It's all about the little things

It's going to be quiet around here . . .

Because we are headed to Jamaica. 

Be back soon.

Basics

I have been doing great at the budgeting so far this year but I stopped into the GAP to see if I might be able to pick up one item for my upcoming trip.

I left with three tops, and these great flats. None of these items are really for my trip but I didn't really feel too quilty in the end seeing as they are all strong basics that will mix and match with tonnes of the clothes already existing in my closet. 

At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Subway sign

I am sure you have been seeing personalized subway signs floating around for quite awhile now. Well, I decided that it would be a cool idea to take all of the places that Stoph and I have lived since we met, and create a cool piece of art with it. 

I collected the street names, with some help from Wens and Stoph (I came up with some ridiculous reason why I needed to know the street name of the house that his mom lived in when we met).

Frank's a fan.

Greensboro is where we first made out:) Sheddon and Stefi Trail are college for me. Gooroomon Ponds and Stawell are Australia for me (thanks Wens). Pheasant Run is my first solo apartment. Credit Rise is where Stoph was during college, Australia and my first apartment. Milkwood is our very first house together and Constance is where we are now. That is over 13 years worth of homes if you can believe it!!

I collected the names and asked a friend of mine, who happens to be an amazing graphic designer, to produce the layout. I then had a printer print the file, Stoph made the frame (yes, he helped produce his own Christmas present), and then we both did the epoxy resin.

You can see here that we ended up with quite a few bubbles even though this wasn't my first time at the rodeo. But working with resin is always unpredictable, what can I say.

Overall I am so happy with the outcome and it feels great to actually get some art up onto our very bare walls. 

Stoph, here is to all of the great years, and to adding more names to the list. Maybe not for another couple of years though:)

Happy Family Day

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Sneak peak

This is my next project. More pics coming soon . . .  

Valentine Treats

It is safe to post these images now that these have arrived to a few special out of town kiddos.

They were a big hit:)

First annual love brunch

Today Stoph and I hosted our first annual "Love Brunch" with the family. It was bright and early because the girls had swimming. And we woke up to snow which was awesome considering this winter has been non existent thus far.

I definitely need to practice on getting better photos of the kiddos. It is a tough job, they never sit still:) I also need to work on getting photos of what we made as well. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, Cinnamon buns. Seeing as there isn't any proof you will have to take my word for it:)

What's a Valentines love brunch without some flowers and candy??

I hope you had a great weekend.

Ottawa

I had a great few days in Ottawa this week. Myself and a few co-workers were on a site inspection scoping out venues and event options for our conference coming up this September. 

We went to museums, hotels, restaurants, clubs. You name it, we saw it. I also got to spend some much needed time with my family which was great.

Who knew Ottawa had so much too offer?? Can't wait to go back.

Longing

To be able to do this to my hair today.

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