After watching a close friend die on the battlefield during the Second Battle of Ypres, a young medical officer from Guelph, Ontario wrote the following words: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on rowThat mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still singing, … [Read more...]
Remembering
Welcome to Remembrance Week. I believe that it is critically important for the next generations to understand why it's important. To know what the previous generations did so that they can live the way they do. This February, Mirvish Productions will be presenting the Canadian … [Read more...]
Time For A Little Self Promotion…
I am the worst self-promoter. My husband would be the first to tell you that, followed immediately by my mother and our closest friends. But I am so proud of the work I've done here at Cocktails & Curtain Calls over the past 10 months. From chatting with moms in the biz, to … [Read more...]
Do You Remember?
I know this time of year everyone's excited for (and sometimes overwhelmed by) Halloween. But we have another holiday coming which I sometimes fear stands the risk of being forgotten. Do you remember what it is? Bestselling children's author Linda Granfield certainly does. … [Read more...]
A Question About a Special Event
Special K spent the past 6 months conducting a nationwide search for 3 Canadian women for their Start Something Fabulous programme. The programme was launched to "celebrate the confidence that comes from looking and feeling great about your shape." The 3 winners were presented … [Read more...]
Tales from a non-Fashionista: Joe Fresh
If Joe Fresh has anything to say about it, it's going to be an Orange, Blue and White spring. Being a non-fashionista, I'm not sure if it's always the case, but there were definitely a few similarities between Pink Tartan and Joe Fresh's 2012 spring lines. There were also … [Read more...]
Tales from a non-Fashionista: Pink Tartan
Too tired to write tonight, so here's the Pink Tartan line instead. Thie 2012 Spring line really does feel like Joe Fresh's big sister. What do you think? … [Read more...]
Tales from a non-Fashionista: Korhani
Rugs in a runway show? You bet! From the Sahara to South Beach, then straight down the rabbit hole, Korhani took us on an incredible fashion journey. Makes me want to go shopping and redo my living room... … [Read more...]
Diary of a Non-Fashionista at Fashion Week part 3
"I'm not happy about all this." "Not happy? I'm working. That's what pays for our trips and our house and groceries and clothes and all the fun stuff." "But you should be here." Heart - wrenching - guilt. 97% of my life is taking care of, organizing, tending to and thinking about my … [Read more...]
Tales from a non-Fashionista: Jay Manuel
As the presser says "ATTITUDE Jay Manuel is a hip woman's clothing line. Bringing a different perspective on all the classics and pushing the envelope forward. Only at Sears Canada." Here's the line, what do you think? … [Read more...]
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