Pinstagram | Wolves in all sorts of clothing

The Anthology’s Pinstagram column marries the dream (Pinterest) and the reality (Kelsey Dundon’s Instagram photos of places and faces in and around Vancouver).

Cat ears and cat eyes. When I styled a back-to-school shoot I fell in love with this kiddie cat ear headband and I always love beautifully executed liner.

Flatastic. I spent a good portion of my weekend running around in these olive TOMS and I’d happily spend a good portion of my week rotating between these flats. 

Barely there. This Bare Knitwear scarf (handmade in Vancouver!) is going to keep me mighty warm come fall and these metallic leather shorts would keep me very cool.

Wolves and pups. My little pup loved the mural outside Gjelina in LA and I love the ferocity of these overlapping wolves.

Midas likes it. Mr. T was my muse when I layered on those necklaces and he’d definitely approve of these magical playing cards from Anthropologie.

P.S. There are more photos where these came from so add The Anthology on Facebook and follow@KelseyDundon on Instagram.

September 4, 2014 by

Trippin’ | 24 Hours in Toronto

People are always shocked that I’d never been to Toronto. And I suppose it is weird. I’ve travelled a fair share, I’m as Canadian as a loonie and I’ve passed through Pearson Airport a lot, but I’d never actually been to the city itself.

Until my friends at Canadian Tire turned me into a little Christmas elf and flew me out for a media event. (Long-lead publications plan things very, very far in advance so editors start thinking about the holidays mid-summer.)

I spent the day bauble-hanging, glue-gunning, ribbon-wrapping and sharing a few of my favourite decorating tips and tricks and DIYs.

Alongside Toronto-based stylist Renee Elliott of Re:Creative Studio.

Which was a heckuva lot of fun.

And then exactly 24 hours after I arrived I hopped on a sunset flight back to the West Coast. Thanks, Canadian Tire! Next time I’ll stay longer so I can actually explore the city.

September 3, 2014 by

Workspace | Truvelle Studio

The Anthology’s Workspace column takes us inside the creative spaces of some very creative people.

It’s refreshing to see a desk with a sewing machine in place of an MacBook, isn’t it?

These shots are from Truvelle Studio’s new Gastown digs.

And boy, do they make me want to trade in my Word Docs for a sketchbook.

It’s here that designer Gaby Bayona makes custom bridal dresses that look as pretty as her workspace does.

So if you’re in the process of putting a ring on it, you’ll find plenty of aisle inspiration here.

[Photos courtesy of Truvelle]

P.S. Creep the creative spaces of some very creative people, like Erin Shaw of Shaw TV, Erica Lam of The Style Spy, Niki Blasina of A Haute Mess, and Anya Georgijevic of I’m the It Girl in The Anthology’s Workspace column.

P.P.S. Know someone whose Workspace should be featured? Send a note to KDundon@TheAnthology.ca

September 2, 2014 by

The Drop Zone!

I am terrified of heights. So, so terrified of heights. And the thought of doing rappelling off a 20-storey high rise makes me nauseous.

But I try to live by the law of Tina Fey: “Say yes and you’ll figure it out afterward.” So when my friends at Easter Seals asked if I wanted to do The Drop Zone this year, I felt like I was going to be sick and then I said yes.

Funds from this adrenaline-fuelled event support two causes close to my heart: Easter Seals Camps, which are fully accessible sleep-away camps for children with disabilities. And Easter Seals House, a supportive place where families can stay while their little ones receive care at BC Children’s Hospital.

Want to do the Drop with me on September 8, 2014? Sign up here. Rather keep your feet on the ground and pledge me instead? Donate here. If you’ve already donated, THANK YOU!!!

August 21, 2014 by

#YogaRunParty

It had been a long time since I’d run regularly. Like a looooooong time. Years. And lots of them. But after working with Easter Seals on woman2warrior I was inspired and motivated enough to attempt Lululemon’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon which I’ll be running very soon.

Have I been training hard? Depends who you ask. Will it take me a ridiculously long time to finish? Yes!

But with my running buddy (pictured above) waiting for me at the finish line I’ll survive.

P.S. I’ll tweet from the starting line so follow @TheAnthology on Twitter.

August 4, 2014 by

The making of a legend

People always ask if advertising is like Mad Men. And it’s not. At all. (For the most part.)

For one thing, I don’t have a bar cart in my office. But maybe I should get one, if only to display one of my recent projects.

Designed by AKA and written by yours truly, these bottles for Legends Distilling‘s Shadow in the Lake vodka…

…and Doctor’s Orders gin turned out beautifully.

In fact, I think they might just outshine everything else on your (office?) bar cart.

Thanks for bringing me on board, AKA! Cheers!

August 1, 2014 by

Style | BTS for BTS (behind the scenes for back to school)

People seem to either love being in front of the camera or behind it. I’m a fan of both. I’m thrilled when I’m able to talk about what I love in studio and I have a ton of fun obsessing over every detail at a photo shoot when I’m creative directing and styling. I feel very lucky to have opportunities to do both.

A few days ago I styled a series back-to-school trend spreads filled with outfits for the elementary school set. This outfit (fit for a leopard cub) is complete with faux leather detailing, and available at The Children’s Place at Brentwood Town Centre.

The spreads (like these behind-the-scenes pics) were shot by photographer Kevin Hill. And I can’t wait to see the finished product, which I’ll share soon!

P.S. Photo shoots are totally grammable so follow @KelseyDundon on Instagram.

July 29, 2014 by

Bookmark | My Scandinavian Home

In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web.

If you, like me, can’t get enough of painted hardwood floors, sparse furniture, high ceilings and a certain eclectic rusticness, then you’ll love My Scandinavian Home.

Named one of Domino.com’s top design blogs of the year, it’s filled with beautifully curated photos drawn from all over the decor-loving internet.

The aesthetic is one I love — a little shabby and old, a little sleek and new. It’s as cool as it is warm.

With angled ceilings, lots of sheepskin and the occasional Ikea piece, it’ll reinvigorate your appreciation for white walls. So bookmark My Scandinavian Home already and bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it.

[Images from My Scandinavian Home, naturally.]

P.S. Beef up your list of favourite links with The Anthology’s Bookmark picks.

June 12, 2014 by