My NYC weekend was amazing. I can’t wait to rock in my new pair of dr.marten boots and finally own an umbrella that keeps me dry and doesn’t suck. My first visit to Brooklyn was memorable, it had such an irresistible vibe and soho shopping was very therapeutic despite the humid weather. I noticed there were peonies everywhere and that made me jealous because it’s rare and expensive to find any here. Great energy in the city and truly a romantic getaway with good food and scenery. I can’t wait to upload pictures, it’s going to make me miss you even more.

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If it wasn’t for our google calendar reminders, we would’ve never remembered as we don’t celebrate our anniversaries like most couples do. For us, it wasn’t really about celebrating a milestone of how long we’ve managed to last till this point, but it’s how much more we can go. Regardless, I still can’t believe how fast 5 years went by. Our journey from those fatty late night fastfood drive throughs during exam times, to our “responsible” senior years as program club council members, followed by our “fuck-yeah-I’m -done-but-now-what-do-I-do” unemployment blues, to our new-grad jobs that were soul-sucking and unsatisfactory in every way, and finally, our current partnership in merging both of our passions and talents into a little design and development studio, I’d say it’s been quite a journey.

I’m so grateful for having such a supportive person in my life and so glad that even though we spend almost every waking moment together (work and after work) we wouldn’t change it for the world. That this is how we naturally should be. Together.

a) such a cute model from The Blogger’s Daughter
b) this canvas backpack is the perfect print and shape
c) revert back to simplicity with a clear white topaz ring in a floral design
d) a clear quartz necklace to bring the energy of the stars into the souls
e) the light purple hair, the freckles, her cat eyes, the look is just so charming
f) I need to get my hands on this asymmetrical sandle

I believe light fixtures are essential in creating a dreamy atmosphere. Every building I’m in, I can’t stop admiring these chandeliers, follow the lights, so they say.

I’ve made a goal this year to shop less and save more. If I ever get unstoppable urges, I’ll thrift and take advantage of Goodwill’s half off of entire purchase when you buying 6 pieces or more. Yes, I know, instead of doing spring cleaning, I’m doing spring hoarding. There are still some pieces that I’ve been lusting over and it’s just impossible to find the right fit and quality in thrift stores. Leather skirts, for instance, is on the top of my list this spring (actually it should be known that anything in leather is my kryptonite).  warm weather leather all year round, I totally agree.

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The Canadian weather still seems to be in a uncommitted relationship with its people. Rainy one day, sunny the other, windy in the afternoon and foggy at night. It just doesn’t want to make its mind, like the woman at the cashier who can’t decide if she wants to buy a pack of 80 or 120 sheet of  wipes. (I admit, I’m sometimes guilty of being that lady)

Here’s some old photos that I dug up from the archive and was never published, memories of spring some time ago at Sheridan, where I made art all day and it was good. I also researched a lot more artist projects, attended grad shows and visited 401 richmond more often.