savory read

I have had my nose buried in this book all week.

It is a story of passion, determination and love. The Sharper Your Knife the Less You Cry is a real life grown-up fairytale come true.

note to self

I just returned home today from traveling for business.

Note to self: Staying in hotel rooms that sit above nightclubs are a bad idea. Be sure to research online hotel deals more carefully.

I am in recovery mode now.

wanderlust

wan·der·lust (wŏn'dər-lŭst')
n. A strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.

The focus of my desires right now:

Holland
architecture.tulips.water.josh's history.sweets

San Francisco, California
food.cool breeze.alcatraz.gumps.walks

Denmark
design.snacks.scandinavian design.castle.color

Santa Fe, New Mexico
art.turquoise.wine.market.spice

Kauai, Hawaii
music.pineapple.warmth.sitting around.music

Iceland
geothermal pools.wool.ice.gnomes.cozy

Alaska
wildlife.cold.indulgent.nature.inspiring

dress down

This hooded dress would be a great alternative to jeans on a Saturday.

saucy

I love blankets. I am a napper. The two come hand in hand. It would be lovely to wrap myself this saucy little tomato number.

worse than that

It's worse that the stinky diapers she changed, the boo boos she kissed better and the tears she wiped away.

It's worse than when I told her she didn't understand, told her she was always wrong and didn't listen to her.

It's worse than living 1784 miles apart, than missing her everyday, and not telling her I love her often enough.

Eight days ago, I forgot to tell the world how much I love my mom on her special day.

I love you, Mom. Happy (belated) Birthday!


{me and mom, 1978}

venting

I love the new Vent series by Konzuk.

c'est l'halloween...

If you took french classes as a child in southern Ontario, you probably know this song, and know how to appropriately respond to this post.

Come on, you can do it! Put a smile on this pumpkins face.

because

Fur pants are cute.


{monster's bottom half}

brainwear

I spotted these ultra-chic bike helmets by Yakkay over at Design Mom.



Choose your helmet, choose your favorite cover(s), protect that pretty little head of yours.

kitsch free kitchen

If we were organized enough to host a Halloween party, I would use this textile from Ikea for a tablecloth. It's Halloween-ish without being too kitschy.

sleeping beauty

Today I surprised my Prince Charming with a copy of the 50th anniversary edition of his favorite Disney movie, Sleeping Beauty. An appropriate gift to the one who's kiss changed my life.

I admire Josh's broad appreciation of art, and unexpected affections. I love that he loves this movie.

stocking stalking

I am only slightly embarassed to admit that I have been stalking some of my favorite online retail shops daily in search of new holiday decor. Today CB2 delivered.

toasty times

The air is crisp, the light is thin, and toasty times are coming. I am starting to make a list of my fall projects.

Has anyone made homemade marshmallows before?

un parapluie

The weather is starting to get messy. Keep the mess off your tress with a chic parapluie like this one.

canada knows how to vote

Tomorrow is election day north of the border. Elections should be like removing bandaids. Do it quickly and avoid the pain.

Congratulations Canada...you've got it figured out!


{canadian parliament buildings}

a fine wine

Absolute best and most expensive (by far) wine I've ever had.



{hermitage, bernard faurie, northern rhone france 1998}

concealed

Instant eye lift...for real.


{bobbi brown, creamy concealer kit}

tell all

I'm not just a fan anymore. Soon, I'll know it all.

Thanks, Dawn!

shake, shake, shake

These salt and pepper shakers are like mini art for the dinner table.

these would look great

...on fire.

It actually frightens me that things like this are available to people who may not know any better.

mini dates

Every couple has their "thing". Ours is "mini dates". Tonight Josh asked me on a mini date. We went to dinner and did a little shopping. Mini dates are not anything grand, but they make me feel like I am.

Thanks for taking me out, love.

scary treats for little peeps

These treats from Jones Soda are too cute. I loved getting pop (soda) at Halloween when I was a kid and it wasn't nearly this fancy.

bobbing apples

With Canadian Thanksgiving just around the corner, floating apple votives seem like an extra good idea.

That Martha thinks she's sooooo clever.

back from the big city

I really do.

schooled

I received this book last week as a gift while I was in New York. It's like finishing school in written form, and it has darling illustrations.

booty call

The rain this weekend had me wishing that I owned a cute pair of rain boots. There are so many to choose from.


{available at target}


{available at target}


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{available at piperlime}