Potted Trees

I took a stroll on Bloor Street today and couldn't help but admire Club Monaco's storefront.  It's those gorgeous potted trees!  L-o-v-e the different trees and various shades of green.  And mixing pot styles is a definite DO!  

J xx

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Selena Peach

Selena Gomez is such a cutie, especially in peach!  I know what you're thinking - she's like 13!  Yes, she's young, but I still think her peach glow is achievable for even the best of us.

J xx

Get the Look:

• Josie Maran Argan Oil: a lightweight oil that makes a great moisturizer - plus it gives you a healthy dewy glow.  I use it and love it!
• Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, SPF 20:  I do not like full coverage foundation - there's nothing natural about it! Always opt for a tinted moisturizer and spot cover blemishes with concealer.  Less is so much more!
• Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat:  make no mistake - it's not a concealer, it's a skin highlighter perfect for under eye to catch the sunlight.
• Lancôme Star Bronzer:  I've been using Lancôme's bronzer for over 5 years and I see no reason to switch.  It's just the right amount of colour - even if you're heavy handed.
• Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow (shade: Filigree): There's nothing like a shimmery peach shadow on your lids to brighten the eyes.
• MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner (shade: Lord it Up):  This eyeliner goes on effortlessly and has a dewy finish instead of your typical chalky eyeliner finish.  This shade also has subtle gold shimmer which is sweet for summer.
• Clinique Lash Power Mascara:  I am a superfan of this mascara - it's actually waterproof/smudge proof, yet it somehow manages to remove easily with warm water. It's just awesome.
• Rouge D'Armani Lipstick (shade: 100): This stuff is great. Lightweight and silky finish. It's kind of like a natural lip tone perfecter. Worth every penny.

Made By Dad

It started with perfectly levelled kitchen shelves made with love by Dad. 

The Result (version 1.0)

Featuring:

• American Family Scale, antique 
• My Grandmother's toile plates, antique
• Crown mason jars, antique
• Queen Anne England tea cup, antique
• Fire King jadeite oven ware, vintage
• Godiva tin, vintage
• Opalescent Tumblers, Anthropologie
• Farmer's Market Basket, Anthropologie 
• Animal wine corks, Putti Fine Furnishings, Toronto
• Bodum 'Eileen' Coffee Maker in Gold
• Cookbooks: Ladurée Sucré, The Flavour Thesaurus, My Father's Daughter

 J xx

The 'It' Box

Bloodwood Box by Peter Coolican

I've always had a thing for decorative boxes. I keep telling myself I don't need it when I spot one, but every so often I come across one that I can't pass up. Like these designs by Peter Coolican. My favourite is Peter's Rosewood Box. I adore the satinwood accent and ebony trim. It's so rich and sleek and would make the perfect addition to a well styled table or shelf.

J xx

Rosewood Box by Peter Coolican

Every display styling needs a lovely box.

Don't you agree?

Via Marcus Design

via Modern Jane

via Luxe + Lillies

Be sure to visit Petercoolican.com for more of Peter's fine woodwork creations and furniture designs.  At just 23 - there's no telling where Peter's talent will take him! 

J xx

Pop-Up Farmer's Market

Anthropologie along with Pure Green Magazine hosted a pop-up farmer's market at their Yorkville store in Toronto this Saturday. On the way in I was treated to lemonade served in a mini mason jar, then set off to visit each beautifully decorated station where you could sample cheese and jam and mingle with Editors from Pure Green Magazine. Such a great idea! Who doesn't love a farmer's market?!  It was a positively adorable experience.  

J xx