Back to school ushers in not only a new season, but really a new year, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a new outfit? A new back to school outfit was a tradition in my family growing up, and it's one I've maintained with my own kids. September always brings with not only … [Read more...]
Something to lose….
It's Sunday morning. September 11th. Will and I were up last night - one of us barfing, one of us cleaning it up. You can guess which. Now, it's the morning. One of us is in the playroom watching Dora and one of us is on the couch, in a puddle of tears, eyes glued to my … [Read more...]
Where Were You?
This past week or so has been filled with reminders of the anniversary of 9/11. Tomorrow marks 10 years since the world changed forever. Ten years and I still cry when I watch shows about the attacks. I've even been welling up watching commercials for the television specials on this … [Read more...]
Getting RED CARPET READY during TIFF
Heading off to the red carpet during TIFF? Or want to just live the experience? You can get TIFF ready all in one spot. A-listers like George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are rumoured to be calling The Ritz-Carlton Hotel home base during TIFF. But you don't have to be an … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Young Film Makers at TIFF
Dear Young Canadian Film Makers at TIFF, I'm going to lay it all out on the table for you. Are you ready? Here it is: If you pretend to care, maybe we'll pretend to care. Before you say "but we're filmmakers, not actors", let me remind you that as soon as your film was chosen to … [Read more...]
TIFF OPENING NIGHT GALA & AFTER PARTY WITH U2
The celebrities and the "who's who" came out to TIFF's Opening Night Gala Presentation of Davis Guggenheim's documentary (or rockumentary) From the Sky Down - a 20 year journey with the band U2. Screaming fans outside the VISA Screening Room (Elgin Theatre) greeted Bono and The Edge as they made … [Read more...]
From My Closet – September 9th, 2011
I actually wore this blouse yesterday since I was hosting my back-to-school brunch for my mummy-friends in my neighbourhood. A sheer blouse over jeans says, "I'm dressy, I'm casual, and oh yes that is my bra... what of it?" all at the same time. I wore it with some sparkly ballet flats and twinkly … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Hansel and Gretel
Because a dirndl and lederhosen were the most practical thing that Gramma could have brought them back from Germany. … [Read more...]
Remembering 9/11 and Frank
You don't need me to tell you that Sunday is the tenth anniversary of 9/11. It has been everywhere this week and the images and sounds are as upsetting now as they were ten years ago. My heart aches for all of the people who lost loved ones and for the people of Washington and NY who had to … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: September 2011
So now that we are back to school... You're getting Scholastic book club flyers, right? If you're not feeling sure about what to choose and have a hard time finding the quality among the licensed characters (and it really is there), then help is here. This is a monthly features here at ShelfCandy, … [Read more...]
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