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Category Archives: Reviews

How to make homemade wine…the easy way!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Colleen ODea

“Who should we invite to make wine with us?” I asked my fellow East Coast Mom, Heather Nolan, of MmmisforMommy. “Definitely Jody,” was her response. I immediately laughed. Jody, you see, has a blog called MommyJuiced…which, should give you some Continue reading How to make homemade wine…the easy way!→

Posted in Blogging, I <3 Local, Reviews

McDonald’s New CBO Sandwich… #TheNextLegend

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Colleen ODea

The first thing I noticed is they put crispy onions ON the bun…which is essentially like sprinkling rainbow sprinkles on top of cupcakes except that it’s a bun not a cupcake…and crispy onions not sprinkles! I tried the McDonald’s CBO. The Continue reading McDonald’s New CBO Sandwich… #TheNextLegend→

Posted in Blogging, Reviews

Ten Thousand Villages…

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Colleen ODea

A few years back, I was delighted as daily messages arrived in my inbox from my children’s grandmother…as she described their amazing trip to Africa. I wasn’t entirely impressed that they went at Christmas as our traditions were changing and I Continue reading Ten Thousand Villages…→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Reviews

Ocean Optometry…

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I’ve been squinting for about two years now…evident from the tiny lines appearing on either side of my temple. On top of that, I’ve cut out any night-time driving if it’s raining…and if it’s not raining, I’ve a ten-year-old pair Continue reading Ocean Optometry…→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., I <3 Local, Reviews

Giving back… plus a Giveaway!

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Colleen ODea

One of my favourite parts of Christmas…besides the actual “giving” part…is my stocking! Maybe I like little things…tiny treasures that you can keep to remember wonderful moments…items that someone picked out specifically for me…reaching deep in the toe for a fabulous Continue reading Giving back… plus a Giveaway!→

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews

Why I’ll never be a hand model… #TylenolArthritis

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I’m not sure how old I was when my fingers started hurting…or my toes…my hips, my pelvic bone…and that one pesky rib! My hips I guess were an issue all to themselves. A rare disorder had me under the doctor’s Continue reading Why I’ll never be a hand model… #TylenolArthritis→

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews

TOMS for Target…PLUS a Giveaway!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I’m not sure how old The Tall Blonde was when she purchased her first pair of TOMS, but I know for sure we’ve seen many a pair kicking around this house! In fact, it was in 2012 when I first Continue reading TOMS for Target…PLUS a Giveaway!→

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews | Tagged TOMS for Target

Dine by Design East…

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I saw my very first TOAST WALL…laid out on panels, created using a blow torch…designed to depict the infamous tongue-face of Ms. Miley Cyrus! Bravo. A TOAST WALL! Sponsored by East Coast Living, Dine by Design East opened its doors Continue reading Dine by Design East…→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Graphic Design, I <3 Local, Reviews

My creepy kids…

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I was 16 when Nightmare on Elm Street came to the theatres. Despite not really wanting to go, I caved to peer pressure and headed to Oxford Theatre with a couple of girlfriends. I watched the horror flick through fingers Continue reading My creepy kids…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Netflix, Reviews

Taking care of the little hurts with Nexcare…plus a GIVEAWAY!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Colleen ODea
Nexcare

Many years back, when the kids were little, I scrap-booked like there was no tomorrow. Obsessively filling their books with stories and photos…all arranged on pretty papers. I remember getting these FANTASTIC bandage stickers that came with tiny little ambulances Continue reading Taking care of the little hurts with Nexcare…plus a GIVEAWAY!→

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews

We365…

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Colleen ODea

If you recall, last year I had the amazing opportunity to head to WeDay with my youngest, Bones.  We were overwhelmed by the energy in the room as thousands of students chanted and cheered for change. WeDay is all about Continue reading We365…→

Posted in Blogging, Raising Teens, Reviews, Technology

Custom Converse Sneakers!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Colleen ODea

For someone else, it might be a pair of star-studded Jimmy Choos, the red soled Christian Louboutain’s, or Carrie Bradshaw’s Manolo Blahnik’s…but the second I put on a pair of black high top converse… I knew I’d found my style! Continue reading Custom Converse Sneakers!→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Giveaways, Reviews

Keeping up with High School… Netflix #StreamTeam

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Remember high school? The drama of deciding what to wear every day? Having to walk through the doors with a brand new haircut…knowing you’ll be judged? The recent breakup that just won’t go away? Remember all of the foolishness with Continue reading Keeping up with High School… Netflix #StreamTeam→

Posted in Netflix, Raising Teens, Reviews

Summer Adventures…

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Summer has been a little bit of a bust around here. The kids have been busy with various sports and trying to arrange any time to get all three of them the same place at the same time is an Continue reading Summer Adventures…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Netflix, One Rides a Horse, Reviews

Celebrating Canadian TV on Netflix…

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Last week, I calculated my hours spent watching TV this year by using an app created by the brilliant designer Alex Cican. Apparently, for someone who claims to “never watch TV,” I spent 9 days 8 hours and 48 minutes Continue reading Celebrating Canadian TV on Netflix…→

Posted in Netflix, Reviews

Fog Buster Scallop Bacon Burger – Chef Craig Flinn

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Colleen ODea

One of the things I love about being a blogger is that every now and then, I’m asked to try out a product and give my opinions. Often, I turn down the experience, but this time…it involved SCALLOPS…and BACON! Chef Continue reading Fog Buster Scallop Bacon Burger – Chef Craig Flinn→

Posted in Blogging, From My Kitchen, Reviews

Recharging while Binge Watching on Netflix…

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Gone are the days where the Thursday night line-up was a thing. Where we’d wait all week for the next episode of our favourite shows…discussing it over the water coolers in the morning…anxiously awaiting the next seven days. I stopped Continue reading Recharging while Binge Watching on Netflix…→

Posted in Netflix, Reviews

#TBT…

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I greatly enjoy Thursdays on Instagram. Scrolling through the photos people post of when they were new moms or children themselves. Seeing things from a different perspective…maybe a simpler time. Being able to share photos that were taken before photo Continue reading #TBT…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Netflix, Reviews | Tagged StreamTeam

Recipe to Riches…eat NOW…then vote!!!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Colleen ODea

So here’s the thing…everyone needs to eat! Like…right away! Then…you have until Sunday to vote for your favourite dish because the thing is…the last finalist for Recipes to Riches was chosen Wednesday night…so, that leaves you until Sunday to vote Continue reading Recipe to Riches…eat NOW…then vote!!!→

Posted in Reviews

Divergent…

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I’ll admit, I haven’t read Divergent! However, I asked on the Curtains are Open Facebook Page if anyone had read the best selling novel and the responses were FANTASTIC. So…I’m on it. In fact, thanks to the folks at eOne Films, I’m on it Continue reading Divergent…→

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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