Sylvie and Shimmy

 

These are some snapshots taken on our last couple visits to Parkdale boutique Sylvie and Shimmy.  Owners Caroline and Shim are some of the nicest people ever, and they will help you pick out some cute threads and charming accessories!  The store is filled with cheerful and well-priced clothing, loads of jewellery and accessories, and some giftware and home decor.  One of our favourite picks is the delicious soy candles from La Vela Bella.  Obsessed with the lemon scent!

We have stocked Sylvie and Shimmy with some really great pieces for Summer!  Pop by the shop to check out the goods!

Sylvie and Shimmy

1640 Queen Street West

Toronto, Ontario

647.348.3332

Cinderella

Last week was full of all sorts of fun in the city.  Well, Summer in Toronto is that way!  It's not quite Summer, but the temps are much improved from the hellish Winter we endured, and everyone has come out of hibernation. Toronto seems to be a totally different beast when the warmer weather rolls around. You might even see strangers talking to each other!? Everything comes alive and is abuzz with so many music festivals, street fests, art fairs, cultural events...  feels like you can barely get to everything you might like to see.  Had a chance to hit up a few fun outdoor events and topped it off with a visit to the ballet!

Really enjoyed the whimsical National Ballet of Canada's production of Cinderella at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts.  Got some cheap seats with Aunt L. and though we were way up there in the 500 ring, it is still a great view and some of the best entertainment value you could possibly find. It always amazes me how physically and athletically talented the dancers are.  Somehow the fabled story was blurry in my old mind, so it was extra delightful to watch.  If you haven't seen it, try to catch it before it's gone on Sunday.  Have seen a couple things this year, but made a mental note to visit the ballet more often!

 ("Walking Women" by Michael Snow.  They look great amidst the city lights.)

Happy Friday the 13th!  Enjoying some quiet time after a hectic week.  Looking forward to another great sunshiny weekend in the city.  Hope you enjoy yours!

xo

M

DIY: Ball Chain Bangle

I had the opportunity to put together a DIY for the One of a Kind Show Blog.  I worked on some Ball Chain Bangles perfect to freshen up your Spring wardrobe.  These pics are just some highlights! For the step-by-step do-it-yourself details, hop over the the OoaK blog here.  Had so much fun making these and kept making more and more!  Hope you will try your hand at it.  You can really vary the sizes, shapes of the materials and types of ribbons for a ton of different looks.  Have fun!

Celebration lunch

Last month was extra exciting!  The eBay Canada Mother's Day Collective was live and our lovely collection was finally revealed!  I had such a great experience collaborating with the team at eBay and fashion designer Anu Raina.  Here are some photos from our delicious celebratory lunch at the Chase.

Anu Raina and Megan from eBay Canada.

Beautifully presented scallops!

Most indulgent and delectable desserts.  Megan and I shared and devoured all these sweets.  So good!

Thanks to the great company for the amazing collab and for making this lunch so enjoyable!

Antiquing at Aberfoyle

Love seeing collections of things.  Things of days gone by are even better!  Here are some snapshots from a day trip to Aberfoyle Antique Market a couple weekends ago.  It was one of the first sunny Spring days where you could forego a jacket, so we enjoyed our outing that much more.  Hope to return this Summer for another treasure hunt.