Such busy times!

Here is a beautiful dance video! Sorry for the lack of post, things are a little busy over here! I promise to share some really good stuff this week! In the mean time, take a minute and let yourself be transported by this stunning clip!

Biking makes the world better

Inspiring and beautiful video by people for bikes. Enjoy!

Have a fantastic week-end!

image by Kristian Schuller via wolf and willow.

Why not add a bit of glamour to our lives this week-end, shall we? No fancy events planned? No worries,  why don't you try wearing a pretty dress to do grocery shopping? It'll lift your mood up, probably get people to smile nicely at you, and make the world a prettier place! Just have fun with it!

So sweet...

Dear photograph is a sweet new tumbler where people post old images place in current locations. Here is a few of the images up there, you can also submit your own!
Via cup of joe.

Friday Fun Links!

Original Image from Every day I Show

A thoughtful review of Bill Cunningham New-York.

A fun, free, printable place mat.

DIY filament lights, amazing! I would have never thought you can do that!

A pretty hair do, step by step.

Breathtaking slow-motion video.

Weird fruits turned into art.

Dressing up the pyramids in color!(video)

Super stylish little miss!

Montreal's Best restaurants... according to Chloé & Victor!

Restaurant image from : Emma's blog

A little selection for the gent's

Jacket, Zara, 159 $; bermudas, Club Monaco, price in stores; USB turn table, brookstone, 150 $; Tie, ASOS, 47 $; Botas, Tom's, 79 $; Superhero globe, art on globes, 399 $.

Delicious, stylish groceteria!

While taking a stroll in Inglewood last week-end, we came across what I'd describe as Calgary's foodie heaven! Bite Groceteria is a cute imported product fine grocery store with a hand picked  selection ranging from dry goods as wild rice and fancy couscous to an amazing selection of spices, cold cut meat, cheese, pickled veggies and so much more. Go there and get inspired by the pretty packaging and the mouth watering smells, it just makes you want to cook something fantastic! I couldn't resist the wild rice, the pickled balsamic and clove beets (delicious!) and I also got stuffed vine leafs...that disappeared before the photo shoot!

Bite 1212, 9th ave Calgary.

Summer chic done right!

Anthropologie's new summer catalog is filled with amazing summer outfits, but what really caught my eye is this delicate blouse paired with cute cargo shorts. Chic, yet casual it's perfect for the warm week-ends ahead! Love it!

Design envy...

 

Here are a few pieces of great furniture I would love to include in our home! 

Ah, if only I had an unlimited budget!

Mirrors, 195 $; Lamp, price upon request; Silver Tray, 49 $; Dining Table, 999 $; Side Table, 249 $; Rug, 19 $; Chair, 999 $.

Pool party inspiration

 

 This is how  a perfect summer day could go: warm, laid back, sunny and spent with friends doing silly things to a nice mellow song! ahhh...

(the video is by Jamiroquai, Seven days in sunny June, via Chance)

nature wonders

The Mountain from TSO Photography on Vimeo.


The Arctic Light from TSO Photography on Vimeo.

Stunning! This in an incredibly beautiful video, take a little break from your day and enjoy! Me, I'll go back to unpacking our life here, yes! our stuff just arrived from Montreal!

via Black Eiffel

Fun project for green thumbs!

Here is my next project: a terrarium! I love these little worlds under glass, a fun alternative to a regular plant plus I bet they'd look great just about anywhere in the house, or as a table center piece!

top 2 images via green wedding shoes, bottom terrariums hand made by Assembly New York

This weekend...

Sometimes, things just don't go according to plan... We all know that, but let's try to make the most of what comes our way this weekend, make it fun, make it work! From my experience, that always makes for the best times, greatest outcomes,  and most cherishable memories. Carpe diem you guys!
Image via pinterest

DIY Lamp, do it!

Since I started the day with a post for you, manly readers, I thought it could be fun to follow up with a cool DIY project! You know, so you can get in touch with your masculinity and build stuff...

 I picked this project for 3 reasons: 1) it looks great! 2) You don't need tools, just pliers 3)you can get creative and really make it your own by changing the design, the materials, etc. .

For the full step by step guide, including you shopping list, check out the very talented Linsey Adelman Studio webpage. Here, is a direct link to this project. 

Have fun!

PS.: Ladies, it's also a project you can tackle easy, just don't tell the boys!

Gentlemanly gorgeous!

Here is a nice selection of men's grooming, washing, all around beautifying products that all are good for you, manly readers, as well as for the planet! I didn't really intend to do a green post, but it turns out all my favorites are also environment conscious, look at that! 

Click on the corresponding number for a link to the website where you can make the purchase (or find the items near you).

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 

Champagne on ice please!

The world renowned Moët & Chandon as come up with something new and fresh for the summer! They have created the first champagne that is best enjoyed on ice, introducing the Moët Ice Imperial. 

The maison recommends chilling the bottle to 7 'C (or 45'F), pick a large glass (like the cute Kate Spade champagne saucers above),  put 3 large ice cubes, add champagne, garnish with mint, ginger, berries or citrus peel, which ever you prefer. You could also put the garnish in your ice cube, for a fancy touch! 

Cheers!

a pretty way to organize books!

I really prefer this organization technique to the classic alphabetical order. Plus, it's easier to maintain!

images via color me happy

Simple+pretty

Elle UK's covers are always awesome, but this one really hits the mark for me, stunning!

image via ilovewildfox

fashion lesson: colorful pants!

Colorful pants seems to be the item of the season, but it's not that easy to pull off! Artizia posted J. Brand's jean lesson on their (very interesting) blog and I thought it was absolutely perfect! 

The celeb's pictures show a great way to pair colors avoiding the "Spice girl, 1990" look! Using pastels or basic plain colors on top is the trick! Also, the ankle length ads a modern, european feel and allows you to show off those summer shoes! 

A quick word on J.Brand jeans: absolute love. They have been my go-to jeans for years now, and I can't tell you how much I like them, and how many compliments they drove my way!

JBrand's jeans are around 170 $, and can be found at Artizia, Holt Renfrew, and many select boutiques.

If you're looking for more budget friendly options, I saw great hues at Zara.