Visiting Manchester, UK

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Northern UK, a region I had yet to visit but also definitely on my travel bucket list. With my traveling partner, Todd of HonestlyYUM, we…

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October 16, 2018 1 comment

DIYs we love

DIY Latch Hook Wall Hanging

It all started with a beautiful palette I had saved to my desktop  while pinning inspiring color combinations – another new addiction as of late. I wanted to actualize it into a three dimensional piece of art for our bedroom and what better way than to turn it into a wall hanging! Latch hooking is something I’ve been dying to teach myself for awhile now, thanks in part to the incredible weavings from tapestry artist Judit Just.

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February 21, 2018 20 comments

DIY Macrame Feathers

Beautiful, wispy macrame feathers have been clogging up my social media feeds as of late – but I’m not mad about it. They’re incredibly beautiful and I’ve definitely found myself bookmarking them to purchase later, to hang in the kids’ room. But of course, I was also curious to know how they were made. How in the world do you achieve that perfectly soft fringe?!

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October 3, 2018 12 comments
Art

Altoids Tin Art

Landscape painter of the West, Glenn Dean, has notoriously used Altoids tins...

Shopping

Currently Crushing On: Pearls

2018 has been the year of the pearl renaissance. For me, I don’t feel like they ever even went out of style (case in point here, here and here). I am, however, impressed by what jewelry…

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Cult Gaia Holiday

If you’re looking for a dress that will undoubtedly turn heads this holiday season, look no further than Cult Gaia. Designer Jasmin Larian is killing it with her recent foray into clothing. This season it’s all…

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Home Ideas

Consider This: A Pink Bathroom

If you were to suggest a “millennial pink bathroom” to me a couple of years ago, I would have rolled my eyes in distaste. But now, the thought of a pink bathroom is rather alluring . . . what happened?

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Style
September 19, 2018 5 comments

Mad For Plaid

I’m leaving for a week long trip to England and Scotland this weekend (more on that later!) and naturally, I’ve been preparing my wardrobe for that chilly, autumnal UK weather. A classic plaid coat has always been a closet staple but recently, I’ve been crushing on this new wave of plaid. Colorful, oversized, extra long and cropped . . .

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August 29, 2018 6 comments

4 Jewelry Brands I’m Loving Right Now

I know I’m stating the obvious here but I’m a jewelry addict. For you newcomers, I thought it was important to put it out there – a reintroduction, if you will. One of my favorite questions that I get asked is where I buy my jewelry. I take pride in my passion for finding antique jewelry and discovering new designers.

October 1, 2018 4 comments

New Label Crush: Hatori

After walking through The Met’s Art & Armor exhibit a few years ago, Satoko Nakagawa immediately felt inspired by samurai armor from the ancient Japanese Edo period. Lamellar armor, a type of armor where plates…

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September 24, 2018 4 comments

Innika Choo, Papier Peint

Boho darling Innika Choo has won my heart once again with her latest collection Papier Peint.  The Bali-based Australian designer drew inspiration from a selection of vintage wallpaper, so this season, linen dresses, tunics and…

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Art

Studio Grand-Père

These days, I’ll take all the positivity that I can get, which explains why I’ve been so drawn to lighthearted illustrations such as those of artist Rafaela Mascaro. Her work, each filled with clashing patterns, vibrant…

Shopping

Heirloom Hats

Occasionally, I’ll discover an artist or designer that utterly excites me, greatly inspires me and reminds me exactly why I love my job. Most recently, it’s been Montreal based milliner Samantha-Tara Mainville and her young…