DIY Ideas for the Holiday Season

I love walking around the city during the Holiday season, especially at night when you can openly discreetly peek into someone's house and take a look at their lit up decor. There is something incredibly calming about a pitch dark house with just it's Christmas tree lit up.

I have put together some decoration ideas that you can DIY: 

1. Lit up Canvas 2. Orange table snow men 3. Hanging from the ceiling 4. Reuse your holiday cards       5. Wreath of lights 6. Table center piece

We won't be decorating this year because we are headed back home for the Holidays, maybe next year we can have everyone visit here for the Holidays, that way I will have a reason to go all crazy with snowmen & glitter!

Happy Saturday!

A little sparkle in your Monday.

Holiday parties are about just around the corner! Will you be going all out with a  sequin dress or adding little touches here and there with glitzy nail polishes or shoes? I think I am the short type (Seen above) with a tucked in white crisp shirt. When I was younger, I would love hanging out at flea markets and would always reach for the glittery pieces..My parents made a point of how tacky I was at such a young age. But now you can tone down a "tacky" sequin skirt with a simple cotton Tee and blazer and turn it into an everyday look or wear sparkly footwear with jeans..

I hope you'll be spending a bit of your Monday planning your go to holiday outfits. 

Have a great Monday! 

Sunday Travels.

I hope you are all having a great Sunday! It's getting pretty chilly here in Vancouver so I am day dreaming of the 5 spots i'd like to visit one day. To be truthful, there are far more than 5 places i'd like to see but I thought that starting at a smaller number with be a more realistic goal for now. 

Are there any special places you'd like to see one day? 

The Highs & Lows of decorating

Can you tell the differences between these photos? It took me quite some time to figure out the subtle differences..They are the same designs but some are high end meaning the room itself cost more than 5000$ to create while the lower one was created on a friendly budget that your wallet will be happy with. I can be easily fooled by thinking the lower one is actually the high one. To make things easier for you, I marked down which room is high & which one is low. Are you surprised?

You can find more deco ideas for your whole home if you click here. Like when creating an outfit, it's nice to mix high end pieces with more affordable ones to create your favourite look! 

Happy Weekend & decorating!!

CURRENT READ: IS EVERYONE HANGING OUT WITHOUT ME?

Writer, actress, director, comedian, Mindy has more than one talent up her sleeve that's for sure. Having contributed to "The Office" for a number of years now (as an actress, writer & director), I knew I would dig her book: Is everyone hanging out without me. Okay, seeing the picture on the back of the book also helped..From being teased in High School to her struggles as a newbie writer wanting to make it big in New York, Mindy pokes fun at herself while keeping it light proving that no matter who you are, dreaming big and acting on your dreams will pay off...one day! 

Happy reading!

Wishing you a happy Monday.

I love the fresh vibe  from these photos taken by photographer  Terry Richardson for the NY times spread. I wish I looked that cool eating my lucky charms in the am.  Sharing these with you to put a little colour in your Monday! View the full article here.

Have a good one!

Lounging problems.

Wrap | Scarf | Shirt | Pants | Socks | Leg warmers | Pants

Lately, my "boudoir attire" has mainly consisted of a ratty old pair of pants combined with the luckiest first t-shirt I can put my hands on.  The second I walk thru the door after work or after running errands, my new uniform simultaneously comes on. I do feel bad for the people who have seen me in this accoutrement. I have clothes for work, for play but when it comes to the "clothes for lounging" territory, I am completely clueless.

So I ventured around town this week to see if I could spot anything to replace my current look. To my surprise, JACOB's new arrivals consisted of just what I needed..They called it the Chalet look. They made it look so easy. They made me want to have it all.  Above are some pieces of the collection but I've also added the tights from H&M (They were cheaper than the ones found at Jacob) and #7 is just for fun (See price tag, breathe..)

So on this cold and rainy weekend, I plan on looking presentable in my own house I guess?!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday Recipe: Stuffed Zucchini

What better way to fill an empty stomach than with some yummy comfort food without feeling so guilty about it? This recipe is perfect for that,  you have the gooey melted parmesan but also get your daily intake of veggies. Serve these up along side a soup for a cozy meal.

1. Remove the inside of the zucchini and chop
2. Combine chopped scallions, inside of zucchini, chopped mushrooms and cook
3. Add 1 cup of chicken broth to vegetables
4. Once the broth is diluted, scoop your mixture onto your emptied zucchini's
5. Top your zucchini's off with parmesan cheese and bake until bubbly
6. Sprinkle some cajun spices for extra kick

To make it a meal itself, I sometimes cook sausage meat (Pork or Turkey, whatever rocks your boat) and add it to the mix.

Happy Thursday, hope you enjoy!

Splurging Monday.

I am currently coveting this 4 in 1 jacket by Yigal Azrouel. Need I say more then it looks great and that you have four different ways of wearing it?! It can be worn as a vest, a jacket and more..Okay it will not work well with the rain here in Vancouver but a girl can dream right? But on this cold early Monday morning (leaving for work before 7 am) all  I can think about is cuddling in  this coat while on the skytrain.

Find out how you can wear it along with it's price tag ( brace yourself ;) ! ) here.

Have a great Monday!

Memo

White Spaces

I love a clean & crisp white space. There is something about it that makes it look so cozy and welcoming. Bonus points because it does help save on paint ;) If you don't follow certain guidelines though, your living room/bedroom (whatever space you decided on) may look awkward. Here are a couple of steps you might want to follow courtesy of Glamour magazine:

1. You may want to incorporate some wooden touches such as a chair or coffee table (See my pick below)

2. Make sure that their are different textures in your whites: glossy, rough, soft . .  

3. It doesn't have to be ALL white, you can mix in a colour like some navy pillows or a throw to add a little depth.

4. Since your going all white you may want to go with an unfussy couch that isn't worth thousands (Ikea has a good selection at reasonable prices) just in case

5. Placing a mirror where the light hits will give the room some additional light

Now I want to start redecorating my place! See my picks below for a nice added to touch to a white on white room!

Happy Sunday! 

MeMo :)