make you a celebrity overnight

so about two months ago i switched jobs and have found myself working in the most lovely boutique on bathurst surrounded by stunning clothing and a beautiful backdrop. and true to form as most hot things arrive in our fine city of toronto, there has been a decent amount of press around the opening of this new destination hot spot. one day a photographer arrived from a magazine and was going to shoot the shop and she casually asked me to be in a photo. being the camera shy animal that i am i protested but in the end i allowed her to snap one solo shot after which i broke out into a menopausal like flash and blushed all the shades of red. consequently this singular photo ended up as the key frame for the article written on the shop. mortifying.

anyway. since it is being shared all over the internet i decided i would share it as well.

in other exciting news top shop has officially opened in toronto and i have initiated a 'no spending' strike on my visa for the month of october. i plan to purchase myself a very expensive birthday gift.




happy thanksgiving errbody! let your bellies be full of turkey and your food comas last through til tuesday morning.

let the games begin

so it has been declared, patio season is in session. it might only be 16* but were doing it live this weekend in downtown toronto, so come and join us where the wild things are.

get out your dancing shoes

the weekend starts early once the weather warms, even if it is only 8 degrees. tonight is the start of the summer ragers. decadence. the only question is what shoes should i sport for 7 hours on the filthy, sweaty, dance floor?


i adore a person who appreciates color coding their wardrobe.

shelter from the storm

its hard to be in the city all the time. people are always on the go and have serious anxiety caused by fear of missing out syndrome. as a full fledged city girl i have had to find ways to cope with the rushed pace of urban life. when it seems like my life is being lived without me and that ive lost all notion as to what i am even doing, i need quiet. i have found the perfect antidote to this whirl wind feeling, a visit to an oasis. located smack dab in the middle of downtown toronto is allen gardens. this little piece of heaven is like a vacation in a greenhouse. i dont have a cottage, chalet or country home, but for me, this little haven is a place of calm and flowery delight.

summer of stupid

i know its probably going to snow tomorrow but i am preemptively getting way too excited for summer. tanning, sundresses, boardwalk chills, ceasers, patios and the burning hot sun.

the countdown is on.

one of a kind

today i had the pleasure of wandering around the city with my good friend lindsay. we started off with a feast of pastries at an east end bakery and then our standard starbucks run. after an hour or so of running our mouths we went on down to the beach to explore its snowy terrain. it is actually like the arctic by the lake. mounds of ice and crazy waves, perfect for a mini photo shoot. after we had sufficiently frozen ourselves we hiked it up to yorkville to explore the posh shops and look in every shoe store for jeffrey campbell booties. from here we walked down bay for a change of scene, south to queen where we parted ways. it was a good day in toronto. i have a renewed love for our city.

what is it that makes us lose touch with our surroundings?

i personally think that when it come to toronto, winter really takes its toll. we all become bundled up little foragers who just want our snuggies and three seasons of third rock on demand so that we can avoid the outside world. we become bitter and resentful of canada and wish that climate change would just kick it into high speed. but when summers come around you cant find a happier crowd. every patio packed every night of the week, the city is full of life and noise. there are art, music and cultural festivals to celebrate the greatness that exists and thrives here all year around.

sometimes we forget what great things toronto has to offer but its at times when you least expect it that you rediscover what it is that makes this city unique.