Cookie packages

y husband asked me last week if I could bake some cookies for his coworkers. I immediately made it into a project and was excited to finally use my bagasse containers that I had ordered a few weeks ago.
I baked 4 different kinds of cookies- shortbread cookies, gingerbread cookies, nutty double-chocolate cookies, and chewy chocolate-chip cookies. I used Christmas tree cookie cutters (a large one and a mini one) for the shortbread cookies and heart cookie cutters (large and mini as well) for the gingerbread cookies. I placed them in the bagasse containers lined with pretty wax papers and wrapped the package in bakers twine. I hope my husband's coworkers like it because I am absolutely EXHAUSTED. I baked for 6 hours... Must... get... sleep...

I love...

alloons.
I don't know what it is about them, but I've been collecting images of balloons. They are just so playful and fun. These are just some of my favourite balloon pictures that I found online. Unfortunately I don't know where these came from so I can't credit the photos. Sorry!


I love this one because it reminds me of the French short film, The Red Balloon. I remember watching that as a small kid and loving it. Maybe that's where my love affair of balloons first developed...


I think I got this image from Uppercase Magazine. All their issues are so beautiful and they are proudly Canadian!


Isn't this image beautiful??? I love how all the balloons are contained and the different colours are quite a contrast from the plain white background.


I love how free this looks.


I want to know who blew up these many balloons!! Haha.


Isn't this so romantic? Usually I find perfume ads cheesy, but I really liked this one.


This is similar in feel to the Dior ad. I'm not a big fan of pink, but I am strangely attracted to this...


Lastly, I love how Martha Stewart Magazine used balloons on their cover. It's so graphic and I like how there is a cover line on one of the balloons.

Fruit tarts

ne of the items that I wanted to put in the bagasse containers to give as Christmas presents were fruit tarts. I decided to do a test run today to see if it would taste and look ok. It looks like it took a lot of time to make, but it was quite easy. I used pre-made tart shells so I only had to make the tart filling. I topped it off with fresh berries and brushed some heated strawberry jam on top (not shown). It was quite delicious. I'm thinking I'll be making these for a few Christmas parties that I will be going to this year.

It's here!

es! It's finally here. I've been waiting all week to get this. I know it sounds nerdy to get excited for a 50-pack bagasse clamshell takeout boxes, but I've been wanting to get my hands on these for a long time now. I first saw the bagasse takeout containers when I ordered takeout from Fresh and thought it would look great as gift boxes. My first project with these is to bake some homemade treats, package them in these takeout containers, and give it out as Christmas presents to friends. I've seen similar projects by Sally Shim below:

Christmas wishlist

y hubby asked me last night while we were having dinner what I wanted for Christmas this year. Oh let's see... there's so many things that are on my wishlist. I know most of these items are unrealistic items, but a girl can always dream, right?

Loeffler Randall Kay Cross-Zip Platform Bootie in grey leather, $725USD



Givenchy Maxi Nightingale Tote in black, $2,175USD





Yves Saint Laurent Le Sixième printed stingray bag, $1,695





Chloé Elsie lurex shoulder bag, $1,250

Me-time

ver since I had my little boy in July I realized how important it is for me to have some me-time. Unless you are a parent you will never truly understand the importance of me-time. I think it has allowed me to stay sane. I don't necessarily mean that you have to be alone, but it is basically a time you put aside where you can do stuff for yourself. I have recently started taking yoga classes and I've really enjoyed it. It's a good change from always focusing on the baby to focusing on yourself and your health...

Cool collaborations

Superflat Monogram by Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton. More cute-sy than anything, but I can watch it over and over...


Trembled Blossoms by James Jean for Prada. Lots of hidden meanings behind this video- Eve in the Garden of Eden eating a forbidden fruit. Then getting clothed by Prada? Interesting...

here should be more artist collaborations with big brands, don't you think? There's something so unique about promoting a brand in an artistic way than throwing a product in your face. I think it's much cooler to develop a brand rather than a product produced by the brand.

Mix & match

ust loving the complete outfit by blogger Late Afternoon. Such a great mix of textures and patterns. I think that there's such a carefree way in which she dresses. It doesn't look so thought out.
On a side note, in case you were wondering about the cool drop cap I got it at the Daily Drop Cap. Typographer, illustrator and designer Jessica Hische designs a drop cap free of use for bloggers out there to beautify their space. I can't wait to post more of these beautiful drop caps in my blog.

Chain reaction

Gold Coast Maryanne in Black


Knightsbridge Lilia in Moss


Grosgrain Plisse Priti in Red

I'm loving bags with chains these days. Of course, I love the original Chanel 2.55 bag, but since it costs a small fortune I think I'll settle for these Kate Spade ones.

New look

I got tired of the last look of my blog so I decided to change things up a bit. Hope you like it. I also started another blog that details my life with baby A, called Dear Aidan. Go check it out.

Baby A update

My little guy is growing up so fast. He is almost 4 months now (how did that happen so fast?!) and already he is wearing 6-9 month old clothes.
It's been a bit of a challenge for me these days as I am trying to sleep train him so that he sleeps in his crib. He still sleeps in the bed with us. Also, his sleep schedule is all messed up since we came back from the west coast.

On another note, I am loving the new Stella McCartney for GapKids collection. I'm eyeing some pieces to add to baby A's wardrobe.


Trench Coat


Plaid Shirt


Long Cardigan


Fair Isle Cashmere Wrap Cardigan


Five-Pocket Jeans


Kanga Leggings


Superhero Graphic T


Footed Cashmere Leggings


Colorblock Hi-Top Sneakers

I also like the Band Jacket and the Packable Anorak, but it's not for sale on the website for some reason...
Don't even get me started with the little girl's clothes. Sometimes I wish I had a daughter so I can dress her up. It's so much more fun dressing up girls. Don't you think?


Tuxedo Jacket


Bow Belt Coat


Trench Coat


Bloomer Shorts



Pleated Pants


Silk Top


Skinny Zipper Jeans
(They make skinny jeans for toddler girls??? That's awesome!)


Silk Drop-Waist Dress


Knit Tights


Colorblock Hi-Top Sneakers