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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Shop Update

May 2, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

1970’s Peasant Peterpan Collar Dress

This week we’ve added some pretty lovely dresses to the shop, along with some fun shorts, the most adorable skirt and a sweet pastel blouse. We are sad to part ways with the peterpan collar dress, but we are just not tiny enough to wear it. We hope it finds the perfect home! So come on by and take a peek at what we’ve got in stock!

1980’s Floral High-Waisted Midi Skirt

1990’s High-Waisted Novelty Print Shorts

1970’s Jonathan Logan Collared Dress

1980’s Floral Button-Up Shirt

1980’s Blue, Red and White Daydress

Outfit Planning for a Catskills Getaway

May 1, 2013May 1, 2013Leave a comment

1. Erin Considine Plate Necklace… 2. La Garconne Dress… 3. J Crew Farmer’s Market Tote… 4. Karen Walker Super Duper Sunglasses…

5. Rachel Comey Bridges Shoe

My best friend Stef and I finally got our act together this year, and planned our first ever friend-vacation in the 15 years we’ve known each other! We’ve got a pretty awesome long weekend booked at The Graham & Co. in the Catskills, NY, where we intend on doing a lot of hiking, poolside lounging, funky antique hunting and coffee/cocktail drinking. It’s a little under two months away, which feels like an eternity at this point, but I have no doubt with the weather getting nicer, that the time will fly by and we’ll be sipping mojitos by the fireside before we know it.

In the freaky little daydream montage that loops in my head when I think about the trip – these are the outfits I would be wearing!!

1. Lauren Moffatt Cannonball Bikini… 2. J Crew Marina Mini Wedge Espadrilles in Chambray… 3. Steven Alan Sunhat… 4. J Crew Tartine Tote… 5. Essie “Tart Deco” Nailpolish

1. La Garconne Mariniere Tee… 2. La Garconne Moderne Apron Skirt… 3. Karen Walker Anytime Sunglasses… 4. Alloy & Ore Terrarium Necklace 5. Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Yu … 6. Essie in Madison Avenhue… 7. Rachel Comey Etrit Sandals

1. Academy Particular Necklace … 2. Steven Alan Dorian Top … 3. Steven Alan Shawl Collar Cardigan … 4. APC Sandales Bi Matiere … 5. Karen Walker Number One’s in Vanilla Wood … 6. Cheap Monday Denim Cutoffs

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Lusting

April 30, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Bralette and Bloomer set at ThreadBeat

Today I thought I’d share some hats, negligee and lingerie I have been lusting over for the passed, I dunno, too long. I hope to one day just be an old lady with an abundance of hats and negligee that I no longer have any real use for, but that just sit covering my home like pieces of artwork.

I just recently bought some vintage pillowcases to fulfil this old lady desire of mine. They reminded me greatly of Grandparents’ homes with mismatched eyelet and lace pillowcases just covering the bed, and I thought, yes, I must have these. I promptly told Matt of my purchase and he was not as thrilled as I. I guess the idea of placing his head on used pillowcases is not that appealing…I, however, am eagerly awaiting their arrival.

40’s Bed Jacket at Betty and Babs

Vintage Robe at English Trifles

1930’s Tap Panties at La Meow Vintage

1920’s Camisole at La Meow Vintage

1960’s vintage hat at Storyland Vintage

1940’s Floral Crown at Storyland Vintage

1940’s Bed Jacket at Tender Vintage

Vintage Floral Hat at Strawberry Koi

1950’s Floral Bridal Headpiece at Bee Dee Vintage

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Larkspur’s first Pop-up!

April 26, 2013November 11, 20141 Comment

We’re really excited to be participating in this Montreal pop up next month, organized by Penny Lebo, the lady behind The Clothing Miner. If you’re in the area, please come by! There’ll be beer and food, and music, and lots of amazing vintage – and we’ll be there! And we’d love to see your faces!