out of service

So this weekend my awesome friend Amanda {hi hi!} and her husband have invited a bunch of friends to their cottage this weekend. I am SO excited to go! And even though it slowly means that fall is almost here {I even had a pumpkin spice latte already, *sigh}, I can't wait to be surrounded by friends and a campfire. I might be MIA for a few days as I prepare...so please feel free to peruse my flickr, and my favourite blogs!

Photos from unknown

you can't pick your family

And that's ok with me! Recently I was able to head to NB & PEI for a celebration of my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. Crazy? I was the "official" photographer. Today while making dvd's for everyone, I realized how fun it was to relive some of the memories! And even though we all get busy with our own lives, it was so great being together again, if only for a few days...Here are some of my favourite shots. 

{1. 2nd cousin Jace & cousin Jenna. 2. my grampie enjoying the tribute dinner. 3. my sister Becky hanging out. 4. cousin Josiah bein' fly. 5. the family that could make it out!}

To check out more you can click on my Flickr link

another item on the to-do list

I have ALOT of magazines. I can't help it, it's just something I've always collected. I even have 2 huge boxes at my parents house filled with old Vogue & Vanity Fair's. I have them popping out from my coffee table, and my wicker baskets around my living room. Am I crazy? I have about 3 piles on my floor right now just waiting to be shelved in neat, white magazine holders. I was thinking Ikea was the best bet for these... any suggestions? I finally just bought a bookshelf to house all of my pretties, which is a step in the right direction!

Photo from Starbucks and Jane Austen

kate strikes again

I wish I could just take a quick trip in my imaginary jet over to the UK for the day to grab some of these great pieces that are in Kate's line at Top Shop. Aren't they gorgeous?I love the glam layered look and the mix of jackets, stripes & silks are perfect. *Jealous of all your brits out there...

Photos from TopShop

monday it is

Another week has begun. Luckily, I have a few days off this week, which is so perfect as I've been constantly running around for months! Items on the agenda: coffee, yoga & wandering the city. Have a great first day of the week!

Photos from Corrie Bond

rain & shine

This weekend I had to head to the exciting Owen Sound for work. I decided to bring my mom along for some company. And even though the drive was wet both there and back, and the reason for the trip not so fun; the company was spectacular, we unexpectedly spotted a cute cafe/bakery that had delicious coffee & lemon tarts, and hunted through some used book stores and antique shops. It was quite the weekend! How was yours?

Photos from ffffound

juicy beauty

I just got the September Vogue. I couldn't wait to flip through the pages to soak up some inspiration. Gorgeous! My favourite was the tour of co-creative director of Juicy Couture, Gela Nash-Taylor's English country abode. It is boasting with charm, beautiful topiary's and that feeling of everlasting style. I love the hints of turquoise everywhere, and isn't that chandelier in the dining room, to die for? One day I'll have a country home!!! Right?

Photos from Vogue

oh summer, where art thou?

Today it's grey and cold. My outfit matches, I'm in all black. Though I feel chic, (with my accents of gold) my heart is saddened by the blustery wind and grey clouds. 

Photo from Garancé Dore

if found, please return to:

SANITY! Wow, I realized I have been MIA for a few days. I am so sorry. The to-do list just got longer and longer and work has been crazy. Deadlines don't stop for any man, do they? 

Photo from unknown {sorry!}

dear weekend:

I wish you could last forever! I can't believe it's mid-sunday already. The weekend has flown by, but what a wonderful one it was! First it started with an amazing sold-out Pearl Jam concert {pics to be posted later tonight}, then touring all around the big city for bars, drinks, friends and ended it with a Chinatown resto! That night seemed to go on forever... But here it is, now sunday night and I'm too lazy to be productive. What's left? Be girly, do my nails, drink some wine, watch some movies and ring in the new week! Happy sunday!

Photo from ffffound

after the storm

Happy friday to everyone! This morning I had to wake up a bit earlier than usual to get into work. My eyes wouldn't open on their own and as I peered through the half-opened slits, I could only see mist and grey out my window. The CN tower was even hidden! Last night we had tornadoes and crazy rain for quite a while. This morning seemed calm, quiet & foggy. I loved it. As I stepped out my door it seemed like a different city for a moment. 

Photos from Kristjan Laansalu  

mon ami

I finally finished a series of started books that I was in "the middle of" for about 3 months. My rule was to finish those before starting any more books. Now I can! I chose Petite Anglaise...the cover art is so cute. It's about a girl from England, that moves to Paris as her dream. She eventually starts a blog and her new life plays out. Sounds like fun, non? 

You can get it here.