Did you celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday? I went to this concert last year but this year I kept it quiet and read a book by candlelight. I always love hearing stories from my grandma about how before they had electicity {or Alec Tricity - she thought it was a man!} they could do nothing much after dark except read and talk by candlelight - there were no tv's or computers or video games to distract us and make us completely anti-social!
I also loved the first night of that huge black-out a few years back. I lived in uptown Toronto and Pete was working downtown. He walked all the way up {MANY city blocks} to my apartment as his car was stuck in a lot downtown, and then around 10pm that night we decided to walk back downtown to get his car. It was unreal! Everyone was out on the streets walking and talking, socializing. Restaurants were open by candlelight and handing out free drinks. It was such an incredible night that I'll never forget. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate electricity and heat and hot water! But we could stand to hold an Earth Hour a bit more often I think...at least more than once a year.
p.s. Toronto decreased its typical energy consumption by 15% of what is normal at that time...not too shabby!
I was so busy on Friday trying to decide which dress to wear to the Canadian Event Industry Awards that I don't think it occurred to me that we might win! Check out our Star Award for 'The Best Wedding Under $75,000' category for this wedding design. The Canadian Event Industry Awards is a national award program presented by Canadian Event Perspective Magazine. I haven't won an award since who knows when {high school I guess!} so this was a lovely surprise. We are honoured and would like to thank the Academy...!
I may not be going to the Juno's but I am going to be attending the CEP Star Awards as a nominee! My other company, inBloom Event Design, has been nominated for an award for our design work on Julia and Iain's wedding! The event is pretty formal and I feel a bit like I'm getting ready for prom with hair, makeup, pedis and manis. I still haven't quite decided on my dress - shall I wear this cool Grecian piece from French Connection that I love {looks better in real life!}? Or this emerald green Banana Republic dress that I wore for...erm...a few weddings last summer? But I do love the colour of it...I'm leaning towards the emerald green. Thoughts?! Have a great weekend!
I recently complete a logo and business card design for Suzanne Perrett of Organize My Chaos - a professional organizer. And man, is Suzanne organized! So prompt and efficient in fact, that I started the logo on a Monday and both the logo and business cards were signed off by the Friday - that is unheard of!
Suzanne wanted a motif that symbolized organization {something neat and tidy} using a clean and simple font. She also wanted to use a cheery yellow {or 'mimosa' as I like to call it} which I loved - so sunny and bright! I came up with this motif of some very organized and lined-up dots with a clean font that gets just a little bit awry on the word 'chaos'. And I loved her business cards too as she opted for a clean, one-sided card with a raised logo and tagline {the bumpy dots look great!} and her contact information printed flat.
I will soon start work on her website re-design...I can tell that will be a fun, not to mention a very efficient, project!
I decided to redecorate for Spring...and I gave my blog a new name. Is that allowed in blogland?
Yes, this is a photo of my chest! But I wanted to show you the yummy tattoo-like necklace I got from the AGO's new and fabulous gift shop. I've been trying to cut back on clothes-shopping so finding cool {and cheaper} accessories seem to do the trick! I can't tell you how many compliments I've received on this necklace so I just wanted to share. The necklace is made from 'eco-plastic' by Batucada Fashion.
Happy Spring and have a wonderful weekend!
Heehee...I thought this pillow was pretty cute and could possibly motivate me to move my buttocks! Made by Alexandra Ferguson.
Today is bright and sunny but still on the chilly side. Nevertheless, I am dreaming and planning of how to decorate my deck so that I can spend more time outside and make the most of the warm weather when it decides to arrive! I just bought a cheery red umbrella and cushions for my Pier One table and chairs, but I love the look of this deck and I'm thinking to incorporate an outdoor rug, some tall plants and lanterns. I don't have a ton of space to work with, but this looks like it could be such a cozy little sanctuary! {photo from Wish magazine}
Happy weekend my bloomers!
As I've mentioned, I have endometriosis. My doctor believes my surgery a few weeks ago was a success, but endo does grow back eventually...bugger. To keep my health in check I've been seeing my friend Laurie - my 'nutritionista' - who is focussing her new business, LkM Nutrition, on the family - family planning, infertility, pregnancy, and food for babies and toddlers.
I've been to Laurie for two sessions now and she is fantastic! I feel a big change in my body having implemented the new foods and vitamins she has recommended. Laurie just started two informative new blogs and I'm excited about both! Blog #1 has interesting tidbits and nutritional hints for family planning, infertility and pregnancy. Blog #2 guides parents on making their own food for babies and toddlers - and it's called Baby Bites and Toddler Tapas...love! How wonderful to make your own baby food - to save money, but also to have that control and awareness over what your baby is actually ingesting.
Laurie also offers a service called Freezer Fill-Up where she will help you prepare meals in your home that can be stored in the freezer to help you eat properly when a new baby arrives. This gal is quite innovative and great at what she does! She is located in the Roncesvalles area of Toronto, but can also meet via Skype. Be sure to check her out - this nutritionista comes highly recommended.
Flipping through the pages of the latest Canadian House & Home magazine, I came across this website - SpoonFlower.com - that allows you to create your own custom fabric! Wow...this sounds like fun! Apparently you can create a design or drawing, upload your images, play with layout options, and then place your order for $18/yard. Perfect for crafty sewing projects when you just can't find the right fabric...I think I might give this a go!
I have a little friend down the street named Amélie {a name she happens to share with my favourite movie!}. This little two year old makes me 'dragon cookies' {her invention}, mini paintings and beaded bracelets and we have spent afternoons together at petting zoos, building gingerbread houses and playing some very creative games with play-dough.
Much like the character in the movie, little Amélie has quite the wonderful imagination. The other day, she was playing in her room and her mom thought things just got a little too quiet {alarm bells!}. She peeked in only to find this - their golden retriever, Meadow, covered in pantiliners - or 'big bandaids' as Amélie called them. I just had to share, as it had me laughing all day! And the look on poor Meadow's face is priceless.
Did you celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday? I went to this concert last year but this year I kept it quiet and read a book by candlelight. I always love hearing stories from my grandma about how before they had electicity {or Alec Tricity - she thought it was a man!} they could do nothing much after dark except read and talk by candlelight - there were no tv's or computers or video games to distract us and make us completely anti-social!
