Overdressed and Overeducated

I might have one of these down. Now I need to work on the other...

via Just.Pure.Lovely.

Grey Wood Floors and White Walls

I just simply love the floors in this room. Definitely fits in with a room of monochromatics.

via Designspiration

The Wandering Boots

Mine are in grey and I definitely love my desert boots! Super comfortable and versatile in my wardrobe!

via The Red House

The Busy Trap

A good article on the NYTimes website and a good thing to mull over again when I return home.

I think it's true, particularly of this generation and we fall into this trap where we always want to be 'busy'. A good hard thought into what this means and if we are just saying we are busy for the sake of it is worth our time. I'd like to invest into tasks that are more meaningful to my day to day life, rather than just run around and be proud that I am busy all the time.

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Ink and Textile Design

Brushwork that makes you think that this would work well on a piece of clothing. I love the bold and delicate strokes that give it so much movement and density.

via pinterest

Built In Bookcases

Perfect little built in bookcase in white. Blends in and works well with this minimalist decor.

via Sarah Swanson Design

Things to Remember

Seems sound enough. On vacation now, I need to keep these in mind!

via wit + delight

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
- John McCrae


via St. Thomas Blog

Project 365: Day 315

The cat always hides under the bed when we're packing or there is all this stuff that is going on and she just doesn't know what to do!

Going travelling for two weeks, but this time there will be minimal daily updates while I'm away. Somehow I didn't even have any time before leaving to pre-draft some material, I was working up to the last minute! Since I don't have reliable internet access this time, I will have to leave you with the cat!

Project 365: Day 314

Busy busy busy... that's how it always is when you are preparing to travel. So much to do, so little time!

Simple Dove Tattoo

While minimalist, it is effective as a tattoo. I love the simple lines and graceful design.

via Tattoo Me Now

Gabriel Dawe

So beautiful and subtle. Located in Como, Italy for miniartextil. I can only imagine how lovely it is in person, from every angle and during all sorts of lighting situations.

via The Jealous Curator

Project 365: Day 313

Perched below, under the table. Wondering why there is such a ruckus at home these days. Curious as usual.

Project 365: Day 312

Having a hard time with some sweets, so weaning towards something more healthy. Mandarin oranges and a piece of dark chocolate for the evening.

Dutch Tilts Film Poster Exhibition

I posted one for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind many many months ago, and have found more! These are some beautiful, hand crafted takes on movie posters, each more beautiful and engaging than the next. Really, it's refreshing to take it as an art form, rather than just cobbling together headshots to make up a promotional material.

by Peter Strain

Time to Work

Hmm.. need to start getting serious...

via wit + delight

Dizzying Heights

Don't be afraid, the next few months will be a series of jumps. However, it will all work out in the end.

Interesting angle for the photography, I would probably be most worried about dropping my camera!

via pinterest

Chambray and Cropped Pants

Perfectly simple and stylish combination. I just get comfortable just looking at it, who knew chambray shirts would be so versatile!

via Wendy's Lookbook

Project 365: Day 311

While we don't normally watch a lot of TV, today we had to stay tuned to the presidential race in the United States. Even though we are residents of Canada, we watch these with great interest as the well-being of this country has direct impacts on us and many people around the world. Whether we like it or not, we are a world system that is affected by all of the movements around us.

Great acceptance speech by Obama and he was captivating as always. Wishing him, his family, his staff and the country success in his next four years as the President of the United States.

Project 365: Day 310

First came all the painting, now all the sawing and nailing things down. Fun times in the condo, while we get the place all spiffed up and ready to go!