Wren's House

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Using photography as the medium with which to document fashion, food and lifestyle. Life should be lived beautifully, affordably, comfortably and deliciously.

Wren's House

I'm still here

I've been really M.I.A. haven't I? Truth is I've been putting all my creative efforts into my schoolwork and I've been enjoying it. Bet you didn't know that I am a huge nerd. I wrote some really...

Apr 2, 2013 Like

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Skirts and Springtime

Let's not talk about how white my legs are and talk about skirts instead! I have always wanted a skirt that fit snugly (is that really a word?) around my waist just like those cute 50s housewives....

Mar 19, 2013 Like

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Pattern Play

Some people are courageous and go for bold pattern mixing. I like to keep it simple and subtle. It's kind of like the perfect cup of coffee. Simple with just a hint of a delicious flavour such as...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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Canadian Tuxedo

I am currently enjoying the joys of full-length films on youtube. Who knew there were such treasures? I just watched 10 things I hate about you and I've already loaded My Fake Fiancé. While these...

Mar 4, 2013 Like

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Interesting things that happened to me today: 1. I flew over the mountains that I had just been skiing on yesterday. 2. I watched about 20 videos of Jennifer Lawrence. 3. I accidentally bought lime...

Feb 26, 2013 Like

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Winter

I arrived home on Valentine's Day and was swept into the magical world of love and cupcakes, wonderful parents, cross country skiing and snow. And I kind of have lost track of time in a wonderful...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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I miss the weekend already

You guys. This weekend. Was wonderful. I hopped over to Vancouver on Saturday to visit two of the best friends I've ever had and I ended up meeting so many more wonderful friends. I felt at home...

Feb 12, 2013 Like

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Put a tuque on it! {part 3}

Happy Thursday everyone! You know how time flies by and crawls by at the same time? That's what this week is like. The hours just drag on but it's already Thursday. What's up with that? This is the...

Feb 7, 2013 Like

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Being Happy

There are about twenty million projects that I am currently working on and I am stressed! But somehow I still feel cheerful. This is what is keeping my head above the water: 1. It's my dear friend...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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Put a tuque on it! {part 2}

This little burgundy tuque is borrowed from the boys. Evan came to visit a few weekends ago so I nabbed this guy which is from our favourite online men's shop. Today is Thursday (obviously) and...

Jan 31, 2013 Like

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Prairies and Grandparents

Hey friends, welcome to my little piece of prairie by the ocean. There is just something about these beautiful golden weeds that always makes the light go soft and golden. It's my favourite thing....

Jan 28, 2013 Like

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Put a tuque on it! {part I}

I love tuques (or beanies as some call them) but I never seem to be able to work them into my outfits. Sounds like a challenge to me! So I created a pinterest board full of tuques to help us all...

Jan 24, 2013 Like

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Springtime

Oh hi everyone! I am back to blogging. Thank you for letting me take a little break. I needed a bit of time to reevaluate and time to rest. I read the words "Spring is here" on someone's blog the...

Jan 21, 2013 Like

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Blogging Break

Dear Friends. I am taking a blogging break for about two weeks to collect my thoughts, my words and my photographs. Thank you for your constant love, comments and friendship. See you in two weeks....

Jan 7, 2013 Like

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Keeping up with the trends {emerald}

I am always a bit reluctant to start the New Year. As a student my fresh start is always in September when school and my city seem new and exciting after a long summer of working. January is just a...

Jan 2, 2013 Like

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Guest Posting

Hey Friends! I am guest posting over at Jennifhsieh today while Jen is travelling in Turkey. I would love if you shimmied on over there to check it out.

Dec 31, 2012 Like

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Style Advice from Evan

Evan and I have been playing around with my new 45 mm lens. I am in love. With the lens. And Evan. It makes my photos so crisp. This camera and I are on our way to sharing a lifetime of adventures...

Dec 28, 2012 Like

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A Christmas Post for You

I think this was the best Christmas ever. Can you say that every year? I think so because it gets better and better. This time of year evolves as you grow older and I think I have shed my greedy...

Dec 26, 2012 Like

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Prairie Girl

I know I talk about the ocean a lot and have ocean photos on my sidebar and I say my blog is about the ocean, clothes and books. But I'm actually a prairie girl. Born and raised in central Alberta...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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Pretty Peplum

Dear Friends, I am home in the prairies (but these photos are from Victoria). The snow in my backyard is speckled with birdseed and there are chickadees and grosbeaks flitting about making it a...

Dec 19, 2012 Like

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Drugstore Tights

As you may have guessed from the obnoxious title of this post these tights are from the drugstore. I was so thrilled when I saw a basket of them on the floor just ready for me to dive in. You can...

Dec 17, 2012 Like

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Uniform

Hello lovely people. I think I have maxed out on studying, butter, sugar cookies, kniepertjes, sleepless nights and days without makeup (don't worry, I never left my grandparents' house. I'm not...

Dec 13, 2012 Like

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Oh hey.... It's SATURDAY

Hello, hi there weekenders. I know I never post on Saturdays but here's the deal: I'm heading north on Vancouver Island to visit my Opa and Oma this weekend/until Wednesday. I couldn't be more...

Dec 8, 2012 Like

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Ghosts and Alleys

Last night, my roommates and I went to our local pub, The Bent Mast, for some beer and poutine. The Bent Mast has a long history behind it as it was built in 1884. On the menu there is a brief...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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Blazer Chic

Not really sure what's happening with my hair but it's exam time so I'm not going to worry about it. Also I want to make all my clothes be the same colour as that there t-shirt. Isn't it the best...

Dec 3, 2012 Like

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Time

Time is just learning to drive. It's accelerating too quickly, slamming on the brakes and then crawling at a snail's pace only to regain confidence and accelerating once again. The weeks before...

Dec 2, 2012 Like

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I shouldn't be blogging

I shouldn't be blogging. Today is my second last day of school and the workload is off the charts. But I just finished an essay in the nick of time and blogging is a nice break from 700 page...

Nov 30, 2012 Like

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