A different kind of cupcake...

So I always blog about how I love a nice glass of red wine with pretty much anything BUT I had a new discovery. Cupcake Vinyards! I was in the LCBO and saw this little beauty on the shelf and decided to give it a try. So delicious, extremely unique and it basically tastes like dessert. Its Californian and the one I tried was Red Velvet. So delicious, go to their website and check it out.

Great girls night blend. xo.

toes to nose

For all the dance and gymnastics I've done since I was a wee little one, I have never been extremely back bendy and I have never been able to touch my toes to my head! So in my adult years I am still determined to achieve this kind of flexibility. I took these photos yesterday...and I'm close... but still not there!!! So my current circus goal, is getting my toes to my nose, well I'd be happy with them touching my head.

 

And maybe eventually past my head to my shoulder, while balanced on my hands..

or maybe not. One step at a time folks.

xo.

First day of the rest of my life.

Had my last day and my restaurant job yesterday, can't believe it! Now I have time to do the things I have been putting off while juggling two jobs. Here's my short list;

1. Go to the AGO, yeah I live in Toronto and I've never been
2. Use the SPA certificate my girlfriends gave me back in August (I'm going this Tuesday!)
3. Finish a sewing project (got my beautiful machine for xmas but haven't completed anything)
4. Write everyday write everyday write everyday 
5. Long walks (especially with this warm 'winter' I want to discover more of Toronto. I'm always in the west end but I want to find new coffee shops and secret boutiques to visit)
6. See more shows...of all kinds.
7. Keep in touch better (more calls, more emails)
8. Go see my grandparents in Collingwood (going soon)
8. Working on my own projects
10. Keep up my own circus training and don't let it slide while coaching

I can think of a million more things, but this is a good place to start. It awesome bar job to have, but now I have enough hours coaching and then performance gigs that pop up, so I'm totally set. And there is NO NEED to stress myself out with another job I don't actually need. Think I'm growing up, crazy.

xo. 

lost and found

Some treasures...

xo.

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 :).