I officially went back to work yesterday! Hectic schedules and emotions aside (I definitely teared up a few times during the day), I have to say that it felt really nice to get dressed in clothes without having to consider how easily it'll stain or stretch while taking care of a baby. While it may sound trivial, after a full year of being on maternity leave, it's been fun to refresh my wardrobe and look forward to putting together looks for work again. I've been partnering with Shopbop for …
The Casual Jumpsuit of My Dreams
Although I've got a lot of mixed feelings about going back to work full time in a few weeks, one thing I am looking forward to is having an excuse to not be in sweats all day. While I love the idea of dressing well even at home, I've learned this year that I'm decidedly not motivated enough to do so when there's nowhere to be and nobody to see (except Miles, of course). As such, it'll be a nice change to wear the bulk of the clothes in my closet again! One piece that has me particularly excited …
Our Neutral, Scandinavian Inspired Living Room
It's hard to believe how quickly time has gone: it's almost been a full a year since we moved into our place! While it took some time for it to start feeling like home, it's been a pretty special process: our first night sleeping here was the night we left the hospital with Miles, so it feels like we've been getting to know both the space and our baby over the course of the year... and in some ways feel like we're finally starting to feel at home with both. As previously mentioned, we've …
Something Blue
When it comes to wedding guest attire, black has always been my go-to. Perhaps it's because I think it'll be more versatile for styling, or that I'll be able to get more wear out of it, but it's been a no questions asked kind of situation for me for a long time. Lately, I've found myself wanting to step out of that and take a style risk or two (at least for my standards). I was thisclose to choosing the black option for this Vetta jumpsuit, but something drew me to the muted blue option …
Bright, Minimal Nursery with Etsy Canada
After Miles turned about 7 months old, I looked at his empty nursery and thought to myself that it was probably high time to get started on filling it. I know, I know - most first time parents seem to have the space all ready to go long before baby arrives. I've been a little slow on the uptake... but I am happy to finally share it with you now! In truth, I've actually really enjoyed the process of slowly bringing our home together since we moved in almost a year ago. Even though I do feel a …
The Classic Summer Piece ft. Power of My People
When it comes to wardrobe staples, I can't think of too many styles more versatile than the classic white button down shirt. Refined yet casual, a good white shirt can work in so many different environments and lifestyles, and be worked into countless looks. Recently, I added this short-sleeved, linen version from local brand Power of My People to my closet, and I literally wore it three days in a row! And if it didn't need a wash, I'm sure I would've continued. The breezy fabric content is …
Tread Forward
As with a lot of things in life, I tend to feel that sneakers are better when they're simpler. I'm not a fan of logos or flashy colours on my shoes, so an all-white pair without an overt brand showing have been my style of choice for a long time. Last Thursday, Everlane debuted a sneaker that's been a long time coming -- according to their team it's been 2 years, to be exact. They come off-white (and six other colours), and are completely logo-less and clean. They also happen to be the lowest …
My Favourite Everlane Pieces
If you're into well-made, well-priced basics, Everlane is a brand that you've probably encountered a whole lot by now. I'm personally a big fan: I've followed the company since the days when they only sold t-shirts, and still use the laptop case and carryall bag I saved up for when I was just out of university. On any given day, I typically find myself wearing at least one piece from the brand, so it's basically a dream to get to partner with them regularly on the blog! For those of us …
Flax Sleep: My Love Affair with Linen Bedding
We've been sleeping on linen sheets for about two months now, and let me tell you... we'll definitely have a tough time going back to cotton. I've always liked that lived in, effortless look that linen provides. I also know that the fabric has a huge fanbase, and those who are enthusiasts realllly love it. Until I started sleeping on it, though, I didn't really know a whole lot about the material and what it provides besides aesthetic appeal. So when I received these sheets from Flax Sleep, I …
Motherhood: 7 Things I Wish I’d Known
There's probably no greater cliché than this, but I can't believe how the time has flown. This month, Miles turned six months old (cue the tears). Time has been good to us: these days, he naps regularly and has started sleeping pretty well at night. He's begun eating solids, is coming close to crawling, and is steadily becoming more interactive and affectionate each week. During the newborn days, I heard from a lot of parents that it gets easier, it gets better. As a first time mom, that …