Back when we were living in precedented times, I had a solid Saturday routine. I’d usually get up around 8 or so and make myself a cup of matcha. I’d drink my matcha on the couch, or on the balcony if it was warm, and I’d read a book or catch up on issues on […]
I don’t think I’ve ever come across a tea-based beverage that I didn’t like. Roasted Milk Tea? Hell yeah. Matcha? Every morning as soon as I wake up. Chai Latte? With pleasure. Green Tea? Sure, but preferably the roasted rice kind with an ungodly amount of sushi on the side. But there’s one that stands […]
As a pastry chef, I was both delighted and embarrassed the first time I tasted brown butter. Delighted because how can you not be? It’s rich, nutty, a bit salty and just so warm and flavourful. It immediately makes anything it touches 1000x better. Embarrassed because, like avocados, I didn’t try brown butter until much […]
If you saw the title of this post and said “Pass, coasters are for old people” then I don’t blame you. BUT, coasters can also be very pretty and can protect your wood furniture. Imagine you just got an authentic mid-century modern surfboard coffee table. You’d been looking for one forever and finally found the […]
I don’t know if anyone here is a fan of Scandal, but I used to love the show. Aside from the Olivia and Fitz affair, something I loved about the show was that Olivia always ate a huge bowl of popcorn and a big glass of red wine for dinner. I know I shouldn’t need […]
I used to be an avid coffee drinker. I was the kind of person who got up in the morning and made her coffee first thing. One of those people who didn’t like to be spoken to until I had my coffee. I didn’t have any t-shirts or mugs that stated this mood, but I […]
For me, spending more time at home means spending more time on projects. The problem is – I seem to have finished all of my projects. All my yarn has been crocheted, all garments sewn, and all DIY’s done. So I had to really rummage through my craft drawer to come up with some new […]
A true cat lady through and through, I will do anything for my cat. She doesn’t do great with other people, but she’s an angel with me so she gets all the treats and toys that she wants. I’ve made her a bunch of toys over the years from catnip pillows to crochet mice, but […]
As a usually hyper-organized person, I’m incredibly embarrassed to say that all my earrings are currently sitting in a pile in a jewellery box on my vanity. When I moved, I ditched the large, dark jewellery boxes that I made and opted for sleeker jewellery storage. The only problem was, the boxes I bought aren’t […]
I’ve heard people talk a lot of shit about Detroit, but I was pleasantly surprised by the city and had an amazing weekend exploring! My boyfriend Is a huge football fan, so when I saw that his favourite team – The Green Bay Packers – were playing in Detroit, I knew that’s what I had […]
As someone who regularly frequents craft stores of all kinds, I constantly come across items or supplies that I’d love to do something with. I just don’t always have an idea for them yet. On one such occasion a couple years ago, I found myself browsing De Serres and came across these perfect small glass […]
If there’s one thing you should know about my design aesthetic, it’s that I absolutely love mid-century modern decor. If I could afford to have all the teak furniture and brass accents, trust me, I would. To put it into perspective, I’d essentially love to live in the Sterling Cooper offices. (If you didn’t get […]
If you know me, but at all, you know that I regularly try to transport large, cumbersome items without a car. I’ve wheeled nightstands down stairs, precariously taped to a suitcase, slung wicker chairs over my back like a backpack and trudged down the street to the crowded TTC, and have carried huge palm trees […]
The architecture of Antoni Gaudi is the reason I lusted after travelling to Barcelona for so long. It was my second year of studying design at Ryerson University, so of course, we studied Antoni Gaudi and all the stunning work that he’s done in Barcelona. I fell in love with the mosaic chimneys and undulating facade […]
Do you have any clothing that you know could be perfect if you could just change one little thing? Maybe shorten a strap or take in a pant leg or let something out just a touch? How about just a touch of embroidery on the leg like this here. And you know that if it […]
If I had a nickel for every time someone complained that I had too many pillows on my bed, I’d be a very rich woman. The kind of woman who could buy islands. It’s not even as bad as it used to be. As a teenager, I had around 24 pillows on my bed and […]
If you’re a Game of Thones fan (and let’s face it who isn’t), then you’ll definitely want to carve out some time in Girona if you’re planing on heading to Barcelona! There are quite a few filming locations to be seen, among them the iconic Shame scene, and what you’ll recognize as the streets of […]
If you know me, but at all, you know that my love for peonies runs deep. They’re my absolute favourite flower, so I relish in the month of June when they’re ripe for the picking in my mom’s garden and I can bring a huge bunch back to my place in Toronto. I love putting […]
