Team Pink is Fighting Fires!

Check out Firefighter Monica hot on the scene, stomping out fires, and kicking out the style in her sweet pink gingham mustache bandana!

These days us ladies really can do anything we set our minds to... but sometimes when you want to roll with the boys, a styled handle bar mustache let's them know who wears the pants in this operation!

Thanks Monica for sending in the photo!

Weekend Rainbows!

This was the view from my 2nd floor balcony on saturday afternoon after a crazy rain storm.

It's My Birthday!!!!!!

Yay! Today is the day! I'm now officially *Thirtysomething* and I'm loving it!

If today is your birthday! Horoscope for May 27, 2009
"Stop thinking about all the things that might, but probably won't, go wrong and start thinking about all the things that are sure to go right once you recognize that there are no limitations. Act as if all things are possible - and they will be."

"A positive realization is dawning on you. This year, you'll discover a way to seize the advantage, terminate some long-standing problems and get yourself on the road to success."

Above Image: original art card - a ray of light by Heather Smith Jones


Round Leaf Pendant by Megan Auman

Shout out to the celebs that share my birthday!
Andre 3000
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez
Vincent Price
Jamie Oliver
Siouxsie Sioux

Go! Go! Gemini!
Yes Guy!

Happy Hankie Sale!

Today I launched my Second Annual Happy Hankie Sale!

From now through to Father's day on June 21st, I'm selling all my hankie styles at a reduced price.

Sale Price: $13
Regular Price: $16

100% cotton and 100% stylish!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Usually I dedicate the entire month of May to the excitement that i feel towards my birthday. But there's one special day in this month where i have to put my birthday dreams aside for one special lady... my Mom! Happy Birthday Mom!

Here are a few of her favourites!

Above: Fendi "Paint Your Own" Artist Baguette. This purse Fendi Baguette comes with 10 pantone markers to create your own design. It would take me *like forever* to decide on what to put on that purse. Many sketches... many drafts...


The Small Round Handbag by GEOmetricSTYLE
This designer from Buenos Aires is pretty new to Etsy, having started up her shop in Feb 2009. But the day she went live was the day my mom spotted her amazing round handbags.


The Louis Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Mmmmmm... the Louis Ghost Chair... must have one... no... must have 6!


And of course... her kitties... This is Sophie

Warmest day all year!

Ok... so with 7 days and 6 sleeps left until my birthday all I'm thankful for today is how absolutely beautiful it is outside. The warm weather has finally hit Toronto and now it's all flip flops and cute skirts all summer long!

Along the theme of warm summer days I just made a pretty breakthrough realization about my taste... I just discovered that i have a major love for art with swimming pools. Nothing too too nostalgic... but maybe just nostalgic enough...

Above: "JC Penny" by Rebecca Silus via Tiny Showcase


"Red Hook Pool Series (three)" by Leah Giberson


"Untitled (Bondi Baths, Sydney, Australia)" by Carlo Van de Roer via 20x200
(I've got this one in my living room!)

Avril's Toronto Birthday Shopping Countdown... PT2

Mmmmmm... It's the end of Victoria Day weekend and I'm packing up order and listening to the popping and crackling of firecrackers going off in my neighbourhood!

I'm still dreaming about my birthday! Only 9 days left! With so many present options to be found on the Toronto Craft Alert crafty links I can't help but take another look at all the goodies that I want to treat myself too....

Above Image: Crocheted Anatomical Heart by Shannon Gerard
Ga-gung... Ga-gung...


Bunny by Pupa
What a lovely lady bunny...


Card Set - Fall Trip by School Yard Studio
It's always handy to have a stash of pretty cards ready-to-go for any occasion...


Zombies need love too pillow by Cipolla
Zombies creep me out more than any other scary creature... i mean seriously... they want to eat your brains... gross..... but come on... double seriously... this pillow is just adorable! I heart zombie pillow.