here we go!

Gorgeous Alexa Chung from ELLE UK,

 The pic above pretty much describes me these days, lots going on!  So I'm moved in our new house, in a new city! Ok, our stuff is still in transit, so the move is not totally completed, but here I am. I'm very excited to settle in a new city, discover what my new neighborhood is made of, find new restaurants, new stores, new places to hang out... As much as I will miss my Montreal favorites, I'm eager to discover what will be my Calgary favorites!

I'm also very thrilled to have to whole house to decorate! Don't be surprised if you find a little more interior decorating post in here for the upcoming weeks.. hope you like it!

I'll also round up my Montreal favorite's here pretty soon, you should definitely check them out, or take note for your next visit in La Belle Province!

A little eye candy!

Hey hey! I am pretty busy with this whole moving to a new city thing these days, but I waned to share a few items that caught my eye on the world wide web! Enjoy!

Dress, DVF 365 $; three finger ring, ASOS 21$; Evening bag, ASOS, 25$; Glasses svpply, 50 $; Chanel gold nail polish, 25$; Jimmy Choo flats, 295$ at Holt Renfrew.

Moving out!

So, after 3 amazing years together here in Montreal, we are packing up to move to Calgary today!
Actually, there is a whole crew packing for us here... and they are fast so I have to keep this post short and sweet before they get to  my computer!

Overwhelmed? Yes. Nostalgic? Yes. Terrified? Nah, maybe a little... Excited? Most definitly! I'm learning a lot on myself these days. On saying bye, on leaving, and on planning for a new future! I'll let you know more when we are settled in! See you on the other side of the country!

I want to wear...

All from J.Crew, here.

Illustration love

Cate Parr is a dedicated, immensly talented illustrator from L.A. . To my eyes, she is one of the few who can use fashion images and completly transform them with her unique, dreamy style. I recently purchased the Vogue image featured above via Esty and I was so happy to see it show up in my mailbox the very next week! 

Click here to check out more of her work, and maybe get your favorite one!

Marc Jacob in... Prada?

Featured in the latest issue of Industrie, Marc Jacob in Prada!

Oh so playfull!

Of course I like Marc dressing in Prada very much. I think he is very brave and, most of all, he looks completly acceptable and elegant. He has a real spirit and I like his work . – Miuccia Prada

via stylebykling

Mr. Beckham & Adele, perfect couple.

Hummm, not only is there eye candy in this new glossy, but there are actually very interesting and thoughtful articles, interviews and opinion pieces. Male celebrities, intellectuals, style icons from all over the world are carefully hand picked to create a forward thinking magazine, with unique perspective.

The website is updated regularly and features some interviews and great photographs. 

Created in Amsterdam, its sister publication, The Gentlewoman is also a great read for ladies. Especially since this issue features a great and (very) honest interview with my current favorite artist, Adele. 

What is also great about the women's publication is that it has the same smart and intellectual tone as its masculine counterpart. Beauty, fashion and anti-aging are still part of the topics, but in a wise approach, with interesting comments and reflexions. Intellectuals, artists, pop icons and women from different backgrounds fill the pages of this new mag. Love it!

(* If in Mtl, you get both at Multimag on Mont-Royal, and other fine stores I'm sure).

Inspiration for a sensational...

All images via Oh happy day, except for the awesome confetti reef, via styled magazine. Check both out for great party (and wedding) inspiration!

Chance

How inspiring are these images from Chance's new collection? I feel as relaxed as I would on a French seaside just by looking at them. Their summer line is simple, elegant, with a unmistakable je ne sais quoi. Stripes, solid colors, linen and a super cute selection of accesories are available on the web.

Spring rain

 

by Marc Owens

Weekend celebration!

 

We had a great time at Diese Onze Jazz bar last night! We loved the food, the wine and the very talented band who gave an outstanding show. There is something about a dark, candle lit jazz bar that is so extremely romantic. We call these night our Dean Martin nights, we dress up, kick the night off with a martini and always, always have a great time! 

Diese Onze:  4115-A rue St Denis, Montreal

Photo via Happiness is...

Lamb chop delight!

Here is my favorite summer meat recipe! It's easy, delicious, and you can make it on the BBQ, in a pan or in the oven. 

You'll need:
6 lamb chops

1 cup of chopped parsley (Italian or the normal kind)
Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

3 crushed garlic cloves

3 tablespoons of olive oil

Salt

Here's the deal, you can totally adapt the quantity of ingredients to your liking and according to the number of lamb chops you will cook. Quanto basta*!

All you need to do is make a paste with all the ingredients and rub it on the meat. Let marinade and chill for about 1 hour then cook! You can cook on the BBQ, in the oven or in the pan. However you do it, you should leave a little bit of pink in the middle of the meat. 

Voila! Super easy, and delicious. You can serve with Basmati Rice, BBQ vegetables, French fries or just a nice salad. 

Let me know what you think!

* "To your own taste" as David Rocco would say!

Some people are really just about making the world a better place!

Check out her website for more info and fun projects she has done at  ColormeKatie.
So inspiring!

Secret, fast, delicious sangria receipe

I'm going to share my secret Portuguese Sangria recipe with you, lucky reader! It's super simple, extremely fast, and even though it may offend hard core sangria fans, it's delicious and everyone loves it!

You'll need:
1 inexpensive bottle of sweet red wine
1/2 litter of Fanta ( Fanta is the best, but any orange pop or Orangina will do).
Fresh fruits sliced (Orange, peach, nectarine etc)
Frozen berries (optional)
Ice.

You'll have to:
Mix it all together, let it chill a little, just the time it takes  to tell your guests that you found this recipe on an awesome blog they should check out. And, bam, it's ready to enjoy!
 * This recipe is best enjoyed during a pic-nic, in these gorgeous Villeroy&Boch cristal glasses.


OK, now for you snazzy drinkers, here's a fancier recipe

1 bottle of merlot
1/2 cup of Grand Marnier
1/3 cup of Peach liqueur

Fresh fruits sliced (Orange, peach, nectarine etc)
Frozen berries
3 cinnamon sticks.
2 cans of 7up or Tonic water
Ice

Mix everything but 7up and ice, Let chill for 1 hour. Add 7up, ice, and remove cinnamon sticks.
Enjoy!

It sometimes really does take a performance to get dressed up!

BARNEYS NEW YORK Showcases The Genius of DAPHNE GUINNESS from Barneys The Window on Vimeo.

The famous Barney's store in NY had the brilliant idea to showcase, in their window,  a performance of the equally famous Daphne Guiness (Heiress for the Guiness family, who amongst other things, owns that beer cie you might know about. She is recognised as a fashion icon, a haute couture collector and an artist). She here getting ready to go to the MET ball.

Anyways, enjoy this poetic performance... After all, every pretty girl deserves to go to a ball!  *

Via lakejane
*Yes man quote

Happy TV!

Ok, it's official, I love the new abc show "Happy endings"! It's fun, quirky, different, with very actual references. Many compared it to Friends, and althought it's not false, I feel like it's more raw and real than friends was.  It's on abc wednesday nights, or click  here to watch full episodes.

Travelling day

I spent today in the air, litterally! We were in Calgary for a couple of days, and we had a blast! We have hours painting the new maison, it's starting to look great! We have also had such good times with our friends out there! We didn't mannage to see everyone, but we'll be back before you know it! There is still a lot to keep us busy here in Montreal, so I'm happy to be back!

Photo via Pinterest, source unknown.

web+vintage= awesome shopping

Vintage isn't easy to wear, shop or find in my opinion. That was before I discovered Pink Clouds! A great way to skip the hunt through piles of clothing, the remote stores, and the patience to see what comes in. Plus, the website suggests great looks to pull of the items, they clearly indicate the size by giving detailed measurement of the clothing. Plus plus, they have very interesting and diverse brands! A dream!

But there is a certain paradox about buying vintage clothing online, don't you think? 

via refinery 29, all images Pink Clouds

If looks could win votes..

Here are a few fun photos to remind you that today is your chance to take a stand and vote! Who could have imagined that these teenagers would become party leaders today? Are you surprised by any of these looks?

All photos from Vintagevoter.ca

motivation for the week to come...

Quirky? Yes. True? Absolutely. Motivating? Kinda... :)


Source: esty blog.

Boxes and books. + what I'm reading right now.

One on the most difficult things about moving is deciding what to keep and what to sell/toss, but one thing I can never part with are books. I love and need a full library, filled with ideas, memories and stories. I was shocked when the mover told me that the average family usually only has a box and a half of books! But even to save on moving costs, I can’t bring myself to giving them away...

I am currently reading Tina Fey's Bossypants biography, a smart, funny and insightful book! It reads like a conversation you could have with her over coffee. (A very very long coffee.) I'm  about half way into it, but it already had me laughing out loud a few times! 

Original image via pinetrest.