Dirty rich and beautiful

Bryan Greenberg

05Nov09

He has freckles…

Name: Bryan Greenberg

Age: 31

Birthday: May 24, 1978 Omaha, Nebraska

You may recognize Bryan from T.V. shows like One Tree Hill( which I had no clue about because I have never seen that show) and the short lived October Road( where I first took notice of him) along with movies like Prime and Bride Wars. What you may not know is that he is also a very talented musician, which only adds to the cuteness. Check out his Myspace page for some great songs and very engaging performances.

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If I didn’t spill coffee….

20Oct09

or have pets, or get nail polish everywhere or eat on my sofa…etc.I would want this EXACT room!!!!

Me LOVES it!!!

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Knitting 101

02Oct09

I am keeping it old school and have decided to take up knitting this fall. I have singed up for the knitting 101 classes offered by the very hip Wabi Sabi in downtown Ottawa. In this class I will be learning the basics and eventually make a scarf!

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Fall into books…

02Oct09

The cool autumn breeze is sweeping through the region and has made me get back into my book routine. I am really excited about my three Amazon.ca purcahses that have garnered plenty of buzz. Maybe I will get motivated and do a book review….

Worst Date Ever by Jane Bussman

Boldface Names by Shinan Govani

I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley

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The Great (North)American Apparel Diet

25Sep09

On an early September morning, while doing my daily media scan for work, I happened to stumble upon a story on Treehugger.com about several women in the U.S giving up buying clothes for ONE ENTIRE YEAR!!!! Naturally, this intrigued me and I thought this would be an EXCITING challenge. Well, I am one week into it and surprisingly am doing OK! lol

Since starting in the environmental sector two years ago and getting informed about the real impacts of our fast paced consumerism combined with viewing The Story of Stuff I realize something has to give. I hope that I can go one full year without the breaking the rules. Maybe it will save some money and keep me motivated to get back in shape and fit into some long lost items that are tucked away in my closet.

As vapid as it may sound, this may be one of the hardest challenges I will try to do.

Check out The Great American Apparel Diet today!

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Etsy finds!

21Jul09

So a co-worker introduced me to the wonders of Etsy and I was able to find some great things to help with decorating my Studio apartment including some funky Joel Newberry fabric and iron-on decals.

I plan on using this Jole Newberry fabric to reupholster my grandmother’s old slipper chair and to add some pop in my grey/white/aqua/black apartment scheme. I will make sure to post before and after pics of the vintage slipper chair.

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Tags: etsy, Home Decor, Joel Newberry

Paris meets Bondi

16Jun09

During my stay in Aus a few years ago, I fell in love with the graffiti that was splashed across Bondi Beach. It was bright, fun and beautiful and really captured the essence of the beach community. I came across this canvas print at my local Home Sense and it instantly brought me back to the beach, despite the fact that is has a Parisian theme to it. Can’t wait to hang it over my couch in my new place.

Also pictured in this photo, my grandparents antique dresser that was given to me. I striped, sanded, and stained this piece and a man’s dresses one long weekend. The hardware that I ordered from Anthropolgie made the piece and it felt great to give a sentimental piece of furniture new life.

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Tags: Anthropologie, Bondi Beach, Home Sense

Imelda the fox

15Jun09

Over 120 shoes have randmoly been stolen from the small German town of Fohern

In a small German town, residents shoes have mysteriously gone missing and after nearly a year, the sly shoe thief has been caught. A femal fox, dubbed “Imelda” due to her large shoe collection, has been found with a den full of the missing shoes! It is beleived that she was collecting the shoes to provide chew toys to her young.

A fox after my own heart….

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