bicycle

I bought a bicycle off craigslist and it was delivered today! Its a little big but it came with a cool leather pouch on the seat. I'm happy. 

christopher lee

holding the door for the ladies at the hidden antique market we found in Merival during my last visit to Ottawa

Balance

I unexpectedly picked up a lot of sweet stuff at the community garage sale by Chris's last year.

My haul included this "chandelier" along with a bunch of other stuff I actually use - its hard to buy useful thrifted goods sometimes; you often get won over by the originality or availability and grab things that aren't your style. These pieces generally end up at the back of your closet or left in your car until you bring yourself to re-donate. Tax break please!

I love this piece - there's lots of wax left in the holes but its working with the three candles for now. 

appropriate owls

A lot of people that were into the owl trend have been leaving their bodies and donating their collectors' selection. From thrifting to tattoos I feel like my life has been saturated, you too? Other than Melissa Wolla's Hooty Mc Boob tatt (its literally a tattoo on her boob so tatt is appropriate) and a owl jar gifted to me from Annie Lam that holds my jewellery, this is the only other owl that holds a place in my heart.

Owl lamp 6.99 at sally anne + lamp shade 3.99 value village


Plus my guy friends like this piece.

re: clothing

My apt/studio is becoming a designing mecca but I am in serious need of an ironing board. Right now I am using an old mini hotel guest one that i need to sit on the floor to use (welcome to the life of a beginner) while my antique wooden ironing board is serving as a side table - host of a clothes pile (usually). 

thrifted this gem at a value village for $9

Doilies, carved horse candle and chandelier also thrifted for approx 1.99 each.

sass

Speaking of which, I totally destroyed my thrifted Burberry flats last season so I'm on the look out. Watch out amateurs.. :)

shoes

This probably wasn't what Chris had in mind when he attached his name to this blog but to justify my first few fashion post the idea was derived from his 10 dollar Burberry jacket find.

boat shoes i love you.

designer thrifting

I was so delighted to find this vintage polo weekender bag the same week Obama became president. I found it after brunch and it set me back $1.50.

I've been watching Reality Bites for the last week and feel like this photo with the misty matting screams 90's Americana. your welcome.