New Years Eve

Glitzy in shades of grey: new years eve gives an excuse to put together an outfit that could rival the dance floor's disco ball. Featured: H&M's leather mini dress; YSL oxford pumps; Alberta Ferretti sequin and beaded top; silver lamé leggings

Favourite Music 2007

Pantha du Prince - This Bliss

Matthew Dear - Asa Breed

M.I.A. - Kala

My top personal picks for albums of the year.. I was also absolutely blown away by Bjork's performance on Toronto's Island Park this summer and enjoyed her newest album.. Earth Intruders certainly rivals M.I.A.'s Paper Planes as my favourite single of the year.

Canon Elphs

This Christmas I was gifted with a replacement to my Canon PowerShot SD230 Elph that recently died on me after four steadfast years of performance.. I am elated to now have an increase in megapixel capacity with my new SD1000 without sacrificing the original Elph's iconic streamlined angular design.

Boxing Day

Happy boxing day.

Aritzia

R took a psychic cue from that Domino editor's letter and surprised me with an Aritzia gift certificate so that I can indulge in a little bit of luxurious denim, or tailored cocktail dress, or tna gear. While it wasn't on my wish list, it surpassed my gift expectations and really reflected a thoughtfulness that gift giving and receiving is all about!

Maxim Velcovsky

Merry Christmas

St. Bartholomew’s Church in the village of Chodovice, Eastern Bohemia
designed by Maxim Velcovsky

Christmas for Kids - Part 2

Beautiful Christmas gifts for children: Tuss gathered neck blouse; Anne-Claire petit terrier; Foldable starter sled; Zid Zid Babuches ballet shoes; Little lamb softies; Buisjes en Beugels boys jacket; Imps & Elfs grey cardigan; Silver loop rattle (items found via Decor8 & Bloesem Kids)

Flickr Christmas

Holiday flickr finds: 1, 2, 3, 4

Diani Boutique

Diani boutique has an inspired selection of wardrobe pieces from Isabel Marant, Hanii Y, Rick Owens, and See by Chloe among many other designers.

Zara Home

Holiday styling ideas from Zara home in white or black.

Elle Street Chic

Beautiful greys and blues via Elle's best of Street Chic.

Enfant Terrible

Enfant Terrible is by far the most beautiful online boutique I've come across for children's apparel and gifts. A lovely source for future heirloom toys and apparel for the little ones on Christmas lists, not only are their selections beautiful, but the presentation, photography and site design are exquisite.

Julia Restoin Roitfeld

Julia Restoin Roitfeld, daughter of Carine, has that inherited sense of style intact.

Winter Weekend

I'd love to imagine that I didn't spend my day trudging up and down hill through knee deep snow to accomplish a final feat of Christmas shopping, but instead that I had stayed snowed-in in our cozy apartment sipping cider and watching movies on TCM. Beautiful things for winter relaxation: sheep skin rug by Toast; mask by Princess Tam Tam; grey henley by Old Navy; hand knit socks by Toast; snowflake bra and panties by Princess Tam Tam

Shopping Inspiration

I loved the editor's letter about gift giving in the latest Domino..

"Presents should be a little special and surprising, and speak of the giver and receiver in the best possible terms... you must enter a person's 'field of dreams' to give something they'll treasure. Figure out what they're fantasizing about; where or how they want to look the most beautiful, sensual, wonderful... It's about thoughtfulness, imagination and truly seeing someone for who he or she wants to be."

Christmas for Kids - Part 1

A very style-concious Santa Clause's possible offerings: Tuss august shirt; Tuss leather booties; Kay Bojesen rocking horse; Egg and Avocado trench; Marimekko Unikko rubber boots; Metallic mary janes; Tuss alma dress; Anne-Claire petit dachshund (items found via Decor8 & Bloesem Kids)

Cold Spell

I've moved a province away from colder-than-Siberian winter weather and have been acclimatized to a winter range of -3 to about -18 degrees celsius (a far cry from my former -30 reality), yet I now find myself desperately dreaming of an armour of winter wear every morning as I walk through snow and ice to get to work.. silly because I foolishly wore un-lined jackets and ballerina flats all of last year! I'm yearning for: a paterned Etro scarf, classic tall black Uggs, and a Canada Goose parka (the warmest coat on earth!)

Ouno Design

A great surprise find while googling faux fur pillbox hats: I came across Ouno Design, a Vancouver-based company that uses recycled fur to design pillows, fur quilts, and "fur balls". They also have a dreamy snowfall hanging room divider featured on their site that would be perfect in a home at this time of year.

Shoulder Straps

I'm really falling hard for handbags that are equiped with detatchable shoulder straps to enable the bag to be worn messenger style. Photos above: MiuMiu bow satchel; Chloe Alis; Prada Vitello Daino Tote; Chloe Edith; MiuMiu Stamped Croc Tote; Prada Vitello Daino tote

Charlotte Casiraghi

Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, she's pretty much perfect in every way.

Moth to a Flame Studio

Find antiqued gift tags and vintage decorations, all with a festive old world feeling, from etsy store Moth to a Flame Studio.

Net à Porter

I love the cute, simple outfits that netaporter.com generates when clicking different pieces of clothing and accessories.

Shootfactory

Charming winter white interiors via Shootfactory.

Pyrrha

When searching online for wax seal kits for finishing off Christmas cards I stumbled upon wax seal pendents set in sterling silver by Pyrrha. I love the idea of layering these necklaces (a look featured on Pyrrha's webiste), adding an even more luxe effect.

Lover

Lover's 08 Autumn/Winter collection is a perfect mix of country cabin and rock 'n' roll that could seamlessly take you from holiday houseparties to wintery family getaways.

Holiday Decor

December first means it's finally fair game to start decorating for Christmas. Beautiful online holiday finds featured above: antiqued mercury glass urns from Jayson Home & Garden; Santa Maria Novella Armenia papers, traditional European burning papers in the scent of frankincense and myrrh from LAFCO ny; and a simple whitewashed antler wreath from Oly Studio.