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crystal feather

for father's day, hubby got a "dad-a-palooza" and we spent the day doing guy things: laser tag, lunch and an action movie. it was pouring rain the whole day, so i was glad our plans were of the...

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liberty once more

when we were almost finished the closet space build, we realized that we forgot to get 2 shelves and had to trek all the back to ikea to get the last remaining pieces. of course, right? the kids...

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aloha friday blog hop

hello lovelies! i hope you're as excited as i am that today is friday. we have some surprises in store for hubby this father's day. the boys have been sworn to secrecy and so far, they haven't...

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pep

while there is less of a rabid frenzy around peplum, i still do love the silhouette it creates for me, giving false curves to an otherwise boy-ish straight frame. it accentuates the waist and i...

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multistripe redux

there are a lot of great popbacks on jcrew, with the additional 30% off code. there are a few things i wanted to get but none are in my size. whew! tonight, boy 1.0's school band is playing at a...

Jun 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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i ruminate a lot. if i do something impulsive without the rigour of over-analyzing, no good can come of it. those who know me also know that i've been talking about getting a good trench for years....

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diary

some funny things boy 2.0 told me this weekend: 1. today went by really fast because i had fun with you. 2. when do i start high school? 3. when will you let me have an iphone? 4. i'm helping you...

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Aloha Friday blog hop

i'm co-hosting today at the aloha friday blog hop - this is a great way to join up so people can get to know your blogs and where you can discover new bloggers as well! if you want to link up,...

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moderating

of late, i've noticed that the boys turn from friend to foe within nanoseconds. it doesn't take long. actually, for that matter, it doesn't take much. as they have gotten older, their arguments are...

Jun 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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j. crew factory pleated dress: retro lemon

how do you feel when you use those proverbs like "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." we used that oldie recently with the kids and they thought we were bananas. when something goes wrong...

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wrap it up

my friend KC and i recently had a discussion about scarves and the challenges in using them. the hermes knotting cards come with illustrated instructions which is really useful for someone who is...

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show us your pencil skirts

i'm joining katie at the stylinguist in a feature on pencil/midi skirts, with one of my recent favourite outfits. i hope you can check it out! this weekend, i'm trying to ignore all of these sale...

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francesca

do not adjust your monitors. the pictures for some reason show the fabric of this shirtdress as being shinier than it actually is. i swear the material is actually more matte. i like the uneven hem...

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review: anya hindmarch valorie clutch

when i was younger, i did not like jewelry or that which would be considered "adornment". now, anything that glitters and shines will catch my eye. you saw this anya hindmarch clutch in one of my...

May 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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blue dots

sale season is ramping up and i'm trying to keep sale goggles at bay. i say this each time. however, i have been more moderate as the years go by now that i've gotten over the shock and awe of US...

May 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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doing the chevron dance

our talented sew petite gal made this fantastic skirt for me last summer. i wore it when we last had sunshine and warmth, and these pictures just cheer me up on this gray, rainy (and cold!) day....

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review: 2 girls and their tieks flats

you've heard me talk often of my bestie I. i'm so excited because today, she's joining us as a guest poster with a collaboration!! we both commute to work. mine will involve dropping off the kids...

May 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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stars on my jeans

friday! monday is victoria day in canada so this is the beginning of a long weekend! yes, victoria day, queen victoria's birthday: also known as may two-four (as in a 24 pack of beer). it is the...

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having fun: madewell bistro dress in ridgestripe

last week, my colleagues and i went out after work for an overdue outing. now, the boy in our group did not partake in pedis, but certainly did join us for drinks and dinner afterwards. it was an...

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mother's day

this past month has been a bit hectic. between wrapping up a project, extensive travel for work, the kids' assignments, school open house presentations, music competitions, a mishap between me and...

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flower filigree and a sulky pup

as i was uploading these pictures, i saw that in most of them, our dog piper seemed to be sullen in the background. we took these quickly before i headed out to work but i knew she was hovering...

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review: ssense.com and alexander wang liya

the liya pump by alexander wang had long been a shoe that i've loved. it originally came in suede and stingray. i missed out when they went on sale and once and a while i'd see a pair on ebay but...

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casual

an office dweller like me easily rationalizes getting a suit or office clothing/shoes/accessories because i spend so much time in them. however, my challenge, to be honest, was and continues to be...

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blue brushes

on the weekend, i went to my future sister-in-law's bridal shower. it was so much fun, and her bridesmaids did such a great job with the paris-themed shower. i had to leave before the gifts were...

May 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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entrenched

i have been considering getting a classic trench coat for a many many years. my old banana republic trench does not fit me very well. at most, i tolerate it because it is appropriate for work....

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meeting gambita

a while back, lovely caroline, who had just started gambita, an online e-comm site for petites, introduced herself to me and we talked at length about her new start-up. i thought her initiative was...

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the impatient baker

cooking is therapeutic for me, and while i love to explore making different meals, i can't say i'm a patient baker. that exacting, precise and demanding discipline is not my forte. however, i do...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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pragmatic: mint strawberry and leather court shoe

some designers come up with really clever and cute names for their pieces, and then you get the other end of the spectrum with functional names like this j. crew boy shirt in mint strawberry plaid....

Apr 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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sushi lover

it's friday! it's friday! i sorely need some rest this weekend and looking forward to catching up on some sleep. i love graphic t-shirts and how a fun print can bring a bit of good fun to an...

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phiphi's blog

crystal feather

liberty once more

aloha friday blog hop

pep

multistripe redux

the plunge

diary

Aloha Friday blog hop

moderating

j. crew factory pleated dress: retro lemon

wrap it up

show us your pencil skirts

francesca

review: anya hindmarch valorie clutch

blue dots

doing the chevron dance

review: 2 girls and their tieks flats

stars on my jeans

having fun: madewell bistro dress in ridgestripe

mother's day

flower filigree and a sulky pup

review: ssense.com and alexander wang liya

casual

blue brushes

entrenched

meeting gambita

the impatient baker

pragmatic: mint strawberry and leather court shoe

sushi lover

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