August 25, 2010
Canada’s no stranger to indie fashion – Valerie Dumaine hails from Montreal, and season after season she brings us beautiful, wearable collections. The fall fashion preview is up on her site now – and will be in her online shop and in stores soon too.
Click here to view the full preview.
~Posted by: Amy
August 24, 2010
Image from Emporium51
Image from Gene Pierson
Image from Siobahn Photography
Flicking through the channels the other night I found myself stopping to watch So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Not my normal fare personally, but something about the show lured me in. And over the next several days I found myself watching more episodes.
Halifax. Toronto. Vancouver. Auditions from all over the country. Watching these dancers, all with their own stories, taking the stage and pouring their hearts out, hoping to be chosen for one of the coveted spots as a finalist. After watching more than a couple episodes it dawned on me why I couldn’t turn my eyes away from the screen. It wasn’t the dancers stories, or their amazing techniques – though these elements of the show are fascinating in and of themselves. It was something else entirely. It was the abandon with which some of these individuals danced – somehow, their movements seem to not only work with the music they were dancing to, but also to enhance it.
Their coreographed dance routines, carefully trained for and rehearsed – became something else. Watching, it seemed to me that these dancers had given themselves the freedom to let go of everything else for the moment, and to express the best part of themselves with an openness and a love for life – if even for just a minute on a stage with thousands watching.
~Posted by: Amy
August 23, 2010
I think it’s safe to call me a details person, so when I come across a sweet little shop like The House of Bouton – I get pretty excited. Cassie Bouton has formal training as a printmaker and earned her MFA at the University of Southern Maine. She creates lovely screenprinted tea towels and art to add a fun burst of color to any kitchen.
Click here to visit the shop.
~Posted by: Amy
August 20, 2010
…the weekend! 3 words that I never seem to tire of, it’s something to celebrate each week. Hope your weekend involves something sweet!
Macarons above are from: Sparkles Kitchen
~Posted by: Amy
August 19, 2010
Seems to me that if summer is about one thing – that it’s about having fun. So much so that it can be tough sometimes to get all the work done that needs to get done in a day. Probably because we’re more interested in things like staying cool and making homemade ice cream, which I’m excited to post about today. Found these recipes on HGTV and I’m hoping I’ll get to try making them sometime! How delicious does Butterfinger ice cream sound?
Vintage Ice Cream Scoop: Lucky Little Dot
Blue Ice Cream: Inventory Supply
~Posted by: Amy
August 18, 2010
These photos make it pretty clear to me that it’s just about time for a trip to the beach! This house just looks so cozy to me – and the cloudy skies, refreshing. The rest of the photos from this space are available here, on House Beautiful.
~Posted by: Amy
August 17, 2010
I came upon this sweet treasury on Etsy a few days ago and knew I wanted to share it. Have you seen the movie Up? I loved it – and this treasury makes me think I should watch it again.
Balloons Print: Aimee Claire
Wedding Candles: Bragging Bags
Mailbox Print: Skippy Designs
Oilcloth Bunting: Magpie and Cake
~Posted by: Amy
August 16, 2010
Dessert Installation Art
Here on the West Coast it’s shaping up to be one of the hottest days of the summer. Just yesterday a family member sent me a picture of a melting ice cream truck (seen below) – and voila, inspiration for today’s post!
John Berg and Rebekah Myers via Eat me Daily
Orest Keywan via Jor
Claes Oldenburg via Jor
~Posted by: Amy
August 13, 2010
If you like homes that are decorated brightly and cheerfully, like I do, Mi Casa Revista never disappoints. Browsing through their site today I came across this fun home – loving the bright pops of red and unique details.
Hope your weekend is wonderful!
