Talking Hands

(found via happy cavalier)

(images via A+R Store)

I love these temporary hand tattoos from Spanish designer, Héctor Serrano. At $8 US for a package of 8 tattoos they make a perfect gift for any kids on your Christmas list! Available at A+R Store.

Have a great Wednesday!

bess

Herriott Grace

These beautiful wooden objects are designed by father & daughter team, Herriott Grace. They both live in Canada, although 4600 kilometers apart. The father is a craftsman and creates these beautiful hand carved wooden objects, he ships them to his daughter and she sells them in their online store. It's a wonderful venture, and you can read more about the story behind Herriott Grace here.

{all photos are from Herriott Grace}

Happy Tuesday!

bess

Le weekend

We spent Saturday afternoon at the MuseumsQuartier. We were under the impression that there was a 'Kissing for World Peace Flashmob" but no such luck, I guess we were the only ones dumb/naïve enough to buy into that idea. Instead we met up with some friends and went to the Halle Cafe and then off to the AKH Christmas Market for some punch.

There's currently an Edvard Munch exhibit on at our favourite museum, The Leopold.

Halle Cafe/Restaurant. I had never been there before, it was so beautiful!

After the sun goes down (around 4pm) the lights come up. They do a great job decorating the whole city. Notice the snowflakes projected on the buildings.

Curling? Or a variation on it, and in the background a couple outdoor cafés serving winter treats and warm drinks.

That's me in my new hat and Joe Fresh jacket.

Have a great Monday :)

b

Where in the world...

would you like to be right now?

I'd like to be in living on the water in this Swedish Houseboat. Ahhhhh, bliss!













{found on My Scandinavian Retreat}

This houseboat was featured in Sköna hem, and built by carpenter Stefan Dillner of Stockholm.

Have a wonderful Friday and relaxing weekend.
bess

ps. Don't forget to check out my shop for my holiday weekend deals!

Deals! Deals! Deals!

Apparently there's this thing called "Black Friday" and this other thing called "Cyber Monday", it's probably old news to those of you in the know, but I just heard about these notorious shopping discount days today when I received an email from Etsy. So in honour of the deals! deals! deals! I am offering Free Priority Shipping on all the items in my shop! That's right, your package will be traveling first class, perhaps even enjoying a little champagne on take off, on me!



So pop over to my Etsy shop to get your Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!

Have a great Thursday, and Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers :)
bess

The countdown begins!

Well, it's official, only 1 month left till Christmas! I was looking through my Etsy Favourites and discovered I've been "hearting" a lot of holiday decorations lately. Here are a few of my faves...


Merry Christmas Message Deco
Strand Garland Winter Christmas Ornament
Enchanted Forest Five Trees made from felt and wood


Sweet Garland Xmas Dream
Vintage Top Had Reindeer
Dog Christmas Ornament - Linen
Hand Printed Moleskin Journal - Cardinal

I'm not sure if we'll get a Christmas tree this year or not. We got one last year, our very first as a couple, and it was beautiful and festive and fun. I love having Christmas lights around the house and a few holiday decorations courtesy of Ikea. I wish I could buy some fun things from Etsy, but as we are leaving Vienna soon, it's probably not the best time to start accumulating holiday decor. So for now, i'll just decorate my blog ;)

Happy 1 month till Christmas day!
bess

Dead Sexy Magazine

If you live in Toronto, are planing to visit Toronto or just want to know about some great places to see, shop and eat in the city, then I really recommend taking a peek at the Toronto based online publication, Dead Sexy Magazine. Each monthly issues contains among many other categories, a profile of a local Toronto neighbourhood - restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, and other interesting locals. It's a perfect guide of all the best spots in the city, and they are beautifully photographed too. Looking forward to reading next month's issue!


Distillery / Corktown


Parkdale Boho


The Junction


Kensington Market


Leslieville


Harbourfront

Dead Sexy launched in May 2009 and you can read all their back issues on their website.
(all photos courtesy of Dead Sexy Magazine)

Have a great Tuesday!
Bess

Birthday Weekend

Well it's official, Big Chuck is 30!! We had a great weekend celebrating. Here are few late night photos from Friday's celebration.


Mayer Hawthorne concert at the Roxy. Before the concert we ate a wonderful meal at Zum Roten Elephanten, a french restaurant, and attended a friend's house party in a beautiful old Viennese flat. I really should have taken pictures - sorry!


Big Chuck lines up for a late night snack.


The Christmas lights went up around the city 2 weeks ago. It was nice to walk around and see Vienna all dressed up for Christmas.


The Ring Hotel

Happy Monday :)
bess