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.