Favorite Films on 2012

Here is a round up of my favorite films of this year! No order….. Pitch Perfect Moonrise Kingdom Skyfall Silver Linings Playbook The Hunger Games Giant Mechanical Man

My first pair of “investment” shoes!!

Last week, I wondered into I Miss You Vintage on Ossington Ave in Toronto. I have purchased things from them over the years and I find the store very well curated and organized with a wide variety of labels and price points. This fateful day, I stumbled upon a pair of Chanel Mary Jane pumps … Continue reading →

Topbox- First Review!

I FINALLY received my first Topbox! I am super excited. The products that came in it are pretty great! Clear Prep FX Matte Foundation Primer & Anti Acne Treatment Gel This works really well to keep my makeup in place, however I am not sure that I need the anti acne properties at this time … Continue reading →

My Mum’s Tourtiere recipe- Just in time for Christmas!!

A friend of mine was asking around on Facebook about where to buy a Tourtiere in Toronto. I was instantly transported to the Christmas Eves of my childhood, when we always had this traditional dish for dinner. I wonder if this was an ode to my grandparents, who met on Christmas Eve in Three Rivers, … Continue reading →

Fancy Box #2

Here is the contents of our December Fancy Box. Nothing of much interest for Himself…. Hello Grey Champ Pullover (Retails for $35USD) So cozy but the arms are crazy long! Gold Mini Duffle by SprayGround (retails for $45USD) Not at all my style but I may work on a way to rock it. Bad To … Continue reading →

What I wore to my favorite Christmas Party

My friends Chris and Christina throw the best holiday party every year. I love it because it gathers many of my favorite people in one place at one time, which isn’t always easy at other times of the year. Here is what I wore. The photo is crummy and out of focus and I intended … Continue reading →

Kauzbots- Toys that care

My husband was introduced to this website by his friend/co-worker Karly. Kauzbots.com sells toy robots. This alone is cool but what makes this really special is that each different robot supports a different not-for-profit organization. You can choose your robot by cause or by looks and know that either way, you are helping support a … Continue reading →

First Glymm Box- Review

My first box from Glymm arrived this week. Here is what was in it I received four samples and a really nice litte gold makeup case (I am a total sucker for makeup bags of all shapes and sizes) This month I received Lashem Eyelash and Brow Enhancing Serum I have tried this twice so … Continue reading →

My Nana’s Shortbread

To me, Christmas is the smell of a fresh Fraser Fir and the aroma of Shortbread baking in the oven. My mum and I always bake my Nana’s recipe and it never fails to be a huge hit at cookie exchanges etc. I wanted to share this simple but fantastic version of a holiday staple … Continue reading →

Fancy Box

thefancy.com is a website that is kind of like Pinterest but you can buy interesting things directly from them. I have gotten into monthly boxes recently (Topbox and Glymm reviews coming soon) and I decided to try the Fancy box . For approx. $47 USD per month (including Fedex Shipping) you receive a box every … Continue reading →