Holiday Brunch

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On Sunday Meaghan hosted a little holiday brunch for all the gal pals, which was a day of unabashed indulgence. I helped myself to about 3 mimosas, 3 eggnogs with some spiced whiskey, a crap ton of baked sweet & savory treats, veggie bacon and only a few pieces of fruit (i do not regret it, and neither does my stomach). To be honest, I didn’t even end up snapping shots of the table chalk full of goodies once everyone had arrived (it looks pretty bare in these photos. just like, “oh hey cookies. good breakfast. well done potluck crew.” I swear it was better than this). Once people started to flock in I forgot about my desire to share this day with you, and instead just let the mimosas and “super fun cool classic rap” holiday music take me away.

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DSC_0093181536545ae511e38efc12bd4154f07b_8lil’ instagram photo of the remaining pals before watching The Holiday (not seen Meaghan, and everyone will hate me for posting this. ha!)

Excelsior

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Firstly, I would just like to say thank you for all the kind words on my last Monday post – either through comments or emails, it was sweet and really warmed my heart. Since then I am feeling significantly better. Ever upward! I am so lucky to have such beautiful people surrounding me each and every day. So thanks life, you’re cool.

As for this weekend, it was filled with plenty of lovely humans & things, which I’ll be sharing throughout the week since I documented most of it with my trusty camera. I feel like I’ve been lagging with the shop a bit. Preparing for the Maker’s Market had me putting shop updates on hold, and then I was actually living my life, which left little time to photograph new listings, and well, you know how that goes. I need like 4 extra hours in the day I guess. However, I’ve got some exciting plans in the works. Meg and I are collaborating on a wintery photo shoot in the near future (I can’t wait to work with her again). And I’m starting to plan Larkspur’s Winter lookbook. A little late in the season, but better late than never, no? My creative juices are flowing these days, and I so want to share some magic with you all.

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Negligee: thrifted vintage

Tis’ The Season

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Toronto friends! I will be participating in the Holiday Edition Maker’s Market tomorrow at Crawford Bar. It will be filled with goods by local artisans and vintage from yours truly. Come stuff your tummies with scrumptious food, tasty cocktails and maybe grab a few things for the loved ones on your list. As always, I’d love to see your faces. Last sale I participated in I met tons of wonderful people, and would love for this market to be the same! My lovely father is driving all the way here to help me out because all my trusty side kicks are unavailable for the day. So, added bonus, my crazy father and his hand-crafted wooden pens!

 

Holiday Sale

red_hat_vintage_christmasThe holidays are fast approaching, and while I love going home for Christmas, this time of year always feels the most insane. It’s not until I’m comfortably melting into my parents couch that I really feel relaxed. Each year I tell myself to buy all my gifts early to diminish that god awful “oh crap, i have zero time for this” stress. However, apparently I thrive off stress and continue to be the same old procrastinator I have always been. So kids, don’t be like me! Why not virtually pick up some things on your list today (or tomorrow, or whenever)? Please feel free to use coupon code MISTLETOEHOHO to received 30% off anything in the store. Want your purchase in time for the holidays? US residents should order by Dec.10th, and everywhere else by Dec. 2nd (this is not including Canada, you guys have more time). Discount runs until Dec. 4th (beat that Black Friday sales).

The writings on the wall

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I thought I’d share with you some of the goodies I have accumulated over the years that I have hanging on my walls. Since I live in a bachelor apartment, I’ve always found it difficult to figure out where to hang things (I have a lot). Since the living and sleeping space exist within the same walls, it’s hard to make each space feel like it’s own. In my case, it just ends up being a hell of a lot of frames and clothing scattered on the walls. I hate it at times, because if I did have my own bedroom, the vision I have for both it and my living room would be much easier to execute. But, c’est la vie. Toronto rent is not kind to singles, and I shouldn’t really complain because I have a very large bachelor (the best kitchen!). Since my apartment is ever changing and the places my things go move around a bunch, I thought I’d just share a few of them, instead of the whole.

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1. An amazing 1920’s camisole I got from Lawrence. It’s pretty delicate, so I have only worn it for photo shoot purposes. But it’s so lovely, I couldn’t bare to have it not be seen.
2. The frame in the middle I found on the street outside an art gallery. I guess it was too busted up for them, but not for I. It’s so beautiful, and fun because I can switch up whatever things I like to hang in it.
3. Christopher Plummer. A birthday gift from Meaghan. Why? Have you seen him in The Sound of Music? I’ll forever be attracted to him because of that, and the Beginners.

4. Dried flowers, because why not.
5. Found this frame with the other one, more things to put inside.
6. A lovely nightgown found at Public Butter. I slept and lounged in it for quite awhile, but soon realized it was just too delicate (rips, eep!), so also another wall friend.
7. Clinique Cheron. I found it at Salvation Army and knew it was mean’t for me. Red hair, the best vintage dress, cats & dogs. Pretty much sums up my life.
8. An illustration from this wicked Christian book of contemporary art. I’m by no means religious, but the illustrations are so creepy and so great, I couldn’t pass the book up.
9. Floral needle point love. Found in Elora.
10. A little friend from Meaghan.
11. My newest member(s). Public Butter (again). It has a twin, with different outfits and different dance moves.