Canada Turns 142!

Bad bad me and my non blogging ways - I must say - I won't make any more empty promises of blogging every day. I'll do my best, but don't hate me if I don't *cries*

Time for a Mid-Year sale exclusively at the shop. All pieces including sale items are 15% off with discount code "CANADA142" at checkout. Offer won't be valid on Etsy!

Happy Shopping =)

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So what have I been up to these two weeks? I haven't been shopping THAT terribly, but I'll do some more posts on my latest acquisitions =) Been running around killing fruitflies by the dozen each day since we opened the windows...GRRRR!! Got super busy preparing to get SERIOUS with the shop. Organizing my workspace (its still a mess), preparing new designs for the holidays (really.), and research, research, research!!! I've been revamping the wardrobe a little bit (baby steps, from the hoodies and jeans days - I'm not made out of money! haha though denim still holds my heart captive) Reading up on some style blog favourites, checked out Spring runway collections from big time designers and I watched the entire series of 'The Hills' - I swear it was entirely for the purpose of fashion, but of course got roped into the juicy drama that is LC/Speidi...

I realized... that its impossible to keep up with fashion - honestly, there are SO many high end designers out there, certain styles are so similar that I wouldn't even know that I'm wearing a replica. Which kind of bothers me as an indie designer, and brings me to an i-don't-know-what-to-do-with-myself state

I went to the mall the other and spotted an eerie handbag at UB likened to this little number:


and this.. from Park & Cube

I think I love you little donut!

okay... after finding that Extra gum commercial on YT last week, I stumbled upon more commercials featuring those cute little food things.. I still love that donut!! This has nothing to do with me promoting the gum, I'm just a sucker for pudgy cute things with dots for eyes!


Aww he gets punched in the tummy by the Newton's cradle thing!


Watch out little donut!! Intense!


Aww he takes the punches for all lol

Etsy World Tour: Thailand

I forget which temple this was... its the one everyone goes to because I joined one of those tours lol - nevertheless the steps walking up to the top of the temple was insanely steep. The entire structure was covered in porcelain mosaic - how's that for handmade! =D


SabayArom

Green Thai Cotton short Sundress, $22.99
Pretty refreshing greens, perfect for summer! Horizontal stripes help give your chest that extra oomph! hehe

RN & TN

Dirty Brown, $65
Oooooh abstract topo/circles themed wallet! I love that it has a large zippered change purse area so I can put bigger stuff that I definitely don't want falling out! Actually - this goes great with the sundress!

amicafe

Amigurimi Monkey, $10
Aww my bf would love these little monkeys. Maybe if they weren't pink lol but they're adorable with their big heads, dopey ears and pudgy tummys!! They're the perfect size for a handful of a monkey!

Sea and Lighthouse

Organic and Fresh from the Farm (Crochet Pattern), $6
More amigurimi! Oh little turnip, you are so cute! Reminds me of that Excel gum commercial lol



Okay...I know you love the donut too =)



Ahhh he just falls over at the end! Sorry this last bit is just random but so cute!!

Nature Photography

I recently stumbled upon the works of Alexander Belokurov who mostly photographs of nature and worldly travels. He does a great job capturing images of nature while balancing colours and composition in all of his photographs. Here are some of my favourites:

Peek into the Flowers Photo Gallery
A busy little bee on a fluffy violet flower. A sweet reminder of the warm weather to come!


Peek into the Autumn/Fall Photo Gallery
I must say I'm drawn to this one under the influence of the Twilight craze - but the way that the setting sun glows over these tall trees is gorgeous and mystical.


Peek into the Abstract Nature Photo Gallery
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of these abstract shots. Just a simple blade of grass, captured against a lush green background.

Check out more of his work at Image Nature.

real sweaters. not hoodies.

yay yay yay!!! my Urban Outfitters order arrived a few days ago - I really really needed some sweaters for the cold winters we get up here in Canada. Ones that were more grown up and not so much the hoodies - so I jumped on the good Spring sales. What better time than now when retailers are clearing out their Winter merch? I'm really really happy with what I purchased with the exception of the paper thin t-shirt on the top left. REALLY. It is paper thin, but its still nice =)

The plaid one on the bottom was the sweater that started this whole spree... lol it fits a little loose at the waist but I can take it in. The only problem with these long sweaters is that...I hate tights... leggings are okay (or is it vice versa? I hate the ones that are like pants, with the foot hole) for a big fear that they make me butt look like a pear. Or no tights/leggings at all? Scandalous! lol Anyway, the weather's too warm now for me to wear some of these sweaters, so I don't get to wear them right away. boo!

A BIG thank you to Mia of who was super cool with helping me get my order O_O - must exercise self control.