Although audiences first came to love her on The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris has since made a name for herself as both a social media influencer and as one half of the dynamic partnership on Love it Or List it Vancouver. Sure, she's well-accustomed to living a life in the spotlight, but we'll bet there's still a thing or two you still didn't know about the HGTV Canada star.
Originally published on April 2, 2019. Updated on October 18, 2019.
Love it or List it Vancouver
14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian Harris
October 18, 2019
Although audiences first came to love her on The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris has since made a name for herself as both a social media influencer and as one half of the dynamic partnership on Love it Or List it Vancouver. Sure, she's well-accustomed to living a life in the spotlight, but we'll bet there's still a thing or two you still didn't know about the HGTV Canada star. Originally published on April 2, 2019. Updated on October 18, 2019.
-
She Published Her First Cookbook!
1/14She Published Her First Cookbook!
1/14Photo Credit: Penguin Random House CanadaSource: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca
Jillian joined forces with her cousin, dietician Tori Wesszer, to craft a collection of recipes and entertaining tips contained in her first-ever cookbook, <em><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/fraiche-food-full-hearts-a/9780735234307-item.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fraiche Food, Full Hearts</a></em>. When asked what part of the creative process she loved most, Jillian told HGTV Canada: "I think the photoshoots. I mean, they were the most stressful, but that’s when we all came together. [Tori and I] had to fit in 10-20 recipes a day with 10-14 people in the house at once — the kitchen would be a disaster and we would smell like fried onions, but it really was the most fun. I miss those days."Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Published Her First Cookbook!
PHOTO 1 of 14READ LESS -Jillian joined forces with her cousin, dietician Tori Wesszer, to craft a collection of recipes and entertaining tips contained in her first-ever cookbook, <em><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/fraiche-food-full-hearts-a/9780735234307-item.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fraiche Food, Full Hearts</a></em>. When asked what part of the creative process she loved most, Jillian told HGTV Canada: "I think the photoshoots. I mean, they were the most stressful, but that’s when we all came together. [Tori and I] had to fit in 10-20 recipes a day with 10-14 people in the house at once — the kitchen would be a disaster and we would smell like fried onions, but it really was the most fun. I miss those days."Photo Credit: Penguin Random House CanadaSource: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca
-
She Sticks to a Plant-Based Diet — Most of the Time
2/14She Sticks to a Plant-Based Diet — Most of the Time
2/14Photo Credit: Karolina TurekSource: www.karolinaturek.com
In her cookbook, <em>Fraiche Food, Full Hearts</em>, Jillian opens up about her family's food journey — with a specific focus on plant-based eating. "[The cookbook] is not a diet book or a vegan book — it's really approachable and flexible for the average family," she tells HGTV Canada. "I didn’t go plant-based for medical or health reasons. I felt that it was better for the environment and animals, but I’m a hypocrite because I still sometimes eat chicken and dairy." <br><br> For additional food inspiration, try one of these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/plant-based-recipes-for-beginners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">easy plant-based recipes for beginners that will make you drool</a>.Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Sticks to a Plant-Based Diet — Most of the Time
PHOTO 2 of 14READ LESS -In her cookbook, <em>Fraiche Food, Full Hearts</em>, Jillian opens up about her family's food journey — with a specific focus on plant-based eating. "[The cookbook] is not a diet book or a vegan book — it's really approachable and flexible for the average family," she tells HGTV Canada. "I didn’t go plant-based for medical or health reasons. I felt that it was better for the environment and animals, but I’m a hypocrite because I still sometimes eat chicken and dairy." <br><br> For additional food inspiration, try one of these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/plant-based-recipes-for-beginners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">easy plant-based recipes for beginners that will make you drool</a>.Photo Credit: Karolina TurekSource: www.karolinaturek.com
-
She's a Reality TV Guru
3/14She's a Reality TV Guru
3/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/Instagram Source: www.instagram.com
In addition to <em>The Bachelor</em> and <em>The Bachelorette</em>, Jillian has also appeared on <em>Canada's Handyman Challenge</em> and <em>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition</em> with Ty Pennington. She's now in her fifth season of <em>Love it Or List it: Vancouver</em> with co-host Todd Talbot. <br><br> Watch the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">latest episode of <em>Love it Or List it Vancouver</a></em> now!Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe's a Reality TV Guru
PHOTO 3 of 14READ LESS -In addition to <em>The Bachelor</em> and <em>The Bachelorette</em>, Jillian has also appeared on <em>Canada's Handyman Challenge</em> and <em>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition</em> with Ty Pennington. She's now in her fifth season of <em>Love it Or List it: Vancouver</em> with co-host Todd Talbot. <br><br> Watch the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">latest episode of <em>Love it Or List it Vancouver</a></em> now!Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/Instagram Source: www.instagram.com
-
She's Passed 1 Million Instagram Followers!
4/14She's Passed 1 Million Instagram Followers!
4/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/Instagram Source: www.instagram.com
Jillian has officially passed the much-coveted Instagram milestone of one million followers! When asked how she would celebrate, she said: "Drink! Just kidding. Todd says, ‘just close down your Instagram,’" she laughs. "It’s been an awesome journey. I would say 99.9 per cent of people are lovely and supportive and kind and resilient. There is obviously a downside that comes with having an online presence; you put yourself out there and people could say some really nasty things, but luckily there’s a Block button and it works really well."Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe's Passed 1 Million Instagram Followers!
PHOTO 4 of 14READ LESS -Jillian has officially passed the much-coveted Instagram milestone of one million followers! When asked how she would celebrate, she said: "Drink! Just kidding. Todd says, ‘just close down your Instagram,’" she laughs. "It’s been an awesome journey. I would say 99.9 per cent of people are lovely and supportive and kind and resilient. There is obviously a downside that comes with having an online presence; you put yourself out there and people could say some really nasty things, but luckily there’s a Block button and it works really well."Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/Instagram Source: www.instagram.com
-
She Was Pregnant While Filming the Current Season
5/14She Was Pregnant While Filming the Current Season
5/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Jillian, who gave birth to daughter Annie in September 2018, was pregnant while filming the first half of the fifth season – and it wasn't always easy. "I had a really difficult pregnancy and then I went back to work with a five-week-old," she says. "I was just exhausted and miserable for the first three quarters of the season. Trying to be happy-go-lucky and funny on camera is not always the easiest when you’re 40 pounds heavier and you’ve got a human living in you."Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Was Pregnant While Filming the Current Season
PHOTO 5 of 14READ LESS -Jillian, who gave birth to daughter Annie in September 2018, was pregnant while filming the first half of the fifth season – and it wasn't always easy. "I had a really difficult pregnancy and then I went back to work with a five-week-old," she says. "I was just exhausted and miserable for the first three quarters of the season. Trying to be happy-go-lucky and funny on camera is not always the easiest when you’re 40 pounds heavier and you’ve got a human living in you."Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Likes to Keep a Timeless Nursery
6/14She Likes to Keep a Timeless Nursery
6/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
"With both of our kids I didn’t do a super juvenile design," she says when describing baby Annie's nursery design. "I like a space that is a bit more timeless and [something] that kids can grow into. With Annie’s room, I feel she’s going to love it when she’s three or four and I think she’s going to love it when she’s five or six. It’s pretty muted and gentle." <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/jillian-harris-gives-a-tired-home-a-much-needed-wake-up-call-1898370/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jillian Harris Gives a Tired Home a Much-Needed Wake-Up Call</a>Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Likes to Keep a Timeless Nursery
PHOTO 6 of 14READ LESS -"With both of our kids I didn’t do a super juvenile design," she says when describing baby Annie's nursery design. "I like a space that is a bit more timeless and [something] that kids can grow into. With Annie’s room, I feel she’s going to love it when she’s three or four and I think she’s going to love it when she’s five or six. It’s pretty muted and gentle." <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/jillian-harris-gives-a-tired-home-a-much-needed-wake-up-call-1898370/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jillian Harris Gives a Tired Home a Much-Needed Wake-Up Call</a>Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Has a Tattoo
7/14She Has a Tattoo
7/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Jillian inked her grandmother's name, Marjorie, on her right foot as a tribute to her beloved relative. She says her granny was wild and hilarious, so we're pretty sure she approved of of this nod to their strong relationship. Sadly, Jillian's beloved granny passed away in July 2019. As Jillian described her to HGTV Canada, "She was literally, to all of us kids, our best friend. She treated us all like that. She was so non-judgmental and always just wanted us to be happy ... sometimes she wouldn’t leave her house for months and we’d call her and ask how she was doing. She’d be like, 'oh excellent, I am just <em>so</em> busy today,' and you could hear the news on [the TV] in the background. She just always made the best of every situation."Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Has a Tattoo
PHOTO 7 of 14READ LESS -Jillian inked her grandmother's name, Marjorie, on her right foot as a tribute to her beloved relative. She says her granny was wild and hilarious, so we're pretty sure she approved of of this nod to their strong relationship. Sadly, Jillian's beloved granny passed away in July 2019. As Jillian described her to HGTV Canada, "She was literally, to all of us kids, our best friend. She treated us all like that. She was so non-judgmental and always just wanted us to be happy ... sometimes she wouldn’t leave her house for months and we’d call her and ask how she was doing. She’d be like, 'oh excellent, I am just <em>so</em> busy today,' and you could hear the news on [the TV] in the background. She just always made the best of every situation."Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
Her Pups Are Instagram Famous
8/14Her Pups Are Instagram Famous
8/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Jillian’s adorable pooches, Nacho and Peaches, are celebrities in their own right – they even both have their own Instagram accounts. Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nachocilantro/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@nachocilantro</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peachespasutto/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@peachespasutto</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/natural-cleaning-tips-pets-1922662/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Natural Cleaning Tips for Pets That Actually Work</a>Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisHer Pups Are Instagram Famous
PHOTO 8 of 14READ LESS -Jillian’s adorable pooches, Nacho and Peaches, are celebrities in their own right – they even both have their own Instagram accounts. Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nachocilantro/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@nachocilantro</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peachespasutto/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@peachespasutto</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/natural-cleaning-tips-pets-1922662/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Natural Cleaning Tips for Pets That Actually Work</a>Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Gets Along With Todd – Well, Most of the Time
9/14She Gets Along With Todd – Well, Most of the Time
9/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
It's undeniable that Jillian and co-host Todd have great onscreen chemistry, but like any professional relationship or friendship, it can require a bit of work. "It’s like asking a pastry chef how he makes his croissants so fluffy. We have to work on our relationship," Jillian explains. "Sometimes we actually really do annoy each other and we don’t like each other, but we know we just have to get over it and move on. Otherwise it’s not fun for the viewer."Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Gets Along With Todd – Well, Most of the Time
PHOTO 9 of 14READ LESS -It's undeniable that Jillian and co-host Todd have great onscreen chemistry, but like any professional relationship or friendship, it can require a bit of work. "It’s like asking a pastry chef how he makes his croissants so fluffy. We have to work on our relationship," Jillian explains. "Sometimes we actually really do annoy each other and we don’t like each other, but we know we just have to get over it and move on. Otherwise it’s not fun for the viewer."Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Doesn't Actually Live in Vancouver
10/14She Doesn't Actually Live in Vancouver
10/14Photo Credit: jillianharris.comSource: www.jillianharris.com
Despite the fact that she spends most days filming in Vancouver, she actually lives in Kelowna, which is a roughly four-hour drive outside the city.Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Doesn't Actually Live in Vancouver
PHOTO 10 of 14READ LESS -Despite the fact that she spends most days filming in Vancouver, she actually lives in Kelowna, which is a roughly four-hour drive outside the city.Photo Credit: jillianharris.comSource: www.jillianharris.com
-
She's Originally From Alberta
11/14She's Originally From Alberta
11/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Although she currently resides in Kelowna, BC with her family, Jillian was actually born in Peace River, Alberta, and was a longtime resident of Vancouver before moving away.Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe's Originally From Alberta
PHOTO 11 of 14READ LESS -Although she currently resides in Kelowna, BC with her family, Jillian was actually born in Peace River, Alberta, and was a longtime resident of Vancouver before moving away.Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Hasn't Started Planning Her Wedding ... Yet
12/14She Hasn't Started Planning Her Wedding ... Yet
12/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Jillian announced her engagement to Justin Pasutto through social media in December 2016, a few months after the birth of their son Leo. Since then, the couple have welcomed daughter Annie, although Jillian admits she's no closer to setting a wedding date. In September 2018, she admitted <a href="https://www.jillianharris.com/5-wedding-gift-ideas-for-the-couple-that-has-everything/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on her website</a>: "We STILL don’t have a wedding date! LOL!! We are getting closer to setting one and we are getting more and more excited about the big day."Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Hasn't Started Planning Her Wedding ... Yet
PHOTO 12 of 14READ LESS -Jillian announced her engagement to Justin Pasutto through social media in December 2016, a few months after the birth of their son Leo. Since then, the couple have welcomed daughter Annie, although Jillian admits she's no closer to setting a wedding date. In September 2018, she admitted <a href="https://www.jillianharris.com/5-wedding-gift-ideas-for-the-couple-that-has-everything/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on her website</a>: "We STILL don’t have a wedding date! LOL!! We are getting closer to setting one and we are getting more and more excited about the big day."Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Has her Own Lifestyle Brand
13/14She Has her Own Lifestyle Brand
13/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Check out <a href="https://www.jillianharris.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jillian's website</a> where she blogs about everything from food and fashion to beauty and decor. And, much like her Instagram account, it's a great place for adorable pictures of her son Leo and daughter Annie.Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Has her Own Lifestyle Brand
PHOTO 13 of 14READ LESS -Check out <a href="https://www.jillianharris.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jillian's website</a> where she blogs about everything from food and fashion to beauty and decor. And, much like her Instagram account, it's a great place for adorable pictures of her son Leo and daughter Annie.Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
-
She Loves Gardening, Especially Flowers
14/14She Loves Gardening, Especially Flowers
14/14Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Among Jillian's favourite flowers are hydrangeas, wisteria, peonies, lilacs, roses and lavender.Love it or List it Vancouver14 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian HarrisShe Loves Gardening, Especially Flowers
PHOTO 14 of 14READ LESS -Among Jillian's favourite flowers are hydrangeas, wisteria, peonies, lilacs, roses and lavender.Photo Credit: Jillian Harris/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
You Might Also Like
