakes. Found on the lifestyle website ‘Pizzazzerie,’ these over-the-top cakes pay homage to game day... MORE
Almond Milk Drink Chillers
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Vanilla Ice Enhances Your Flavor as it Melts
Keep the heat at bay and your taste buds happy all summer long with a few cubes of Vanilla Ice. No this is not a cryptic reference to a certain early nineties rapper—this is a recipe. Perk up... MORE
Sweet Skillet Sandwiches
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The Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese is a Sugary Take on the Classic
Enjoy the sweeter side of toasty sandwiches with this Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese. Yes, that’s right! Now you can enjoy the appealing texture of a gooey, golden sandwich for dessert.... MORE
Faux Frozen Treats
Faux Frozen Treats
These Dripless Ice Cream Cone Macarons are a Playful Take on the French Dessert
Enjoy the sweet taste of France in a cute and kitschy format with these wildly adorable Ice Cream Cone Macarons. The classic refined sugary sandwich has been molded into one of the most beloved... MORE
Glorious Golden Hive Cakes
Glorious Golden Hive Cakes
These Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes are Creating a Buzz You Can't Refuse
Outfit your next party with a buzz-worthy dessert by whipping up these Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes. These bug-bearing treats were featured on the sugary blog ‘Sweetopia,’ but come from... MORE
Classic Dessert Combo Cakes
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These Milk and Cookie Cupcakes Sport Tiny Biscuits and Bottles
Celebrate one of the world’s most beloved culinary combos with these darling Milk and Cookie Cupcakes. Created by the prolific blogger Steph from the much beloved blog ‘Raspberri Cupcakes,... MORE
Stout-Spiked Snack Cakes
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These Beer and Pretzel Cupcakes Will Capture any Brew-Lover's Heart
Baking blogger Naomi from the gorgeous blog ‘Bakers Royale’ created these decadent man-pleasing Beer and Pretzel Cupcakes to capture your booze-loving heart. Complete with a stunning... MORE
Canned Meat Cakes
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The adventurous blogger Stefani, from the off-the-wall blog ‘Cupcake Project,’ created these eyebrow-raising Spam Cupcakes. Yes, Spam! And yes, I am talking about the canned luncheon meat.... MORE
Super-Sized Phyllo Desserts
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Summer-Inspired Caffeinated Cakes
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Superhero Pill Packaging
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Punchy Paint Packaging
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Faux Flapjack Stacks
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Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
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Star-Spangled Desserts
Star-Spangled Desserts
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Disguised Cereal Cakes
Disguised Cereal Cakes
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Triple Threat Cakes
Triple Threat Cakes
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Clever Line Casting Cakes
Clever Line Casting Cakes
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These vibrant depictions of fine feathered friends are the work of artist Abby Diamond. Working in the classic medium of ink and water color, Diamond weaves an astounding tapestry of catchy color combinations… MORE