more to come ... my big 23

table setting courtesy of anna and britt. love you guys

mama i love you

this was us last year in mexico...ahhhhh missing it big time! glad i'll be there in 3 weeks!

i love you mom.

did you know?

things you may have not known about me...

i'm originally from saskatchewan

i have glasses

my birthday is this coming tuesday...groundhog's day!

i'm not really afraid of being alone, now or in the future

sometimes i wonder if i want kids? especially when i see annoying ones...who doesn't?

i rarely finish a full cup of coffee

if i could live off of one food it would be veggie pizza

i can count how many times i've been in love on one hand

i need constant change, whether it's moving or trying new things

i am a lot happier than i was a year ago

i may not always act grateful but i am... i really am

i analyze situations, people, and events more than anyone can simply imagine

i don't like to use the word best-friend, it usually gives me bad luck

karma.

daddy's little girl

don't worry mama, i'll make a post for you too.
not really sure why my post is including a man, seeing as how men are pissing me off at the moment!!!!!!!!!!!! but dad has never failed to be there for me. guess him and dex are the only nice ones te he.
i feel like a little girl again "i hate boys"

oui!!!!

Here are some pictures from my Christmas party over the holidays...
I love parties and hosting them.
Here are my must's for throwing a great party:
1. a great play list (I usually prefer some jazz mixed with house and of course regular top 40)...the mood can change throughout the night
2. food (hor'dourves are best for a big party; it's all about the preparation and organization of the food on the platter. the better it appears, the better reviews your party will receive)
3. a great centre-piece... at my party you can see a cone-shape tower of white roses, xmas balls, and white carnations (it probably could have been bigger but i didn't buy a big enough foam shape)
4. seating arrangement ... people must be facing each other so the conversation flows and people feel connected. note: make some room for a dance floor... cocktails + music can make for an interesting dance party!
5. cocktails: i prefer to keep a bottle of champagne handy... no need for expensive stuff, the cheap will do! also martinis are great but can get messy if you're constantly shaking and pouring all night so a delicious punch is easy. one easy punch is:
1 bottle of sprite
1/2 carton of orange juice
1 bottle of cranberry juice
1/2 bottle of ginger ale
1 26oz. bottle of vodka (optional)
6. a great outfit!!!!! the host must not only impress her/his guests with the party itself, they must choose an outfit that best represents their personal taste and style
7. flowers and decor: depending on the theme of the party, flowers, candles, vases, etc. are all necessities that create an elegant atmosphere.

now i will finish watching Julie & Julia ... bon appetit!

here's to you, babe

this is my friend jess, she's in the hospital with a large blood clot. we're thinking about you all the time hun, on my way to see you this morning.
xo

a new beginning?

here are some pictures from saturday night ... more celebration of the birth of my good friend britt.



busy applying to school in vancouver & australia. hoping life will take me somewhere new next year.

its an art-love thing

afternoon tea

a birthday wouldn't be complete for my girl britt if it didn't include high tea. we chose the Old Mill Inn & Spa located in west Toronto @ Old Mill Station. GREAT historic place. the building itself felt like we were walking around a fairy tale novel... complete with vintage staircases and historical paintings. The tea/dining room was cute with old chandeliers and white teapots. Our tea consisted of a selection of teas (I chose the Earl Grey) and some foods including finger sandwiches (smoked salmon with cucumber dill cream cheese), pistachio macaroons, scones with devonshire cream and fruit preserves, and a few other little finger foods to enjoy. My favorite was the scones by far...and you must include the cream with them or they are not simply the same! here are some photos from our fabulous afternoon.





(on the left me, anna - my sister, britt - the birthday girl, lacey - our model friend..tehe)
on a more sad note...my love jessica couldn't make it due to a rare trip to the hospital. we miss you babe and i'll be seeing you tonight; high tea will definitely be happening again once she is out of the hospital! XOXO

happy birthday my love: Britt!!!!

happy 23rd birthday britt! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! on my way to high tea now to celebrate her birthday. will update with pictures. xo



blazer: alfred sung for zellers...yes zellers
shirt: urban outfitters
leggings: zara
boots: sam edelman
necklace: grandmother's vintage.

on the job hunt

wrap shirt: montreal store
ruffle shirt: zara
leggings: zara
belt: H&M

tell me what you think

photo courtesy of karlascloset.com

her hair is sooo adorable. maybe i have become obsessed with cutting my hair? kinda wanna chop it off to that length. you only live once right?
when i was home for the holidays i saw my neighbor who is living in montreal and she had a short cut similar to this one. ADORABLE. it suited her so well. i haven't had that short of hair in years but who knows? maybe i will get the nerve and chop it.

my perfect date

(photo courtesy of desiretoinspire.net)
this reminds me of the episodes of sex & the city where carrie is drinking the wine, sitting around the kitchen island, as Mr. Big prepares dinner. ahhhh doesn't this kitchen resemble his? it does to me.
perfect date = wine, fresh food, jazz music (maybe some mr buble) and a cute boy :)

dexter has beat me to bed... time to call it a night. xo

is home really where the heart is? who knows. i can't seem to make up my own mind.
5 goals for january:
1. find a job!!!
2. stop eating junk.
3. drink more water.
4. do homework every week.
5. finish applying to school in vancouver.

2 movie reviews:
it's complicated
- starring alec baldwin & merryl streep
- AMAZING....A MUST SEE!!!!!
- reminds me of my parents except they are still together after 26 years :)

love happens
- great beginning, boring middle, alright end
- have to admit - mr eckhart is so extremely sexy & jen aniston's wardrobe is so adorable. (oversized touques included)

anddddd one more
everyone go see the blindside with sandra bullock. she does better as a brunette but such a touching TRUE story. my ultimate favorite types of movies.

sweeeet caroline...ba ba baaa

dress: vintage
necklace: aldo
friends: amazingggg

what is love? baby don't hurt me, baby don't hurt me no more.

ahhhh time to rip open the dusty psychology books and start & finish my paper on chronic pain today. yipee.

casa loma was fun but definitely overrated. nothing too crazy went down. and the lines....oh the lines. it was a sardine-packaging game just to get inside the castle after a good half an hour wait. ick. oh well new years is always overrated, next year i better be at a: 1) house party, 2) beach, or 3) cottage (cabin for those westerners). we didn't even get a glass of champagne but it's a good thing we chugged a bottle before we got there. so classy.

anyone in toronto-area know of a sweet job for me? i'm jobless and broke and on the look out for a good job! (aren't we all?) well until next time............ciao