September, you are drunk. You need to go home now... What is UP with this month? We had a sweltering jungle-like day last week, where it felt like 40 C outside, and the next day, the temps fell to something like 16 C. And then it went up again. And then down again. HELLO, CANADA. (So much for … [Read more...]
Travel Review: Get Me Some Autumn Love
We're settling nicely into the new school year and Fall is my favourite season of the year. I often joke about moving somewhere tropical or southern California but reality is I would miss the Canadian Autumn months. This is the time when the sun still warms on our faces as we breathe in the fresh … [Read more...]
From My Closet – September 6th, 2013
Have I ever mentioned that I don't have much hair? Yes, well... hence: ACCESSORIES. They're for accessorizing. Do not underestimate this. It's the fastest (and often lest expensive) way to change up your look, be it with hats, belts, or bling. Or glasses. Like these semi-silly hipster … [Read more...]
The Space Between
Tuesday morning the kids were all up extra early. Showered. Fed a hearty bacon and egg breakfast. Dressed in the outfits that they had taken great care to choose for the very exciting first day of school. Cam bounded out the door at 7:45am to catch his bus. Sean and I took Cuyler and Eva to … [Read more...]
These Boots
I found the perfect pair of boots this fall and have been wearing them everyday. They go well with skinny jeans or leggings tucked in, or with a nice dress or pencil skirt. Basically, they complement all my outfits and I fid myself wondering if it's wrong to love them this hard. If it is, I don't … [Read more...]
Covered and Cold
I sure am glad I forced the kids to go and romp in the leaves at the park last week since we woke up to a thick blanket of fluffy snow yesterday.I'll miss you, Fall. … [Read more...]
From My Closet – October 24th, 2012
After doing a re-set on our hall closet last week, I noticed I could use a few new shots of colour for fall. This is a good trick to use when your wardrobe is mostly monochromatic, as mine is. Hits of texture, pattern, and/or colour are necessary. This outfit isn't new per se, but a few new … [Read more...]
Favourite Things
Fall is my favourite and my best, as Lola would say. This season has been gloriously long and stretched out over sunny days and golden evenings and I have been doing my best to enjoy every minute of it, knowing I will soon be cursing the snow and the cold.Here are some of the things that have made … [Read more...]
Last Minute Fall Travel Getaways
A few weeks ago I wrote this piece for the Toronto Star Travel section and I've already had several emails offering other hot spots and fall leaf changing opinions. Seems many of you are keen on filling these last days before winter takes over with options that get you out and about. So without any … [Read more...]
From My Closet – October 9th, 2012
Sometime last week while I was kicking around downtown, I had all kinds of random thoughts, barely connected... you know, the way random thoughts tend to be. Oh, I have to send an email to that friend who just moved to Seattle... and I owe a phone call to my other friend in Seattle... her birthday … [Read more...]