Monday has a feel…Tuesday doesn’t have a feel

May 13, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Don’t let this blogpost fool you, our weekend in Toronto was actually hail storms, winter coats and staying indoors. We took these pictures last weekend when Kira’s fiance, Dave was in town, and the weather was still wonderful and Summery! I can’t complain though, Alex and I faked Spring by making a really delicious sangria on Saturday night and staying in her apartment watching stupid internet videos and talking non sense. Otherwise, it was a quiet couple of days, mostly, I just skyped with my Mom for Mother’s day and went on a solo adventure to Ikea. My new items will be delivered this evening, so Kira’s coming over to get a little bit tipsy with me and attempt assembly…

We’ll be extra busy this week getting all our stock ready for the Spring Vintage Market in Montreal next weekend. As a reminder, the shop will be closed starting this Friday, and will re-open on Tuesday, so if there are items you’ve had your eye on, now’s the time!

The Beach

May 6, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Matt’s parents have gone on a trip for a little while, which means Matt (and sometimes me!) has a beautiful home to runaway to whenever he likes. I’m not sure what it is about his parents home, but I instantly fell in love with it during my first visit.

It’s pretty far east in Toronto, located in the beaches, which makes you feel like you have left the city, and are staying in a sweet little cottage, only maybe not so little. It has a vibe that can only make you feel relaxed and happy (smiles!!!). It is an oasis, and one I always look forward to visiting. You can follow the sun all day, from the porch, to the balcony, to the backyard. It makes waking up in the morning not such a chore, but something to be desired. Gus also really loves it – lots of window ledge perching and peeking and sun bathing. Our very own solar baby Gus.

Their home is also a short walk to the beach and an amazing fenced in dog park, so wee Gus can roam as he pleases. We took a stroll through the ravine yesterday afternoon, and we plan to go there again on my day off this week and take some woodsy barefooted photos. Needless to say, it is much easier on the eyes than my strange neighborhood of Galaxy Donuts and halfway houses…sorry, Parkdale, I do actually love you and don’t plan to leave you.

Oh! And just a reminder about the Montreal Pop-up we are participating in! Any of you MTL’ers or Ottawanians (who don’t mind taking a drive), come visit us and a bunch of other cool people!

thrifted skirt in our shop; H&M blouse; thrifted belt, cardigan and bag; UO socks; vintage shoes; Nixon watch; gifted crystal necklace

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Dust Bowl Dance

April 22, 2013November 11, 20142 Comments

With no snow on the ground, it means a lot more time spent at the park with Gus, and less time watching him lose the ability to use his wee legs and tip over like he has been paralysed. Since his surgery, it’s really been difficult getting him back into the swing of things. He was a dog who absolutely loved off-leash parks and playing with other pups. But after his surgery (and once the snow was gone), he just seemed so timid. He’d stick by my legs and was not the Blitzing Bichon that we all know and love. Thankfully, with Matt having some time off work, he’s been a great papa and brings him to the park almost daily. I got to see him live in action this weekend just sprinting around the park, and I couldn’t have been more pleased.

Despite the cold on Saturday we spent some time letting Gus do his thing, and letting me be silly for the camera. It was probably the worst day to be wearing a hat (wind!!!), but well, we know how I feel about hats as of late. The wind will not thwart my efforts to be a hatted dame.

Wearing:
coat, shoes, gloves vintage
scarf, bag thrifted
socks Target
hat UO

Allan Gardens Conservatory

April 14, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

This endless Winter is starting to feel like a cruel joke to most of us, and Alex and I (and Lindsay) spent Saturday afternoon faking Spring the only way we know how – Allan Gardens Conservatory. Wandering around coveting all the succulents, and being surrounded by green did a lot to improve our moods.

Lindsay and I spent most of the weekend together, baking snickerdoodles, cooking quinoa dishes, going to really intense Pilates classes, browsing the Junction Flea and hiking with our dogs. By Sunday evening it was hard for me to feel anything but perfectly content with the weekend.

Now it’s back to the old day job. Last week’s listings will be up late tonight. Sorry for all the tardiness.

Hope everyone had equally cheerful weekends !

Plaid, Polka Dot, Sunglasses and Flowers

April 8, 2013November 11, 20141 Comment

Could Spring actually be here? Sunday really did make us hopeful! The sun was shining and I actually felt over dressed when Meg and I took a stroll over to the corner store by our home. I quickly shed my scarf and even felt warm enough to take off my coat. Things are looking up!

It was Matt’s birthday this weekend. Unfortunately he had to work the majority of the day, so I snuck up to his place to leave some gifts, cupcakes(which ended top down on the floor and in Gus’ belly after he got his greedy little paws on them) and balloons for him. After setting up my sneaky surprise I headed over to the Salvation Army right across the street. I did a little thrifting for the shop, found some pretty awesome items to hang on my walls, and of course I could not stop myself from buying yet another vintage robe/nightie. At this point I am buying more sleepwear than actual day clothes, but I am okay with this, it’s nice to feel lovely even while lying on the couch watching Skins and being pretty much not a human.

Matt finished work a bit earlier than we expected, so I was able to take him out for a late dinner at Big Ragu, a nice little Italian restaurant at Lansdowne and St. Clair. We each ordered a pasta, although I kept snagging bites of his because it was so much better than mine! Matt and I tend to order the same meal any time we go out somewhere (which embarrasses me you guys!!), and I could not let it happen this time around…it was a mistake.