My obsession

I love traveling to America... want to know why? Crate & Barrel! What a wonderful store. I could buy everything they sell. It is very "my style" the first time I went to Crate & Barrel was at The Grove in LA and  I have also been to the store at Fashion Valley in San Deigo and in St. Louis. Well Edmonton... the wait is over! Crate & Barrel opens today at Southgate Centre.

Although I do not have time to go this week, I have been eyeing up a few photos on their website:

 

 

I love the look of the homes in these photos. I would love my home to give off this neutral and cozy vibe someday.

Some of the specific items I have been looking at are:
Wusthof in drawer knife block
Robert Welch bistro steak knives
Parker bowls
flatware... TBD

See you at Crate & Barrel!

Sad news in Ottawa

I spent the past 4 days in Ottawa for work. It was a great trip with lots of learning, good food, and some sight seeing. I went for a run along the Rideau Canal, saw the parliament buildings, and got some fresh air. Since the rest of my time was at a conference, I do not have much else to show.

Isn't is beautiful? This photo was behind the parliament along the river that divides Ontario from Quebec. I was jammin to the new LMFAO album during my run!

On my trip, I also got some sad news. My camera died. The lens is jammed in the out position. I have no clue how it happened. That means... iPod touch photos for a while. Sorry!

Ottawa was a wonderful city with lots of culture. I loved the ByWard Market but did not do any shopping since the taxes are so much higher than at home... and we have the same stores! I did bring back some pumpkin cupcakes from The Cupcake Lounge for B. They were eaten before I could take a photo!

I love pillows... and blankets

I love cozy blankets, I am a tactile person who likes the feeling of pressure on me. Recently I saw these pillows online and love them.
This would be great to wake up to at 5:15 am when I should go to the gym but want to keep sleeping.

 I wonder if these come in Dr. & Mrs? How cute!

Someday

Someday I may need some Hunter boots to keep me dry in a hurricane. I think its a great idea. I am not sure if I will look fashionable in a hurricane but its nice to dream. Yes, I know people do not look like this in hurricanes.

More motivation

I am learning to ask myself this...

It is getting easier everyday to say no.