happiness x 3

Today's happiness is brought to you by chips, chocolate, and Earl. First, covered bridge kettle chips. I loves me a good kettle chip and when I saw these came in an adorable burlap sack - well need I say more. Then, I saw these Dolfin chocolate bars. Smaller than their regular bars which makes buying a few supper affordable. Also, they have introduced a few new must-try-flavours like, peppercorn from Brazil and green tea with jasmine (not in photo because - well - I ate it). And last but not least - Earl - nuff said.

todays favs

Check out this most glorious necklace from Elva Fields, I absolutely love it. And, I just happened to find this bag on the paco and lupe website which compliments it perfectly. I believe they should be mine and if I could make it so then believe you-me I would.

nice face

Check out this most lovely watch from S.T.A.M.P.S - fabulous non. I rarely wear a watch but I am seriously considering a change because these are complete happiness. So many options too choose from my head is getting dizzy trying to decided which one I love best. And, they make bags too - is it me or does this bag kinda look like Lily hmmm.

I heart DVF

Oh Diane Von Furstenberg how do I love thee let me count the ways....
Her 2010 spring collection is full of beautiful layering, loose and airy dresses with an essence of bohemian chic. It is what Diane does best and she just keeps getting better.

hello pretty

Today my friend and jewelry expert Rhonda Riche from one of my most favourite blogs - graciousgood - suggested we meet up at Toronto Antiques on King as a start to my attempt to try and sell my grandmother's china. After chit-chatting to a dealer about my china, Rhonda and I looked and many. many lovely jewelery pieces. Oh so many things to dream about including the above hand painted fly ring. I'm going to guess and say it is Victorian, I could be wrong here as Rhonda is the expert not me. Isn't it fabulous, I love, love love it.
I'm also quite smitten with this cameo necklace. Full-bodied cameos are rare ( I learned today) and the chain, too sweet. After we finished spending our imaginary money, we went over to Queen street and popped into a vintage store where Rhonda couldn't help but place G.I Joe in front of this landscape painting, looks like he is really there doesn't it, hut - huh?

design show 2010

Okay, so the Toronto Design snore - I mean show - was a couple of weeks ago. My friend Jess and I decided to go check it out and basically we were both disappointed. Too many taps and fireplaces not enough 'new'. Also, for some bizarre reason, more than a few booths decided to play loud 2000 club music. There were a few things I liked well enough to snap some photos starting with Jess holding a note book titles, fuck you and your blog which cracked us both up. Loved the dresser from north on sixty made out of reclaimed barn board. A beautiful 6 foot long pine cone made from weathering steel. Gorgeous wood and ceramic "But-tee" lamps in every colour by Tahir Mahood - f anyone is wondering to get me for my birthday - look no further. And, Heidi Earnshaw's handcrafted wall unit filled with lovely treasures.