Pretty things -- Seen and been

Ribbons stacked above the entrance at the new MacFAB store in Leslieville.

A bird light fixture by Challières

{found via Oh Joy!}

Pretty Essie nail polish that I treated myself to. These colours are named Golden Nuggets, Mint Candy Apple and Splash of Grenadine. None are age appropriate, but who cares!

The cutest tea cosy by andrealesleycrochet

A classic booth at the Lakeview Restaurant. Love these gems.

Colourful and delectable treats at Pusateri's.

Fresh magnolia blooms on the tree planted in honour of my Grandfather in the courtyard at Aunt L.'s place of work.

A dreamy scene from a recent Anthropologie catalogue that makes me want to travel to someplace warm and far away.

This list is admittedly quite scattered, but sometimes things are just pretty and I want to remember them. That's all!

From Aunt L.: Crafty goodness!

For Christmas, Aunt L. gave me a touching handmade gift. She made this pillow using 2 shirts that belonged to my dear Grandfather (Gung Gung) that passed away on my birthday in '04. Aunt L. combined a flannel shirt with a strip of pink Oxford shirt. My Sister received the reverse combination. We just about cried!

She also gave me these Japanese Dress books that I have been scoping out online. I'll have to plan some sewing projects. I'm always in the market for a new and affordable dress.