There are so many special occasions in life that need to be honored with cake. There’s even more moments in life that should be honored by cake but often are not. Much like bringing home flowers unexpected, sometimes I like to whip up a a special little something for those smaller moments in life. I found this recipe in the Miette cookbook, and the results were heavenly. The denseness of the chocolate cake, the raspberry buttercream frosting… don’t even get me started.
Love Sam Blouse, Paige Premium Denim, Mackage for Aritzia Leather Jacket, Fiorentini and Baker Boots, Miu Miu Handbag, Michael Kors Watch, Tiffany Earrings
I purchased this lovely leather jacket last fall, and I just knew it would become a staple in my wardrobe. I truly believe that a leather jacket is a fabulous investment piece that can be worn season after season and year after year. The weather recently warmed up enough to temporarily put the parka on hold and pull out this fabulous little number. I’m already beginning to picture how to style it come springtime.
Club Monaco Tee, Club Monaco Skirt, Wolford Nylons, Yves Saint Laurent Pumps, Chanel Handbag, Michael Kors Watch, Tiffany Earrings, Tiffany Ring, Lisbeth Necklace
The holidays have come and gone, but I always have a hard time giving up the gold, glitter and glamour of it all. To try and extend the life, preferably year round, of these items, I tend to pair them with more casual components. Hence a holiday-appropriate skirt can also been worn to dinner out with the girls when partnered up with a casual tee. Go ahead ladies, make those nights out really sparkle.
I’m admittedly not much of a cook. Instead my skill set lies more within baking. I love the precision of baking, the decoration and final presentation, and most of all, the taste testing. That was until I came across the Williams Sonoma book, Soup of the Day. I never realized how easy, or utterly delicious, soup was. I recently tried this Sweet Potato – Corn Chowder recipe, and it was not only incredibly healthy, but truly tasty too.
J Crew Blouse, J Crew Sweater, Paige Premium Denim, Mason by Michelle Mason Coat (different coat), Burberry Boots (similar here), Miu Miu Handbag, Tiffany Earrings
I always find this time of year to be a challenging fashion period in the city of Calgary. All of the stores are clearing out the fall/winter goods and you start to see all the pretty florals, pastels and neons that are suggesting summer is right around the corner. In Calgary however, it is not. There are still a solid three months of winter left in this city. Snow could fall any day, and the slush and muck seem to accumulate throughout the city exponentially. Because of this winter slog, I try to incorporate touches of spring through layering. While my cream, floral and pastel blouses may not read well on their own, pairing them with a more wintery sweater creates a fabulous alternative. Hurry up spring, hurry up.
