afternoon tea

a birthday wouldn't be complete for my girl britt if it didn't include high tea. we chose the Old Mill Inn & Spa located in west Toronto @ Old Mill Station. GREAT historic place. the building itself felt like we were walking around a fairy tale novel... complete with vintage staircases and historical paintings. The tea/dining room was cute with old chandeliers and white teapots. Our tea consisted of a selection of teas (I chose the Earl Grey) and some foods including finger sandwiches (smoked salmon with cucumber dill cream cheese), pistachio macaroons, scones with devonshire cream and fruit preserves, and a few other little finger foods to enjoy. My favorite was the scones by far...and you must include the cream with them or they are not simply the same! here are some photos from our fabulous afternoon.





(on the left me, anna - my sister, britt - the birthday girl, lacey - our model friend..tehe)
on a more sad note...my love jessica couldn't make it due to a rare trip to the hospital. we miss you babe and i'll be seeing you tonight; high tea will definitely be happening again once she is out of the hospital! XOXO

Monday's Show - FatPhobia

Join us on Monday night for an interview with two women who are hosting a free FatPhobia Workshop. The workshop uncovers sizism and fatphobia, and teaches participants about the body myths we are taught: That only thin bodies/shapes/looks are normal, natural, beautiful, sexy and healthy, and that everyone can and should change their bodies to match this false ideal.

This show also marks the return of our podcasts! The podcast for this show will up within a few days on the CJSW website.

Tune in on Monday January 18 from 8:30 to 9:00pm on CJSW 90.9 fm, or on CJSW.com.

happy birthday my love: Britt!!!!

happy 23rd birthday britt! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! on my way to high tea now to celebrate her birthday. will update with pictures. xo



blazer: alfred sung for zellers...yes zellers
shirt: urban outfitters
leggings: zara
boots: sam edelman
necklace: grandmother's vintage.

Fatphobia Workshop - Jan 26 (Free!)

The Women's Centre of Calgary is hosting a free Fatphobia Workshop!
Date: Tuesday January 26
Time: 6:30 to 8:15 pm
Location: Women's Centre of Calgary, 646 1st Avenue NE Calgary
To Register: The workshop is free but you must phone the Women's Centre at 403-264-1155 to register.
Description: Come uncover sizism and fatphobia, and learn more about the body myths we are all taught in a safe, inclusive and peer-oriented space.
Fatphobia and Sizism: The belief that only thin bodies/shape/look are normal, natural, beautiful, sexy and healthy and the propagation of the myth that everyone can and should change their bodies to match this false ideal. An oppression that is often invisible or not talked about.
This is a queer, trans, disability and woman positive workshop. Everyone of all shapes, sizes and women identified people are welcome.
Fat is a descriptive word that should not have so much baggage attached to it. Fat is beautiful, healthy, sexy and natural. Come debunk the myths about fat, and learn how fatphobia is reinforced by the patriarchy.

For a list of all the upcoming FREE workshops hosted at the Women's Centre, see their current newsletter, page 4.

on the job hunt

wrap shirt: montreal store
ruffle shirt: zara
leggings: zara
belt: H&M

tell me what you think

photo courtesy of karlascloset.com

her hair is sooo adorable. maybe i have become obsessed with cutting my hair? kinda wanna chop it off to that length. you only live once right?
when i was home for the holidays i saw my neighbor who is living in montreal and she had a short cut similar to this one. ADORABLE. it suited her so well. i haven't had that short of hair in years but who knows? maybe i will get the nerve and chop it.

my perfect date

(photo courtesy of desiretoinspire.net)
this reminds me of the episodes of sex & the city where carrie is drinking the wine, sitting around the kitchen island, as Mr. Big prepares dinner. ahhhh doesn't this kitchen resemble his? it does to me.
perfect date = wine, fresh food, jazz music (maybe some mr buble) and a cute boy :)

dexter has beat me to bed... time to call it a night. xo