Thursday, September 1, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Stella and Dot
Well hello there,
Ahh, it's been a long time - sorry about that. Busy times it seems. But did I tell you that I'm having a Stella and Dot party??? Well I am. I'm having a Stella and Dot party on September 22nd.
So exciting - and I think my "event planner" is going to try out a new caterer on all my ladies.
In the meantime, here are some of my fav's - ooooooo can't wait!!
If you'd like to come (it's in Ottawa, Ontario) please let me know, I'll add you to the "A List" :) Or have a visit to the site, and place an order if you would like:
http://www.stelladot.com/sites/emma
Tell me, what's your fav?
Ahh, it's been a long time - sorry about that. Busy times it seems. But did I tell you that I'm having a Stella and Dot party??? Well I am. I'm having a Stella and Dot party on September 22nd.
So exciting - and I think my "event planner" is going to try out a new caterer on all my ladies.
In the meantime, here are some of my fav's - ooooooo can't wait!!
If you'd like to come (it's in Ottawa, Ontario) please let me know, I'll add you to the "A List" :) Or have a visit to the site, and place an order if you would like:
http://www.stelladot.com/sites/emma
Tell me, what's your fav?
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Upcoming......
Quick post here today as we're on the fly.
So, I'm currently on vacation from my work for 2 weeks. Spent the first 5 days up at the family cottage with my husband's four brothers and the wives - total blast - lots of good laughs and good bonding time for the boys (and the girls).
However, now it's time for house projects. Something has woken up inside me, and I'm on a mission, to say the least. Here are a couple of projects that we have in mind for next week:
1. I have blogged about this staircase in the past, and am still swooning over it. We decided today we are going to do it next week. We currently have berber up our stairs, but it's comin' off baby!! Check out this post from Centsational Girl - Kate's taste is right up my alley.
2. I am salavating, swooning, dizzy over this kitchen. Next week, our kitchen will look like this (minus the dark floors), with some paint, tile and a little marble for our island (if we can find a deal [will likely buy it anyway :)])
So, I'm currently on vacation from my work for 2 weeks. Spent the first 5 days up at the family cottage with my husband's four brothers and the wives - total blast - lots of good laughs and good bonding time for the boys (and the girls).
However, now it's time for house projects. Something has woken up inside me, and I'm on a mission, to say the least. Here are a couple of projects that we have in mind for next week:
1. I have blogged about this staircase in the past, and am still swooning over it. We decided today we are going to do it next week. We currently have berber up our stairs, but it's comin' off baby!! Check out this post from Centsational Girl - Kate's taste is right up my alley.
2. I am salavating, swooning, dizzy over this kitchen. Next week, our kitchen will look like this (minus the dark floors), with some paint, tile and a little marble for our island (if we can find a deal [will likely buy it anyway :)])
Now, I would also like your opinion on wainscoting - too formal, or classy and timeless? If you know us at all, we are not formal! Classy, yes :) Formal, no. I am thinking of doing this in our living room and dining room (or maybe just one of the rooms, not sure yet). Looks fairly simple to do - check out this post from Kate from Centsational Girl
So what do yo think? Do you think my hub and I can pull this off in a week?
Monday, July 18, 2011
The Dreaded Shopping Trip
OK, we all know how hard it is to find good jeans that fit just right, tuck and lift where they're supposed to, and yet still move. But lets talk about bathing suits shall we.
I have been having this conversation with my big sis this week - the dredded bathing suit shopping trip. So, I've been looking online at some suits, and am thinking about changing things up a little. At "my age", do I really need to be in a bikini? I don't think sooooooo! (God, has the time come where I"m actually accepting these kinds of things???)
Can a one-piece be cool, and not frumpy? Is there such a thing? What about the retro two piece with the high waste. I think they are kinda neat. How about tankini's? And then there's cover ups. I want a cool, easy going, non-foofy cover up. Maybe a bit bohemian - I've always liked the hippy look.
OK, so here it goes - what do you think of these?
I like this one-shoulder suit with the ties up the side - think that is a nice touch and added feature. Great colour too!
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I have been having this conversation with my big sis this week - the dredded bathing suit shopping trip. So, I've been looking online at some suits, and am thinking about changing things up a little. At "my age", do I really need to be in a bikini? I don't think sooooooo! (God, has the time come where I"m actually accepting these kinds of things???)
Can a one-piece be cool, and not frumpy? Is there such a thing? What about the retro two piece with the high waste. I think they are kinda neat. How about tankini's? And then there's cover ups. I want a cool, easy going, non-foofy cover up. Maybe a bit bohemian - I've always liked the hippy look.
OK, so here it goes - what do you think of these?
I like this one-shoulder suit with the ties up the side - think that is a nice touch and added feature. Great colour too!
I think I love the colour of this one more than anything about it. Likely hide flaws too. (what flaws, right?)
Well it would seem this year, I have a thing for all things nautical. I do love this suit. Love everything about it.
Think this one is cute too - again nautical. Love the navy and white stripes.
For some reason, I've always loved red bathing suits. I love the simple lines of this suit.
So, I'm quite digging this retro look. I love the colour, the halter top tie strings, and all the pleats. Yup, like this one alot.
Like this one, don't love it, but like it. Polka dots so big this year.
Can't explain it but there is something I love about this suit and the print. I see it with flowy cover-up pants. How fun is that?
Speaking of cover ups - love this one. Not sure I'd get used to long sleeves in the summer. Bloody hot around here these days!
Loving this one too - Confirmed: I'm a hippy at heart.
Simple white cotton dress works too. Simple and pretty.
So, what do you think? Can I be a cool 40-something and wear a one piece, or a retro two piece? Leave me a comment and tell me: which one would you buy?
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