28 Friday Sep 2012
Posted in Crafty, Home Decor
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I’m feeling very whimsical today. The hot summer drained me a little and now I’m ready to redecorate, create or get my hands dirty doing some sort of DIY project. Rethinking my living room decor – the wheels are spinning. I am going to go to a few thrift shops and craft stores this weekend. Do you ever feel the need to redecorate? I’d love to hear from anyone who updates their decor seasonally.
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18 Tuesday Sep 2012
Posted in Holiday, Photography
I’m a city girl at heart but I yearn for a cabin on the lake, nestled in the trees, like this one here. To be at one with nature and to savour the sound of birds chirping at dawn. I could live here, if just for a short while.
Not merely an absence of noise, Real Silence begins when a reasonable being withdraws from the noise in order to find peace and order in his inner sanctuary. ~ Peter Minard
image via flickr – Lee Rentz
12 Wednesday Sep 2012
Posted in Fashion
I’ve admired Anna Dorfman’s style for a very long time. She is the author of the fantastic blog Door Sixteen, and she is also an amazing book cover designer.
Anna found this neat “diamond” ring at H&M for $5 (!) and even though she didn’t like the weird faux-antique finish of the metal, she decided to buy it anyway and give it a very mod makeover.
Images via Door Sixteen
Anna spray painted the ring with two coats of matte black Rustoleum Rust Reformer. I love the effect! What a great idea. I never thought of spray painting jewelry before – I must try it on something!
I love the fact that Anna is also sporting a black manicure and a Tattly which is essentially a temporary tattoo. Very edgy. And you fashionistas out there know that edgy is so in right now.
image via Tattly
To see more tattoo styles visit Tattly here.
10 Monday Sep 2012
Posted in Photography, Recipes, Seasonal
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Autumn. The humidity is already gone and the lazy, hazy days of summer are becoming cooler and fresher. There is a crispness to the air. I’m looking forward to watching nature change it’s colours. To drinking a cup of warm cocoa and snuggling under a cozy blanket. Boots and comfy socks. Luxe sweaters and scarves. Stew made with root vegetables – one of my favourites! Fresh apples from the farm.
Learn how to make this mushroom garland in Sweet Paul’s autumn issue.
Nothing beats buying apples from your local market. So sweet and juicy at this time of year!
I just have to try this lavender hot chocolate recipe by à la mode.
Cozy blankets. Perfect for curling up with a good book.
