remembrance day

As I think about it, I find it tough to put into words what the poppy means to me.

It means home, it means peace, it means Canada. It means remembering, remembering those who sacrificed so much for all of us today and everyday.



Image from The Canadian Design Resource.

a cup of chocolate mint goodness

One of my new favorite things is Chocolate Mint Rooibos Tea. This tea is equally enjoyable as a hot or cold drink. It is a caffeine free, so you are free to indulge at any hour.

I buy it locally at The Tea Grotto, however you can also order it on their website.

This would be a great holiday gift for someone, with a price tag of less than $5.



Image from Food-Info.

loving chanel

I have mentioned before how much I adore the work of Coco Chanel, and that I was anxiously awaiting the chance to see Coco Before Chanel. Tonight we went to see it, and I loved it. It was fascinating to learn more about her life.
I think we could have been good friends.

tiny prints

A couple of my friends and I are hosting a cookie making party in early December. We wanted to send invitations by mail, some old fashioned charm at the holidays.

We found everything we wanted at Tiny Prints. The site was very easy to use, the prices are great and the invites are absolutely darling, no?

doh!

So, I had another one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" moments. Thomas Pink got to it first...smart!

grrr

As further evidence that dogs may be one of our best teachers, I offer you this quote that I saw at a book store today...

"Never bite when a growl will do."

chester

Two weeks ago we made our way to Canada to see my sister, Dawn, to marry her love, Jon.

Josh and I had the special privelege of caring for our dogphew, Chester. Our job was to pick up Chester from his babysitters (already dressed in his tux) for the ceremony, then supervise him while he greeted people, sit with him during the ceremony, deliver him to his photo shoot, and return him to the sitters for his sleepover party.

He was such a good boy, only a little bit of whimpering and some unexpected gas... but nothing a little Timmy Holedigger dog cologne couldn't fix.


{chester and uncle josh}


{so excited for mom and dad!}


{chester and auntie bree}

bum pits

Bumpits are upsetting all on their own, but am I the only one that sees "Bum pits" when they look at this box? What a difference a space can make.

mwah!

With Halloween behind us, I can't help but think about decorations for the holidays. I love this modern take on mistletoe...pucker up!

sneak peek

While we are still waiting for our official wedding photos, I have been asked by several people if I would post a photo or two. So here you have it, more to come.


{getting ready}


{after the ceremony}

daydreaming

I am currently obsessed with the idea of planning a week at La Maisonette. The evolution of this process is as amazing as the end result. Check it out here. Stephanie, I adore you.

felt trees

Love these for the holidays.

creepy people, page 3

I laughed when my sister and her boyfriend showed me a copy of the controversial newspaper, Busted, this weekend. Apparently it is available from coast to coast, now you can spy on your naughty neighbors.

if it walks like a canuck...

and talks like a canuck, it's probably a canuck. Got this while in Canada on the weekend.

oh, fall...

If you don't know about someecards.com, you have no excuse now.

part bull?

You may remember this photo of our little Franklin from a previous post...



We may have figured out where our Wild Thing came from...

run, run, as fast as you can...

...and you'd probably catch me. My life would be short if I were a gingerbread man.

I didn't intend to start running, it just sort of happened. I am by no means a fast or natural runner. Each run challenges me physically and mentally, it is not easy. I have been running regularly for about 3 months, and although my progress has been slow, I have learned to enjoy it and to celebrate my small accomplishments and improved health.

In 3 weeks I will run my first 5K, I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I never thought I would voluntarily run anywhere except away from a fire or to a major sale...I find so much joy in life's little suprises.


{gingy}

wubby

I love you.


{at sfmoma on our minimoon}

the last emperor

I am a sucker for anything fashion related, but Valentino: The Last Emporer is an absolute must see.

tweet.tweet

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