Category Archives: Favourite Things

April Favourites

Posted on April 30, 2016October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

I’ve been so busy this past month, I’ve barely noticed how cold it still is outside. A week spent on vacation near the equator and knowing that Victoria Day, the official start of summer in Canada, is only a few weeks away have me thinking of nothing but sunshine and patio time. It’s the end of April and here are my current obsessions:

1. Cute broaches and lapel pins that people will actually be able to see when we don’t have to wear coats anymore.

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Little Arrow’s Rotary Dial Telephone Lapel Pin in Mint

2. Pretty Pastels

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For the Host’s Mini Wood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

3. Warm Weather Walking Shoes

ModCloth’s Heart Skipped a Beach Flat

4. A sturdy new bathing suit for serious swimming and water sports.

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Seea’s Hermosa One Piece in Florencia / Coral Palm

5. Evening strolls through the neighbourhood with ice cream.

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Kindah’s Ice Cream & Sprinkles Mini Zipper Clutch

March Favourites

Posted on March 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

March is definitely going out like a lion around here. The past couple of weeks have been cold, wet and windy, with temperatures reminiscent of our mild February. After a winter that felt more like early spring, and a spring that is having trouble getting started, everyone is extra eager to see those first signs that spring is finally here to stay. Here are my favourite things for that time of year when the snowdrops are in bloom and the puddles have only just stopped freezing over.

1. Warm Accessories for Spring Layering

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2. Vintage Inspired Florals

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Red Thread’s Audrey Blouse in Garden

3. Vaguely Easter Themed Accessories I can Wear all Year

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Heather Buchanan’s Fried Egg on Toast Enamel Pin

4. Larmoni’s New Spring Dresses

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Larmoni’s Cupcake Lover Cute Retro Sundress

5. Plants I Can’t Kill

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Leikey’s Felted Cactus

February Favourites

Posted on February 19, 2016October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

The days are slowly becoming longer, brighter and warmer and I’m tired of wearing all the layers I was once exited to pull out for autumn. A fresh bouquet of perky pink tulips sits in my kitchen as a promise that spring will soon be here. It must be February. Here are the things that have stolen my heart this month:

1. A pastel serving dish for all the local spring vegetables that will be sprouting soon.

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SCULPTUREinDESIGN’s Pink Dish

2. My favourite macaron recipe book, which I always seem to pull out at this time of year.

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I Love Macarons by Hisako Ogita via Amazon

3. Every 3D printed cookie cutter from Printmeneer, but mostly this geometric diamond.

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Printmeneer’s Diamond Cookie Cutter

4. Spring coloured outwear, because it’s still Canada out there.

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Natalie Knit’s Hand Knit Ear Flap Hat

5. Transitional shoes for when winter melts into spring.

ModCloth’s Back in a Splash Rain Shoe in Black Dots

January Obsessions

Posted on January 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

January’s almost over. I’m wearing the same boots, same hat and mittens, and one of two winter coats outside everyday. Winter can get pretty boring and repetitive. That’s why I like to fill the apartment with colour and always have a little something special peeking out from under my coat. Here are all the winter brights and pastels I can’t get enough of this month:

1. Pretty Pastel Stripe Skirt

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