Greenery

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Melissa Harrison

I’ve been trying to find ways to stay calm, busy and positive at home this week. All the gardening that needs to be done indoors and out during this time of year has been a big help. We’ve got our crab apple tree trimmed and lots of pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds in so we’ll have lots of blooms to look forward to when we make it to the other side of this uncertain time.

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day as normally as we can, but this year will be notably different. Instead of inviting friends and family over for a celebration of Irish-Canadian culture, it’s going to be just the two of us. We didn’t get Guinness and couldn’t get veggie stewing “beef” during what we knew would be our last trip out for a while, but the store had lots of lovely root vegetables, and I always keep a supply of barley and mushroom broth on hand, so we’ll be having a new kind of festive Irish stew. I’ve got the Irish flag up outside and we’ll be wearing green while working from home today, but this year we’ll be toasting to the safety of everyone in our community.

Glasses Warby Parker

All photos by me.

In Like a Lamb

Posted on March 10, 2020March 9, 2020 by Melissa Harrison

After two cold and stormy springs that had me in mittens until May, it looks like our luck is turning around and we’re going to get a sweet and soft spring this year. March arrived with warm sunshine and gentle breezes and has only had a few dips into wintery weather since. Even this snowy day couldn’t stop me from pulling some choice spring dresses from their spare closet cocoon and declaring it Canadian t-shirt weather.

Glasses Warby Parker
Earrings Just A Little This That (other colours)
T-shirt Sophster-Toaster
Pants Angry Rabbit
Boots L.L.Bean

All photos by me.

St. Patrick’s Day Green Wishlist

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Melissa Harrison

I hope you like these products as much as I do! Just so you know, I may collect a commission or other compensation from the links provided on this page.

1. A cute polka dot top in a flattering shade of jade green.

Collectif

2. Alluring sunglasses in an uncommon forest hue – with or without your prescription.

Warby Parker

3. Emerald green seamed stockings to add a hint of colour and intrigue.

What Katie Did

4. The perfect Kelly green nail polish with holo mirco flakes.

Indie by Patty Lopes

5. A vintage girl scouts polo that’s just waiting to be your new favourite shirt.

Electric West

All photos courtesy of retailers.

Nothing to Wear

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by Melissa Harrison

More than ever before, I feel like I have nothing to wear. Maybe it’s the season and the not-cold-anymore-but-not-warm-yet weather. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve been spending all my fun money on an exciting new hobby and don’t have any new clothes for this in-between season. Or maybe it’s that big, and much needed, wardrobe edit I did over the winter.

I think I’ve always had trouble dressing for this time of year but didn’t really notice until I bought a house where I control the heat like a stingy miser and have to keep in mind every morning that I will need to walk the dog at some point. I can’t pull the spring clothes out early and fake it through March anymore. Even dressing for St. Patrick’s Day can be a challenge when it seems like all of my green clothes are for warmer weather but I’m getting sick of layering! Maybe warm legs and cool arms will do if I stick close to the kitchen and that bubbling pot of vegetarian Irish Stew.

Dress ModCloth
Socks Roots
Glasses Warby Parker
Earrings old

All photos by me.