With a cherry on top

Since gift guides have seemingly taken over my life these past couple of weeks I thought I would put together my own little guy. 

1. Silver-Plated Julep Cup - Monograms have a special place in my heart. I love the personable factor. It takes an extra step to give a gift that that is monogramed and I appreciate that. 

2. Cute Tea Set - There is something to be said for enjoying warm tea with a friend in a cute tea cup in saucer. 

3. Bodum Coffee Press - I need one. It will help me to finally use all those cute reusable mugs I have in my cupboard. 

4. Moleskine - 2011 of course. I like the 18-month weekly agenda with pocket. 

5. Issey Miyake - Eau du Parfum. Oldie but goodie and it's time for an 'ol refill. 

6. House of Harlow - Okay this has now been on the market for years but I just haven't come around to actually purchasing it for myself. Shoes may have gotten in the way. 

7. Aveda Candle - I love the beach!!!! (t-12 days till Jamaica!) and anything that will help transport me from my home that is cold Canada to the Carribean, is on my list of things to own. 

8. Olympus Camera - Perfect in so many ways. 

XO

'Tis the Season!

Alright so it's officially Christmas time...  in my world at least.


After watching the Christmas Parade this afternoon I had the plan to bake little gingerbread men today. Since I am still a rookie at baking and building my collection of tools, I needed to venture out and pick up some supplies. First on the list, cookie cutter! Seeing as this was a crucial part of this cookie making adventure, I headed to Williams and Sonoma. Obviously they had the most perfect one ever and what else to get you in the spirit of baking then stopping and smelling the aroma of that store. I was stoked to have these guys in my newly Holiday decorated apartment!

Not so much. I followed the directions, measured the ingredients and even bought a rolling pin and they didn't work. I don't know what happened! The dough looked okay, I thought it was going to be a success but I was wrong. The dough just didn't want to stay together like a man. So instead, I made boring old round cookies. Later, I thought this was a good lesson for me. Don't ask me how I turned failed baking into a life lesson but I did. Barf I know. 

I was so frustrated with the fact that the dough didn't want to stay together, that I was about to throw the newly bought rolling pin through the window and my batter at the wall. That would have been nice to clean up afterwards, I'm glad I came to my senses. Instead I told myself that not everything in life, whether it be baking, my career or relationships will work out perfectly. So I came to terms with the fact that I wasn't going to go have gingerbread men in my kitchen today, maybe another day. 

XO

See thru

They say your living space reflects who you are. But of course it does. Have you seen Hoarders? Sorry that was mean. 

I wonder what this chair would say about me? That I am empty and see-throu or cutting-edge and fearless? I'm going to go with the latter. Below are some pieces that I enjoy. I love the added classiness that comes with them. Clean and crisp just how I like my decor. 

Acrylic Chair $129.00

Glass "candy holder"/I use it for my hair elastics $12.99 at Urban Outfitters

What is on your Christmas list this year? Am I the only one that has one ongoing throughout the year? 

XO

Girls Weekend

This past weekend I headed North with some girlfriends. It was time for some fresh air and a fresh perspective. I love the city but I equally love the outdoors and it turned out to be a chilly yet beautifully sunny weekend. We really "Girlified" the weekend with amazing food, fitness and of course some at home spa treatments (a.k.a painting our nails). 

Check out our wonderful brunch. It is my favourite meal of life and this little recipe may have made it to the top of the list! Prepared by our wonderful chefs it was most definitely a feast to enjoy! It also looked easy enough to try on my own. This Saturday, done.

Next up running. It felt good to get out there with my partner and run on the roads with barely any cars. That 6km run also made me feel a little better about the whipping cream we had eaten earlier :). 

I was totally psyched about this nail colour. I had seen it posted on the blogosphere and on twitter and was simply delighted with how it turned out! It's not too dark of a green and close to Chanel's Khaki Nailpolish line without the price tag. 

Essie Sew Psyched Fall 2010 

I definitely recommend the purchase and also recommend getting away with your girlfriends ASAP. 

XO

L'ensemble

Fall is slipping away but I am making every last day count before there is snow on the ground. I'm not really looking forward to trees without leaves however I do like how they cover the ground. Fun to kick around. I decided that I would post an outfit from this past weekend. Won't be able to wear vests much longer! I'm amazed that I held onto this oldie but goodie of a vest. I bought it years ago at Le Chateau. Who knew it would still come in handy? I would also like to introduce you to Calista, the newest addition to my handbag family. 

outfit: I H&M Hat I Le Chateau Faux Fur Vest I H&M Denim Shirt I Joe Fresh Pants I Joe Fresh Boots I

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