need me some of these

It's grey and rainy and super busy at work. I need some "happy pills" to get me through the day!

It's either this or coffee....

Photos via Pinterest

gotta love it

“If you knew how much I love you, you’d faint”

by Love Maki

I kind of feel like I have to have this poster...

Photo from Love Maki via Oh So Beautiful Paper 

saturday citrus

Lately I have been addicted to blood oranges, or pretty much anything citrus. Winter has seemed to last extra-long this year, so it's probably some desperate attempt to fight off any type of cold coming my way! That sweet but tangy flavour that bursts in my mouth, is so satisfying, and honestly could potentially be better than candy! {and anyone that knows me..knows that's a HUGE statement...I LURVS my candy!} So when I spotted this citrus salad from My New Roots, I got all giddy. That's it, I'm going to the market tomorrow morning and making this for sure. Hope you're all having a bright weekend!

Photos via My New Roots

jumping with joy

Happy Spring everyone! Wow, that seemed to take forever to finally arrive, but it's here and I couldn't be happier! Yesterday as I was out for a run, I even saw my first robin sitting in the grass! Hope you're all out and about enjoying some sunshine and time with friends and family. I'm brunching it up today with some girlfriends, and then wandering around the city with them. Little shops here and there, and a lot of laughs along the way!

Photo via unknown {sorry!}

lucky charms

If you haven't already got a lucky charm, here are a few little gems I found on etsy today!

{from top down}

1. Sage Green Flower Bobby Pin. StuffbyStuff, $8

2. Double Bare Leaf Necklace. The Jewelry Bar, $40

3. Canvas Tote. Ikabags, $59

4. Fern Dish. ZinniaDesignsstc, $12 ea. 

Photos via Etsy

luck o' the irish

What a beautiful day out today! It must have been the good ol' Irish luck that brought the sun along. I'm wearing a little flowered green top to bring myself some good luck too, and hoping you all experience something magical today. Happy St. Patrick's Day to ya!

Photo via Green Wedding Shoes

one dark saturday night

Two friends went to see Red Riding Hood. My good friend Daniella and I managed to make it over to the theatre last night {and get awesome seats btw} to see the new movie by the Twilight director. Full of sweeping landscape pans and gut-wrenching sexual tension, this movie kept us on our toes! The costumes were gorgeous, and who doesn't love Amanda Seyfried?

Who is the big bad wolf? {er, werewolf} You'll have to go see it yourself! Hope you're all having a lovely weekend...

Photos via Red Riding Hood

on a brighter side

Yup, you probably guessed I'm feeling a bit down today, plus the fact that all this rain for the past 3 or 4 days hasn't helped..and I think I'm getting a cold. I am determined however to find something bright and positive to be happy about...so I will keep searching and in the mean time, post a cheery duo of photos for you all. These two photos I found today over on Design*Sponge. I love when I spot a little studio or store that has been filled with beautiful things, and feels much like a home. Poppies & Posies is just that type of space, and this makes me smile!

Photos via Design*Sponge

devastation

I know that throughout the world, devastation happens every day. As I get older, sometimes I feel like these affect me more than ever, and this morning when I heard about the earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan, and warnings in 53 other nations including Canada, I couldn't help but be glued to the screen, watching that water just sweep across miles of land, hitting everything in it's path. I feel so helpless! I am thankful I am here in Ontario but hope I can find some way to help...

Photo from The Globe & Mail

splendid isolation

I think it's probably a coincidence, but ever since I coloured my hair darker last weekend, I've been feeling a little darker in the mood. I think it's just the fact that spring is supposed to be around the corner, yet it feels no where in sight. As I look out my office window it's foggy and grey, and completely a blanket of snow, and these are the days I should have stayed in bed, getting lost in a novel and listening to some awesome tunage! I know that sounds a bit lonely, but sometimes on those types of days it's the best thing ever, and a lot of times where I come up with the best creative ideas, just lounging around and letting my thoughts wander...

Photos via ffffound

fresh faced

Monday has returned.I had a fantastic weekend, busy as it was, catching up with tuns of girlfriends and want to thank all of them for making it possible! Even though I'm a little tired, I'm still on a little buzz from all the excitement. Speaking of excitement, when I saw the new photos for Zara's march Look Book, I couldn't help but be a little giddy...I am absolutely loving the colour mix, especially for spring. I am determined to pull off a bright pink lip and pair it with some creams, bright blues and forest greens....my dream palette! Wouldn't this outfit be perfect roaming the streets of Paris? Oui, perfect!

Photo via FGR

it's a wise one

Well hello weekend! I have no idea how it happened, but I have a crazy busy weekend planned. I usually like to keep my weekends pretty chill, a meet-up with a friend here, a little project there, but this weekend I have a few things booked every day. Don't be fooled though, it's all very fun stuff! Last night I had a much needed vino catchup with a friend, and that started it all off perfectly. Today will consist of some freelance research, {paper store, here I come} an appointment at the hair salon for a few hours, and then I have some lovely girls staying over til sunday. {dinner, drinks, manicures, and much much more!} THEN, I have a dinner party on sunday night with some more lovely ladies.

Phew! With that all being said, I should probably hop to it all, so I leave you with some words of wisdom today, and hope it inspires you to be open to any possibility that comes along your way these next few days. Cheers!

Photo via ffffound

you are my friend

March 1st, how I adore you! Yes, it's a little cold, but the sun is shining and we are well on our way to spring! It occurred to me the other day just how much Canadians talk about weather...and it made me laugh. How I even sometimes revolve my day around whether it's sunny and warm out or not. Does anyone else feel this way? Well crazy or not, I'm going to take a nice walk at lunch and enjoy every minute of it! I might even make my way over to the shoe store to try on some new spring flats...gasp!

Photos via ffffound