It’s a shop update!

DSC_05191940’s Pale Green Drop Waist Dress (S/M)

And we’re back! I apologize for the lengthy hiatus on shop updates. With a new man in my life, the holidays, and just really getting back into the swing of things, I was having a hard time getting around to listing items. I took these photos about 2 weeks ago, and am only getting around to posting them now. Sometimes there is so much goodness going on in your non-internet real life, that its hard (or your don’t want) to step away from it. I am finding myself at a point where I need to find the balance in it all, so I’m not giving myself self-inflicted anxiety over all that needs, and should, be done.

Anyways, only four new items for you today, but all quite lovely pieces. Come on by the shop and have a look-see.

DSC_05611990’s Brown & Pumpkin Tartan High Waisted Pencil Skirt (S)

DSC_06041990’s Black Velvet Turtle Neck Shirt (M)

DSC_05861980’s Wine Button Up Sweater Vest (S/M/L)

Two Thousand & Thirteen

Since I shared some of my favorite outfits from 2013, it got me thinking about sharing some moments from the year that I previously shared on here. So here goes. 2013, you had some cool times.

024_24Meaghan and I started Larkspur. While we no longer work together, I could not have started Larkspur without her. She taught me a lot and she’ll always be a part of it in my heart.

0x700 (1) 0x700 (2) 0x700larkspur-9241Kira shot Larkspur’s very first lookbook. We had been bouncing back and forth between ideas for a theme, when the lovely Kira came up with the idea of having a shoot inspired by Wes Anderson films passed. It was such a fun day, modelling with three of my very best friends.

wimberley1wimberley10I was lucky enough to be given a trip to Austin, Tx as a Christmas gift. We rang in the New Year listening to country music, drinking $2 beers and hearing people actually yell “Yeehaw!” Such a magical city, full of amazing people.

kiraDSC_0632I shot photos of my best friends beautiful apartments. It was fun to play around with my camera, and also get to share how amazing my friends are. Still to this day they are two of my most popular posts.

DSC_0016Spent the summer outdoors with dogs and dear friends (and these two got married! The Cronins!)

DSC_0447DSC_0420-1Larkspur participated in our very first Pop-up shop in Mtl, hosted by Penny Lebo. It was such a beautiful and fun day.

0x700 (4) 0x700 (3)Kira shot our second lookbook in Niagara Falls. The day started off pouring rain, so our original plan of heading to the Scarborough Bluffs got kiboshed. Once again, Kira saved the day and we headed to Niagara Falls, the sun came out, and it was the most spontaneous & fun photoshoot. We pulled over wherever we saw something cool and just let the road trip vibes take over.

DSC_0043I spent my birthday swimming (and getting sunburnt) at Elora Gorge with some beautiful pals. We finished the evening off with some beers and a bonfire at Garbage Beach. I felt so full of love and happiness that day.

DSC_0564DSC_0648DSC_0655DSC_0745DSC_0665wg6s29s10Matt and I went on many camping trips in the summer. We visited the Bruce Peninsula, The Grotto, Greig’s Caves, NY State, Tobermory, Flower Pot Island, to name a few. I saw and got to hike in so many beautiful places. I realized just how much I love hiking, and don’t think I could go a summer without it from here on out. It’s my happy place.

DSC_0794Did my first solo pop-up shop with Larkspur at the Parkdale Flea. It was pretty stressful since it was so last minute, but totally worth it.

PK19pent15I was given my dream camera, Pentax K1000, as a birthday gift. I made pretty good use of it during some of my trips, and planned a couple fun photo shoots. It was so nice to finally work with analog again, digital just cannot compare.

DSC_0786DSC_0743I went to visit Farm Sanctuary, which was such an amazing experience. This place holds such a dear spot in my heart. I went on and on about it in my post on this place, so I won’t do that again (you’re welcome.)

F1000016Annual Niagara Falls visit. I don’t know what it is about this place. Probably just that it’s ridiculously kitschy and makes me smile.

s34Spent some wonderful days at a cottage celebrating Lindsay’s birthday with some great friends. The weather wasn’t exactly choice, but we made the most of it.

DSC_0807DSC_0795I shot some photos at Coriander Girl, which I ended up being pretty proud of. This remains one of my favorite posts I put together this past year.

DSC_0150Adopted my sweet little girl Gertrude aka Gertie aka Trudy aka Rude Trude.

DSC_0342Moved into a place I can finally call home (well it’s actually been 2 years, but 1 year in this particular apartment). The Everglades, forever and always (okay maybe not for always).

Giveaway // Aspen Tree Vintage

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Oh dear friends, I have a great giveaway for you today! The lovely Jess of Aspen Tree Vintage is offering you, amazing readers, $50 off anything in her sweet shop. Jess has a great eye for timeless pieces, and her shop is chalk full of them.  Whether you’re looking for a warm cardigan (god knows us Northern folk do), awesome patterned skirts (me! always me!), a sweet dress, some classic oxfords…she’s got it all.

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Here’s how to win:
1) Follow @theaspentree & @larkspurshoppe on instagram
2) Like Larkspur on FB
3) Go to Aspen Tree Vintage & comment below with your favorite item in the shop

Giveaways not your thing? Jess is offering 15% off anything in the shop using coupon code UNDERTHEASPENTREE.

One winner will be chosen on Tuesday, December 24th! Good luck!

New in the shop!

DSC_01951980’s Ivory Faux Leather Purse with Bow Detail

And we’re back! What has it been…like 1 month? I’m uncertain, it’s been awhile that’s for sure. But I promise regular shop updates coming your way from now on (hmm, maybe Christmas will cause some problems). I recently received two large boxes of vintage purses/handbags/clutches from a family friend, so this week is of course chalk full of them. This hasn’t even really made a dent in the amount I have sitting around my home right now, but we must start somewhere. Pop by the shop today, maybe one will catch your eye and make a nice friend for your holiday/new year’s eve outfits?!

DSC_02021990’s Wine & Tar Leather Handbag/Purse

DSC_02151980’s Silver Lame Clutch/Handbag

DSC_02171980’s Ivory & Red Faux Leather Clutch/Purse

DSC_02211980’s Ivory Leather Handbag

DSC_02351990’s Black Leather Purse

DSC_02301980’s Wine Leather & Suede Purse/Clutch

Larkspur Giveaways

editHello all! I’m excited to announce I’ve got a couple giveaways going on this week. I have teamed up with both Fashion Forestry and Messages on a Napkin to offer their lovely readers (as well as yourselves), a $50 shop credit. That’s right! One for a FF reader, and one for a MoaN reader! I’m also offering a 15% discount to Fashion Forestry readers, just enter coupon code LARKSPURFORESTRY.

Please head over to each of their blogs for details to enter!