Beauty.

Toronto....why are you so sunny and warm in February? It's so beautiful out and I was listening to this beautiful track today my friend Sara sent me. She keeps showing me the most beautiful pieces I want to create to. We're using this one for a new silks act we're creating together. I suggest, lay down and close your eyes for this one.

xo.

Family (every)day

Sipping on a double americano at The Tampered Press on this sunny, crisp Family day morning.  It kinda seems like a silly Holiday until you really think about it. When I reallllllyyyy think about it...it makes me feel so lucky to have a kick ass family that has always believed in me and given me so much love and support. Not to mention my friends and boyfriend who are the best family a gal could have when she's away from 'home'. Enjoy your fam jams today- if you're not with them, make a call.

 New and old shots that just make me think of family.

xo.

Playing catch up...

When you have beautiful and talented friends it's easy to get so busy that you don't have enough time for each other!!!! My best friend Laurel and I used to be roomies in University but since graduating we have been so busy that we haven't had time for a proper date night. SO finally over this past weekend we had the same night off and shared an early evening dinner with drinks at my place. As you must know already, I think its important to play a good hostess and put extra effort into the evening (especially when people trek to your house to see you). So here are simple ideas to make an laid back girls night a little more special :)

Bring out your best stuff! I used my grown up napkins, cute side plates, used my favourite candles and made water infused with cucumber and berries. Yumm. 

Go all out and BAKE! I made Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies! Such as easy recipe... 1 cup of peanut butte, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and one egg. Mix together and cook at 350 for 7-10 mins. Deelish! 

Laurel brought wine but I also got a tasty Elderflower Cider. one tall can split between two glasses on ice with some frozen fruit. Garnishing always makes things feel fancier and more fun.

What we ate? Well we had a big plate of homemade nachos. Laurel brought a delicious new cheese to try and then we added green pepper, onion and tomato. We didn't have to add much because we also made...

..Homemade guacamole! We used 3 ripe avocados, frech coriander, lime juice, tomoato and red onion for this flavourful homemade dip. So filling and so good (we also had some salsa, of course) 

Our dessert!

When you haven't seen friends in a while I think its nice to make the night special in simple ways. You don't need to break the bank to create memories with your bestest girlfriends :).

like a dream...

xo.

Happy love day

I will never be too old for cute cards

chocolates and baking for two

revealing my heart

and saying I love you.

I will always love verses 

that rhyme and are silly,

but are there to describe

how butterflies align in my belly

So this is my poem

lame and unrehearsed,

but made in the moment

when my heart's about to burst.

You know that I'm cheesy 

I like Valentines and the works.

And maybe it makes you queazy 

but hey,  you know you love my quirks!

So everyone splash a little pink in your day

make heart shapes and phone calls

to anyone you love, and say;

Thanks for being you

don't hate on Valentine's

just promise to be true

Now lets kiss and drink wine!!!

xo.

Tulips for your troubles

I received the most beautiful bouquet of tulips from the incredibly talented and hard working performance team at Cirque Ability! I recently choreographed their aerial show EXPOSED that had two performance last night and as a gift they gave me these flowers. There were so many I put them in three smaller vases around my house.Such a thoughtful gesture and so nice to have bright tulips.  

Thanks ladies, loved working with you.

xo.

Snack Bar

If you want a cute date night, a delicious Manhattan, live dj, unbelievable food and a great vibe...You have to check out 416 Snack Bar.  I love a good Manhattan, but these guys even make they're own cherries for garnish. Such a great night, such a great place. PLEASE GO!