Category Archives: Favourite Things

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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ModCloth’s Aspiration Creation Skirt

2. Pink Toaster

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Smeg 2 Slice Toaster via Amazon

3. Rainbow Confetti Tee

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Two String Jane’s Colourful Confetti Tee

4. Pink Polka Dot Table Cloth

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IKEA’s Vinter 2015 Tablecloth in Light Pink

5. Colourful Pom Pom Branch DIY

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Pom Pom Branch DIY from Wayaiulandia Blog

December Obsessions

Posted on December 17, 2015October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

It’s December; Christmas is here but the snow isn’t. It was 20ºC the other day and it definitely doesn’t feel like Christmas is next week. Hopefully having my brother in town for my annual Christmas party this weekend will fix that. Here are my current party-ready obsessions:

1. Glittering Gold Polka Dot Tights

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ModCloth’s A Glitter Bit Louder Now Tights

2. Gold Eyeliner for the Holidays

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Sephora’s Colorful Waterproof Eyeliner 24 HR Wear in Glitter Kaki

3. Listening to Alvvays Self Titled.

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Alvvays’ Alvvays Vinyl

4. Natural / Raw Jewellery

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Petitor’s Gold Nuggets Necklace

5. Kitschy Cocktail Food

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D’Lish Deviled Eggs by Kathy Casey

November Obsessions

Posted on November 15, 2015October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

The fall has been quite mild this year. The trees are almost bare and yet we haven’t had our first snowfall yet, not even the little overnight kind. And we’ve only had a few frosts, so the flowers in the garden continue to bloom despite being buried in leaves. I’m trying to enjoy the late fall and not get too excited for Christmas. Here are my current obsessions:

1. Burning candles on dark and stormy days.

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P. F. Candle Co.’s Campfire Scented Soy Candle

2. Cozy Winter Pajamas

I ordered these the other day, specifically for wearing when I’m tired and cranky.

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ModCloth’s Slumbers of the World Sleep Shirt

3. Details on Collars

These tiny patches, a thistle and a trillium (the flower of Ontario), have an iron-on backing and are perfect for sprucing up the collar of a plain white top or dress.

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