With Mother's Day less than 2 weeks away, I thought it would be a great time to round up some ideas of things that you could buy, craft or make for a special mom in your life.....whether it be your own mom or a mom that you admire! A special treat of breakfast in bed is always a hit when made … [Read more...]
Standing Alone
Yesterday, NBA player Jason Collins told the world he is gay. He wrote this terrific piece for Sports Illustrated, describing his process. We don't follow much in the way of sports around here, and basketball is no exception - I didn't know this guy's name before yesterday, but I'm pleased for … [Read more...]
The Foodie Adventure: Doing the Dishcrawl
I'm a foodie adventurer and I'll try anything at least once, if not twice. I love to taste, savour and explore my food from the littlest shop like Mr. Jerk up at the Peanut Plaza in Don Mills to my favourite and filling meals at Jumbo Empanadas in Kensington Market to the most satisfying weekend … [Read more...]
Into the garden.
We live in an apartment but community gardens are abundant in this city, and so this year we must confront the grim reality of gardening with our small boy. When you Google "toddlers gardening," you get all kinds of cutesy suggestions from people with screen names like "mummykins" - such un-doable … [Read more...]
The “No Need To Panic” Mom’s Day Gift List.
When it comes to Mother's Day some of us get stressed out about how to give mom some recognition. Yes, it's only one day...but so is your birthday (unless you're like my mom and claims she has two birthdays)....so enjoy! While I'm totally happy with the artwork that the little one … [Read more...]
Weekend at home
Spring finally arrived in Toronto this past weekend and without anything truly burdensome on the agenda, we stuck close to home to get a few things done in anticipation of ongoing sunny weather. First was a Friday night at the boy's school volunteering and playing at Community Night, a once a … [Read more...]
Felted Sweater Tote
Ages and ages ago, I purchased a book on making neat things out of wool sweaters from thrift stores that had been felted and cut up. I even went so far as to buy several sweaters at Value Village, and felt them. So for the past god knows how long, I have had felted sweaters sitting in my crafty … [Read more...]
Travel Light with Style
I've just returned from a quick getaway in Arizona. It was 95 degrees everyday and the sun was HOT!!!! I savoured EVERY WAKING. MOMENT, trust me! With the long, drawn out winter we've had in Toronto, I didn't take this trip for granted. I travel frequently and packing what to wear is always fun. … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Finally
It finally felt like a real spring day. It was a P.D.Day and the perfect day for a juice stand. They made $5.60 each. Welcome, Spring. We've been waiting for you. … [Read more...]
Hello Birkin Bag & Discovering Real Treasures
The first time I visited an auction house was years ago in Los Angeles. My husband and I visited Sotheby's. Although no live auctions were taking place, we were still welcomed and had a fascinating chat with one of the reps there. I also purchased a few "collectible" auction catalogues as … [Read more...]
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