Category Archives: Divine design

Pillow talk

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

December was not a happy blogging month, but I’m back after a well-deserved vacation back home hanging with my family. On my travels I discovered this new little shop in Waterloo called Bon Mot, which sells contemporary art and design … Continue reading →

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First class sleeping

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Even though I’m not going anywhere too far, I’m addicted to airbnb.com. If you’re looking for privately run or exotic accommodations, or just a floor to sleep on, this is the place (check out all the houseboats). We used the … Continue reading →

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Let them eat macarons

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

It seems that everywhere I turn these days, there’s a vision of a jewel-coloured macaron (Blair Waldorf stuffed her prissy mouth with them this week as a substitute for Bass love) or a proclamation that its poor cousin, the whoopie … Continue reading →

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Moleskine memories

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

As much as I love my new iPhone 4, it’s just not as romantic as my Moleskine, which is sadly gathering dust. But this sweet video by Jessica Findley is inspiring me not to abandon its creamy pages and ribbon … Continue reading →

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Wes Anderson wedding

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Today is my wedding anniversary. We’re celebrating with a day of pajama pants, writing, cursing, parental visits, apples, wine, caipirinhas and hugs. I hope the same for Hayden and Sean. They so deserve it, especially after this video.

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Sears is finally (un)dead

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

The worst thing that can happen to a blossoming young fashionista? Having a parent who works at Sears. Who gets a giant discount. Try shopping anywhere else. The retail chain has improved its style over the past decade, but when … Continue reading →

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Flapping over Penguin

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

I’ve always loved Penguin’s clean, minimal design. It reminds me of library shelves, musty pages, favourite bookmarks. The publishing co. turned 75, and to celebrate they’ve launched a website dedicated to their catalogue and that ubiquitous orange cover. The best … Continue reading →

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Big in Japan?

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

I’ve heard of this noodle place, but maybe it’s not so big in Montreal. This Plateau resto looked closed right up both times we went past it. Still, a great sign.

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Tim Gunn is smoking…

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Tim Gunn’s on The Daily Show right now, charming Jon Stewart and the audience, retelling the now-famous Anna Wintour story. It’s a favourite: here’s a version of the same story he told Reeg and Kelly today (thanks to Jezebel). Originally … Continue reading →

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deux fm does vintage

Posted on September 1, 2010 by

Nova Scotia fashion designer Anna Gilkerson, best known for her eco-friendly (god, I can’t wait for the day we don’t have to always label this every time) elegant line deux fm is offering something interesting through her online shop: vintage … Continue reading →

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