{Happy Friday}

Lately I have been feeling very uninspired, I like to refer to it as designer's block.   Do you get that way?  Well I have decided that until I feel that inspiration come flooding back in I'm going to take a break from this here lovely blog.  I will be back, I'm just not sure when.  

Happy Friday and enjoy your long weekend!  

image via my own 

keri

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Chucks

My first pair of Chucks were purchased in Paris of 2010.  Chocolate brown leather Chucks that I've been in love with since the moment they caught my eye on that warm spring day.  Converse is now a staple in my wardrobe.

 Just recently Bill's daughter Winnie was given these adorable pink high tops! Yikes!  Love them!

It got me thinking, I should really add another pair and I was leaning towards the white canvas.  

They go with everything!

I wish mine were completely white like the ones above, but they aren't.  I still love them even with the red and black stripe.

I'm sure this is just the beginning of my love affair with Chuck.  Designing my own is next on my list!

images via 1 | 2 - via Bill | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 - my own |

keri

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Insta-weekend

                     

Happy Monday!  It snowed yesterday where I was and that is just unacceptable!  

| I painted in some much needed areas in the condo | 

| Finally organized my bedroom closet, now I just need doors |

| Tried to organize all my shoes...perhaps I have too many |

| Love my socks from the fam when they went to the UK |

Enjoy the rest of your week!

all images via my Instagram

keri

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{Happy Friday}

Yup that's right, THIS IS IT, the weekend is here!  

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!

image via 

keri

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Insta-weekend

Insta-weekend on a Wednesday?!  Unheard of!  But that's how I roll lol 

Actually I'm in an uninspired, no motivation, depressed kind of  week.  I'm struggling to get back to normal.

Hope you are having a great week.

all images via my instagram

keri

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{Happy Friday}

It's Friday!  The weather has been so nice the past few days here in Toronto and it's about time. 

 Enjoy your weekend!

image via my Instagram

keri
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Living Etc Withdrawal

It was the end of April and I was having trouble locating the April edition of Living Etc!  It just so happens to be my fav UK magazine, so you can imagine my disappointment. 

My Living Etc addiction started back in April 2009 and I have been a faithful reader ever since.  I really should get a subscription but I kind of enjoy heading down to my favourite magazine store buying stacks and stacks of my favs.  Maison de la Presse on Yorkville Ave has the best selection!

This is one of my favourite house tours on Living Etc.

I finally did get my April edition and found out Living Etc is celebrating 15 years!  

Happy Birthday Living Etc!!

images via | my iPhone | Living Etc

keri
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School - Toronto

One of the original reasons we started this blog was to go out and explore this great city of ours.  We managed to accomplish that quite a few times and had fun doing it.  So I've decided to keep up that tradition, I'm going to get to know Toronto a little bit better this summer.

On Friday I went for lunch at School.  A great restaurant located in Liberty Village, just off of King St W.

Exposed brick wall, stained concrete floors and black cabinetry throughout, it is a well designed space.

All the clocks are set to 3:30, end of the school day!  

I had the School Veggie Burger with the Ice Tea du jour.  Both were delicious.

Every table had an apple on it, which was a nice touch.  Our bill also came in this brown progress report envelope, a great way to end the School experience.

I will for sure go back to try their brunch menu and to enjoy their patio!

all images are my own

keri

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Insta-weekend

Finally it was nice this weekend!  I tried to spend as much time outside as I could, I think I did pretty well.

| White tulips are a must | Leopard on hounds tooth | Pink and white gingham |

|  Painted my nails "The Blue Box" | Lunch at School | The ROM | 

| Whole Foods in Mississauga | Dinner at Queen Margherita Pizza | Me |

Hope you had a great weekend!  Enjoy your Monday!

keri

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{Happy Friday}

Well I made it through my first week of blogging by myself,  I'm exhausted!  

  I have so much respect for all you bloggers doing this for years! 

I have a three day weekend and I couldn't be more excited.  I'm doing absolutely nothing!  Can't wait.

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!

image via my iPhone

keri

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{Jolly 'ol England}

So some of my fam are in England as I type this and I really wish I went with them.  So to pay tribute to their travels I decided to look through and share some of my vacation pictures from a few years back.  

Oh how I miss London.  I plan on going back in September and I cannot wait!  Do you have any favourite places to visit in London?

Hope you are having a great time fam!

all images are my own

keri

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The Floral Blazer

I need another blazer like I need another pair of shoes.  However this floral blazer from Zara is just the thing I think I can work with.  

Torn jeans and a white t-shirt gives it that perfect edge.  

Forever 21 has a great inexpensive alternative.

If the Zara blazer is too bold, this one from Shopbop has a little bit more of a subtle pattern.

And as always ASOS doesn't disappoint.  

images via 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 

keri

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Elte

Have you been to Elte?  Yes?  But have you been to Elte lately?  They have completely renovated and it looks amazing!  I was in need of some inspiration so I headed on down the street to see if anything could help with my designer's block.

Although the entire store is packed with the most stylish furniture, rugs and accessories, the area I thought had the most transformation was the cafeteria area.  Maybe I shouldn't call it a cafeteria because it's too stylish for that!.

My pictures don't do it justice.  I unfortunately didn't get pictures of the rug and accessories areas, however both are packed with even more stylish product. 

What are you waiting for?  Go stop by and see what they are up to!

images via my iPhone.

keri

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