J and I stumbled across a message on the sidewalk in Kensington Market in early December that read: "Look what I found". In the spirit of discovery, here are some of my favorite web discoveri...
Days of low light and long nights repeat. Im looking forward to sunnier skies and taking comfort in the daily routine.
A new knit hat for winter walks in the park (and commutes to work).Ravelry Page.Replies: Elisalex: List making is my favorite thing! Perhaps I have too many... This is so me.Julie: I will take you up...
(a lovely Coriander Girl bouquet from last year)The first week of the new year always zips by. Im in awe of how fast time passes these days. I hope its not too late to chime in with my go...
(Were having a green Christmas, but this photo was taken on the first snowfall in Manitoba in November.)Wishing you a wonderful holiday with your loved ones!Thank you for all your comments and ...
George Whitman, the owner of Shakespeare and Co. bookstore in Paris, died last week. Ive long been a faraway fan of his bookstore and the ideals it encapsulates. Though I have yet to visit his store ...
(as it turns out, Cinema LAmour is a cinema of the adult variety...)I picked up my roll of black and white film this week and it got me thinking about my favorite films in black and white. Sinc...
(note: the blue wall!)I bought Steve Martins An Object of Beauty, last fall, when it was new on the shelves. I was taken with its stunning design and happy to fork over my precious penni...
Photographic print//Outfit//Skirt (Anthropologie - Sold out)//Pillow case//Polish//Scent Hi! You may not remember me, its been awhile! Its not that I forgot about this little blog, its that I st...
"I absolutely love fashion. I love doing new things and finding ways to swerve in a different direction. But one of the reasons why I try to use fabrics and cuts that don’t go out of fashion is b...
Cooler weather and grey skies (for what feels like weeks!) make me instinctively reach for a mystery novel. I picked up a copy of The Little Stranger in Montreal where I was immediately drawn t...
Im a picky eater. Its actually embarrassing for me to admit Im picky and I try to hide it when eating out with friends. When faced with a new food item, I am usually gripped with irrational fear (irr...
(photo text inspired by these, Im teaching myself photoshop step by step) Montreal was wonderful. We spent our time there eating the best food the city had to offer. This included the most melt...
This book has been discussed on numerous blogs, however, it was Christys recommendation that prompted me to pick up a copy for myself. St. Lucys Home for Girls Raised by Wolves is a serie...
"There is no security on this earth, there is only opportunity"- General Douglas MacArthurI have big plans for this fall. It feels full of potential for new opportunies and experiences.Beginn...
Ive fallen head over heels for the Mulberry fall campaign. There is a lot to love about it - the bird print dress, the shearling coat and giant scarves. However, even more so, I am in love with the h...
My apologies for my extended absence - last week started off rather busy, then I ended up with the chicken pox! Not recommended, to say the least.Making up for it are my first successful Diana ...
Sometimes, its just nice to sit on a dock and let time go by. My cottage vacation was wonderful and I miss it already! The cottage is a few hours north of Toronto and I was delighted by the slig...
I finally found the perfect nude nail polish for my skin tone.The HIPPxRGB collaboration color F1. Im also really excited to try the brown shade, Mink, come fall. I ordered both colors directly ...
More Cat-con.Replies: iris: haha! We have a ways to go, yet. ;)caroline: the jury is still out on whether or not well be runners, too. I also love yoga. Hiking sounds amazing!Julie: I think it m...
Jim and I went running together for the first time this evening. One of our goals after the move was to be healthier - make more meals at home, exercise. It wasnt easy, but we made our wa...
Oh dear, I took a little too much of an August Break. I missed our regular farmers market, so I made a special trip to the Sorauren Farmers Market. You see, this soup requires only the best tomatoes,...
Julie lent me this book just after Christmas and told me Id love it. I finally picked it up this week and she was right, it is excellent. Replies:The Ponycats: Thanks!t a n y a: It took a couple of t...
A day-late upload of yesterdays braided top knot. I followed the Refinery 29 tutorial.Replies:Julie: Im looking forward to the morning chill and crisp air.The Ponycats: Thanks!
It wasnt very warm out today - theres a hint of the upcoming fall in the air. Though fall is my favorite season, Im always reluctant to let the summer go. In defiance, I chose lemonade over a warming...
My farmers market haul. Jim made up the corn for dinner with pork chops and the tomato and onion are reserved for tomorrows soup. The peas are my favorite summer snack.Replies:lemonade: Absolutely, y...
Nothing says summer like drinks on a patio.Replies:erica: Im so glad to hear that you found another place! Let me know if youll need help moving. Isnt grey the best?! Those Bilk wall stickers are rea...
Im really excited to pick paint colours with Jim for our apartment.The blues are for one room and the greys are for another.The grey walls are very inspired by Austin Gros home as featured on Pennywe...
I spent a day with the cats before work. Cleo likes to sleep beside me.Note: lingering moving boxes in the background. *This series has been a little cat-con heavy, mea culpa. Living with pets is ver...
Julie and I got together last night for some knitting at Capital Espresso.The pattern will debut here in September! Replies:Jennifer: Hes a pretty sweet guy who loves cuddles. :)Julie: Does he ever!
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