Living room, in progress

I am a bit behind in posting, I’ve been preoccupied with getting my house together, family things, work, sadness, and not! shopping! The house is coming along awesome, though: Pink lamps, Pink couch, & rug: ikea End tables, vintage tiger oak : my aunt’s makeshift (temporary) coffeeish table: ex-bf’s mom’s throw pillows: christmas gift from Lauren ‘Sabrina’ prints: ebay when I was 18 (still have to hang them, boo) curtains, zellers tv, birthday present from my friends last year tv stand, wal-mart, put together by my sister Looks great, doesn’t it? I’m so happy. Room by room, it’s becoming my … Continue reading Living room, in progress

Birthday Week Ends….

My birthday tends to be a week-long celebration, and I ended it with what was meant to be a big dinner with all my friends. A few cancellations later, it was a small dinner with my closest friends, and that’s maybe better. I hope 28 is a good year. If the start to it is any indication, it will be. Dress, H&M Shoes, Winners Cat Clutch, gift from Mina, TsuruBride Bracelet & Brooch, Lady Jane Birthday Roundup – KRISTALLER chandelier, photos from Vancouver, and an awesome BBQ dinner! – TsuruBride cat clutch, Doctor Who tee, a lavendar scented candle from … Continue reading Birthday Week Ends….

Happy Birthday, me!

This is what I wore for my immediate post-birthday celebration day! Mina, Lauren and I went for massages at Studio Bliss (so nice!) and lunch at Aux Vivres, did a spot of shopping and then Lauren and her lad grilled me up some meats and Mina made me a cake. Dress, H&M Cardi, Joe Fresh Necklace, Lady Jane Shoes, Spring Bag, Lady Jane Scarf, thrifted There was presents and dinner and wine and love. I scored some new drawer pulls for my kitchen (wooo! old!) and a book, a new-to-me skirt and all in all it was a lovely day. Continue reading Happy Birthday, me!

Shades of Grey

This whole week was pretty businesslike. Not sure why that is,but I’m not against it. F21 sweater Simon Chang skirt Cameo-bow Brooch, Heart necklace, sparkly bracelet, from Lady Jane link bracelet, graduation gift from my Grandmother shoes, Payless The problem with scheduling posts ahead and doing weekly updates is that I have no idea what else was going on on this day, and since I’m about to write four posts in a row, I don’t want to reveal too much in the first one. That said, look forward to: New hair! New dress! BIRTHDAY. Continue reading Shades of Grey

Windy.

This picture is from Saturday, when we got some of the stormy action from Irene. I’m sure it’s nothing compared to areas that were actually hard hit, but it sure as heck felt cold and windy and rainy and awful! And me without my rainboots. Skirt, Old Navy Tee, Joe Fresh Shoes, H&M Necklace, gift from Mina – a set of three for me, Lauren, and her! So cute! Since this picture was taken in the evening I’m also wearing my newest acquisition from MJ, an awesome goldtone bracelet held on with a magnet clasp! I’m a sucker for nifty … Continue reading Windy.