Stuff I Bought for Myself When I Should Have Been Shopping for Other People

14 12 2011

In my defense (gosh I start a lot of sentences this way), I was pretty much done with my Christmas shopping by December 1st minus a few small gifts, but every year I get lured into holiday sales, the One of a Kind Show, Christmas markets and cute little boutiques full of stuff I mustbuynow. I officially finished my Christmas shopping yesterday (booyah).

Over the past few weeks I’ve acquired the following for myself:

Pretty leaf necklace

Winter hats from Ardene (2 for $15)

This amazing print purchased at the One of a Kind Show and made by Pascal Normand of Rustique Design in Montreal (www.rustiquedesign.ca)

Dress which I plan to take to Curacao in January - I had my eye on it in the summer but it sold out the day after I spotted it. Found it in the store yesterday and my cousin got me 20% off since it's off season. Woot!

When Banana Republic has a 40% off everything sale, you can bet I'm lining up. I scored some pants and tops for work - my favourite items were this thin denim button down and v-neck silk coral top.

So tell me, do you find yourself shopping for yourself at the holidays when you should be focusing on gifts for family and friends?

 





Toronto Christmas Market at the Distillery

11 12 2011

My cousin and a friend were in town from Montreal this weekend. They’re big fans of the Christmas/Holiday Markets in Paris, so when I suggested we visit the Christmas Market at The Distillery they were excited to check it out.

I realized I’d never been to the Distillery in the winter. During the Spring and Summer months, it’s normal for 3 to 4 weddings to be taking place on any given Saturday or Sunday. I really enjoy making fun of ugly bridesmaids dresses, but in the winter there’s fewer wedding parties meandering about and twisting their ankles because they’re wearing stilettos and walking on cobblestone. It was freezing cold but no snow yet. I think I would like to go back at night once there’s a bit of snow. Until then, here are some photos from  our visit today and a video about the market. It runs until December 18 – go check it out if you can!

Happy Sunday my lovelies.

XO

Heading into the Christmas Market at The Distillery (Toronto)

Getting cut-eye from a reindeer

Christmas tree at the Christmas Market in The Distillery (Toronto)

Getting up close and personal with the Christmas tree

Oh hi, I'm frozen

Stuff!

Only children would find joy in freezing their asses off on an outdoor carousel in December

Installations that would probably look better at night or covered in snow

While kneeling to get this shot, a small child actually vaulted over my back

The smell of coffee mingling with the scent of greenery is delicious!

Lights

Hot chocolate + outdoor heaters = genius!

Warming up with hot apple cider

Outdoor decor








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