Posts from July 2017

Dosa

July 14, 2017

Every now and then I come across a line that I could wear in its entirety. Dosa is one such label. From effortless silk pants to romantic gauzy tops to charming alpaca cardis, there isn’t a single item I don’t like. Just look at the puffed sleeves on this top; don’t they look like macaron! And this cashmere shawl goes everywhere, and with everything. It was my Mum who sent me the line earlier this week. She knows me well.

 

Aliki

July 13, 2017

One of my favourite summer memories is sitting in the open air cinemas in Athens with my brother and cousins watching Aliki Vougiouklaki movies under the stars. We sat on white plastic chairs and ate roasted pumpkin seeds out of brown paper bags. I thought Aliki was the most beautiful and funniest woman in the world.  I rarely go to the cinema anymore, and if I do, I’ll choose a smaller theatre with a European feel. I like when the space is intimate and the sound isn’t deafening. I like it when there’s only popcorn on offer. It’s simple. Nostalgic. Charming.

Terrazzo!

July 12, 2017

I have a thing for terrazzo flooring –– the speckled tile you see in airports and schools. Terrazzo is making a major comeback with bolder patterns and fabulous new colours. I keep coming back to this kitchen. and I love this dizzy making powder room. In my own home, I don’t know that I’d go for terrazzo on large surfaces like floors or a staircase. But on a backsplash, I think it looks great. Everything is old is new again. And again.

 

 

 

Shoe in

July 11, 2017

I’ve walked and danced and jogged in French Sole ballerinas since my late teens, but these days, my body is asking for greater support than a flat-as-a-pancake shoe. Is it time for Belgian Shoes? I know they’re a bit mumsy (I picture chic middle aged European women wearing them to the supermarché) but I’m kind of in love with the midinette tri colour in flamingo pink. “Please advise type of stockings you intend to wear (light, heavy, none, etc.). You may also include an out-line of your bare foot. Be sure to be standing and hold the pencil straight upright when tracing your foot.” Now, that’s a level a detail I appreciate. Hopefully, my back will, too. 

WC

July 10, 2017

I really appreciate it when a restaurant pays special attention to its loos. After all, it’s where we contemplate matters of great importance; will it be the key lime pie or the ile flottante? At The Courage, a delightful little restaurant in Prince Edward County where we dinnered on the weekend, I discovered a Kohler sink pretty enough to stay put in the loo for. It’s part of the company’s artist’s edition series and includes a range of beautiful patterns inspired by cultures around the globe. This one looks quite English –– maybe that’s why I felt so at home in the loo.

pasta primavera

July 8, 2017

I can’t imagine a more delicious meal right now than heaps of summer vegetables piled high on a nest of fettucine and doused in olive oil, fresh mint, lemon zest and pecorino cheese. This recipe adds a generous chunk of goat’s cheese, but anything soft and creamy will do. I like the idea of yellow courgettes, fresh green peas, carrots, red peppers and asparagus, but pick the vegetables (and colour varieties) you love most. Bon Appetit!

Game

July 6, 2017

As far as settings for a football pitch go, this one in Norway is pretty tops. Every footie fan I know would leap at the chance for a kick around on a pitch like this one. And after the game, everyone dives into the sea.

Common threads

July 5, 2017

Of all my friend’s wardrobes, it’s Stephanie’s that I most enjoy delving into. Our styles are similar — we both love vibrant colour and bold prints — and we’re not afraid of mixing things up. Over the years, (we’ve been the best of friends since our mid-teens) I’ve taken many a style cue from her. I’ve also borrowed some of the most gorgeous things from her closet: a Schiaparelli pink vintage silk jacket, extravagant hats, and last week, a beautiful silk dress covered in red blossoms. As she’s in New York and I’m in Toronto, we decided it would be fun to send each other an item of clothing from our wardrobes every few months that we love but rarely wear. I sent her a Dries Van Noten halter top in a gorgeous print that she wore out with black and white silk pants and neon floral flats. I love this little clothing swap of ours — it’s so exciting, and reminds me of our teen years when we scoured vintage shops and markets together and swapped frocks and tops all the time. Plus, who doesn’t love recieving surprise packages on a Tuesday afternoon?

Seats me fine

July 5, 2017

Choose your chair. And choose your favourite pair of chairs. I’m a sucker for pink and green, the brighter the shades the better, and pink and gray is always a pretty combination. All of them together make a great lineup though, don’t they? Why don’t more waiting rooms look like this one?

 

 

Splash

July 5, 2017

As much I enjoy frills and bold prints, I prefer my swimwear to be ultra simple and athletic. It’s why I appreciate brands like Eres. Matteau is another brand I like. The suits are made in Australia and designed for comfort, ease and flexibility. This season is a fairly neutral, earthy palette and there’s a style, shape for every body. I like the square crop top with matching brief in the beautiful marigold, and the cross back maillot in terracotta would travel well between downtown pools and the lakes of Muskoka.

 

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