I am newly in love with the work of Kazu Kibuishi, author/illustrator of graphic novels and the cartoon series Copper. Simply amazing. Amulet seriesI: The Stonekeeper II: The Stonekeeper's Curse III: The Cloud Searchersby Kazu KibuishiGraphix (Scholastic)Audience: … [Read more...]
my velvet revolution
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Mahatma GhandiYesterday a friend of mine was over for lunch when my postman, Lloyd, came in my front screen door to drop my mail.Lloyd is one of those people who makes you happy you are alive. He is fit and energetic, slim and alive with goodness. He is … [Read more...]
A Parenting Dilemma: Please Help!
When I was 12 years old, I remember sneaking chicken wings into my room as a midnight snack. I remember hanging out in the den watching memorizing Pretty Woman when I should have been doing math homework. I remember calling a "cute" boy and hanging up when his mom answered. … [Read more...]
Buzzkill?
With three daughters, they're bound to gravitate towards different interests and hobbies. So far they have a very balanced sense both of girly-girl things and tom-boy pursuits. They both love fancy dress-up clothes and wearing clickety-clackety plastic princess shoes; they both love tromping … [Read more...]
Smashbox Invites You to a Film Fest Event!
Davis Factor, is a well-known fashion photographer and SVP of Global Creative for Smashbox. He is also famous for his great-grandfather, Max Factor, who coined the term "make-up". Here in Toronto, we had the chance to chat about the history of Smashbox at an exclusive blogger's media event to find … [Read more...]
From My Closet – September 12th, 2011
The weather is beginning to turn... but I'm still teaming up my favourites in different combinations, since I've had some of these items for ages. Everything but the t-shirt is old - just re-paired for freshness. Blazer, matching shoes and bag for colour, along with the flower against jaunty … [Read more...]
I have a problem
Last week many new and returning students came through my art studio. One new little one caught my eye because she was wearing a fabulous dress. So fabulous I had to take a picture of itWhy did I love it so much? Well, I have one just like itUmmm. She is 3 and a half. I use a … [Read more...]
TIFF Movie Review: We Need To Talk About Kevin
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVINDirected by Lynne RamsayStars Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly and Ezra Miller … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Ottawa
The final leg of our Canadian East Eats journey had us tasting our way through the nation's capital. Staying in the lovely Fairmont Chateau Laurier, located along the Rideau Canal and just steps from Parliament Hill, we were in the perfect location to checkout all the city had to offer. While … [Read more...]
Back to School=Back to Routine
I will freely admit it: I am, by nature, disorganized.Now that's not all bad, actually. In fact, there are many great things about being disorganized. I am creative, spontaneous and super easy-going. Highly organized people are, decidedly, NOT. So while I find summer a haze of breezy, … [Read more...]
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