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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Insta-weekend

Is it Monday already?  It was my working weekend so I didn't get a chance to do anything exciting. 

1 | My clients are the best, gifts are always welcome lol.  

2 | Sipping my tea on Saturday morning watching the sun rise before work.

Enjoy your Monday!

keri

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{Happy Friday}

Be still my heart...

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Merci! Merci! Merci! Yes I said it three times, that's how excited I am.  Merci, my fav Paris store now has online shopping!  Yep I said it! How dangerous is that?! Yikes.  

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I've spent the last week thinking, wondering, doubting and debating my involvement with our blog.  With Bill and Stephanie both deciding to step down full time it has left me with a lot of questions.  They both have very wonderful reasons to be stepping away and I have decided to call those little reasons "Fred" and "Gary"  lol  I'm truly so happy for both of you guys and your new little families!

Anyways I have decided to keep on blogging here on three.  I secretly really do enjoy it, it's just the creative outlet I need right now.  Will I blog everyday?  Will it always be original content?  Probably no, but I will do what I can and when I can.  I hope you stick around walk with me down this path.  

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!

keri

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Date Night....???

As my due date nears closer and closer I thought it may be best to get in one last romantic date night with my hubby.   It started with a quick but very delicious meal at e11even, where I am still thinking about how yummy the bread was.  

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Then somehow it transitioned to a Raptors game....??? Now you may be confused as well....how is a basketball game romantic?  Well I can't say that it is, but seeing my sports attic hubby smile from ear to ear as he enjoys a live sporting event melts my heart.  All I can think about is soon enough I will have two boys dragging me to these sporting events and how I am so blessed.  

Along with Bill I will also be stepping away from the blog.  I would love to be able to commit to blogging every week, but realistically I know I will not have the time with my little one.  This is not goodbye but rather see you later...

Stephanie

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Meet our Winnie

On Friday I mentioned that I'd been away a couple of weeks and that I'd explain today. Well, little fib, I wasn't away, just away from the blog.  You see, on April 4th at 10:18pm, my lovely daughter Winnie Mae was born. My wife was amazingly strong. She brought this beautiful present into the world, and I can't wait to show the world to this beautiful present.

I'm not going to show you her pretty little face.  I feel like having pictures of herself on the internet is something she should do when she is old enough to understand what that means and/or college drunk.  

But, I will show you her feet.  Because they are ridiculous.

I'm going to step away from the blog for a while, though here and there I may keep posting.  I would like to say that I will keep posting every week, but the realities are that I won't be.  So stay tuned, keep reading, be creative, have fun. 

 I will be.

Bill

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The Pink Flamingo

A few weeks or damn I should say months, wow how time flies... Anyways a few months back while walking through Ikea with the fam I spotted this glass.  My old mind went blank and had to ask my fam "what bird is this?" lol with a little giggle I was told a flamingo.  Since that day I have seen these things everywhere.  

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The only time you would see flamingos back in the day were in the plastic form all over someone's front lawn for a big birthday!  Wow how times sure have changed!

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I'm a sucker for a well done children's book and stumbled across this one over the weekend, it's on my list to purchase for sure. How cute is that?  Chapters online always has great prices, purchase it here.

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Even on a make up bag by Tori Burch. This can be purchased here. 

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Probably the biggest trend I have seen with the flamingo is in the form of wall art. 

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The Animal Print Shop has the most amazing options I have seen online.  The bottom right picture makes me giggle! 

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If only I had extra wall space in the condo I'd get a few pieces!  Maybe it's time to move things around?!

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Oh and then I spot Cheetah is the new Black in a flamingo t-shirt, sold here!  Love Love! However, I will not spend $93 on a t-shirt but I still love it!  

Will you hop on board with this trend?  I'm thinking I might just have to!

keri

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Trendy Tile Work - Moroccan Edition

Morning good natured design folks.  Some cool tile work went up in one of my clients houses and I grabbed a snap of it for you.

What do you think? Too trendy?  Glass, Moroccan stylings, warm blue/white vibe.  I like it, will I like it in 5 years? Maybe I'm being picky. 

Either way, have a good week, and be picky too.  Its good for the soul, and good for your home.

Bill
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Insta-weekend

I had three days off and tried to keep myself busy for most of it.  Did a lot of window shopping, although I did purchased myself some tulips and my fav magazines.  I lost a lot of sleep over the weekend...not impressed...I could really use a nap!  Hope you had a great weekend.

Enjoy your Monday!

keri

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