Sweet Weekend

My new favourite Italian cookie(s) from a neighbourhood café - Ciambellini(s):

Putting a few new cookie cutters to use:

Nom, nom, nom! 

Hope your weekend was sweet! :)

I Love Snail Mail :)

This wonderful little card arrived the other week on Valentine's Day...

Many thanks to my sweet and talented friend - Melinda! :*  She's the bestest!
xoxo

The Morran Book Project

A beautiful book, by Camilla Engman, that includes artwork from illustrators all over globe celebrating one special little dog....

All proceeds of this book goes to WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals - Sweden (WSPA international).

Morran forever!!!

Ume Kayo

While I was in Porto, Cristina introduced me to the wonderful work of Japanese photographer - Ume Kayo. Ofcourse, when I told my friend Miyako about my recent discovery, she said, "Ofcourse I've heard of her, she's famous!".
Well, there you have it my friends - clearly I've been living under a rock. ;)

So! Here are some of my favourite photos from 3 of her books...

Danshi:

Long Live Grandpa!:

Today's Happening:

Obrigado Cris! xoxo

Girl Brunch - L'Ouvrier

Every time, after our "girl brunch", I always leave feeling lucky that I know such lovely, talented and inspiring ladies. Here's a big thank you to Melinda, Nikki, Anabela, Nikole and Celine!

A couple weeks ago, we went to L'Ouvrier on Dundas St. West.

Loved this storefront nearby:

The six of us spent time catching up, sharing scones, enjoying our meal and indulging in the most delicious desserts (s'mores pie, flourless chocolate cake with crème fraîche, and a banana split/peanut butter panna cotta garnished with butterscotch toffee *drool*)...

Ofcourse I couldn't help constantly peeking at Nikole's beautiful shoes throughout the afternoon (hahaa)...

At home, I marveled at the wonderful gifts - a Weck jar from Anabela, bracelet from Celine, and tape from Melinda.

Thank you so much sweet ladies for yet another memorable gathering! xoxo

Some Nice Things....

Elisabeth Dunker's oven mitts and tea towels for Urban Outfitters:

A gift of embroidery - a souvenir from Laos: