huh?

Okay, I'm on the streetcar going to work and I glance out the window and see this is what I see outside the Travelodge at Queen and Bathurst.
I have no more words.

loving today

I love fall, I love the cool air, the smell of leaves, and even the crazy wind we have been experiencing that has knocked my tomato plants over on my deck several times smashing the last of it's green fruit. Today I made roasted squash soup and my two sweet friends Rhonda - of the blog graciousgoods - and Jessica came over for lunch. I love that our schedules allowed for us to meet on a Tuesday afternoon - a Tuesday afternoon - how lucky is that. Jess updated us on lil' Sophie's skills at cooking (sort of) and her decision to boycott toilet training - I can't believe she is going to be 2 soon. Rhonda told us she spent yesterday dressed as a zombie and wandering the subway promoting the movie Zombieland. Life is good.

heart on

Today I was introduced to some of the new creations of Toronto artist Heather Marchand. You should really check out her website to see all she has done. Her work is ethereal, complex, fluid, sometimes furry, and to some, a wee bit gross. I personally have a bit of a crush on this little heart made from bathing suit liner and plastic tubing. I wish it came brooch-size so I could wear it around on my sleeve and other places.

ah kids

My friend Maggie is officially two. To celebrate her second sun rotation she had a party - it was a huge success. The adults had an open bar and the kids got cupcakes - everyone was happy.

all work and no play...you know the rest

Sometimes you need to inject a little silly into your work day. It all started when we discovered that the mini marshmallows I was propping with were not only Kosher but also contained fish. And, as if that wasn't enough, I was also surprised to see that stylist Lee's Toronto Blue Jay's hat collection - 9 in total - had grown to included purple, to match his purple plaid shirt and boxers (you'll have to take my word on that part). Then, a green fragile rock-like pillow made it's way into the heart of Sabine and Tim.

breakfast ice cream

I felt like a little ice cream today and now that our neighbourhood has Cream the Urban Dairy - conveniently located a block from my house - I went on over to see what they had. This is truly the best ice cream I have ever had. Made from scratch, their flavours are a unique and refreshing change from the norm. Today I saw a new flavour that I had to try, okay sit down and get ready for this, french toast ice cream with candied bacon sprinkles (which of course they make themselves) I don't know how to properly describe this most delicious mouth treat but it was fabulous, really fab-u-lous!

a little bit a toast

You can check-out the new fall and winter issue of Toast on-line and I strongly suggest you do. I love their catalogues they are total eye candy for me and this issue is absolute prettiness.

I love my job

There are days when work is challenging but that was not the case on this Rubbermaid shoot shot by photographer Andrew Grinton. Three days of styling flew by with rave reviews from the clients and lite hearted banter. My personal faves are the ones of art director / hand model Lionel Bebbington - you know I love you Lionel - but you were cracking me up my friend.

happy friday

I knew that September would be the new July. People didn't believe me when I said it but who's laughing now. The weather has been delightful and I'm giddy from all the sunshine.