It’s a jungle out there. And in here. I spent the last few days shooting a spring style series for The Province at Metropolis at Metrotown. In this particular shot we’re shooting part of a very jungly, very tropical, very floral spread. There will be eight in total, all of them running in April.
I haven’t even counted how many pieces we shot. But it was a lot. Trust. And I can’t wait to see the finished product!
[First photo by Vanessa Choot for Metropolis at Metrotown — thank you!]
I don’t have a crystal ball. But I do have runway photos. And they can tell me a lot about your future, or at least your closet’s future.
I stopped by Global BC on Friday to talk about some of the biggest trends for summer and pre-fall (my favourite non-season season). My favourites? Long ladylike skirts, short culottes and luxe lace. I see a lot of them in your future.
Thanks for having me, Global Television and Metropolis at Metrotown! And thanks, Jaclyn, for the photo!
Ugh. Health food snobs are the worst. Unless they make you chocolate peanut butter pies and more almond milk smoothies than you can shake a bag of nuts at. My sister is one such health food snob. In fact, she’s the @healthfoodsnob on Instagram, sharing photos and recipes of meals that are delicious, nutritious and often ambitious (at least by my lazy chef standards).
Drink it in, friends!
I love photography. Love, love, love it. So when I spoke at SFU’s Social Media Boot Camp 2 a few weeks ago, I included a few of my favourite photography tips.
Turns out, they inspired at least one attendee. Donna Mei-Ling Park tweeted these pictures afterwards with a note that made my picture-loving heart soar.
Love the shots, Donna, thanks for sharing!
So far 2014 is looking good. And it would look even better if you took down your Kitty Cats of Greece 2013 calendar and hung one of these in its place.
Clockwise from top left: Weeds botanical calendar by Amy Sullivan (which I have hanging in my kitchen), a bird-print calendar out of New Zealand, and a downloadable design from My Scandinavian Home in case you feel like DIYing.
I don’t believe in miracle products. But I do believe in this.
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is as close to miraculous as I’ve seen an oil come. I lather the stuff on. And I happened to run out right before Kiehl’s released a limited-edition version. A partnership with Alicia Keys and Keep a Child Alive, proceeds fund life-saving HIV treatment and care for children living with HIV in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and India.
Miracle product indeed.
Hope your day is filled with all sorts of crazy family fun and a ridiculous amount of turkey/perogis/whatever your family stuffs their faces with on a day like today.
Clockwise from top left: Christmas sweatery chocolates, handmade using organic fair trade ingredients by The Cocoa Nuts.
My baby girl’s favourite party guest.
Laser cut Canadiana ornaments by Henderson Dry Goods at Eugene Choo.
[Photos by @KelseyDundon on Instagram]
So you’ve still got some shopping to do? Me too. I like to think it’s not a matter of procrastinating, but of being a deadline-driven person.
When I stopped by CTV to share some of my favourite last-minute gift ideas from Park Royal, neither Mike Killeen nor Perry Solkowski believed me when I said I still had a million gifts to get. And that was four days ago. Here I am on Christmas Eve and I still haven’t finished holiday shopping.
If you’re in the same boat (or if you’re looking for something to spend your gift cards on), may I recommend these picks from Anthropologie, Sephora, Lush and J.Crew?
You’ll find all the details in the clip.
Happy shopping and even happier holidays!
In her latest post, Katie Burnett fills your holidays with culture.
Films Worth Braving the Weather to See
American Hustle
You had me at Jennifer Lawrence’s hair. But I’ll also go for Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Jeremy Renner in this black comedy of con artists and bell bottoms.
The Wolf of Wall Street
I’ll always go when it’s Martin Scorsese and/or Leonardo DiCaprio, but having read the book the film is based on, I am very excited for crazy debauchery and the wild ride it will surely be.
Inside Llewyn Davis
OK spoiler, I’ve already seen this but I will 100% go again when it is widely released. I assumed this film would have all the answers to life, and it pretty much did. It’s beautiful and wonderful and sad and heartbreaking and the music is phenomenal. You’ll be buying the soundtrack from your smartphone before you’ve left the movie theatre.
To Read
Plan B by Jonathan Tropper
I absolutely LOVED Jonathan Tropper’s book This is Where I Leave You but I wasn’t so hot on One Last Thing Before I Go. But, I’m going back to the beginning and reading his first book, about a group of friends reuniting and debauchery ensues.
The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp
Yes it’s a YA book and no I haven’t grown out of them. A lovely story of romance and friendship, and incredibly well written. (And once you’ve finished the book you can check out the film version with Shailene Woodley!)
After Henry by Joan Didion
I should have had you at Joan Didion. That is all you need to know. She’s just beyond. This is a collection of political essays, and they’re all fascinating.
To Stream on Netflix
Smashed with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron “Jesse Pinkman” Paul
They’re married. They’re alcoholics. It’s Jesse Pinkman. Just watch it.
Winter’s Bone with Jennifer Lawrence
I saw this in theatres a few years ago but it was so chilling and masterful it’s stayed with me ever since. I am definitely re-watching it this Christmas.
Spiral, TV Series
There’s four seasons of what can only be described as my absolute favourite French TV series of all time. It’s a detective series but like none you’ve never seen before. The characters, the stories, the hot French men and women – it’s phenomenal and exciting.
And, as a bonus, my favourite holiday movie of all time (nope, not Elf but that’s up there!)…..
Little Women with Winona Ryder
I mean. Look at them. Look at the snow. Look at their smiles. It’s perfect and you know you want to re-watch it.
Thanks, Katie!
Party season is the best season. After Jackson-Triggs sent me a case of their Entourage Sparkling Wine (thanks, guys!) I brought bottles of cheer with me everywhere. And I’ve got the pictures to prove it. Clockwise from top left:
A special delivery.
My nose-less face, before a night of party-hopping and bottle-popping.
Adding some raspberries and calling it a cocktail.
Making mandarin mimosas by hand (totally worth the effort, by the way).
Sparkling wine-infused caramels, custom-made by 1up caramels.
Toasting the $5.3 million raised on Timmy’s Telethon.
[Photos from @KelseyDundon on Instagram]