sweet on this: November 2009

11.23.2009

I can't believe it's not...a truffle

Itsy bitsy Christmas cupcakes @ Williams-Sonoma.

11.22.2009

Sony Sparkles

I say...a little bling never hurt anyone. Sony's newest offering to the market for better looking digital frames features: a 7-inch LCD display, one gigabyte of internal storage, USB input, a card slot, utility features, etc. Most importantly, it's an elegant black tastefully embellished with a few fine swirls of Swarovski crystals. Sweet.

About $150 in electronic & department stores.

11.21.2009

Merry Cherry

Every holiday season, Philosophy comes out with a few new fun limited edition products, and this year is no exception. Think I would really like to try this one (Yum)...

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247514&categoryId=C7995&shouldPaginate=true

11.20.2009

Glamour Man

Well, since I already mentioned the VF exhibit, and my friend's work at the AGO, it's only right that I now spotlight another phenomenal T.O. exhibit running simultaneously at the AGO... yes, Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, the Conde Nast Years: 1927-1937! Steichen was the original glam photog (love him!) A master of light, shadow and form. This event showcases his fashion and celebrity work, such as this amazing image of Gloria Swanson:

This exhibit runs from September 26, 2009 to January 3, 2010

11.19.2009

Vanity Fair

I'm very excited about seeing the Vanity Fair Portraits exhibit at the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum for those not from Toronto). A BFF who works with historical photography collections (among other things) at the AGO invited me awhile ago and I wanted to extend the invitation to all of you! Check out Annie Leibovitz' sultry vision of actress Julianne Moore...

This exhibit runs from September 26, 2009 to January 3, 2010

11.18.2009

Aubergine Dreams

Rachel Roy (NYC) "Transfourmer Coat". Doesn't seem all that practical, but who cares? It's stylish...and for those who do aspire to practicality in fashion (?!)...it can be worn as a long coat, short coat or sleeveless vest thanks to a series of well-placed zippers.

http://www.rachelroy.com/Transfourmer-Coat%2c-Ships-10/5/110005320,default,pd.html?cgid=110004702&itemNum=5

and...Infinity Burn Out (Croc) Scarf

11.17.2009

Crimson, Chartreuse and...

11.15.2009

Warm Words

Vinyl wall decals for holiday decorating

All by StickyGraffiti @ Etsy

11.14.2009

Season's Greeting Cards

These are some of the bohemian style offerings from PaPaYa!

PaPaYa! products are carried in many North American specialty stores and online.

11.13.2009

Breathtaking

11.12.2009

'Tis the Season for Quilling

This is the impressive crumb catcher..er...Santa's beard on the cover of the 2009 Neiman Marcus catalogue:

I really admire paper art. I guess it's the writer in me. I especially enjoy quilling because it looks far more complicated than it is to do, although I admit, it is completely finicky. That being said, my old boss - the EIC of Canada's bestselling WISH magazine - gushed appreciatively over the little butterflies and other quilled goodies I gave her a few holiday seasons back (and showed all the editors).

Who knows? Maybe I'll post some future projects. Might even make it for Christmas

...2012