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Living two blocks away from High Park has it's perks. D and I woke up early on Wednesday morning and rode over to the park to check out the cherry blossoms (and beat the crowds). We brought a thermos full of coffee and sat among the trees and then snuck into Grenadier Cafe for an early bird breakfast before heading back home and off to work. It was unexpectedly wonderful, and a nice way to break up the week.  D's parents are back in town this weekend for another visit before they head back out West. We're booked at the Drake tonight for cocktails and it'll be fun to show them around one of our favorite spots. We have a couple of busy weeks coming up, and this weekend kicks things off. Hoping to balance the busy with morning coffee and enjoying the spring sunshine. Whatever you have planned, enjoy your weekend xo { last weekend marked the one year anniversary of getting engaged (lots has happened in a year!) } { cute decor at Oak Island , the newby on Ossington } { serio

Millennial pink has taken over the design world as of late - fashion, beauty, interior design has all taken note, picking up on the popularity of the color and I'm loving it.  These J.Crew looks  has be inspired to work more pink into my wardrobe. With blond hair I always strayed away from it, feeling it was a little too girly, but I'm loving the pink on pink - look #1 is my favorite!

Confession: I have house fever. You know like some ladies have baby fever? Well, I have house fever. My mind is over run with the desire to buy and decorate a home as of late! Maybe getting married has increased my feelings on the idea, but I'm hoping we can somehow get our foot in the door of this crazy Toronto real estate market! I came across this Parisian apartment and while I typically trend towards neutral palettes, there's no denying the amazing use of color and pattern in the space. Book marking this one for future inspiration. 

My most recent read was Jessi Klein's "You'll Grow Out Of It". It was and enjoyable read and Jessie was hilarious and earnest. She's one of the writers for Amy Schumer and you really just feel like you're chatting with a girlfriend over wine. I admittedly LOL'd a few times while reading. Perfect read to kick the summer off. I'm hosting May book club at my house and I chose Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff as our next read. I haven't been the best at keeping up with the reading, but seeing as it's my choice and I'm hosting, I don't really have a choice. I started it this morning and it seems intense but I'm already hooked. Loved this article about how to read more , and feeling inspired that I can get through this one before the deadline. I've also just gotten Kelly Oxford's new book and cannot wait to start it, as more of a light, comedic read! What are you reading these days?

Oddly enough, when I began dress shopping, I didn't have a clear image of how I envisioned looking on my wedding day. With it being a winter wedding, I knew I'd get to wear some of the furs that have been handed down and lent to me, but I started dress shopping with a very open mind. My mom was kind enough to accompany me to 9 different appointments before I ended up choosing my dress.  I decided on a simple Theia dress , knowing that I would change the neckline (it used to be a boat neck across the front) and add bridal buttons all the way down the back of the dress. The crepe fabric was one of the selling points, it was flattering and so comfortable. I ordered my dress at Sash & Bustle and all of the ladies were SO helpful and wonderful - and after visiting quite a few shops, I loved the vibe at this sister-owned boutique in Leslieville.  I had fun throughout the day switching my look up with different fur coats. The shorter brown and long black ones were my grandmothers

{ Badhley Mischkia Tate Crystal Sandal $205 } These would allow for optimal dance floor time at summer weddings...

One of the most amazing parts of our wedding day was getting to see how our ten months of hard work and endless planning paid off. Everything just sort of seemed to magically come together (of course with heaps of behind the scenes hard work by our vendors!) and our vision was truly brought to life. My favorite part of our floral design was the three over sized rings that hung from the ceiling which were completely covered in evergreen. They hung over the isle during the ceremony, which then transformed into the dance floor for the reception. They made the room feel cozy and they smelled divine. The florist had them hung the day before, which was the best surprise to walk into during the rehearsal at the venue! The ceremony space felt  so  intimate and romantic. I hadn't seen the room before I walked down the isle, and I have to admit I wanted to just stop and look around at everything! Jackie O created this stunning arch way which was asymmetrically draped with lush evergreens. It