Discoveries

I thought I’d share with you three recent discoveries, starting with Pen & Ink’s Tumblr.  As I’ve mentioned in the past, I have a single tattoo, half an inch high on my left foot. All tattoos, whether small or large, tell a story; depicting a clear moment in time. If you too are interested in these types of personal snippets, do click HERE.

 

Discovery #2

Browsing through Nicolette Masson’s blog, I discovered the prints of Devin McGarth. His art is fun, accessible, affordable and his biography cracks me up! I recommend you check it out my clicking HERE. I ordered a small blue butterfly print this week. I’ll keep you posted as to how if looks on my wall!  

 

 

Discovery #3

Finally, I present to you Lists: To-dos, Illustrated Inventories, Collected Thoughts, and Other Artists' Enumerations from the Collections of the Smithsonian Museum, a wonderful book which assembled the to-do lists of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. It’s mind blowing to think how much our lives are dictated by lists (grocery lists, to-do lists, New Year’s Resolutions, little black books, heck, even the Ten Commandments!) Maybe I could start creating intricate lists like this one by Adolf Konrad, from 1962-63? To know more, click HERE.

Have you made any interesting discoveries recently? I’d love to hear about them!

 

Recap

A new addition to my bathroom cabinet: Beach by Bobbi Brown / Hubs and I are excited to start house hunting. Once we decide, I know I’ll have to refer back to Jessica Di Pierro for some interior design insight / The last remnant of Mel’s bachelorette party has fallen... It was so pretty, I couldn’t bring myself to take it down / This miniature foosball table has found its home in our living room / Whatisadam's Maple Sizzurp silkscreen hanging in my entrance / Yup. We all read it. / Lauren Elan’s neon magic / Blue nails / Mixing patterns

Happy Canada Day!

Movie Date & Brunch at Accords

This weekend was quite busy with work. But don’t worry: I had time for dinner and a movie with Hubby. (We saw sci-fi movie Prometheus... man, am I a good wife!) I also indulged in some shopping (yay, new flowered pants from Zara’s), spent some quiet time reading and of course, enjoyed my classic brunch-date with MC (for which I dressed up in my new pants, and Isabelle May bracelets).

This weekend, MC and I followed Zurbaines’ suggestion and reserved at Accords, one of Old Montreal’s new hip restaurants. First and foremost, let me tell you that both the terrace and the latte were to die for. Heaven! As you can see, the presentation of the food was exquisite. But would I recommend it for brunch? Well... not if you like traditional eggs and potatoes. My strawberry French toast with basil sorbet was certainly impressive, but I guess my tastes for brunch are a bit more primitive. That being said, I will definitely be going back to try Accords, but next time I’ll reserve for supper. After all, their claim to fame is their impressive wine cellar; and from what I saw, it’s a definite must-try! Hope you had a happy weekend!

50 Shades of Grey (minus 40)

So we’ve all read the 50 Shades Trilogy. (Oh shush! If you haven’t read it, you’ve secretly debated purchasing it for your Kindle.) These books have created quite the uproar! Book clubs everywhere shun the idea of reading it, yet discuss it before their reunions. Ha! Why not embrace a book that’s getting people to read? OK, so what if we've learned more than our share about whips? But seriously, am I the only one who wished E. L. James had given more detail about Anastasia’s dream-worthy wardrobe?

 

Here it is: 10 Shades of Grey, PartyMixTape style!

Paisley skull t-shirt by Alexander McQueen / Retro-inspired round sunglasses by Stella McCartney / Fern printed scarf by Stella McCartney / Current/Elliott The Boyfriend mid rise distressed stretch denim shorts / Ponte Rolled Sleeve Blazer from topshop / Michael Kors Adena Platform Pump in Slate Grey Suede / Rag & Bone Hamilton Boxy Tee / Halston Heritage grey pleated maxi skirt / Crystal Arrows necklace by Isabelle May / Burberry Timepieces: large check stamped bracelet watch

Did you read any good books recently?

Books

I was all ready to purchase a monogrammed pendant from Baublebar... until I pressed “proceed to checkout” and noticed that they don’t ship to Canada. Pout. Oh well, I’m going to buy me some books instead! Yay!

 

Have you read any good books recently? Psst: If you are interested in other art-related books, might I suggest Seven Days in the Art World by Sarah Thornton (my favourite!) and The $12 Million Dollar Stuffed Shark by Don Thompson. Happy reading!