Yay for me!

New supplies.

I
love
getting
new supplies.



It really is bordering on obsessive. I love looking at them, feeling their smoothness, their edges.



Did I mention that I always get to deal with the coolest postal workers? They've become my extended family. They know my kids and are always willing to dole out stickers. On the odd occasion I've been known to forget my wallet, they just smile and say "I've got you this time". My delivery man always double-checks to make sure I'm home if I need to sign for a package. They are the best and I appreciate them so.

Sometimes, I secretly dream of becoming a postal worker - walking around in the sunshine, delivering etsy packages all day long. I'm sure it is not that idyllic (particularly in a blizzard with unshovelled walks), but a girl can dream and I do love to dream.

Summer Goodness

Fresh nectarines.

Girl Power

This weekend, I fled the city to my friend's cabin in the woods. We packed up the car, left our husbands at home (sorry guys), and took off with the kids for a weekend of outdoor adventure.

Such fun!!!

We walked through the woods (searching for the infamous leaf monster)





we paddled

shucked corn


bonded


and made fire!


Suki whipped up this kickass fire up in a simple matter of minutes.
She's my hero.

We had such an amazing time with you! Thank you!!!!

xoxo

A Mother's Dilemma

Upon the discovery of permanent marker all over my trim and walls .......



.....Ryan pleads with huge brown expressive eyes "....but Mommy, don't you think it's beautiful?"

From the appearance of this photo, I guess they were badly in need of a touch-up.

Thank you Ryan.

Love,
Mommy

Seasons Change

Although we've had record-breaking rainfall this summer, I have been having a delightful time. It hasn't been too hot. We've been outside everyday, soaking it all in and it feels so good. The rain has brought cooler temperatures and great running weather (I needed a good whipping into shape after such a long horrendous winter).

I sometimes wonder if I would enjoy summer as much if I didn't live in an environment where the seasons change so abruptly. How do you feel about the seasons changing? I love the fact that I can enjoy the beauty of spring, summer, autumn and winter, but summer does seem a bit short. Doesn't it?

I've finally had to come to grips with the fact that it is indeed August. I am now looking forward to autumn and feel ready for it, but before I jump into autumn, I thought I'd end my summer designs with a bang. I've got a sneak peak for you and I am so excited (jumping up and down excited) to list it.






It should be in the shop soon!!!!

Happy Friday

Well! Friday is finally here.



Mark is off to Vegas for a bachelor party (we were up late last night assembling his pimp costume - yes, that is right, his pimp costume) for the weekend. Ahem....

I, on the other hand, after being stuck in the house all day (in the rain!) am having a girlfriend over for a little happy hour of our own.

We will be indulging in my favourite brew - Toronto's very own Steam Whistle. The fact that Steam Whistle is an environmentally-friendly brewery makes this local beer even more deliciously, delicious.

Happy
happy
Friday!

Must Haves - the Ring

I thought I'd share some of my favourite Etsy finds.

Check out the fabulousness wrapped around my finger! This kimono ring was one of my first purchases on Etsy and I have been wearing it ever since. I think I love to buy jewelry as much as I love to make it.

I love the ring's simple design, the colour (of course), and the fact that it was expertly handcrafted with love makes me love it even more! It was a custom ring made especially for moi by Les Things. Jealous? Then you should head immediately over to her shop.





Here's a closer look.....



If you have some favourite purchases or shops, I'd love to hear about them!

7 Years

7 years ago today, we made it official.

I love everything you are
I love everything you do

happy anniversary to us

xoxo

Busy Girl

I've been a very busy girl today! I've been bursting with ideas and can't wait to show them to you.

A little known fact about myself: each time I sit down to create, I am gripped by an irksome fear. Can I do it? Can I make something new? What if all my creative stores have finally been depleted?

Not yet.

These should be coming to the shop soon!

Daisy Crazy

Toronto gardens have been bursting with daisies lately. They are all in bloom. So pretty!

I am crazy for daisies.

Monkey Business

Monkey Business made it to the front page of Etsy today!!!!!

Hooray!!!!




A special thank you to Etsy's TeenAngster for her gray thoughts :)

Hot Summer Nights

While driving out of the city Friday night, the sky was so beautiful (and menacing) that I tried to capture it on camera. I took this photo from our moving vehicle. I love how the raindrops are in focus and the sky is blurred in the distance.



Later, while sitting outside on this hot summer night, drinking the coldest of beers, we witnessed another stunning display in the sky - an electrical storm far off in the distance. I've never seen so much lightning ever. It was incredible.

i. love. summer.

i
also
love
hot
summer
nights