Elbows and Pups On The Table

November 4, 2013November 11, 20148 Comments

It was quite the weekend, I must say. I welcomed a new member into my small family this weekend. Enter Gertrude, the silliest looking Shih Tzu I have ever laid eyes on. I have been told by reliable sources that the way most people pronounce Shih Tzu is incorrect. This was really no surprise to me. But I would have never guessed how to properly say it. The most common pronunciation is “shit zoo”, but apparently its “she sure”. Now, I told Matt this, and he did not believe it. We googled it, and low and behold, a million different ways to pronounce. So who really knows (someone out there does for sure). I prefer ‘she sure”. That sounds best to me, so I’m sticking with it.

I mention Gertie, but Gus decided he wanted to be the star in these pictures. He’s extra clingy since Gertie entered the picture. Poor guy. I’ll hopefully have a fun little post with the both of them at some point soon.

Dress: ASOS

Eating Halloween

October 31, 20134 Comments

Happy Halloween all! In the spirit of All Hallows Eve, I thought i’d share this amazing food art by Lee Samantha. I think if my mother made these beautiful plates of food for me when I was a child, I probably wouldn’t have thrown so many broccoli under the table (maybe). I have only shared her Halloween themed plates, but she has all kinds of incredible-ness on her website and instagram if you are interested.

This year Halloween is pretty uneventful for me. I have not been the best at Halloween activities in recent years. A holiday that I used to anticipate every year, I now almost always forget about, and pathetically put together a half-ass costume. Although, last year I was Rosemary Woodhouse, which was a very simple and fun costume – a vintage nightgown, pillow strapped to my belly, and a knife in hand. In case you have very little time, and not many ideas, I highly suggest that one. Who doesn’t like Rosemary’s Baby anyway!?

Abandoned Farmhouses

October 30, 2013November 11, 20142 Comments

Halloween is tomorrow guys! In the spirit of creepy Halloween goodness, I thought I’d share this photo series by Niki Feijen. These abandoned & untouched farmhouses would be a wonderful set up for a good ol’ fashioned haunting movie – Poltergeists, Demons and all that freaky stuff. But, to be honest, I think anyone with a love for antiques and abandoned things would feel right at home in these broken down spots (maybe not at night). Give it a couple sweeps, some Mr.Clean, and we’ve got a pretty dreamy home on our hands.

Winter Winds

October 29, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Living in a province where it’s cold the majority of the year, having a good coat is necessary. Since I wear a coat probably 8 months of the year, I find myself always searching for new ones because it can get rather boring wearing the same old coat everyday forever and always. When I found this one at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show I knew it had to be mine. It was the coat I was looking for. Incredibly warm, huge pockets, big collar, and in a lovely cream colour that goes with pretty much everything in my wardrobe. It’s exciting to find a vintage coat that actually fits. I’ve been lucky a few times now, but I’m not one those people that consistently finds beautiful vintage coats while thrifting. There are just too many stylish thrifters in Toronto, so you know how that goes.

Coat: vintage via Toronto Vintage Clothing Show
Pinafore: ASOS
Shirt: H&M
Boots: Samantha Pleet X Wolverine

Velvet & Cable Knit

October 25, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

1. 1970’s Cream Fishermans Knit Pullover (XS/S)

It’s hard to come by a good cable knit pullover. Depending on how you like the fit, it can seem like an endless expedition to find the right one. That being said, I have a pretty great one in the shop today. If you’re not really an over-sized pullover kind of person, this one checks off all the boxes in terms of color, fit and warmth. I also listed some pretty sweet velvety softness (makes you want to touch your own thighs all day), and an amazing 1940’s dress. When I’m wearing it I honestly feel like it takes me back to the Dust Bowl days. Pairing it with the Blixen Boots, it’s like a Dust Bowl match made in heaven. And last but NOT least…the novelty print dress. GAH! If this dress fit me, it would be going nowhere. I originally bought it for myself without trying it on (stupid). I was obsessed the second I saw it. It’s just the right amount of sweet with weirdness. Its glorious! Come check out the shop today. These items want to come home with you!

2. 1990’s High Waisted Emerald Green Velvet Pencil Skirt (S/M)