Posh & Paisley

Pillow Talk

I almost moved into the Pottery Barn today.

Everything was just so pretty that I couldn't bear to leave the store and once I saw this wool jaquard pillow, I knew that I needed to camp out in the place.

But I'm not that crazy... so Instead I opted for a picture with it.

I also vowed to make the pillows mine. I don't know when, and I don't know how I'm going to afford yet another paisley purchase, but it needs to be mine.

(Donations to the Posh & Paisley shopping fund would be greatly appreciated. We take cash, cheque and Pottery Barn paisley pillows. Just letting you know. Oh and please and thank you.)

Stef is a Paisley Clad Barbie

I'm not gonna lie. Punta Cana is not my favourite place in the world.

I personally don't understand why someone would choose Punta Cana as a vacation destination over Bermuda, St. Martin... heck, or even Kazakhstan for God's sake.

The only good part of the trip was that I got to chill with my good friend Stefania. She's leaving for Syracuse soon and I won't see her again for the next three years that she'll be doing her doctorate.

Stef also did me proud by wearing her Guess Indian Summer Paisley bikini. If she hadn't dragged me to the Dominican, I would have pegged her as one smart cookie.

I guess that's one lesson learned right there. Stay in school kids, and stay the heck away from Punta Cana.

Lost in Translation

I´m here in the Dominican Republic, and all I can think about is the fact that my luggage probably wont close on my way home next Saturday. I´ve brought about 9 pairs of shoes and a tonne of clothes... my luggage is bursting.

Oh yeah, did I tell you that I was going to be here in the Dominican? It´s beautiful, but people here are convinced that I am lying when I say that I am Canadian. They don´t believe me when I say that I don´t speak Spanish and one guy today even yelled at me for pretending that I´m NOT Latina. I guess no one ever told these people that not all Canadians are blonde, and that just because I have black hair, doesn´t mean that I´m Latina for God´s sake!

Okay, so sorry about that rant. I just wanted to let you know that it´s not all sand, sun and fun here in the D-R and that I wont be posting anything on P&P till next week. Also, since I´m on vacation, I don´t have my laptop with me and couldn´t post a picture from these terrible computers here in the Dominican. I hope you´ll be content with just this update.

Wishing you were here, besos and hasta luego!

S

Clutching My Heart

I find the colour scheme of this perfect little paisley clutch absolutely beautiful.

I could carry it in the day or at night, in spring or winter and for a myriad of occasions.

Why do I have this clutch on my mind?

It's just that I'm off to yet another wedding the weekend that I get back from my trip, and I found that this awesome little find from Charlotte Russe is perfect with any dress that I choose to wear.

It will also go with any shade and hue, and adds a bit of artsy flare to any outfit.

The last wedding I was at, I was seated directly next to the bar. So close in fact, that people turning away from the bar would bump into my chair and spill their drinks on me.

I know. It was just lovely...

The point of my story is that with this purse, even little spills and smudges won't show, such is the beauty of pretty patterns that come in dark colours. It also looks great, so really, how could you go wrong?

Hopefully the seating arrangement will be more in my favour for this next wedding and my pretty little clutch will escape any trouble. The only hardship that a clutch should ever face, is somehow stuffing a cell phone, lip gloss and digital camera into it's tiny inside... 

Packing Light

I think this will do beautifully for my vacation.

I leave on Friday you know, and packing has been crazy for me. I like this dress because I can wear it over a bathing suit, in the day or even for a casual dinner.

I'm a big fan of versatility.

Thus, this versatile dress will have to be mine. Or readily yours, for that matter.

From Free People and not terribly expensive, it'll surely become a fab vintage piece one day. It already looks like a fantastic pre-loved find from my mom's closet, and I would love to pair it with some Grecian looking flats like these ones from Alloy.

I have a pair in gold and I LOVE them!

Now I must get back to my packing. I have to figure out how I'm going to pack the rest of my overflowing closet into one suitcase.

It's going to be one long day.

Rock-a-bye Puppy?

The other day, I was walking in the Bayview Village shopping centre when I noticed a little old lady pushing a baby stroller.  I thought that it was really cute of a grandmother to be babysitting, until I noticed that the baby was not in fact a baby, but a small dog instead.

Why would anyone put a dog with perfectly functional paws and legs in a stroller???

Now maybe I don't know much about small dogs, but I'm pretty sure that some form of walking is good for the funny little yappers.

And even if my puppy did happen to get really tired and need to be carried, then I would surely carry a cute little carrier like this Boho-Diva dog carrier from Diva Dog than to look so eccentric and lug a baby carriage around for my dog.

Next thing you know, North America is going to be famous for it's obese dogs who eat McBarkers and use motorized scooters. Sheesh, what is the world coming to?

Stocking Up For VaCay

Are these not stunning?

I'm in love with them. Everything about them, the colour, the shape, the wonderful paisley... just say beautiful to me!

They remind me of vacation.

Which in turn reminds me to tell you that I'm off to the Caribbean next week!

Should be great. Think of the sand, sun, and all the hot bartenders named Juan!

My awesome friend Stefania is treating me to a week of fun, and I can't wait to go kayaking all day, and spend all evening dancing and dolled up.

I'm definitely going to need a set of these silk wrapped bangles from Cara Accessories to go with this pretty summer dress that I have.

Last time I vacationed with Stef, I got third degree burns and found that she is terrified of cockroaches.

This time I'm stocking up on the SPF and buying fake cockroaches to scare her with. Oh and I'll be sure to take lots of pictures, Juan and hopefully bangles included.

Birthday Blunder

I've been all over the place lately. I've been so busy that I haven't been able to keep track of dates and appointments whatsoever.

I didn't even realize what day of the week it was yesterday, and I happened to forget to call my niece Roxana to wish her a very happy birthday.

I didn't know yesterday was July 7th, or else I would have called and made a big fuss, but instead, I now feel like a terrible aunt. I hope she'll forgive me, and that I didn't traumatize her or anything.

Just to wish her an extra, super duper birthday, I'm dedicating todays post to her, and posting this adorable paisley teepee for her enjoyment.

But I really enjoy looking at it too, and I kind of wish that I was ten again.

Sigh. I'm getting old. First to go is the memory I guess...

Now back to the task at hand, Happy Birthday Rox! Sunny loves you.

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

Can you believe that I just attended another wedding?

This was wedding number four for me (just this year alone!) and belonged to my friends Antonio and Francesca.

I'm also going to mark their occasion with yet another beautiful paisley cake and I can't begin to tell you how much I love this classic vanilla cake with organic blueberries from I Dream of Cake. Just check out the rest of the cakes on the site, and you'll be awestruck by the sheer beauty of ALL their cakes.

Antonio and Francesca's wedding was huge, with probably 400 guests, and every detail meticulously planned out. Weddings like their's make me want to have a huge wedding of my own right now, even though I have a huge phobia of commitment and large crowds make me nervous.

It's so strange how the prospect of pretty wedding gowns and amazing cake has me all delirious. For a second I thought I just said that I wanted to get married right now?!? Crazy talk, I'll just settle for fabulous birthday cakes instead.

Don't Give Up On Me Now!

My iPod needs a heart transplant. I'm very sad, it's terminal I think.

It might be too soon to start looking for a replacement. I don't think I can bear the thought of a brand new one. To think, I have all these adorable accessories for it.

Just check out this awesome Velvet Ivy iPod case that I have. How can I bear to part with this if I get a new teeny tiny nano?

So I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Emergency rooms, iRepair shops, positive thinking... you name it, I'm gonna try it!