Hello statement blazer. Earlier this spring I discussed wanting a cut away blazer for the Fall and I think this blazer might be exactly what I’ve been waiting for. While it will not replace my desire for a cape coat, it is something I can wear on heavy rotation for work, and dressed down on Fridays or on the weekend with a cute denim skirt. Extra points for being preppy and the perfect shade of grey! Gold stars to Club
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Two years ago I bought the most beautiful blush pink elbow length calf-skin leather gloves and I have yet to wear them because I don’t have a cape. I’ve been looking for a cape coat with a traditional bell sleeve, a belted waist, and in a colour other than black. Paul and Joe released the most beautiful cape for fall that meets all my requirements, except the price. Anthropologie has also released a version for fall that is very similar and very affordable. The P&J version is a bit more refined and classically chic, however the collar on the Anthropologie jacket is to die for. Should I save or splurge?
Call me crazy but does this not remind you of a sweet little housedress that would have been worn in the 50’s? At 86$ CDN I’m seriously considering buying it, shortening the front hem (to make the length even all around), sewing on a few extra snaps, and wearing it as a day dress, belted, with a cute pair of purple flats. It would work, non?
"The Sandwich Report," a research study commissioned by Hellmann's and Best Foods Mayonnaise as part of their Build the Perfect Sandwich program, claims that your favorite sandwich can offer a window into your personality type.” Choose your favorite sandwich and scroll down for a window into your soul. Along with the author, I’m an egg salad fan (and hence, apparently, "charming and energetic"); what are you?
The Club: Individuals who prefer the club sandwich are often agreeable and unselfish. Club sandwich eaters are reliable and strongly devoted to work as well as relationships. The best words to describe those who prefer the club sandwich: committed and loyal. Club sandwich fans are most compatible with those who chose club, BLT, or turkey.
Ham & Cheese: Ham-and-cheese-sandwich lovers are curious and have a wide range of interests. They are most productive and creative when working alone without direct supervision. The best words to describe those who prefer the ham-and-cheese sandwich: thoughtful and inquisitive. Ham-and-cheese-sandwich lovers are often independent, without strong romantic ties.
Tuna Salad: Tuna-salad-sandwich eaters are generally aggressive and achievement-oriented. They are natural leaders and driven to succeed in both work and personal relationships. The best words to describe those who prefer the tuna salad sandwich: competitive and successful. They are most romantically compatible with those who prefer egg salad and others who like tuna salad.
Egg Salad: Egg-salad enthusiasts are often the center of attention. They are entertaining and crave adventure. The best words to describe those who prefer egg-salad sandwich: charming and energetic. Egg salad sandwich lovers are the "universal romantic," and they are often compatible with all sandwich lovers.
Chicken Salad: Individuals that prefer the chicken-salad sandwich are well-adjusted and empathic. The best words to describe those who prefer chicken salad sandwich: easygoing and understanding. They are most romantically compatible with those preferring egg-salad sandwiches.
Seafood Salad: Similar to those who prefer the club sandwich, seafood-salad sandwich fans are described as agreeable and unselfish. They seek comfort in close, secure relationships. The best words to describe those who prefer seafood sandwich: committed and loyal. They are most romantically compatible with those who prefer the BLT or seafood salad sandwich.
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato: BLT lovers are conscientious perfectionists. They are devoted in all areas of their lives: work, home, and relationships. The best words to describe those who prefer the BLT sandwich: honest and full of integrity. BLT-sandwich lovers are most compatible with those who prefer seafood salad sandwich.
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I start my first sewing class tonite and I couldn't be more excited and nervous all at the same time. I can already sew the small things like pillows and aprons, but a few professional lessons can never hurt. I'm starting small but I'm hoping that by Christmas I'll be able to follow a basic pattern and sew a few cute pieces for next summer. 
As if the Kate Spade empire wasn’t perfect enough already, they recently redesigned the flagship store on
“Swept in from the street by a series of brilliant stripes, guests are led into a cozy foyer and seating area as the pattern crosses the floor and ascends the wall as fanciful wallpaper. Vintage furniture and throw pillows mix with some of our favourite collectibles, including books, lomo cameras, colourful candy cocktail rings… as well as some of our summer handbags, all available for purchase”.
I want to go to there!
It’s cold outside and I’m already starting to think about my fall wardrobe. I posted about this dress two Friday’s ago and I’m still very much in love with it. There is something about it that makes me think of Joan from Man Men. For all you Mad Men fans, the third season is scheduled to begin August 16, 2009.
Today is a holiday and finally, finally, we have some sun! The Dr and I will spending a good portion of the morning in the car so comfortable but chic clothes are a must. This dress from Toast would be perfect with sandals and a belt and a big pair of sunglasses.
What's your opinion? Can you still be elegant in flats or do you prefer a sensible 3" heel?"each of Anna's sartorial decisions are deliberate as she decides which trends to promote. And she could be pushing Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley's agenda, as last month he declared the high, high heel to be over. Talley called stilettos "towering torture chambers" and said designers need a "reality check." In fact, Talley might be favoring a new style icon, in particular: Can't anyone take a cue from First Lady Michelle Obama, in the elegant low-heeled shoes she always wears? A flat would be nice. Talley confessed his confusion over why women choose to wear such painful shoes. He pointed to Diana Vreeland, Katharine Hepburn and C.Z. Guest as women who owned all of the grace in the world and lacked any precarious pairs of heels. He ended with an appeal to today's couture cobblers: Can you stop the madness and dream up a new way to define your silhouette without a needle heel
that defies not only gravity but elegance?"
Phew… I’m not the only one who throws my dog a birthday party! Read all about little Wilma’s party right here.
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After spying this kitchen in the September edition of House and Home magazine, I am on the lookout for a vintage pie rack to store all of my beautifully mismatched china.
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After pouring over the August JCrew catalogue, these are my picks for the transition into fall. According to Jenna Lyon, “fall is about mastering the mix. pretty pale hues amped up with bold brights and feminine flourishes offset with tomboy touches” and jewellery!
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Spaetzle is a dish of tiny noodles similar to Gnocchi or dumplings that originates from
Spaetzle
475g (1 tub) light ricotta cheese
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose flour
Sauce
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can Heinz Maple Beans
1 can
Chicken Broth
Basil
Sauce - Brown beef in pan. Add beans, tomato soup and a generous amount of basil. Stir. When mixture starts to bubble, add chicken broth until mixture reaches desired consistency (we like our sauce thick, but you may prefer the sauce to be thinner).
Pasta - Boil a large pot of salted water. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Blend well, then slowly stir in the flour until the mixture becomes a stiff batter. Using a flat metal grater (or colander) with large holes, fill with ¼ of batter and hold over the pot. With a metal spatula, press small amounts of the batter through the holes directly into the water [the dough will be thick but the steam from the pot helps to thin the noodle as it falls through the holes]. As the spaetzle gradually rise to the surface of the boiling water, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a colander. Add spaetzle to sauce and serve.
Yield: 8 * 1 cup servings. 367 cal, 9g fat, 4g fibre per serving.
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After a few days of solid deliberation, I splurged on these cuties. I’m in the process of replacing all of my favourite sky-high heels with more sensible options and it’s been really tough because a) I love my heels and b) I’m incredibly picky when it comes to shoes. I chose these because they are patent, they have a solid rubber sole, and the patent & gold bow adds a touch of whimsy to an otherwise boring shoe. My wallet is looking emptier, but my hip is much happier!
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I originally flagged this outfit as inspiration for the fall however, with the weather we are experiencing, it is completely appropriate for today. After getting 100mm of rain over the weekend, it’s raining again today, and the forecast is calling for another 5 days of rain. I’m beginning to feel as though we live in
Anyone know where I can find her scarf?
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I’m sitting at my desk working away and Disturbia by Rhianna starts playing in the background. At first I thought it was my neighbour’s cell-phone, but the song just keeps playing – 3 times to be exact. My neighbour is singing along in her office, I’m starting to go mental, and for some reason it seems to be getting louder. As I stand up to go check things out I realize that Rhianna is coming from MY office – I left my iPod on my desk and must have accidentally turned it on. D’oh! It’s going to be one of those days.
I spotted this over at ApartmentTherapy this afternoon and couldn’t resist sharing.
“For Rob Walker and Joshua Glenn’s latest project, Significant Objects, they find inexpensive collectibles at thrift stores and garage sales and match them with writers who write a fictional story about each object. The item and the story are then posted on eBay for anyone to bid on, sometimes fetching 10 times what was originally paid… The story about the spotted dogs above by Curtis Sittenfeld actually made our heart skip a beat”
The part of the story about Larry and Bernadette reminds me of myself and the Dr – minus 40 years, alfalfa sprout pantyhose and said hefty-ness. We are those people who hold hands when we walk down the street, kiss goodbye in the elevator every morning, and can’t wait to see each other at the end of the day. I like to believe that 40 years down the road, like Larry and Bernadette, we will still be as smitten as the day we met.
I ♥ vintage teacups. I see them everywhere but I've always struggled with how to properly display them. After discovering Emily's Wide Open Spaces, I will be on the hunt for some to mount on a picture rail. Also, check out the floor in this photo… Can you believe it was hand stencilled by Emily's husband??? I am so inspired.
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I love designers with a sense of humour. Check out Marc Jacob’s newest creation – the Marcenstock sandal {above}.
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I know what I’m having for dinner tonight! Check out the link for the recipe courtesy of Craft Lovely.
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On Friday the Dr surprised me with these gorgeous Prada shoes and I haven’t taken them off since!
Here’s the story about how they came to be. Friday afternoon we were browsing through the shop and I spotted them. They were absolutely perfect, they fit like a dream, but they were out of my price range. I didn’t have long to mew about them because the Dr had to go back to work, and I was desperately in need of coffee. {lapse one hour and one cup of coffee}
The shoes are absolutely perfect, but it is the gesture that makes me swoon. Prada shoes or no Prada shoes, I feel like the luckiest lady ever.
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Post script: This is no way a nod towards Judith Leiber or her terribly tacky taste. I just can't resist a good cupcake when I see one.
I’m obsessed with gold accessories. Here are just a few of my favorites…
{clockwise – Jonathan Adler, Anthropologie, Kate Spade}
A new twist on a romantic classic. The skirt on this stunning dress by John Galliano for Dior Haute Couture reminds me of a Spode teacup.
Hello everyone, kitty here. I'm taking a bit of a blog holiday but I'll be back tomorrow with new pretty things. See you soon!
I'm on a bit of a chair kick. After owning/selling 4 sets of dining chairs before finding the perfect set, we now have a chair policy - 1 chair in = 1 chair out. Sadly I really can't afford a set of those blue & purple lovelies, but I'll be keeping watch for something similar I can makeover for a future space.
Sometimes I need to remember to shop my closet(s). A week ago I was having a wardrobe dilemma and I almost bought a pair of Jimmy Choo's that I didn’t love just so I could be sure I wouldn’t go barefoot to the wedding. That was before I remembered I had these gold lovelies tucked away in the back of my closet [Kate Spade - circa 2007]. They are the perfect height to dance the night away. I ♥ reusing/repurposing!
