garter belts

One of my close girlfriends got engaged yesterday.  I have known her for 10 years and I am so happy for her.  Her and I even have a marriage pool together with two other girls that we made when we were 18 back in university!  So far, her pick is most accurate (scary how much foresight an 18 year old can have). 

Her engagement prompted me to browse etsy.com today to look for cute wedding related accessories when a company that makes garter belts caught my eye.  Does anyone wear these things at weddings or uphold the garter belt toss?  I think it would be slightly on the embarrassing side to partake in a gb toss and not something that would be missed should it be omitted from a celebration.

Nevertheless, if you are into garter belts and are thinking of incorporating the toss into your affair, then here is a sweet little design that I originally thought was a hair band (and secretly wish it still was) from Rosebud Lips on Etsy.com.   Thankfully the company also makes headbands (among other items) showcasing their beautiful flowers made of ribbon and lace.

easter cupcake ideas

In the spirit of the long weekend and the Easter holiday, here are some cupcake ideas that your friends and family will surely love!  Enjoy.

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joya candles

I went on a five hour walk today with my boyfriend to do some window shopping, take photographs and take in fresh air and sun.  It is the first nice day in Toronto in a long time.  Mother nature must have known that today was a civic holiday and that people would want good weather on their day off.  The streets were teaming with dogs, families, little bike riders, big bike riders, and friends all shopping, browsing and socializing on Good Friday.

A couple good finds today while we poked our head in and out of the stores on Queen Street West between Dovercourt and Bathurst.

One in particular is a candle brand I discovered called Joya candles.  Joya is a New York based candle and fragrance company, or “creative collective” as the company website totes named after the Spanish word for jewel.  Their candles are hand crafted and environmentally friendly and caught my attention for the candle holder’s design and amazing smelling jasmine flavoured candle.  They produce a line of candles and fragrances under their own brand as well as for other retailers.   The candle that I saw was part of their special collection that was released in 2007 called the Joya + Sarah Cihat limited edition candle.   Sarah Cihat is a Brooklyn based ceramic artist best known for her line of rehabilitated dishware and she co-designs the Perfume in Porcelain line for Joya.   The holder comes in six styles (three white/three black) with motifs like octopuses, skulls, peacocks and a moth.     These candles would make a great hostess gift. 

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lorena barrezueta bakeware

I love to bake.  That is no surprise to those of you who know me.  I have a cookbook collection that has been growing larger by the year, that I will one day take with me when I move out of my mother’s house.  What I don’t have is a set of bakeware to call my own.  Over the past couple years of taking baking lessons, I have picked up a cake pan here or a loaf tin there and love the non-stick, metal bakeware.  However, I would not say that this functional bakeware is at all pretty. 

Wait till you see Lorena Barrezueta ‘s colourful, bold, Gourmet Collection.  You’ll want one of everything.  I sure do!

Artist Note:  Lorena Barrezueta is a New York (Brooklyn) based artist who earned a BFA in Product Design from the Parsons School of Design.   Lorena’s porcelain dishware are cast from aluminum takeout containers and can be purchased online from the Curiosity Shoppe here.

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paper garlands

How cute are these paper garlands for your next house party or backyard event?  I saw the idea posted on blog, Creature Comforts, which originated from website, Project Wedding.  Any colour pallet would do, and the garland can be easily customized in length and texture for your entertaining needs.  For more info on how to do this project yourself, click here.

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